| Overall: | B+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B- |
| Sexual Content: | B |
| Language: | B+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B- |
| Run Time: | 99 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 07 Apr 2009 |
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After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.
What important role does Skeeter play in the lives of his niece and nephew? How can extended family members positively impact the lives of children?
How does storytelling enhance imagination? What was your favorite childhood story?
For a fun family activity, gather an assortment of household items in a large bag or box. Have one person begin telling a story. Pass the bag or box to the next person who chooses an article from it without looking. That person then carries on with the story and incorporates the item into the tale. Continue by passing the bag or box around the room.
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
