14+
Short (1-4 activities)
International Day of Friendship
30 July
A film guide that looks at Stand by Me (1986), a dark and touching coming-of-age tale about a group of four boys who are forced to face harsh reality when they come across the body of a missing boy.
This guide is useful for exploring topics including English, PSHE Education, Music and Psychology in addition to highlighting themes surrounding friendship, growing up, anti-bullying, rural life, family, life and death, books and plays, and storytelling.
A short .pdf of activities focusing on Stand by Me.
Size: 401 KB
We have developed a large catalogue of educational resources since launching in 2013, and some references and terminology will inevitably have dated as society and language evolves. We are aware of this and will be updating resources when our production schedule allows.
