Mom0012 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Does anyone have any? This would be for an 8 and 10 year old. Thanks! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest labandbdr Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 My dear children both have enjoyed "Liberty KIds" series. We also use "Great Americans for Children" series. We are able to to check them out from the library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynful Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Liberty's Kids 1776 Probably not for your ages, but one you might want to consider is The Patriot with Mel Gibson. It is pretty violent though, so read previews on it carefully before you decide. It's a great move however. Good luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlovebaker Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 very Disney but still good. We got our copy at the library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crl Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 We love the Liberty's Kids videos also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 We listened to Johnny Tremain on audio cd then watched the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leila Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Liberty's Kids videos are easy find in the library. Most library carry them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) My daughter and I watched Drums along the Mowhawk a couple of weeks ago and liked it very much. This is a movie about a young frontier couple trying to make it and the break out of the war. It's about a couple of villianous torries (or one main one) stirring up the local native american population so as you can imagine from the time period, 1939, the stereotyping is offensive in many parts. Still, we loved the movie and want to see it again. Starring: (a young and gorgeous) Henry Fonda and Claudette Colbert There is just something weird about this movie. I'm a very conservative mom who doesn't allow naughty movies but I tell you, even though this one is full of innuendo and bad language, I LOVE IT!!! We watch it every 4th of July! 1776; it's a wonderful musical about the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Love it! The Howards of Virginia is next on our queue. I haven't seen it yet but it promises "Boston Tea Party and firebrand Patrick Henry's 'Give me liberty' speech." Starring: Cary Grant and Martha Scott. We can't wait to see it. I saw The Patriot. I wish I could remember it better. I do remember liking it but I'm just not sure I'm ready to let me girl see it. I think I need to see it again b/f I decide. Second, third, forth, whatever on the Liberty's Kids. I haven't seen any of these but they're in Paula's list of movies to supplement history. Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor Crossing; The (Battle of Trenton) Founding Brothers Founding Fathers Madness of King George; The New York: The Country and the City- 1609-1825 Thomas Jefferson: A Film by Ken Burns oh, and found this in my favorites . . . can you tell we're studying this period, too? http://digital.lib.lehigh.edu/trial/reels/resources/films/18 Edited January 15, 2010 by MomOfOneFunOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Does anyone have any? This would be for an 8 and 10 year old. Thanks! Lisa We watched the PBS series Liberty! a few years back when my kids were that age or a bit younger and really enjoyed it. I learned a ton too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSDCY Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 We enjoyed Liberty's Kids, and The Revolution(History Channel). Liberty's Kids is for all ages, even my dh and I enjoyed it. The Revolution is heavy in content, and ds had to turn his head a couple of times during some battle scenes. I would only recommend for your dc's age only if they are history lovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) Thank you! We have the liberty kids dvds and the kids have really enjoyed those. I will look into your other recommendations. I'm especially excited to hear there is a Johnny Tremain movie. We just finished reading that book a few weeks ago. Lisa Edited January 16, 2010 by LisaTheresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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