Looking for a weekend family movie that entertains and inspires?
Our #SmartScreenTime series helps you choose entertainment that sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and supports your child’s growth.
This week, we’re highlighting three movies that combine fun adventures with big lessons in creativity, teamwork, and STEM thinking.
An ordinary builder discovers he might be the hero destined to save the LEGO universe.
💡What Kids Learn: imagination, systems thinking, self-belief
💬 STEM Conversation Starters:
- How did the characters use creativity to solve problems?
- Why is it important to see how small pieces fit into a bigger system?
- If you could design your own LEGO invention, what problem would it solve?
A young robotics prodigy and Baymax, his inflatable robot, team up with friends to solve a high-tech mystery.
💡What Kids Learn: problem-solving, teamwork, empathy
💬 STEM Conversation Starters:
- How did Hiro use robotics and engineering to solve problems?
- What role did teamwork play in making technology work?
- If you could design a robot like Baymax, what would its main job be?
In a world where Earth is abandoned, a small robot discovers love and purpose while trying to save the planet.
💡What Kids Learn: sustainability, kindness, critical thinking
💬 STEM Conversation Starters:
- If you were an engineer, what invention would you make to help Earth?
- What lesson does this story teach us about technology and nature?
- How did WALL·E use technology to make things better?
With the right choices and conversations, screen time can turn into growth time!
Amina Ali
Founder of Abrite
I’ve been a tutor for 10+ years, and I founded Abrite because I believe every student can succeed with the right support. I share practical advice to help families and educators guide kids to grow into their best and brightest selves!