Arco Iris Learning

Imaginative Experiences

Maybe you are wondering how imaginative experiences

can impact wellbeing in primary aged children?

There are 5 series of imaginative experiences to choose from.

'Harmony with Nature' 

'Imagining with Wonder' 

'Encounters with God' 

'Wondering with Mary' 

'Walking with Jesus'

Scroll down this page to find the following imaginative experience series.

'Encounters with God' series

Imaginative Prayer Experiences

- Christian & Catholic Primary Schools -

Key Stage 2 - Years 3-6

(Children aged 7-11)

There is a boy here who has five loaves of barley bread and two fish.

John 6:9

Then Mary took some very expensive perfume and poured it on Jesus’ feet.

John 12:3

Once there was a man who went out

to sow some seeds.

Matthew 13:3

Your love is so great it

reaches the heavens.

Psalm 57:10

While they were eating, Jesus took a piece of bread, gave a prayer of thanks, broke it, and gave it to his disciples. “Take and eat it,” he said; “this is my body.”

Matthew 26:26


Someone is shouting in the desert,

‘Get the road ready for the LORD;

make a straight path for him to travel!’

Mark 1:3

…Peter: you are a rock, and on this rock foundation I will build my church…

Matthew 16:18

…Jesus came to the disciples,

walking on the water.

Matthew 14:25


My heart is confident O God;

I will sing and make music.

Psalm 57:7

…and after…there was the soft

whisper of a voice.

1 Kings 19:12

Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been taken away from the entrance.

John 20:1

After all of the people had been baptised, Jesus was also baptised.

Luke 3:21-22

Jesus later appeared to his disciples along the shore of Lake Tiberias.

John 21:1

The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need.

Psalm 23

By the fruit, you will recognise them.

Matthew 7:16

“…if you only knew what God gives and who it is that is asking you for a drink, you would ask him, and he would give you life-giving water.”

John 4:10

Suddenly there was a noise which sounded like a strong wind blowing…then they saw what looked like tongues of fire which spread out and touched each person there. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:2-4

Jesus said to him,

“Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.

John 5:8

I found my lost sheep, let us celebrate!

Luke 15:4-7

Then their eyes were opened and they recognised him, but he disappeared from their sight.

Luke 24:31

Look up at the heavens

and count the stars.

Genesis 15:5

There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit gives them.

1 Cor 12:4

Let down your nets for a catch.

Luke 5:4

God said, “I am who I am.”

Exodus 3:14

KS2 Children's Sessions


- The KS2 imaginative experiences sessions are created for primary aged children aged 7-11.


- Each session takes 90 minutes. Each session is available for up to 30 children.


- Includes a guided imaginative experience, opportunities for contemplative explorations to allow

  processing time of the experience and concludes with a guided stillness practice.



- Sessions are delivered in-person and creative resources are provided.


- Includes response booklet for children to record their experiences.


Especially recommended for Year 6 / Year 7

(Moving from Primary to Secondary School)

Let down your nets for a catch.

Luke 5:4

There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit gives them.

1 Cor 12:4

Key Stage 1 - Years 1-2

(Children aged 5-7)

I am putting my rainbow in the clouds. It will be my promise to the world.

Genesis 9:13

Someone is shouting in the desert,

‘Get the road ready for the LORD;

make a straight path for him to travel!’

Mark 1:3

I found my lost sheep, let us celebrate!

Luke 15:4-7

After all of the people had been baptised, Jesus was also baptised.

Luke 3:21-22

Then their eyes were opened and they recognised him, but he disappeared from their sight.

Luke 24:31

…the fruits of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Gal 5:22-23

Suddenly there was a noise which sounded like a strong wind blowing…then they saw what looked like tongues of fire which spread out and touched each person there. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:2-4

But a Samaritan who was travelling that way, came upon the man, and when he saw him, his heart was filled with pity.  

Luke 10:33

KS1 Children's Sessions


- The KS1 imaginative experiences sessions are created for primary aged children aged 5-7.


- Each session takes 90 minutes. Each session is available for up to 15 children.


