12 ‘Must See’ Movie Musicals Categorized By Age

Musicals are one of the best ways to introduce music to your homeschool. 

Unfortunately however, most homeschooling parents are unaware of how to make the most of this fun activity. 

For one thing, they often end up selecting musicals that are not very interesting for their kids, and even when the pick the most age appropriate musical, they are unaware of how best to use the musical to further, their children’s ability to appreciate music. 

If you are one those parents, then I think you are going to love this post. 

In this post not only have I listed out the top 12 musicals to watch based on the age of your child but I have also included printables that will enable you to help your child appreciate music. 

So here goes

3 – 5 Year Olds

– Dr. Seuss – How The Grinch Stole Christmas – Obviously this movie, needs no introduction, does it?

– Jungle Book – Another adorable musical that I’m not going to waste your time explaining, because I know that you already know the storyline. So why not watch it again, this weekend?

– Beauty and the Beast – Again, another story that needs no introduction

6 – 9 Year Olds

– Annie – Whether you choose to watch the 1980s version or the 2000s version, there is no doubt that this little orphan girl is going to warm the hearts of the entire family. 

– The Sound Of Music – So iconic and beloved, where do I start? Not only will this movie leave you all singing the many catchy tunes, but it will also teach your kids about the events surrounding WWII. So what better way to blend the teaching of music and history?

– My Fair Lady – No matter how old you are, you simply cannot, not love Audrey Hepburn. This movie based on the book Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, will have your entire family singing and dancing all night. 

9 – 12 Year Olds

– Sister Act – I simply love watching Whoopi Goldberg the most unlikely nun, if there ever was one, in this hilarious musical. 

– Fiddler On The Roof – This is a heart warming story of a Jewish father trying to find good husbands for his daughters, in the midst of growing anti-Semitism. A ‘must see’, movie that can also teach your kids much about the Progroms in Russia. 

– Grease – This lovely teen musical about ‘good girl’ Sandy and ‘bad boy’ Danny, is going to be a big hit with your tweens. It will also be a fantastic introduction to the Disco era in music for your kids. 

12 – 14 Year Olds

– Footloose – Can you imagine living in a town where music and dancing is banned? I’m sure neither can your teens. So this is no doubt going to be a hit with them. 

– Chicago – This musical set in the great ‘Windy City’ is one that I love. 

– Les Miserable – With a stellar cast, the novel, made into a broadway and then a movie is one not to be missed. 

If you can’t find these movies on Netflix, or would like to build your own library of Musicals, then my post 7 ‘Unbelievable’ Ways To Add Musicals To My Homeschool, will definitely help. 

Want to take your kids’ learning to the next level? Then download these printables and help them learn to appreciate music through musicals.

Want to learn how to blend the study of music with other subjects like history when watching the Sound of Music or the Fiddler on the Roof? Then read my post 5 ‘Innovative’ Ways To Blend Music With Other Subjects Learned In The Homeschool.