More London History: Discover Paddington Bear
In this one-off class, we will learn about Paddington Bear, how the author got the idea for this story, and "visit" some locations related to Paddington's story.
Amber - the London Tour Guide
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5.0
Number of reviews:(350)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
One of London's most famous visitors is Paddington Bear. Born in darkest Peru, he travels to London and meets The Browns. He gets into all kinds of trouble as he learns how to live in a new city. While he misses his Aunt Lucy, he writes her letters often to tell her of his great adventures. Also, he loves to eat marmalade sandwiches. This lovely character was created by Michael Bond, and in this one-time class, we will learn the origins of Paddington Bear. How did Michael Bond get the idea for the bear? How many adventures has Paddington encountered? Where does Paddington live and how did he get his name? How do you make the perfect marmalade sandwich? All will be revealed!
Learning Goals
-Students will learn about the writer Michael Bond and how he got the idea for the stories
-Students will virtually visit some of the locations around London that inspired the stories
-Students will see several statues dedicated to Paddington Bear
-Students can enjoy the class while eating a marmalade sandwich (will be made in class!)
Other Details
Supply List
Your student is encouraged to make a marmalade sandwich in class to enjoy during the lesson. Please see the supply list for more details. There is also a handout for questions to answer during class.
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
As a London tour guide, I take visitors around to the various Paddington locations. As a little girl, Paddington was my first introduction to anything British. While I didn't develop my love for marmalade sandwiches until I moved to London, I enjoyed watching Paddington get into all kinds of trouble on his adventures. Paddington is a fish out of water, and just like everyone, he always finds a way to enjoy life. These wonderful stories are an excellent metaphor for finding your way in a new place, or even just remembering to be kind. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-6 learners per class
