Bibliotherapy is defined as the use of reading to produce affective change and to promote personality growth and development. Movies can also be used to help children deal with their feelings and/or promote growth and development. I thought I might share a list I found of appropriate films for gifted elementary children. These films can be a means of starting a discussion about issues that gifted children deal with.
Akeelah and the Bee High aspirations
Because of Winn Dixie Creative Problem Solving
Ellen Foster Resilience, influence of mentor
I'll Remember April Social Injustice, Moral development
The Journey of Natty Gann Creative Problem Solving
Little Man Tate Asynchronous development, friendship
Matilda Family Issues, Need for Acceptance
My Girl Appreciation for female intelligence
A Painted House Moral development, Emotional support
Pictures of Hollis Woods Art as therapy, Emotional sensitivity
The Red Sneakers Talent development, Anti-intellectualism
Ruby Bridges Courage, Importance of family support
The Sandlot Balancing academics and athletics
Searching for Bobby Fischer Importance of healthy competition
School of Life Belief in self, Individual differences
Selma, Lord Selma Resilience, courage
Shrek Importance of friendship
Up Pursuing dreams, Managing grief
Wide Awake Loss of loved one, Sensitive male figure
Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken Overcoming disability, Creative Problem Solving
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