Meet Mrs Claus - the new Christmas icon is here. Marks and Spencer launches the Christmas 2016 TV Advert campaign with a modern twist on the much-loved character Mrs Claus.
Teaching Ideas:
- Write a set of instructions for Santa from Mrs Claus - Take hot tea, don't forget Australia etc.
- Instructions for making mince pies.
- Writing a letter to Santa but asking for somebody else. This could range from something very personal to 'world peace.'
- Santa's Christmas Eve diary.
- Redesigning Mrs Claus' outfit to make it more 'Christmassy'
- There are other presents in the helicopter - tell the story of how these got there and how they are delivered.
- Write a guide to being a little brother from the little boy's point of view.
- Dual diaries by both children about the same events.
- Setting description describing the 'cabin.'
- Write this story - perhaps call it "Mrs Claus Saves The Day!'
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