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Song of the Sea: Film Guide

Song of the Sea
Song of the Sea
StudioCanal

Ages

7–11

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

This resource is part of the following theme

A film guide that looks at Song of the Sea (2014), a beautiful and touching animation based on an Irish folktale about a little girl who turns into a Selkie.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including PSHE Education, Literacy and Art & Design in addition to highlighting themes surrounding family, life and death, anti-bullying, child safety, growing up, folk and fairy tales, and aquatic life.

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Creative Commons License

This Resource Supports

  • Art and Design
  • Literacy
  • PSHE Education

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