We don’t often make it to the movie theater. It’s part cost, part distance, and part preferring the comfort of our own home. Which means we often take to renting movies, but not from a traditional video store. That would require us to leave the house. Amazon Video allows us to rent new releases without ever leaving the house!
My kids had been begging to see The Lego Movie
so we decided to rent it one afternoon. But as we did, I decided that instead of sitting on the couch eating snacks and watching the movie, that I would create something for them to do while they watch to encourage physical activity but let them think it was fun.
My daughter really got into it, although I learned she has her own unique way to do jumping jacks.
Below is the activity I created for kids to enjoy along with The Lego Movie
. It’s printable, just click the image and a PDF will open.
How do you keep your kids active while they enjoy their favorite movies?
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Linda says
August 25, 2014 at 7:49 pmI would love to see xmen
donna says
August 23, 2014 at 5:59 pmthe lego movie would be great.
Marie says
August 20, 2014 at 8:43 pmThe lego movie!
Mel @ Outnumbered 3 to 1 says
August 20, 2014 at 10:35 amI’ve been wanting to see this movie! I’ll have to check onDemand!
Mellisa says
August 20, 2014 at 10:11 amMy kids LOVED the Lego Movie. We watch movies on demand quite a bit, I love how fast you can get them.
Valerie Remy-Milora says
August 20, 2014 at 4:49 amWhat a fun way to watch movies! We don’t make it to the movies that often for a number of reasons as well and this sounds like a great solution.
tiffany says
August 20, 2014 at 3:25 amNo trying to be boring with my answer, but we’d go LEGO movie all the way. I took my kids to LEGOland in Atlanta a month ago and now my oldest is obsessed!
Emily says
August 20, 2014 at 12:44 amoh how fun is that! They would be moving the whole movie which I guess is the point!! My son would really love this!
Alvina Castro says
August 19, 2014 at 10:02 pmme? anything! I hardly get my own tv time. my kiddo would definitely pick the Lego movie and you know what? Everything is awesome!!
HilLesha says
August 19, 2014 at 10:42 pmI’d rent Heaven is for Real. 🙂
Kerri says
August 19, 2014 at 9:45 pmI love your activity. My girls would want to see this Lego movie if I won!
Heather @ Frugal Southern Living says
August 19, 2014 at 9:21 pmWe’ve already seen the Lego movie 100 times (literally!) so I would probably choose The Divergent or The Other Woman.
Heather @ Frugal Southern Living says
August 19, 2014 at 9:18 pmHow creative.. I LOVE it! We tend to limit electronics and TV time, so the kiddo’s can use their imagination and energy.. but this is a way to sneak in healthy habits when they don’t even realize it.. awesome idea – I’ll be using it 🙂
Kathleen says
August 19, 2014 at 9:16 pmOkay, now I have no choice but to let me youngest see this movie. I have been putting it off, because it really is one I have no interest in seeing, but now he can enjoy it, and I don’t have to be subjected lol.
Crystal Green says
August 19, 2014 at 7:49 pmI literally have movie tickets that I can’t use because of getting a babysitter and how far we have to drive to go to a theater.
I love this idea for getting kids active while watching the Lego Movie.
Jessica Beard says
August 19, 2014 at 7:49 pmThe Lego Movie for my son. He really wants to see it!
Nicole Brady says
August 19, 2014 at 7:41 pmWe see movies in the theater quite often but usually just ones that are kid-friendly that we can take our tweens to with us. I’ve never watched movies “on demand” other than through Netflix. If I won, I would rent Divergent because I’ve wanted to see it and haven’t!
Shana Elliott says
August 19, 2014 at 7:19 pmI would probably rent the new American Girl movie, “Isabelle” because my daughter has been wanting to see it.
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
August 19, 2014 at 7:09 pmWe’d rent ‘Bad Words’
I LOVE this workout you created!
Beth says
August 19, 2014 at 6:14 pmMy kids would pick the LEGO movie. It looks like you made it a ton of fun!
I am so behind on movies I would probably just pick one of the first few options!
Crystal says
August 19, 2014 at 5:11 pmHow fun is that! The kids could watch the same movie over and over, but I worry about them turning into couch potatoes. I love that the can still watch their favorites, but get a little movement while doing it.
Digna D. says
August 19, 2014 at 5:10 pmMy son likes anything Lego. He has games, enjoys the movies. Great idea.
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
August 19, 2014 at 3:03 pmI am like you, I prefer watching movies in the comfort of my own home! Sure, the movie theater is great, but I sure like my big blanket and pillows!!! Great giveaway!
janetfaye says
August 19, 2014 at 11:41 amI would rent The Calling first.
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Karen says
August 19, 2014 at 11:34 amThat’s a really cute idea to get kids up and moving. It’s not a bad idea for Moms and Dads to do it too. I dunno about Grandmas though, hahaha.
chckie brewer says
August 18, 2014 at 2:47 pmI would probably get the Lego movie.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
August 18, 2014 at 2:10 pmI’d Rent The Lego Movie! Perfect For Family Movie Night!
Paula says
August 18, 2014 at 11:41 amProbably Muppets Most Wanted since the kids want to see it! Otherwise I’d love to watch Divergent again!
Allicia says
August 17, 2014 at 6:10 pmI’m not sure which movie I would pick, but I know there are tons that I’ve been wanting to watch.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
August 17, 2014 at 4:26 pmWe have seen this movie about 30 times already and it never gets old!