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Art

• The child can create a drawing or painting inspired by the illustrations in Mary Poppins.
• They can design and make their own magical umbrella using art materials.
• They can explore different colors and shapes by creating collages of scenes from the book.
• They can practice their fine motor skills by cutting out and assembling paper puppets of the characters.

English Language Arts

• The child can write a short summary or retelling of the story of Mary Poppins.
• They can create a new ending for the book or write a continuation of the story.
• They can practice their reading skills by reading aloud their favorite passages from the book.
• They can identify and write down new vocabulary words from the book and learn their meanings.

Foreign Language

• The child can learn how to say basic phrases from Mary Poppins in a different language.
• They can translate some of the dialogue from the book into another language.
• They can practice writing and pronouncing the names of the characters in a foreign language.

History

• The child can research and learn more about the time period in which Mary Poppins is set.
• They can explore the history of London and compare it to the setting of the book.
• They can learn about the author, P.L. Travers, and her life during that time period.
• They can research the concept of nannies in history and how their roles have evolved.

Math

• The child can count and categorize the number of different objects mentioned in the book (e.g. buttons, flowers).
• They can practice addition and subtraction by creating word problems based on events in the story.
• They can measure different objects in their environment and compare them to the measurements mentioned in the book.
• They can create a bar graph to represent the different types of animals or magical creatures mentioned in the book.

Music

• The child can learn and sing songs mentioned in Mary Poppins, such as "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious".
• They can explore different instruments and try to create their own Mary Poppins-inspired melodies.
• They can learn about different musical styles from the time period of the book and listen to examples.

Physical Education

• The child can practice coordination and balance by pretending to dance like the characters in the book.
• They can create an obstacle course inspired by scenes from the book and time themselves completing it.
• They can play a game of "Simon Says" using commands related to the story of Mary Poppins.

Science

• The child can learn about different types of weather mentioned in the book and create a weather chart.
• They can experiment with different materials to see which ones create the best "magic" effects.
• They can learn about the life cycle of plants and create a mini garden inspired by the rooftop garden in the book.
• They can investigate the concept of gravity by exploring how objects fall or float differently.

Social Studies

• The child can learn about different cultures and traditions referenced in the book.
• They can explore the concept of family dynamics and compare them to the Banks family in the story.
• They can research and discuss the importance of community and helping others, like Mary Poppins does in the book.
• They can learn about different occupations and discuss the roles and responsibilities of nannies.

Continued Development Tip: Encourage the child to create their own stories or artwork inspired by Mary Poppins. They can write their own "adventures with a magical nanny" or create imaginative illustrations for scenes that were not included in the book. This will further develop their creativity and storytelling skills.

Book Recommendations

• Mary Poppins Comes Back by P.L. Travers: This is the second book in the Mary Poppins series, continuing the magical adventures of the beloved nanny.
• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming: Another classic children's book by the creator of James Bond, featuring a magical car and thrilling adventures.
• The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett: A heartwarming story about a young girl who discovers a hidden garden and transforms the lives of those around her.