The Lorax

I have recently discover my new favorite movie. The story is not that grand. I was bored, and I just picked a movie at random from Netflix. This movie was The Lorax. 

This is movie is FULL of important lessons that children need to know. It not only teaches about having respect for nature, but also teaches about respect in general. This movie hit on topics such as the environment, family, friendship, and love. Once I came to the realization that this was one of the greatest movies I had ever seen, I noticed that I had never read the Dr. Suess book that inspired the masterpiece. 

The book did not disappoint. The book seemed to be more focused on environmental issues, but that did not take away from how wonderful the book was. I realized that there are so many lesson plans that would correspond with this book/movie combination. The main ones that came to mind were for Dr. Seuss week, Earth Day, and cause-and-effect. 

I recommend this book and movie for all grades. I believe it is applicable from kindergarten to senior year of high school. This combination will teach the valuable lessons of friendship and respect!