A collection of recommended titles on Amazon Prime Video that elementary school kids will love—perfect for parents and children to enjoy together

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.

Are you unsure what to watch on a streaming service you can enjoy with your child? Amazon Prime Video is packed with titles that elementary school kids will love.

From adventurous tales and laugh-out-loud comedies to heartwarming family films, there’s a wide range of genres! Watching together can spark conversation, and it’s also perfect for your child to enjoy on their own.

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended titles for elementary schoolers available on Amazon Prime Video.

Find a favorite to watch during a cozy day at home or as a little reward time!

A Collection of Recommended Titles on Amazon Prime Video That Elementary Schoolers Will Love! Fun for Parents and Kids (11–20)

Anne Shirley

http://www.amazon.co.jp

The protagonist is Anne Shirley, a red-haired orphaned girl.

She’s lively, endlessly curious, and so talkative that she often blurts out whatever comes to mind, which makes it hard for her to settle with new guardians.

After repeatedly returning to the orphanage, she is taken in by mistake by a farming household that had intended to adopt a boy.

With her rich imagination and bright, optimistic nature, Anne gradually changes the hearts of those around her.

Children will surely feel the strength to overcome adversity in her story, and adults, too, will be captivated by her earnestness.

Raise the rankinglower

sasashina

Report a problem

The Pig in the Classroom

http://www.amazon.co.jp

This film is based on a real class conducted at an elementary school in Osaka.

The class involved “raising a pig and then eating it.” In the story, sixth graders begin caring for a piglet with the understanding that they will eat it one year later.

The children devote themselves to looking after the piglet and grow very fond of it.

Naturally, they become attached.

However, they have a promise to eat the pig when they graduate.

Eat the pig, or not? After much discussion, what answer do the children arrive at…? It’s a work that teaches the gravity and sanctity of life—one you should see at least once.

Raise the rankinglower

sasashina

Report a problem

Despicable Me 4 Minions: Mega Madness (Sub/Dub)

http://www.amazon.co.jp

The Gru family had been living peaceful days since the birth of Gru Jr.

The story begins when Gru’s old nemesis, Maxime, whom he meets again at a class reunion, suddenly attacks.

The Gru family hides their identities and flees to a new town, while the Minions train hard for the inevitable day to come.

Then five of the Minions transform into Mega Minions! And at last, Maxime discovers where the Grus are hiding…

What will happen next? Enjoy the whirlwind of twists you won’t see coming, all while laughing at the Minions’ adorable and unique antics!

Raise the rankinglower

sasashina

Report a problem

Totto-chan: The Girl at the Window

http://www.amazon.co.jp

This is an animated film based on Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window, a novel depicting the childhood of actress and TV personality Tetsuko Kuroyanagi.

The protagonist, Totto-chan, is expelled from elementary school due to her restlessness.

She then attends a place called Tomoe Gakuen, known for its free-spirited atmosphere that values children’s independence and for its highly unique educational methods.

What’s astonishing about this work is that it is entirely non-fiction.

Please watch and see for yourself what Totto-chan, who in a sense has stepped off the conventional track, feels and how she lives.

Raise the rankinglower

sasashina

Report a problem

The Apothecary Diaries

http://www.amazon.co.jp

The apothecary girl Maomao is sold off by human traffickers and ends up working as a maid in the rear palace.

There, as she meets and interacts with the eunuch Jinshi and the high-ranking consorts, she becomes entangled in various incidents that occur within the inner court.

Despite being sold, she shows no sense of tragedy whatsoever, and eagerly pursues her interest in “poisons.” Yet once an incident occurs, she solves it brilliantly with her abundant knowledge and keen powers of observation.

Watching her survive on her own strength even in unfavorable circumstances may let you feel the joy of deepening knowledge—and that learning can be a powerful weapon.

Raise the rankinglower

sasashina

Report a problem

In conclusion

Amazon Prime Video is packed with titles that spark the curiosity of elementary school kids. From adventures and friendships to slightly bittersweet stories, new worlds unfold beyond the screen. Pick something that catches your child’s interest and enjoy some time together in the living room. It’s sure to be a heartwarming time filled with lively conversation.