We will be studying several different aspects of Pinocchio – Prodigal Son, Honesty, and a Wrong that seems Right at the Time. Just like Pinocchio, the Prodigal Son in Luke leaves home for more adventure. It is a romantic comedy and there are some situations that might not be suitable for your child. The only one who sees the living mannequin is a “starving artist” that has taken a job-creating window displays. MANNEQUIN (PG) This film is about a mannequin that comes to life at night. Astro Boy is similar to Pinocchio in that his father builds him and wants him to be a “real boy.” His father then creates a robot replica of his son which houses all the memories of Toby. The cricket is very interesting in this version.ĪSTRO BOY (PG) A 2009 animated film about a 13-year-old boy named Toby is killed by his father’s invention.

It actually has very high ratings on Amazon Prime. And there are some weird scenes with the donkeys. The Adventures of PINOCCHIO (PG) 1996 Live-Action version starring Martin Landau. As soon as he had finished, the puppet came alive and began to dance and sing. Geppetto was a carpenter who made wooden toys for the children of his village. PINOCCHIO 12 minutes This 2016 version is animated. OTHER MOVIES YOU MAY WANT TO WATCH THROUGHOUT THE NEXT TWO WEEKS: How can you tell that Jiminy Cricket is poor (his clothes, holes in his socks)? Do crickets have toes? WATCH DISNEY’S PINOCCHIO (G) Questions to ask before watching the movie: Who is the narrator of the movie? (Narrator is a person (or animal) that delivers a commentary of a movie, play, book, etc.). To read Introductory Notes, Click Here! First Week: MOVIE: ALL LEVELS

Finally access the Appendix for this week where you will find additional book suggestions, games, toys, recipes, and more. Also, make sure to see the Supply List for Weeks 1-12 to make sure you have the supplies for this unit on-hand. This will have the resources used for Pinocchio. Before beginning Teaching with Pinocchio, make sure to access the Book List for Weeks 1-12. These plans utilize both Disney’s Pinocchio and Carlo Collodi’s original book. The following lessons are to be used with Elements of Fun Learning Curriculum, Use these Pinocchio Lesson Plans to inspire, engage and play with your child. As an Amazon Affiliate, I do earn from qualifying purchases. TEACHING WITH PINOCCHIO ELEMENTS OF FUN LEARNING HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM This post does contain affiliate links.

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