Zacchaeus KS1 & KS2 PowerPoint – Jesus Changes Lives Primary RE Teaching Resource

£3.50

Bring the story of Zacchaeus to life with this engaging KS1 & KS2 Religious Education PowerPoint lesson (20 slides). Pupils explore who Zacchaeus was, why he climbed the sycamore tree, how meeting Jesus changed him, and what the story teaches about forgiveness, repentance, and new beginnings. Includes clear storytelling, discussion prompts, and reflection opportunities — ideal for classroom RE or assemblies.

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Description

Teach the Bible story of Zacchaeus with this clear, engaging, and child-friendly PowerPoint, designed especially for primary Religious Education lessons.

This resource helps pupils explore how meeting Jesus can change lives, focusing on forgiveness, repentance, fairness, and kindness. Through simple language and clear storytelling, children learn how Zacchaeus changed his behaviour and made better choices.

Ideal for KS1 and early KS2, this PowerPoint is curriculum-ready and perfect for whole-class teaching, assemblies, or Christianity topic work.

This lesson is part of our Religion resources. Explore our full range here:

Religion Lessons KS1 & KS2 | Primary RE PowerPoint Resources

What’s Included

  • Who Zacchaeus was and why people disliked him
  • Zacchaeus meeting Jesus in Jericho
  • Zacchaeus climbing the sycamore tree
  • Jesus visiting Zacchaeus’ house
  • Zacchaeus saying sorry and changing his ways
  • Clear Christian messages about forgiveness and change
  • Reflection questions and discussion prompts
  • Pupil task: Think, Draw, Act
  • Quiz, recap, and plenary slides

Why Teachers Love This Resource

  • Simple, age-appropriate language
  • Clear moral and Christian values
  • Encourages reflection and personal response
  • Saves planning time
  • Suitable for mixed-ability classes
  • Made by teachers, for teachers

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