Bluey: Feelings, Friendship, and Life Skills
Easy, joyful activities for PreK–2 inspired by Bluey and her family.
"Learning isn't just in books. It's everywhere!" Teachers, parents, and kids all over the world love Bluey for its humor, charm, and life lessons. And now, you can get 10 free fun and easy activities (+ amazing, ready-to-go printables) based on freely-available episodes of your favorite children's show.
We Make a Great Team
Everyone can contribute to a team! This fun lesson uses the Bluey episode "Seesaw" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about the importance of teamwork. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids work in small teams to complete challenges like putting episode event cards in order, balancing a classroom-made scale, and building the tallest cup tower they can.
Seesaw Episode Summary: Dad has rudely plonked himself on one end of the seesaw. So, Bluey and Bingo round up the entire playground to help flip him off, but they still need to find one more friend.
Watch the episode here!
Sometimes we all need to use our big girl bark. Based on the Bluey episode "Yoga Ball," this lesson begins with classroom conversation about the importance of speaking up. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids practice using different voice levels using favorite Bluey characters' sayings ("Cheese and crackers!"), play an emotion-matching memory game, and play a fun board game.
Yoga Ball Episode Summary: Bingo loves horsing around with Dad, but sometimes when they’re playing together, Dad forgets Bingo is younger than her sister.
Watch the episode here!
We're not animals! Watch the Bluey episode "Asparagus" before you teach this lesson about good and bad manners. After all, we're not animals! The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids act out scenes using Bluey character puppets, mix together manners to create a magical potion, and give out certificates to friends they catch minding their manner.
Asparagus Episode Summary: Dad tells Bluey to mind her manners at the table – they’re not animals! But when Bluey gets her hands on a stick of magic asparagus, she shows them everyone’s got a wild side!
Watch the episode here!
Sometimes we like to play together and other times, we want to be by ourselves. And that's OK! Try this lesson, which uses the Bluey episode "The Beach" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about being alone and with others. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids try some activities alone and with a friend, draw a picture of things they like doing alone, and roll a fun Bluey die and share what they'd like to do at each location.
The Beach Episode Summary: When Mum goes for a walk by herself along the beach, Bluey runs to catch up with her, so she can show her a shell she has found.
Watch the episode here!
Hint: fair doesn't mean always mean equal! Talk to your class about what fairness really means through the Bluey episode "Ice Cream." The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids take turns playing with toys, pretend to be patients visiting a doctor's office (where everyone gets the same treatment!), and plan a pretend picnic.
Ice Cream Episode Summary: Bluey and Bingo want a lick of each other’s ice cream. But they are so focused on making sure each lick is fair, they don’t notice their ice creams are melting.
Watch the episode here!
Everyone can contribute to a team! This fun lesson uses the Bluey episode "Seesaw" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about the importance of teamwork. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids work in small teams to complete challenges like putting episode event cards in order, balancing a classroom-made scale, and building the tallest cup tower they can.
Seesaw Episode Summary: Dad has rudely plonked himself on one end of the seesaw. So, Bluey and Bingo round up the entire playground to help flip him off, but they still need to find one more friend.
Watch the episode here!
Sometimes we all need to use our big girl bark. Based on the Bluey episode "Yoga Ball," this lesson begins with classroom conversation about the importance of speaking up. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids practice using different voice levels using favorite Bluey characters' sayings ("Cheese and crackers!"), play an emotion-matching memory game, and play a fun board game.
Yoga Ball Episode Summary: Bingo loves horsing around with Dad, but sometimes when they’re playing together, Dad forgets Bingo is younger than her sister.
Watch the episode here!
We're not animals! Watch the Bluey episode "Asparagus" before you teach this lesson about good and bad manners. After all, we're not animals! The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids act out scenes using Bluey character puppets, mix together manners to create a magical potion, and give out certificates to friends they catch minding their manner.
Asparagus Episode Summary: Dad tells Bluey to mind her manners at the table – they’re not animals! But when Bluey gets her hands on a stick of magic asparagus, she shows them everyone’s got a wild side!
Watch the episode here!
Sometimes we like to play together and other times, we want to be by ourselves. And that's OK! Try this lesson, which uses the Bluey episode "The Beach" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about being alone and with others. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids try some activities alone and with a friend, draw a picture of things they like doing alone, and roll a fun Bluey die and share what they'd like to do at each location.
The Beach Episode Summary: When Mum goes for a walk by herself along the beach, Bluey runs to catch up with her, so she can show her a shell she has found.
Watch the episode here!
Hint: fair doesn't mean always mean equal! Talk to your class about what fairness really means through the Bluey episode "Ice Cream." The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids take turns playing with toys, pretend to be patients visiting a doctor's office (where everyone gets the same treatment!), and plan a pretend picnic.
Ice Cream Episode Summary: Bluey and Bingo want a lick of each other’s ice cream. But they are so focused on making sure each lick is fair, they don’t notice their ice creams are melting.
Watch the episode here!
Just Be Yourself
Just like Chunky Chimp, we have to learn to be ourselves. This fun lesson uses the Bluey episode "Movies" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about the importance of being yourself. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids make courage capes, draw self-portraits, and decorate puzzle pieces that show things that make them unique.
Movies Episode Summary: It is Bluey’s first trip to the cinema, but she’s worried that the movie will be too scary. When Bingo starts running amok in the theatre, she must conquer her fear and help Dad out.
Watch the episode here!
