I would use the activity set on Aliens to adopt a thematic , cross curricular approach to teaching in the classroom. Central to the teaching would be the ‘ Aliens Love Underpants’ book. I would use the book as a stimulus for learning. To start I would use a visualizer to read the book with the class as a whole. During the reading I would encourage the children to focus on the words, language and illustrations in the book. Using the books I would then identify subjects in which I could teach lessons using the book.
English; The book could be used for lessons on rhyme and also to focus on word types. To develop a sense of fun whilst learning the children could engage in activities where they develop their own alien language. How to say hello, Alien names and colours in their alien’s language.
Drama; The children could engage in role play activities of aliens coming to earth. They could use fun creative alien language in their role plays
Geography/Art; Types of houses. Children could do a lesson on different types of houses/ dwellings that people around the world live in .They could then draw/design their own alien dwelling
Art; Draw design an alien dwelling. Playdoh activities to make aliens. Paint blowing activities to make aliens. Make aliens using different materials and fabrics
Maths; Aliens maths work sheets, aliens counting interactive games( Maths Playground) Link to Planet Maths work book
Counting/ Adding activities. How many eyes do all of our aliens have altogether? Which tables aliens has the most/least eyes? Compare the amount of eyes at each table.
Music; Songs and poems about alien
By being creative there are many more subjects which could be taught through the them of ‘ Aliens’. Twinlkle provides numerous resources/ work sheets/ maths games etc which can be used to help to teach the topic