Godly Play is a child centred, “wondering” approach to RE teaching. It encourages, challenges and nourishes their spiritual quest as well as enriching their biblical knowledge. The stories are told by the storyteller, using beautiful resources which are kept on display on the shelves. The children are invited to respond, often by adding their own thoughts to the prompt 'I wonder....'. After the story session, the children respond further through various creative activities, using resources kept on dedicated shelving in the room.
The stories told are separated into three areas - the Old Testament stories of the people of God, the parables of Jesus, and the liturgical area, which is based on the Church Year, and includes the story of the Holy Family. The nativity scene figures are on display as a focal point for the Godly Play room, set on a cloth of the liturgical colour for the time of year, with the figure of the Risen Christ behind.
The children at HWCE School have one session of Godly Play each term.