The Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games started this past week and Netflix put together a list of fun things to do while watching the games together.  From making your own medals to baking some yummy (and nutritious) cupcakes – enjoy watching Team USA go for gold and teach your children about inspiration, teamwork and competition. Netflix has put together a list of 15 movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix that help encourage conversations about inspiration and teamwork. And for moms, dads and older teens, be sure to watch The Fabulous Ice Age, a new documentary available only on Netflix that tells the never-before-told history of everyone’s favorite Olympic event, figure skating. And be sure to take a look at the craft project and snack idea.

 

Enjoy some movies together:

 

 

For the Youngsters:

My daughter has grown up watching all of these shows and really connected with the Super Why crew but we enjoyed watching all of them!  Here is a list of shows that help teach toddlers and preschoolers about inspiration and teamwork.

1. Super WHY!: The Tortoise and the Hare
2. Curious George: George Gets a Trophy
3. Bob the Builder: The Bobblesberg Winter Games
4. Angelina Ballerina: In the Wings
5. Caillou: Caillou Gets Active

 

 

 

 For the Whole Family:

Here is a list of shows that you can stream on Netflix that will teach kids about the importance of teamwork.  I am excited to watch all of these – especially Winning Favor and Air Bud World Pup as my daughter is all about basketball and dogs these days!

1. The Short Game 2. The Kid 3. The Pistol 4. A Mile in His Shoes 5. Winning Favor

6. The Mighty Macs 7. Like Mike 2: Streetball 8. Air Bud: World Pup 9. Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch 10. Air Bud Spikes Back

 

 

 

Olympic Crafts and Snacks:

 

 

Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals:

Award the winners of your own backyard competitions with these easy to make, oven-baked clay medals that can be used again and again. Click here to learn how to make your own.

 

 

 

Whole Grain Banana-Orange Sports Cakes:

To make this month’s conversation a little sweeter, whip up a few of these sports-themed mini cakes made with whole wheat, mashed bananas, and fresh orange juice. Click here to learn how to make your own.

 

 

Be sure to check out the tips for watching the Olympics as a family that Common Sense Media put together.  And here is the 2014 Olympics Guide for Families list they created.

 

 

Note: These ideas were provided to dandelion moms as part of their Netflix Stream Team Mom Blogger group.

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