For the Birds

10/20/2012

One of my favorite Pixar short films is called "For the Birds." It's about a group of birds with poor social skills. I use this film to discuss the types of behaviors that students see or engage in at school. The worksheets are a great way for students to express how they would respond to these situations.

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6 Comments

Becky

10/23/2012 03:38:00 am

It's like you read my mind! I started using this video with my K-2 students just last week to talk about conflict resolution. I love the "What would you do?" worksheets you use with it.

I also really like Josh Selig's "The Olive Branch" videos from Little Airplane Productions and the Little Light Foundation. They are very quick (around 1 minute) but with great conclusions! And they are adorable!

Marissa Rex link

10/23/2012 12:35:49 pm

Awesome! Glad you loved the worksheets! :)

I found some of the Olive Branch videos on YouTube, but do you know where to find the whole collection? They are adorable! I don't know why I am just now finding out about this series. Thanks for sharing!

Becky

10/25/2012 03:39:35 am

So far, I've only found the three on YouTube as well...if I can find anything else, I'll let you know!

Marissa Rex link

10/26/2012 07:43:11 am

Awesome! Thanks! :)

Lois Ross

4/29/2013 12:17:04 am

Hi Marissa,
I've used FTB to introduce discussions on bullying and exclusion, but today I am using it with third grade to introduce communication - body language, tone of voice, facial expressions. I think it will be perfect! Thanks for all of the fabulous resources you have on your website. My students thank, you, too; you have made my classes a lot more fun!

Marissa Rex link

5/14/2013 08:31:09 am

Thanks, Lois! Those are great ideas!

So glad to hear that I've been able to help both you and your students. :)

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