When you get to the end of The Swiss Family Robinson book itself, or to the end of the unit celebrate by having a movie night. Also, you’ll love more ideas on my post Swiss Family Robinson Unit Study.
You could even stay in your pajamas and spend the entire day immersing yourself in a themed sit-down meal, or just make up a tray of treats inspired by their adventures.
Watching the movie is a great way to help your children develop opinions to compare and contrast the book with the movie and their minds will be searching for discrepancies.
Besides, everybody will have a better opinion, movie, or book (spoiler alert- it’s always the book).
Not to mention it is a wonderful family bonding experience that everyone will remember for years to come.
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The Robinsons were lucky to not only be able to salvage many food items from the ship but also to find an island that was rich with everything from coconuts to pistachios to fish and lobster.
They were able to plant seeds saved from the ship and make jerky when they built a smokehouse as well as eating plants and animals on the island.
You don’t have to work as hard, just a trip to the grocery store to create a really cool theme for an adventurous night that they will remember forever.
Next, look at these other resources to round out movie learning.
Resources for Learning About The Robinson Family Survived
Adding a book or resource to your movie night your kids will love experiencing first hand how the family survived and thrived.
8 Books & Resources for Learning About The Swiss Family Robinson
Add some of these books to your unit study of The Swiss Family Robinson and their adventures on a deserted island.
More than 100 original illustrations by Louis Rhead. You want to read this book with illustrations.
See the world in a whole new way! Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world.
Explore the anatomy of a jellyfish, the inside of a volcano, monarch butterfly migration, how sunsets work, and much more. Rothman’s whimsical illustrations are paired with interactive activities that encourage curiosity and inspire you to look more closely at the world all around you.
Become a nature detective with this illustrative, engaging and fun Take-Along-Guide. You may not know where to look, or what to look for, but animal signs are everywhere and this guide will help you learn how to read them. You'll learn how to spot and identify common clues that 17 wildlife species leave behind in the woods, in the fields and along ponds.
The heroic tale of the courageous exploits of the Robinson family after they are shipwrecked on a deserted island. Using teamwork and ingenuity, they overcome the obstacles of nature and transform their new home into a "civilized" community.
From treating a bee sting to building an overnight shelter, kids will gain the knowledge and confidence they need to survive outdoors.
Bear Grylls The Complete Adventures Collection 12 Books Set: Titles In This Set: The Blizzard Challenge The Desert Challenge The Jungle Challenge The Sea Challenge The River Challenge The Earthquake Challenge The Volcano Challenge The Safari Challenge The Cave Challenge The Mountain Challenge The Arctic Challenge The Sailing Challenge
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Edible wild plants are nature’s natural food source, growing along roadsides, sprouting in backyards, and blooming in country fields. North America’s diverse geography overflows with edible plant species.
Movie Night Food Ideas
If you want to make it more than just a snack here are some tasty recipe ideas for drinks and heartier treats to make together to bring in a tropical island feel.
- Orange Pineapple and Coconut Mocktail
- Hawaiian Pizza Skewers
- Learn About Fruits Around The World with a Mango Smoothie Recipe
- Tropical Granola Cups
- Mini Pineapple Cheesecake Truffles
- Tropical Shrimp Rice Bowl
The Swiss Family Robinson Movie Snack Tray
You can cook an entire tropical island meal or set up a quick and easy snack tray and let everyone enjoy a mini buffet of themed tasty treats while they watch.
Here are some ideas for what you might include on your tray:
- Pretzels firewood or tree limbs
- Whoppers-Coconuts
- Pineapple
- Fish sticks
- Blue punch-ocean water
- Broccoli-treehouse
- Pistachios
- Bananas
- Beef jerky
- Goldfish
Grab a board or tray and some small dishes, you can find inexpensive disposable ones at Dollar Tree.
You can add a sheet or two of fun patterned paper to give it a more tropical look ( I found these at Hobby Lobby 4/$1).
Place your book and/or DVD case in the center to make the theme even more obvious.
Fill up each bowl with a fun snack item from above using items that they ate or fun foods that represent life on the island like broccoli for trees or banana slices.
Add a little greenery to your board to make it even more lush and tropical.
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