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Christmas on film

The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppet Christmas Carol
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Ages

5–11

Duration

Medium (5-11 activities)

Nation

England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

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Christmas Day
25 December

A resource designed full of exciting festive activities basd on five popuar Christmas films from the Into Film catalogue. After partaking in a range of fun icebreakers, why not challenge your pupils to complete these activities before settling down to watch your seasonal screening?

  • soundtracking a silent film
  • create a shoebox set design
  • design their own dancing snow person thaumatrope
  • create a short Christmas-themed film

 

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