Arabella Asis Culture 08.19.2023 06:Aug AM EDT

5 Must-Stream Pixar Films to Teach Life Lessons to Kids

Pixar has its own way of enchanting generations of kids through its visual storytelling using animation. The studio has successfully embedded itself not only as a source of entertainment but also as a valuable life teacher.

Indeed, Pixar has become the window to understanding, learning, and discovering the world around us. Here are some Pixar films that are perfect for teaching children life lessons.

'Toy Story' (1995)

The "Toy Story" franchise which started in 1995 was able to introduce the secret life of toys that happens when no human is looking after them. The story revolves around Woody's friendship among the other toys and how they navigate the world as their owner, Andy, grows up.

"Toy Story" is great starter to inform children that it is okay to explore their creativity and imagination. In addition, the movie can teach kids the value of friendship and loyalty which is crucial at the formation age of children.

'WALL-E' (2008)

WALL-E gives a powerful reflection on our environmental actions. As we know, climate change has the power to modify the world as we know it today. Hence, it is important to impart environmental consciousness to kids as early as they understand.

Regardless of its deep meaning, WALL-E signifies hope for the future. Like in the real world, kids have a huge potential to take actions for a brighter future for their generation.

'Inside Out' (2015)

"Inside Out" gives us a glimpse on how our emotions control our minds using various character representations. This includes Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger, all of which were deemed pivotal in ones character development.

The film is a great lesson for embracing the complexity of our emotions and why we should never feel sorry for feeling what we feel. "Inside Out" is perfect for teaching children the value of feelings and at the same time can remind the adults that growing up is not easy.

'Coco' (2017)

"Coco" offers a life lesson about the importance of family and embracing one's roots. As a kid, some of them might be curious on their heritage and their origin, "Coco" is the perfect movie to teach them that.

On the other hand, the film also emphasizes the value of forgiveness and working through miscommunicated conflict specially within the family.

'Soul' (2020)

"Soul" is all about finding one's true purpose while embracing the simple joys of life. Kids are often full of passion and has a wide options of what their career might look like in the future. This film will teach them that the right purpose will come at you at the right time.

Moreover, the "Soul" can impart the kids that balancing passion and responsibility is hard, but must be done in life. Regardless of what life my put you through, what matters is to enjoy the journey and accept the challenges headstrong.