Objective

By the end of this lesson, Lydia will have explored various subjects through the lens of "Paddington 2," enhancing her understanding of art, language, history, math, music, physical education, science, and social studies while engaging her creativity and critical thinking skills.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and colored pencils or crayons
• Notebook for writing
• Access to a timer (can use a phone or clock)
• Open space for movement activities
• Knowledge of basic plot points and characters from "Paddington 2"

Activities

• Art: Create a Paddington-inspired Artwork

  Lydia will create her own artwork inspired by Paddington's adventures. She can draw a scene from the movie or design a new character that could join Paddington on his journey.

• English: Write a Short Story

  Lydia will write a short story featuring Paddington and a new adventure. She can focus on using descriptive language to bring her story to life.

• History: Explore London

  Using a map, Lydia will learn about the landmarks in London that Paddington visits. She can mark these on her own map and share interesting facts about each place.

• Math: Paddington's Picnic

  Lydia will plan a picnic for Paddington and his friends. She will create a list of items, count them, and practice basic addition and subtraction with the quantities.

• Music: Paddington's Theme Song

  Lydia will listen to the theme song from "Paddington 2" and discuss what emotions the music conveys. She can also create her own song about Paddington.

• Physical Education: Paddington's Adventure Course

  Lydia will set up an obstacle course that mimics Paddington's adventures, incorporating running, jumping, and balancing activities.

• Science: The Importance of Marmalade

  Lydia will learn about marmalade, its ingredients, and how it is made. She can discuss why Paddington loves it so much and even try to make her own simple version.

• Social Studies: Paddington's Kindness

  Lydia will explore the theme of kindness in "Paddington 2" and discuss how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in communities.

Talking Points

• Art: "What colors do you think represent Paddington's personality?"
• English: "How can we make our stories more exciting with descriptive words?"
• History: "What can we learn about London from Paddington's adventures?"
• Math: "If Paddington has 5 sandwiches and eats 2, how many does he have left?"
• Music: "What instruments do you think are used in Paddington's theme song?"
• Physical Education: "How can we move like Paddington when he’s excited?"
• Science: "What do you think happens to fruit when we make it into marmalade?"
• Social Studies: "Can you think of a time when you showed kindness to someone?"