Spirit: Stallion Of The Cimarron

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.

Although the Colonel says that “discipline, time and patience” are the tactics to use when training horses, his actions don’t agree. How did his methods compare with the way Little Creek handled his horse? What do you think are the best ways to treat animals, such as your pets?

Spirit wanted to get back home so he could take care of his herd. How did the animals work together to protect their young? What was the responsibility of the stallion in keeping his group safe?

When Spirit was discouraged and far away from his family, he remembered his mother. What things have your parents said or done that have given you courage when you were worried or afraid?