Education

For teachers, students, and parents!

Watch FREE films through the Kiddomatic virtual channel, available ANYTIME. November 1 - 12.

KIDDOMATIC FILM-ED AT HOME
November 1-12

The Kiddomatic Education collection offers films and corresponding lessons. Packages are listed by grade and include access to view the films, discussion guides, activities, and extra resources. Kiddomatic Learning Videos will act as a guide so teachers and parents have the support necessary for an easy and rich Kiddomatic experience.

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All MSPS Kindergarteners will participate in through SPARK! Please contact SPARK! Arts Director, Sienna Solberg to enroll.

Kiddomatic Film-Ed Packages below

The SPARK! Arts Enhancement package for Kindergarteners
Learning ObjectiveStudents can identify and understand the storytelling elements of character and setting in a short film.
The corresponding guide offers a Kiddomatic Learning Video, keywords, discussion questions, an activity, extra resources for a deeper dive, and more film options for expanding the lesson.
Kindergarten Film: Little Grey Wolfy: Fall Travelers
Watch:
Kindergarten Learning Video
Download the Curriculum Guide

Grades 1-2 
Objective: Students identify the storytelling elements of character and setting in a short film, associating colors to the characters and their emotions.
The corresponding guide offers a Kiddomatic Learning Video, keywords, discussion questions, an activity, extra resources for a deeper dive, and more film options for expanding the lesson.
Films: Le Renard et l'Oiselle (The Fox & the Bird), or The Snail and the Whale
Watch: Grade 1-2 Learning Video
Download the Curriculum Guide

Grades 3-5
Objective: Students understand a basic tool of sound design, foley (sound effects) in short films.
The corresponding guide offers a Kiddomatic Learning Video, keywords, discussion questions, an activity, extra resources for a deeper dive, and more film options for expanding the lesson.
Films: Big Drive, Heatwave, Workout
Watch: Grade 3-5 Learning Video
Download the Curriculum Guide

Grades 6-8 Package
Objective: Students understand the basic elements of a documentary (non-fiction) film and practice their interviewing skills.
The corresponding guide offers a Kiddomatic Learning Video, keywords, discussion questions, an activity, extra resources for a deeper dive, and more film options for expanding the lesson.
Films: Crisanto Street, Kamali, Sweet Salty Wind, Water Flows Together
Watch: Grade 6-8 Learning Video
Download the Curriculum Guide

Grades 9-12 Packages
Objective: Analyze and discuss various feature films through the three act structure.
The corresponding guide offers three unique guides paired with a film. Guides include keywords, questions for a small group discussion, extra resources for a deeper dive, and more film options for expanding the lesson.
Films: Biidaaban: The Dawn Comes, Boys State, Flawed & Une Colonie
Download the Curriculum Guide for Biidaaban: The Dawn Comes
Download the Curriculum Guide for Boys State
Download the Curriculum Guide for Flawed & Une Colonie