Minions: Film Guide

Minions
Minions

Ages

5–11

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

Nation

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

A film guide that looks at Minions (2015), in which the colourful critters get their own movie in a globetrotting prequel, centred around their quest for a new super-villain master.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including PSHE, Geography, and History in addition to highlighting themes surrounding health and wellbeing, friendships, sport, leisure and travel, Antarctica, European countries, historical periods, events and figures, and historical figures.

How to Draw a Minion

Help young people create a Minion of their very own! Join Chris Meledandri (Founder & CEO of Illumination) and Brad Ableson (co-director of the upcoming Minions 2: The Rise of Gru) as they demonstrate how to draw and animate a Minion.

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This Resource Supports

  • Geography
  • History
  • PSHE Education

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