Disclaimer: This post is primarily for my friend Colette but everyone is welcome to my opinions. :) It is a challenge finding wholesome movies and TV shows for kids. Here are some that my boys have enjoyed recently. All of these movies or TV shows we have taken out of our library or received through Netflix. They are listed in alphabetical order.
The Absent Minded Professor
My boys have seen almost all of the Air Bud/Buddies movies. There are some bad attitudes at times but nothing too serious.
The Apple Dumpling Gang
Benji - such a sweet story
If you kids like animal movies then they might like our favourites:
- Milo and Otis
- Babe
- Charlotte's Web
My boys have listened to almost all of the Narnia books on audio (and read a few of the books) so they have enjoyed The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
The Magic School Bus videos could even be used for homeschool science. :)
Muppet Treasure Island
Robin Hood (Disney)
Schoolhouse Rock
Shaun the Sheep (TV show) - hilarious without being frenetic. There are a lot of DVDs available of this show (at least at my library).
Swiss Family Robinson
Treasure Island - essential for boys
Wallace and Grommit similar to Shaun the Sheep
The Wind in the Willows (1996)
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Current TV shows that we record for the kids to watch:
- PBS - Wild Kratts - animals, animals, animals
- PBS - Martha Speaks - vocabulary
- PBS - The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That (they watched this for a while but got tired of it.)
- Imagination Movers - this show is on Disney Jr. so you need cable to see it. Lots of fun music and it teaches problem solving.
My kids used to watch Auto Be Good (on a Christian TV channel) but they're a bit old for it now. It teaches character development which is great, though.
God Rocks Bibletoons is a very good show. The CDs are fun to listen to as well. They teach Bible memorization.
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Movies that we have purchased
What's in the Bible - made by Phil Vischer creator of Veggie Tales. Hilarious and solid teaching about the Old Testament. The series goes up to #5 so far.
I hope I've given you some new ideas. :)Pin It
Monday, September 19, 2011
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Thanks so much, Sheila, for this post!!! We also love Wallace & Grommit and Shaun the Sheep. So funny!! I will add to my list Treasure Island and Swiss Family Robinson. My kids haven't seen these classics yet!! Thanks for the all the ideas!!
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