The Story of Ferdinand activities are great to add to your studies. You can talk about moral of the story Ferdinand and do some critical thinking, read Ferdinand story (read online and in-person), watch a Ferdinand The Bull 1938 movie, discuss Ferdinand questions, use fun Ferdinand the bull coloring pages and so much more with these 29 lesson plans, worksheets, and activities.
The Story of Ferdinand Printables and Classroom Activities
You’re in for a treat today because I have some great Ferdinand the Bull lesson plans for both the book and the movie!
BUT, before we get started I have an admission:
OK, I’m just going to say it . . .
(Don’t judge. . .)
I didn’t know about Ferdinand the Bull (the book is actually called The Story of Ferdinand
) until I saw the movie The Blind Side
and Sandra Bullock’s character talked about it.
(Pause for reaction . . .)
I don’t know why, but we never read the book to the older girls.
So, I bought it for the youngest and we both really loved it.
Now, after reading the Ferdinand the Bull book by Munro Leaf, we’re super excited to see the Ferdinand the Bull movie and then do some Ferdinand the Bull lesson plans and activities!
YAY!
Ferdinand the Bull Book Summary and Story Meaning
The Story of Ferdinand is about a bull (if you couldn’t guess).
And, if you don’t know, Ferdinand is a big bull.
(I’m not sure what breed of bull is Ferdinand except . . BIG. That’s my extent of bull knowledge.)
(Anyway . . .)
Although Ferdinand looks fierce and intimidating, he is really just a big, kind, calm bull.
He doesn’t want to fight.
Instead, Ferdinand the Bull just wants to sit under a cork tree, hang out, and smell the flowers.
One day, some bullfighters come to pick a bull and, after a confusing situation, they end up picking Ferdinand.
However, Ferdinand the Bull’s aversion to violence makes him (thankfully) one of the worst fighting bulls in bullfighting history.
(You’ll have to read the book to find out how it ends.)
What is the meaning of Ferdinand the Bull?
The morale of Ferdinand is to be authentic and true to yourself, but there are many other lessons and learning opportunities that you can pair up with both the Ferdinand book and movie!
Ferdinand the Bull Movie 2017 Trailer
Ferdinand The Bull 1938
There was also a Ferdinand Disney movie from 1938 that you can watch on YouTube for free!
(It’s less than 10 minutes.)
Ferdinand The Bull Cast
John Cena as Ferdinand
Kate McKinnon as Lupe
Gina Rodriguez as Una
Anthony Anderson as Bones
Daveed Diggs as Dos
Bobby Cannavale as Valiente
Gabriel Iglesias as Cuatro
David Tennant as Angus
Miguel Angel Silvestre as El Primero
Jerrod Carmichael as Paco
The Story of Ferdinand
29 Printables, Activities, Crafts, and Lessons for Ferdinand the Bull (Book and Movie)
We’ve put together a list of Ferdinand worksheets, lesson plans, printables, crafts AND MORE.
Check them out:
Do a Ferdinand the bull lesson plan
Do a week-long study lesson unit on Spain
Watch a video and learn more about Spain
Print Spanish word flashcards of words used in book/movie
Incorporate a variety of subjects with this Ferdinand lesson plan
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Do a lesson plan on character (to incorporate the morale of the Ferdinand book/movie)
Do a lesson plan on being content and grateful
Learn about The Art of Ferdinand (affiliate)
Make a Be True to Yourself book
Put on a Ferdinand Puppet Show
Create a Ferdinand’s Happiness Pasture
Learn about Ferdinand’s favorite tree–the cork tree
Watch a video on how cork is harvested (so interesting!)
Read about bullfighting (you may want to check this out before discussing with the kids) (and here’s more about bullfighting)
Make and color a Ferdinand bull craft
Color Ferdinand smelling flowers
Learn about the music of Ferdinand (affiliate)
Make a Ferdinand the Bull paper bag puppet
Complete a Ferdinand comprehension worksheet
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