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    10 Movies to Get Your Kids Psyched for School

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    Best for Ages 3 to 6: Sesame Street - Ready for School!
    What it's about: Elmo expresses anxiety about starting school, which prompts his friends (and our beloved Sesame Street ... more 
    Photo by: Babble
    Best for Ages 3 to 6: Sesame Street - Ready for School!
    What it's about: Elmo expresses anxiety about starting school, which prompts his friends (and our beloved Sesame Street characters) to reminisce about their favorite school memories. Soon enough, Elmo can't wait for school to start!
    Why it's a back-to-school favorite:
    When your children see Elmo - the beloved monster they've come to know and trust - get excited about school, they will too!
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    Thu, Aug 16, 2012 3:29 PM EDT
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    It's back-to-school time, and no one could be less excited than my kids. And since new backpacks and fresh glue sticks aren't nearly as effective in boosting their back-to-school mood as I had hoped, I'm relying on the magic of movies to help jumpstart their school spirit. So sit back, grab some popcorn, and take a break from the summer heat. We've rounded up the top 10 back-to-school movies guaranteed to rally school spirit for younger kids and older kids alike! - Lori Garcia



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