Objective

By the end of this lesson, Wesley will have explored various subjects through the lens of the movie "Paddington 2." He will engage in creative activities that incorporate art, language, history, math, music, physical education, science, and social studies, enhancing his understanding and appreciation of these subjects.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and colored pencils or markers for art activities.
• A notebook or journal for writing exercises.
• A map of London (can be printed from online resources) for geography activities.
• Access to a music streaming service or YouTube for music activities.
• Basic household items for science experiments (e.g., vinegar, baking soda).
• A timer or stopwatch for physical activities.

Before the lesson, watch "Paddington 2" together, discussing key themes and characters to prepare for the activities.

Activities

• Art: Create a Paddington Character

  Wesley will draw or craft his own version of Paddington Bear using paper and colored pencils. He can add his own unique accessories or features to make it special!

• English: Write a Letter

  Wesley will write a letter to Paddington, expressing his thoughts about the movie and asking questions about Paddington's adventures. This will help him practice writing skills and letter format.

• History: Explore London

  Using a map of London, Wesley will research and find important landmarks featured in the movie. He will present a short description of each landmark, discussing its historical significance.

• Math: Paddington's Adventures

  Wesley will create word problems based on Paddington's journey. For example, if Paddington visits 5 shops and buys 3 items from each, how many items did he buy in total?

• Music: Paddington's Playlist

  Wesley will create a playlist of songs that he thinks would fit well in "Paddington 2." He can listen to the songs and explain why he chose each one.

• Physical Education: Paddington's Obstacle Course

  Wesley will set up a mini obstacle course in the backyard or living room, inspired by Paddington's adventures. He can time himself and try to improve his speed.

• Science: Experiment with Marmalade

  Wesley can create a simple science experiment using vinegar and baking soda to demonstrate a chemical reaction, discussing how Paddington loves marmalade and its ingredients.

• Social Studies: Discuss Family and Friendship

  Wesley will discuss the themes of family and friendship in "Paddington 2." He can write about what these themes mean to him and how they relate to his own life.

Talking Points

• "Art is a way to express who you are, just like Paddington expresses himself through his adventures." - Useful phrase: "Art helps me show my feelings."
• "In English, writing letters is a great way to communicate with others, just like Paddington writes to his family." - Useful phrase: "A letter can share my thoughts."
• "History teaches us about the past, and landmarks tell stories about where we come from." - Useful phrase: "Every place has a story."
• "Math helps us solve problems, just like Paddington solves challenges in his journey." - Useful phrase: "Math is like a puzzle."
• "Music can set the mood for stories, just like the songs in Paddington 2 add to the adventure." - Useful phrase: "Music can change how I feel."
• "Physical education keeps us healthy and active, just like Paddington stays active during his adventures." - Useful phrase: "Being active is fun!"
• "Science explains how things work, like how marmalade is made and why Paddington loves it." - Useful phrase: "Science helps me understand the world."
• "Social studies help us learn about people and cultures, just like Paddington learns about family and friendship." - Useful phrase: "Understanding others is important."