Fantasy Films Set in Preschool

Description: While not set in a preschool, the film features a young girl, Arrietty, who lives in a human's house, teaching a human boy about her world, akin to a preschooler's first encounter with new concepts.

Fact: This Studio Ghibli film is based on Mary Norton's book "The Borrowers." It was the first Studio Ghibli film to be released in 3D.

Description: Although not set in a traditional preschool, this film involves Tinker Bell teaching a human girl about fairies, which parallels the educational and nurturing environment of a preschool.

Fact: This was the first Tinker Bell film to be released in theaters outside the United States. The character of Tinker Bell was originally created by J.M. Barrie for his play "Peter and Wendy."

Description: In this prequel, young Ariel attends a music school, which shares similarities with a preschool environment where children learn and grow through creative expression.

Fact: This film was the last direct-to-video sequel produced by DisneyToon Studios before they shifted focus to original content. It explores the backstory of Ariel's mother, Queen Athena.

Description: While not strictly a preschool, this animated series features a magical bus that takes children on educational adventures, often exploring fantastical scenarios that could easily fit into a preschool setting.

Fact: The show was inspired by a series of children's books by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. The bus, named "Ms. Frizzle's Magic School Bus," can transform into various forms like a submarine or a spaceship.

Description: This animated film follows a group of princesses attending a magical school where they learn royal etiquette and magic, which can be likened to a preschool for future leaders.

Fact: The film was part of a series of direct-to-video movies aimed at young girls, promoting themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery.

Description: This film involves a princess attending a magical school, where she learns about her kingdom and her responsibilities, much like a preschooler learning about their world.

Fact: The film was part of a series of low-budget animated movies aimed at very young audiences, focusing on themes of responsibility and friendship.

Description: A sequel to the original, this film continues the magical education of the princess, emphasizing the importance of learning and growth, akin to preschool education.

Fact: This sequel was less successful than the first but continued the theme of magical education and personal growth.

Description: The third installment in the series, where the princess learns more about her magical abilities and responsibilities, mirroring the continuous learning in a preschool setting.

Fact: This film was the last in the series, focusing on the princess's journey to becoming a wise ruler.

Description: Although not directly related to preschool, this film continues the educational journey of the princess, which can be paralleled to the ongoing learning in early childhood education.

Fact: This was an attempt to revive the series with new adventures, but it did not gain much traction.

Description: The final film in the series, where the princess's education culminates in her taking on greater responsibilities, much like the transition from preschool to more formal education.

Fact: This film marked the end of the series, focusing on themes of leadership and legacy.