Ice Age: The Meltdown

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Subjects  —  The Environment.

Social-Emotional Learning  —  Friendship; Courage.

Moral-Ethical Emphasis  —  Responsibility (Taking Care of the Environment).

At a Glance  —  Ages: 6 - 8; MPAA Rating: PG for some mild language and innuendo; Animated; 2006; 91 minutes; Color; Available from Barnesandnoble.com.

Description  —   Manny, Sid, and Diego are back for another adventure through the snow. This time, however, the Ice Age that they have known and love is slowly starting to melt. They must find dry land before they become washed away.

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Benefits  —   This movie can help teach children about perseverance, facing fears, being a good friend, and what it takes to be a family. There are also a handful of great vocabulary words, as well as the opportunity to expand your child's knowledge about the Ice Age.

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"Ice Age: The Meltdown" is great entertainment. With this Guide parents and teachers can make it educational, too.