Our commitment to keeping you entertained and informed is nonstop, even when you’re not flying with us.
And let’s be honest — some of you can probably use some “inflight entertainment” for your little ones right now. You know what they say, time flies when you’re learning new things.
Introducing JetBlue Jr., an educational video series for kids ages 7-10 with bite-sized courses on everything from vocabulary to physics.
Jump to Lesson: Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3
Lesson 1: Speaking Planely
Time to elevate your aviation vocabulary! Join First Officer Sanaz for a review of some of the most important words you need to know in the air—from the parts of a plane, to the different phases of a flight.
Test your new vocabulary with our activity sheet here.
Activity Sheet Answer Key:
Activity 1 (Clockwise, from top left corner): Tailfin, Wing, Flight Deck, Engine, Cargo Hold
Activity 2: 1. Taxis, Runway; 2. Tiller; 3. Climb, Altitude; 4. Knots; 5. Radar; 6. Control Stick, Yoke; 7. Throttle; 8. Headwind; 9. Tailwind; 10. Descent
Lesson 2: How Planes Stay Fly
We can give you a wingtip or two about how planes fly. Join Captain Samer for a high-speed physics course that’s equal parts paper-airplane-making and aeronautics.
Learn how to fold some new styles of paper planes with our activity sheets here.
Activity Sheet Answer Key:
Activity 1 (Clockwise, from top): Lift, Thrust, Gravity, Drag
Activity 2: 1. Gravity, 2. Drag, 3. Lift, 4. Thrust
Lesson 3: The Way to Find Your Way
Never Eat Soggy Waffles. In this lesson, you’ll learn what that means—beyond being good breakfast advice. Join Captain Luis for a lesson in knowing where you’re going, on the ground or in the air.
Test your newfound knowledge with this navigation activity sheet here.
