Is your school closed due to the Corona Virus [COVID-19]? If so, chances are you will be looking for ideas to keep your children busy. Youtube, TV, Netflix and movies are an easy way to get a child’s attention but often leave parents feeling guilty. With movie guides you can turn any movie or documentary into an opportunity for children to engage, learn and grow. Check out a list of…
Here are my top 5 educational movies this summer to show your kids: Summer is upon us and for many parents the struggle to fill the day is real. Don’t feel guilty about settling your kids down to watch a movie. It doesn’t have to be a passive brain drain. Engage your kids with a movie guide and empower them to take control of what they learn from each film.…
Use The BFG Movie Guide to encourage students to explore the following concepts: Optimism The big friendly giant, has lived many lifetimes and has seen the ups and downs of humanity. He has an even keel towards life and isn’t overly optimistic or pessimistic. Sophie has grown up in an orphanage, and although she isn’t negative about life, she isn’t overtly optimistic either. Perseverance Although the odds are stacked against this…
Is Trolls really the best movie of 2017 for students? The best movie of 2017 for students? Well, technically, Trolls was released November 4, 2016. However, for movies that are now available on DVD for the second half of the 2016-2017 school year, Trolls is definitely the trendy, yet educational, hit movie that your students will love. When and how can I show Trolls to my students? Have you been…
Warning: This art project requires some skill using vector art with software such as Adobe Illustrator. Alright, so this isn’t related to educational movie guides for students which my site is dedicated to, however, over the past few weeks my 6th grade students have been working on creating their own set of LINE stickers. This was my students’ favorite art project of the year and hence, I wanted to share…
Don’t show another movie and feel guilty that students aren’t learning anything! Movies definitely deserve a place in the classroom. If you select the right movies along with high quality movie guides, it can make a long lasting impact! I still remember watching Roots in 8th grade as we were learning about America history. My teacher had a carefully crafted movie guide to help us reflect on what we were watching.…