Super Mario Bros Wonder / Lesson Plan

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Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to explore and engage in art, music, and physical activities related to the Super Mario Bros Wonder theme.

Materials and Prep

  • Blank paper or sketchbook
  • Coloring materials (crayons, markers, colored pencils)
  • Various craft supplies (glue, scissors, construction paper)
  • Props or costumes related to Super Mario Bros (optional)
  • Space for physical activities
  • Bluetooth speaker or music player

No prior knowledge or experience is required for this lesson.

Activities

  1. Create Super Mario Bros Art: Encourage the student to draw their favorite characters or scenes from the game using the coloring materials. They can also cut out shapes from construction paper and glue them together to create their own Mario-themed crafts.
  2. Dance Party: Play Super Mario Bros theme music and have a dance party with the student. Encourage them to move and groove to the beat, imitating Mario's movements or creating their own dance moves.
  3. Obstacle Course: Set up a simple obstacle course using household items such as pillows, cushions, and hula hoops. The student can navigate through the course, pretending to be Mario or one of the characters from the game. Time them and challenge them to complete the course faster each time.
  4. Musical Instruments: Introduce the student to different musical instruments by playing Super Mario Bros theme music on the speaker. Encourage them to identify the sounds and try to mimic them using their voice or simple instruments like a tambourine or maracas.
  5. Storytelling: Ask the student to create their own Super Mario Bros story. They can use their drawings or crafts as visual aids while narrating their adventure. Encourage them to be creative and include their favorite characters and elements from the game.

Talking Points

  • "Super Mario Bros is a fun video game with characters like Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach. We can explore this game through different activities today!"
  • "Let's use our imagination and draw our favorite characters or scenes from Super Mario Bros. We can make them colorful and add our own creative touches!"
  • "Now it's time to dance! We will listen to the Super Mario Bros theme music and move our bodies to the beat. Can you show me how Mario jumps or runs?"
  • "We will create an obstacle course using pillows, cushions, and hula hoops. Pretend you are Mario or another character and navigate through the course. Let's see how fast you can complete it!"
  • "Listen carefully to the music. Can you identify the different sounds? Let's try to make similar sounds using our voice or simple musical instruments like a tambourine or maracas."
  • "Now it's time to tell our own Super Mario Bros story! Use your drawings or crafts as props and let's create an exciting adventure with your favorite characters. What challenges will they face?"