Best family films to watch with your kids
Watching a film with your children can be
such a great way to unwind and have quality bonding time with them. If watching
movies is a big part of family life for you, have you considered Home Cinema Installation? Transform a
room in your home into a cinema with a full-size cinema screen and surround
sound system. Your kids won’t believe their eyes and you’ll gain some serious parent points.
Whether you want a cinema experience or
you’re happy to just sit back and relax with your kids in front of your TV,
check out our list of the top 5 family films to give you some ideas of what to
watch next with them.
ET
ET or Extra Terrestrial which is what it
stands for, is the tale of an alien who becomes stranded on earth. After being
discovered by a kind young boy, ET is hidden in the boy’s home and looked after
by him. He soon introduces him to his friends and young family, and between
them they keep him a secret. Much to their dismay, ET falls ill and the
government become aware of his existence, leaving the children with an
important decision to make and a real adventure to take part in. This film
teaches your children how to care for others and how to use their moral
compass.
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins is a great film for teaching
your children how to enjoy their chores,
as well as introducing them to the wonderful idea of magic. Mary Poppins is a
nanny with super powers which help her to achieve extraordinary feats, as well
as take the children under her care on glorious adventures. Full of color and
music, this is a real feel good film.
The Wizard of Oz
Following a Tornado, Dorothy is whisked
away to a magical land and begins a quest to meet the wizard who can help her
find her way home. On her journey, Dorothy meets some brilliant characters who
can help your children to learn about lots of different human characteristics.
For example, a scarecrow who has lost his brain, a tin man who has lost his
heart, and a cowardly lion.
Home Alone
The ultimate Christmas movie; Home Alone is
set on a wintery Christmas Eve. It tells the tale of a young boy who is
accidentally left home alone when the rest of his family go on holiday. Faced
with the prospect of being burgled, Kevin soon sets about laying clever traps
to catch the baddies. This is a great film with some real comedy moments, that
encourages your children to find courage in the face of adversity.
Toy Story
And finally, if you like to encourage your
children’s imagination, Toy Story is a great watch. Making many children’s
dreams a reality, Toy Story tells the tale of what toys get up to behind closed
doors when their owner is away. The famous characters like Woody and Buzz
Lightyear take part in a great adventure to find their way back to their owner,
when they accidentally make their way into the hands of a dangerous neighbor.
There are loads of great family films out
there which can help to re-enforce certain life lessons for your children. ET
can help them to make difficult decisions, Mary Poppins can help them to
understand the responsibilities of owning their own home one day, and The
Wizard of Oz teaches them about different human traits. Home Alone teaches them
how to stay calm in scary situations and Toy Story is just great for making
them feel like their imagination can be a fantastic tool in life.
