Skip to search.
  • New User? Register
  • Sign In
  • Help
Get new Yahoo! Mail apps
  •  
    Notifications Help
  • Mail
    • My Y!
    • Yahoo!

    Yahoo! Shine

    Breaking News Visit Yahoo! News for the latest.

    ×Close this window

    • Today
      • The Thread
      • The Ellen Show
      • Bethenny
      • Secrets to Your Success
      • Team Mom
      • Video
      • Daily Shot
      • In The Pantry
      • Royal Baby
    • Style
      • Fashion
      • Beauty
      • The Thread
      • Video
      • Photos
      • Shine Latina
    • Well-being
      • Green
      • Video
      • The Jeff Probst Show
      • Photos
      • Books
    • Love + Sex
      • Video
      • Weddings
      • The Jeff Probst Show
      • Burning Love
      • Daily Shot with Ali Wentworth
      • Bethenny
    • Food
      • What's For Dinner
      • Shine Supper Club
      • Video
      • Chow Ciao!
      • Blue Ribbon Hunter
      • Shine Latina
      • In The Pantry
      • Everyday Food
    • Home Design
      • Video
      • Decorating Guide
      • Photos
      • Ask A...
    • Parenting
    • Animals
      • Video
    • Horoscope
      • Horoscope
      • Chinese Astrology
      • 2013 Annual Horoscope
    • My Shine
      • Manage blog posts
      • Manage slideshows
      • Contributor Network
    • Video
    • Team Mom
    • Royal Baby
    • Mother's Day
    Search

    Trending Now

    »
    1. Ken Venturi dies
    2. Milwaukee bra ban
    3. Miley Cyrus swatted
    4. Warriors fans killed
    5. Howard Stern mansion

    10 Movies to Get Your Kids Psyched for School

    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

    MORE ON BABBLE
    10 moms ALL parents meet in elementary school
    The 7 best old-school lunch snacks for kids
    5 things you MUST do before school starts this fall


    • Email 0
    • Share 0
    • Tweet
      0
    • Print
    • Show thumbnails
    • Hide thumbnails
    1 - 8 of 10
    PrevNext
    1. Best for Ages 3 to 6: Sesame Street - Ready for School!
    2. Best for Ages 3 to 6: Arthur's Best School Days
    3. Best for Ages 3 to 6: Franklin Goes to School
    4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid
    5. Best for Ages 7+: Teacher's Pet
    6. Best for Ages 7+: Matilda
    7. Best for Ages 7+: Harriet the Spy
    8. Best for Ages 7+: Akeelah and the Bee

    Gallery View:10 Movies to Get Your Kids Psyched for School
    CLOSE

    1 - 10 of 10
    PrevNext
    1. Best for Ages 3 to 6: Sesame Street - Ready for School!
    2. Best for Ages 3 to 6: Arthur's Best School Days
    3. Best for Ages 3 to 6: Franklin Goes to School
    4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid
    5. Best for Ages 7+: Teacher's Pet
    6. Best for Ages 7+: Matilda
    7. Best for Ages 7+: Harriet the Spy
    8. Best for Ages 7+: Akeelah and the Bee
    9. Best for Ages 7+: Schoolhouse Rock!
    10. Best for Ages 7+: High School Musical
    1 of 10 photos
    PrevNext
    1. previousBest for Ages 3 to 6: Sesame Street - Ready for School!next
    • Email 0
    • Share 0
    • Tweet
      0
    • Print
    PrevNext
    1. 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,... 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!
      Get this movie Related: 8 days during the school year when kids can use an extra pick-me-up less 

    Most Popular

    • Melt-y Grilled Cheese – with a …
    • Disney World Scheme: Entitled Families …
    • Depression: A Warning Sign of Stroke …
    • In Defense of Abercrombie & Fitch CEO …
    • Dog Cares for Trapped Kitten
    Show More

