If you’re like me, you’re looking forward to some serious down time this summer, both for you and your kids. But you also don’t want your kids’ brains to completely stagnate in the process.
My girls will be reading at least an hour a day this summer, and will also continue to do just a tiny bit of math. Emily is finishing Algebra 1 and Julianna will be reviewing her hard-won multiplication facts at least once or twice a week. Beyond that, we’re wide open.
But I am planning to sneak in a bit more learning with the help of Netflix. One show that the girls are already enjoying watching is called American Genius. Here are some great lists of other interesting and educational moves that are available for kids these days:
Movies for kids about real scientists
Historical movies for kids ages 6-12
Not-boring history movies for kids
Read the book, watch the movie
Just these five lists alone would keep your kids in movies for weeks, I’m pretty sure! What educational offerings have you enjoyed on Netflix with your kids?
Hi Mary – I went to Netflix to add American Genius, but I noticed that it is TV-14. Is there stuff in it that wouldn’t be appropriate for an 11 year old boy? I checked IMDB (my go to for content advisory) and they didn’t have anything. Thanks in advance =)
We have only watched 4 episodes, but haven’t come across anything inappropriate yet. Not sure why it is rated the way it is.
Ok – thank you!
Great lists! Thank you!