Collection: Back to School 10 Movie Guide Collection
Back to School 10 Movie Guide Collection
This collection is designed for the first weeks of school and for emergency sub plans. Use these guides as supplemental materials to spark discussion, build classroom community, and reinforce reading and writing skills. Review the preview thumbnails on each product page to confirm suitability for your students.
What is included
- Zootopia (PG, 2016) — diversity, inclusion, and challenging stereotypes
- Inside Out (PG, 2015) — emotional intelligence, transition, and resilience
- The Little Prince (PG, 2015) — friendship, imagination, and growing up
- Up (PG, 2009) — perseverance, loss, purpose, and intergenerational friendship
- A Bug’s Life (G, 1998) — teamwork, innovation, and community roles
- Toy Story (G, 1995) — change, loyalty, and the anxieties of growing up
- Despicable Me 3 (PG, 2017) — identity, family, and responsibility
- Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG, 2022) — ambition, teamwork, and loyalty
- Kung Fu Panda 4 (2023) — self-discovery, skill building, and perseverance
- Frozen (PG, 2013) — sisterhood, self-acceptance, and overcoming fear
How to use
- Quick starters for bell ringers, reflection prompts, and Socratic discussion
- Flexible one to two class periods per film or mix and match for a short unit
- Helpful for substitute plans and classroom community building
Skills and themes
- Close viewing, citing evidence, and theme analysis
- Speaking and listening, collaborative problem solving
- SEL topics including emotions, empathy, inclusion, goal setting, and growth
Formats
- Primarily Google Apps or Google Slides; many products include printable PDFs
Keywords: back to school movie worksheets, substitute plans, discussion questions, SEL activities, first week of school lessons, film study guides, classroom community.
