1. Your greatest gift The gift of giving
A Power Point presentation to accompany the whole school primary Assembly Plan by Ben Griffiths, building on the Sing Up Singing Practice Plan called Gifts and Giving.

2. My special gift…
Adult to show the children a gift they have received with real personal meaning and tell them why it means so much.
Ask the children to talk in partners, telling each other about the best gift they have ever received and why it was so good. Share some of their responses, focus on how it made them feel to receive such a great gift.

3. What is a gift? The definition is:
‘A thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present’.
Explore what this means and talk about not expecting anything in return. Ask the children for examples of times when gifts are given.

4. When do we give gifts? Here are some occasions when they might be given:
Birthdays
Christenings/Baptism
Weddings
Bar/Bat mitzvah
Engagements
Confirmation
Civil Partnerships
Chinese new year
House warming
Retirement
Graduation
Parties/celebrations
New baby/family member/adoption

5. Material gifts
Can you think of some of some examples? Perhaps ones that you have given and/or received on special occasions?
They might have been made or bought especially for you and wrapped up too.
You may want to prepare some examples of your own, or get other teachers involved, but take pupil suggestions

6. Material gifts
These are just suggestions. You may want to ask for more ideas from the pupils or add your own. They could be:
Toys (gender neutral ideally)
Possibly include Lego, dolls, cuddly toys, wooden toys, maybe electronics.
Clothes (kids PJs for example, hats and scarves)
Books, stationary, jigsaws, puzzles, bubble bath, sports gear
Adult gifts such as: Cake/handbag/gardening tools/ books/ mugs/ flowers/ key ring/photo frame/wallet/jewellery/ toiletries/edible gifts/plants

7. Non-material gifts
Can you think of some examples of these? Perhaps ones that you have ‘given’ without expecting anything in return or times when others have done kind things for you?
These are things that you don’t necessarily have to make or buy and sometime you can’t even see them!
You may want to prepare some examples of your own, or get other teachers involved, but take pupil suggestions

8. Non-material gifts
These are just suggestions. You may want to ask for more ideas from the pupils or add your own. They could be:
Giving a hug
Listening to someone
Generosity
Time
Helping someone
Kind words and actions
Making them something
Sharing what you have
Laughter
Smiling and saying hello

9. Gifts can also be talents
Gifts can be abilities that you admire in someone or enjoy having yourself. It might be the gift of music making or singing, reading well, being a great sportsperson or mathematician.
Talk about someone you admire, who is gifted. Tell the children about their gift; and why it inspires you. Explain that, in some way, we are all gifted. It may be an obvious gift – eg. Usain Bolt’s running ability. For some it may be less clear.

10. Gifts of all kinds
The gifts and talents we all have within us are special and they still take focus and hard work to use them to benefit others.
Q: What gifts do you have?
Explain that, in some way, we are all gifted and that as a school community, we can celebrate these gifts in all their guises, whatever they might be.
Reflection: Ask the children to think about what they think is their own gift and how they can use it to help others – eg. if you’re good at running, you could do a sponsored run.