Write story and film lego movie

Art

• The Second-grade child learned about storytelling and narrative structure while writing the story for their Lego movie.
• They explored character design and development as they created unique Lego characters for their movie.
• The child experimented with visual storytelling techniques, such as camera angles and shot composition, while filming their Lego movie.
• They gained an understanding of basic animation principles as they brought their Lego characters to life through stop-motion animation.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore different art forms and mediums. They can try creating storyboards for other movie ideas or experiment with different styles of animation, such as claymation or digital animation. Additionally, they can explore the world of graphic novels and comic books, where they can combine storytelling and visual art to create their own narratives.

Book Recommendations

• The Lego Movie: Junior Novel by Kate Howard: This book is based on the popular Lego movie and can inspire the child's storytelling and imagination.
• Draw 50 Monsters: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Creeps, Superheroes, Demons, Dragons, Nerds, Ghouls, Giants, Vampires, Zombies, and Other Scary Creatures by Lee J. Ames: This book provides step-by-step instructions for drawing various characters and creatures, helping the child develop their character design skills.
• My Life in Pictures by Deborah Zemke: This illustrated chapter book follows the adventures of Bea as she uses her drawing skills to navigate through life. It encourages creativity and storytelling through art.