PROJECT GUIDE
Questions to ponder BEFORE the film that you can research together:
- Who is the director of this film and what else has (s)he done?
- What actors are in the movie and what other movies have they been in?
- (If it is an animation) Who does the voices for these characters?
- What is the location of this movie?
- What can we predict about the movie based on the pictures, description, and trailer?
- What type of movie is it? (Action, suspense, fantasy etc.) and what are some adjectives for that genre?
Questions and talking prompts to discuss AFTER the film:
(based on the Florida State Standards)
- What are the character’s traits, motivations and feelings?
- How do the character’s actions and decisions affect the series of events in the film?
- How do the characters respond to challenges?
- How does the plot unfold?
- What is the theme or central idea?
- Is there a lesson or a moral to be learned?
- What are the different points of view of each character?
Art and Design Projects for in-home movie nights:
- Create personalized tickets to the show complete with a ticket taker and box office “employee.
CLICK HERE for a printable ticket template! - Make “RESERVED” signs with name plates for everyone’s designated spot.
- Have the children create the movie title on chalkboard/whiteboard “Marquee.”
- Create a spread with popcorn, candy and your favorite snacks. Give them creative titles based on the movie you are watching. (ex: “Sweep the Leg Sweet Tarts” or “Dr. Wayne Szalinski’s Oatmeal Cream Pies”)
CLICK HERE for a printable popcorn box to color! - Create a Red Carpet entrance into your home “theatre.”
- Design your own poster for the film.
- Draw a photo of your favorite character or favorite scene from the movie.
- What other taglines can you come up with for the film?
- What social media hashtags could you create for this film if you were to promote it?
This is also a really good time to teach your children movie etiquette:
- No phones or electronics
- Be aware of loud chewing or opening up noisy wrappers
- Sitting still and quiet
- Less talking