A single class period, eight dazzling shorts, and one all‑in‑one bundle—is there an easier way to model everyday kindness? The top 8 Animated Shorts to Teach Kindness and Respect below pack empathy lessons into five‑to‑eight‑minute stories, perfect for bell‑ringers or SEL Fridays. Each title appears in the Pixar Short Video Guide Super‑Duper AMAZING Bundle (30‑Pack)—so one link unlocks every worksheet you need, plus 22 additional shorts for future lessons. Why Animated Shorts Work Short films deliver clear conflicts and resolutions in under ten minutes, letting students spot character choices and emotions without losing focus. The bundled guides add higher‑order questions on Google‑Forms and print versions, turning quick screenings into meaningful reflection. Younger Students (Grades 2 – 5)

For the Birds (2000) – Inclusion Over Mockery

Quick Facts	Details
Rating	G
Run Time	3 min
Best For	Grades 2‑4 SEL warm‑up
Plot in one line: A flock of little birds pecks fun at a big newcomer—until karma strikes.
Grab‑and‑Go Guide: Pixar Shorts 30‑Pack Bundle

Piper (2016) – Courage with Gentle Support

Quick Facts	Details
Rating	G
Run Time	6 min
Best For	Grades 2‑5 growth‑mindset
Plot in one line: A timid sandpiper faces waves—and anxiety—until patient coaching builds confidence.
OPTIONAL: Chart moments of fixed vs. growth mindset, then set personal “beach goals.”
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Partly Cloudy (2009) – Loyalty Through the Storm

Quick Facts	Details
Rating	G
Run Time	6 min
Best For	Grades 3‑5 friendship themes
Plot in one line: A stork assigned to a grumpy thundercloud sticks around, proving real friends weather hard jobs.
OPTIONAL: Students craft “weather‑proof friendship” coupons they can redeem for help.
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Presto (2008) – Respect and Fairness

Quick Facts	Details
Rating	G
Run Time	5 min
Best For	Grades 3‑5 cause‑and‑effect
Plot in one line: A hungry rabbit sabotages a magician who ignores basic courtesy—and the show goes haywire.
OPTIONAL: Map every “cause” and its hilarious “effect,” then discuss real‑life parallels.
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Older Students (Grades 5 – 8)

Lou (2017) – Bullying Meets Empathy

Quick Facts	Details
Rating	G
Run Time	7 min
Best For	Grades 5‑8 anti‑bully units
Plot in one line: Lost‑and‑found monster Lou shows a schoolyard thief how giving feels better than taking.
OPTIONAL: Write a restitution plan the bully might present to classmates.
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Lifted (2006) – Second Chances & Empathy

Quick Facts	Details
Rating	G
Run Time	5 min
Best For	Grades 5‑6 mistake‑management
Plot in one line: A rookie alien flunks his abduction exam, and a patient mentor chooses support over scorn.
OPTIONAL: Students script a peer‑feedback dialogue using growth‑oriented language.
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La Luna (2011) – Respecting Generational Views

Quick Facts	Details
Rating	G
Run Time	7 min
Best For	Grades 6‑8 heritage lessons
Plot in one line: A boy joins Papa and Grandpa clearing fallen stars, then finds his own respectful compromise.
OPTIONAL: Have students interview relatives about a family tradition and propose an update honoring all perspectives.
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Bao (2018) – Love, Care, Letting Go

Quick Facts	Details
Rating	G
Run Time	8 min
Best For	Grades 6‑8 family‑dynamics
Plot in one line: A lonely mother’s steamed‑bun “child” highlights the balance between protection and independence.
OPTIONAL: Write a two‑voice poem contrasting a parent’s and teen’s views on freedom.
Grab‑and‑Go Guide: Pixar Shorts 30‑Pack Bundle

Lesson‑Builder Additional Ideas for Teachers

• Kindness Ticket System – Print mini‑tickets students award peers for helpful acts; tally and celebrate weekly.
• “See It, Say It” Wall – Post sticky notes whenever someone models respect; review patterns monthly.
• Perspective Flipbooks – Students storyboard a scene twice—from helper and bystander viewpoints—to visualize choices.

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