    Featured Videos

    • The Wackiest Styles of Billboard's Past

      1:50

      The Wackiest Styles of Billboard's Past

      2 days 6 hours ago

    • Spring Trends to Avoid

      1:30

      Spring Trends to Avoid

      5 days ago

    • Spring Trends to Avoid

      1:30

      Spring Trends to Avoid

      5 days ago

    • Mom Of Four Gets A Head-To-Toe Makeover

      2:51

      Mom Of Four Gets A Head-To-Toe Makeover

      8 days ago

    • The Season's Best Leg-Baring Trends

      2:36

      The Season's Best Leg-Baring Trends

      18 days ago

    • Chrissy Teigen's Summer Style Must-Haves

      2:15

      Chrissy Teigen's Summer Style Must-Haves

      18 days ago

    • Transition your beauty routine for spring

      2:16

      Transition your beauty routine for spring

      22 days ago

    • Tegan and Sara on Leather Jackets and Getting "Closer" to Justin Bieber

      1:49

      Tegan and Sara on Leather Jackets and Getting "Closer" to Justin Bieber

      23 days ago

    • The Lumineers Open Up About Their Chart-Topping Hit "Ho Hey"

      2:07

      The Lumineers Open Up About Their Chart-Topping Hit "Ho Hey"

      29 days ago

    • Partying at Coachella

      2:24

      Partying at Coachella

      1 month 0 days ago

    • On-The-Go Beauty Essentials for Effortless Festival Style

      3:26

      On-The-Go Beauty Essentials for Effortless Festival Style

      1 month 0 days ago

    • Coachella Style: The Traditional, The Uber-Stylish, & The Simply Outrageous

      2:01

      Coachella Style: The Traditional, The Uber-Stylish, & The Simply Outrageous

      1 month 1 day ago

    • The Season's Best Leg-Baring Trends

      2:36

      The Season's Best Leg-Baring Trends

      1 month 1 day ago

    • Coachella Style: The Traditional, The Uber-Stylish, & The Simply Outrageous

      2:01

      Coachella Style: The Traditional, The Uber-Stylish, & The Simply Outrageous

      1 month 1 day ago

    • Spring Beauty Trends To Try

      2:21

      Spring Beauty Trends To Try

      1 month 3 days ago

    • A Class Act: Emmy Rossum Talks Music, Old Hollywood Glam, And "Closet Time"

      2:23

      A Class Act: Emmy Rossum Talks Music, Old Hollywood Glam, And "Closet Time"

      1 month 10 days ago

    • Jessica Lucas Talks "Cult" And Her Style Must-Haves

      2:02

      Jessica Lucas Talks "Cult" And Her Style Must-Haves

      1 month 14 days ago

    • The Thread - Season 5

      1:12

      The Thread - Season 5

      1 month 15 days ago

    • NERVO Breaks Down The Hottest Beauty Trends At Ultra

      2:24

      NERVO Breaks Down The Hottest Beauty Trends At Ultra

      1 month 15 days ago

    • Five Hot Dress Trends for Spring

      2:16

      Five Hot Dress Trends for Spring

      1 month 20 days ago

    Follow Shine

    More on Yahoo!

    • The surprisingly brief shelf lives of common pantry items

    • Yahoo! Movies exclusive trailer: Rachel McAdams in 'About Time'

    Today on Yahoo!

    1 - 5 of 48
    prevnext
      • U.S. cities with the most mass layoffs

        U.S. cities with the most mass layoffs

      • Seven homes selling for less than $60,000

        Seven homes selling for less than $60,000

      • Orb's Triple-Crown dreams die in huge upset

        Orb's Triple-Crown dreams die in huge upset

      • David Beckham moved to tears in final game

        David Beckham moved to tears in final game

      • 'Star Trek' technology: How realistic is it?

        'Star Trek' technology: How realistic is it?

    Shine from Yahoo!

    • Today
    • Style
    • Well-being
    • Love + Sex
    • Food
    • Home Design
    • Parenting
    • Animals
    • Horoscope
    • My Shine

    Also On Yahoo!

    • Autos
    • Finance
    • Games
    • Groups
    • Health
    • Maps
    • Movies
    • Music
    • omg!
    • Shine
    • Shopping
    • Sports
    • Travel
    • TV
    • Y! News RSS
    • Y! News Alert
    All Yahoo! »

    Trending Now

    1. Ken Venturi dies
    2. Milwaukee bra ban
    3. Miley Cyrus swatted
    4. Warriors fans killed
    5. Howard Stern mansion
    1. Zach Galifianakis quits drinking
    2. Nolan Ryan son
    3. MTA crash: 60 injured
    4. Kanye 'New Slaves'
    5. Showgirls dressed as Obama
    Copyright © 2013 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved. | Yahoo! Lifestyles Network |
    • Help / Suggestions
    • Privacy Policy
    • About Our Ads
    • Terms of Service
    • Copyright/IP Policy