Activity: "Family movie night”

Art

• The child can learn about different art styles and techniques by observing the visuals in the movie.

English Language Arts

• The child can develop their vocabulary by listening to the dialogue in the movie and discussing the story afterwards.

Foreign Language

• If the movie is in a foreign language, the child can be exposed to different words and phrases in that language.

History

• The child can learn about historical events or settings depicted in the movie, such as a historical period or a famous person.

Math

• The child can practice counting by keeping track of how many times a certain action or object appears in the movie.

Music

• The child can listen to the movie's soundtrack and discuss different musical elements, such as rhythm, melody, or instruments used.

Science

• The child can learn about scientific concepts depicted in the movie, such as space exploration, animals, or natural phenomena.

Social Studies

• The child can gain knowledge about different cultures or societies represented in the movie, their customs, traditions, or ways of life.

For continued development related to the activity, encourage the child to create their own movie-inspired artwork, write a short story based on the movie, or research more about the historical or scientific elements depicted in the film.

Kindergarten-grade Reading Level Book Recommendations

• The Best Seat in Second Grade by Katharine Kenah: Sam is excited to move to the front row in second grade, but soon realizes that being the best seat in the class comes with responsibilities.
• Little Bear by Elsa Holmelund Minarik: This classic book follows the adventures of Little Bear and his friends, showcasing themes of friendship, imagination, and problem-solving.
• Curious George Goes to the Movies by H.A. Rey: Join Curious George as he explores the world of movies, creating chaos and laughter along the way.

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