- Includes a guided imaginative experience, opportunities for contemplative explorations to allow

  processing time of the experience and concludes with a guided stillness practice.



- Sessions are delivered in-person and creative resources are provided.


- Includes response booklet for children to record their experiences.


EYFS - Reception

(Children aged 4-5)

There is a boy here who has five loaves of barley bread and two fish.

John 6:9

I found my lost sheep, let us celebrate!

Luke 15:4-7

Suddenly there was a noise which sounded like a strong wind blowing…then they saw what looked like tongues of fire which spread out and touched each person there. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:2-4

EYFS: RECEPTION Children's Sessions


- The EYFS imaginative experiences sessions are created for primary aged children aged 4-5.


- Each session takes 60 minutes. Each session is available for up to 10 children.


- Includes a guided imaginative experience, opportunities for contemplative explorations to allow

  processing time of the experience and concludes with a guided stillness practice.



- Sessions are delivered in-person and creative resources are provided.


'Encounters with God' series

Imaginative Prayer Experiences

- Catholic Primary Schools -

 Our imaginative prayer content complements the new Religious Education Directory for Catholic Primary Schools: 'To know you more clearly'.



Key Stage 2 - Years 3-6

(Children aged 7-11)

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'Harmony with Nature' series

Imaginative Experiences

- Primary Schools -

Key Stage 2 - Years 3-6 

(Children aged 7-11)

KS2 Children's Sessions


- The KS2 imaginative experiences sessions are created for primary aged children aged 7-11.


- Each session takes 90 minutes. Each session is available for up to 30 children.


- Includes a guided imaginative experience, opportunities for contemplative explorations to allow

  processing time of the experience and concludes with a guided stillness practice.



- Sessions are delivered in-person and creative resources are provided.


- Includes response booklet for children to record their experiences.


Key Stage 1 - Years 1-2 

(Children aged 5-7)

KS1 Children's Sessions


- The KS1 imaginative experiences sessions are created for primary aged children aged 5-7.


- Each session takes 90 minutes. Each session is available for up to 15 children.


- Includes a guided imaginative experience, opportunities for contemplative explorations to allow

  processing time of the experience and concludes with a guided stillness practice.



- Sessions are delivered in-person and creative resources are provided.


- Includes response booklet for children to record their experiences.


EYFS - Reception

(Children aged 4-5)

EYFS: RECEPTION Children's Sessions


- The EYFS imaginative experiences sessions are created for primary aged   

   children aged 4-5.


- Each session takes 60 minutes. Each session is available for up to 10

  children.


- Includes a guided imaginative experience, opportunities for contemplative

  explorations to allow processing time of the experience and concludes

  with a guided stillness practice.


- Sessions are delivered in-person and creative resources are provided.


'Imagining with Wonder' series

Imaginative Experiences

- Primary Schools -

Key Stage 2 - Years 3-6 

(Children aged 7-11)

Stand-alone sessions for children in Key Stage 2 to experience guided imaginative experiences.

Supports and nurtures wellbeing.

'Walking with Jesus' series

Imaginative Experiences

- Christian and Catholic Primary Schools -

Key Stage 2 - Years 3-6 

(Children aged 7-11)

'Follow The Star'

ADVENT


The star went ahead of them, until it stopped over the place the child was.

Matthew 2:10

'Transformations'

LENT


The new creation has come. The old is gone, and the new has begun.

2 Corinthians 5:17

'Wondering with Mary' series

Imaginative Experiences

- Christian and Catholic Primary Schools -

Key Stage 2 - Years 3-6 

(Children aged 7-11)

The angel came to her and said,

“Peace be with you! The LORD is with you and has greatly blessed you!”.

Luke 1:28

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby moved within her. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

Luke 1:41

Mary gave birth to her first son, wrapped him in cloths and

laid himin a manger.

Luke 2:7

Mary and Joseph took the child to Jerusalem to present him to the LORD.

Luke 2:22

On the third day, they found Jesus in the Temple, sitting with the Jewish teachers, listening to them,

and asking questions.

Luke 2:46

These sessions can complement the 'Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.

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