Learning Activities:
FAMILY BRAINSTORM:
Print out my“Who Are Real Superheroes?” worksheetand together as a family discuss various answers. You can use the books you’ve read for this theme day to help as well. Do you know any heroes? Are there any local heroes in your newspaper? What occupations would you consider heroic? Who are some historical heroes? What are the qualities of a hero (brave, strong, loyal, helping others, making right choices)?
JOKEs:
Print out a superhero Word Search for some extended fun!
AUDIO VISUAL - WATCH A MOVIE!
AUDIO VISUAL - MAKE A MOVIE!
Q: What is the name of a superhero for computers?
A: The screen saver!
PUZZLES:
Q: What drink do
Superheroes like?
A: Fruit Punch!
Fun and Games
Toys:
Chances are if you are having a Superhero Theme Day your kids will already have some super hero action figures. Why not play with them together?
Q: Which Superhero always comes to the rescue at lunch time?
A: Soup-er man!
Search through your child’s DVD/ video collection (or visit your local library before hand) to find your child’s favourite shows with Superheroes in them or shows about being brave.
For young children try this:
· The Wonder Pets
· Larry Boy and the Bad Apple
Here are some movie choices:
· Bolt
· The Incredibles
· Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Superheroes
Other Fun Ideas...
Check here for the answer keys: Easy Superhero Word Search Key or Difficult Superhero Word Search Key.
Use your Smartphone or other device to create a Superhero movie starring YOUR FAMILY. We used the iMovie app to make our videos.
1. Come up with a basic story.
2. Break the story into scenes by creating Storyboards.
3. Gather costumes and props for each scene.
4. Have a practice run.
5. Now you are all set to film.