It's important not to compare ourselves with others, and we also need to learn how to cheer on our friends. Based on the Bluey episode "Baby Race," this lesson beings with a classroom conversation about what it means to run your own race. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids complete a maze to help Bingo, Bluey, and Mum on their own paths to learn different skills, cheer for each other as they complete different tasks, and make cards for someone who's been working hard.
Baby Race Episode Summary: Mum reminisces about Bluey and Judo as babies. Bluey learned to roll over first, but Judo was the first to crawl, so then it became a race to see who was going to walk first!
Watch the episode here!
Whether you play Lucky's dad's way or not, you have to be a good sport! Watch the Bluey episode "Pass the Parcel" before you teach this lesson about how to handle it when things don’t go as expected. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids look for examples of good sportsmanship in the episode, draw themselves playing their favorite game or sport, and take turns sharing a special skill or talent while being encouraged by friends.
Pass the Parcel Episode Summary: Lucky’s Dad is outraged that modern Pass the Parcel has a present in every layer and changes the rules back to only having one prize in the middle, but Bingo is forever losing.
Watch the episode here!
From brushing your teeth to packing the floaties, boring things are important! Try this lesson, which uses the Bluey episode "The Pool" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about the importance of being prepared. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids go on a scavenger hunt to find everything they need to be successful for a day at school or the pool, complete a maze to match different objects to what Bluey should use them for, and figure out where Bluey and her family are going based on what they’ve packed.
The Pool Episode Summary: As they prepare for a trip to the pool, Bluey and Dad tease Mum about being fussy and over-prepared. But they soon find out the hard way that doing the boring things makes the fun stuff possible.
Watch the episode here!
Muffin, it's my turn! Talk to your class about the importance of listening and sharing through the Bluey episode "Faceytalk." Because we all know what happens when you hog! The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids use a bubble map to brainstorm five different ways to share, listen to complete a directed drawing of Bluey in front of her house, and play a Bluey twist on Simon Says.
Faceytalk Episode Summary: Bluey and Bingo love to video chat with Muffin and Socks so they can all draw pictures together. When Muffin won’t give Socks a turn, the kids discover what happens when you hog.
Watch the episode here!
Just like Chunky Chimp, we have to learn to be ourselves. This fun lesson uses the Bluey episode "Movies" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about the importance of being yourself. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids make courage capes, draw self-portraits, and decorate puzzle pieces that show things that make them unique.
Movies Episode Summary: It is Bluey’s first trip to the cinema, but she’s worried that the movie will be too scary. When Bingo starts running amok in the theatre, she must conquer her fear and help Dad out.
Watch the episode here!
It's important not to compare ourselves with others, and we also need to learn how to cheer on our friends. Based on the Bluey episode "Baby Race," this lesson beings with a classroom conversation about what it means to run your own race. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids complete a maze to help Bingo, Bluey, and Mum on their own paths to learn different skills, cheer for each other as they complete different tasks, and make cards for someone who's been working hard.
Baby Race Episode Summary: Mum reminisces about Bluey and Judo as babies. Bluey learned to roll over first, but Judo was the first to crawl, so then it became a race to see who was going to walk first!
Watch the episode here!
Whether you play Lucky's dad's way or not, you have to be a good sport! Watch the Bluey episode "Pass the Parcel" before you teach this lesson about how to handle it when things don’t go as expected. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids look for examples of good sportsmanship in the episode, draw themselves playing their favorite game or sport, and take turns sharing a special skill or talent while being encouraged by friends.
Pass the Parcel Episode Summary: Lucky’s Dad is outraged that modern Pass the Parcel has a present in every layer and changes the rules back to only having one prize in the middle, but Bingo is forever losing.
Watch the episode here!
From brushing your teeth to packing the floaties, boring things are important! Try this lesson, which uses the Bluey episode "The Pool" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about the importance of being prepared. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids go on a scavenger hunt to find everything they need to be successful for a day at school or the pool, complete a maze to match different objects to what Bluey should use them for, and figure out where Bluey and her family are going based on what they’ve packed.
The Pool Episode Summary: As they prepare for a trip to the pool, Bluey and Dad tease Mum about being fussy and over-prepared. But they soon find out the hard way that doing the boring things makes the fun stuff possible.
Watch the episode here!
Muffin, it's my turn! Talk to your class about the importance of listening and sharing through the Bluey episode "Faceytalk." Because we all know what happens when you hog! The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids use a bubble map to brainstorm five different ways to share, listen to complete a directed drawing of Bluey in front of her house, and play a Bluey twist on Simon Says.
Faceytalk Episode Summary: Bluey and Bingo love to video chat with Muffin and Socks so they can all draw pictures together. When Muffin won’t give Socks a turn, the kids discover what happens when you hog.
Watch the episode here!
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More Fun With Bluey
For the winter season, we've pulled together some of our favorite Bluey printables just for you and yours! And we've got you covered all the way through the winter holidays. We picked out some great shopping- and dining-themed activities to kick off the season plus Santa letters for later on. Here's some of what's included:
- Shopkeeper: First customer to the finish with all their bits 'n' bobs is the winner!
- Restaurant: Everything you need to recreate a fancy meal out!
- My Christmas: Tell Bluey and Bingo how your family celebrates
Want more? We have tons on the site. Just search "Bluey"!
For the winter season, we've pulled together some of our favorite Bluey printables just for you and yours! And we've got you covered all the way through the winter holidays. We picked out some great shopping- and dining-themed activities to kick off the season plus Santa letters for later on. Here's some of what's included:
- Shopkeeper: First customer to the finish with all their bits 'n' bobs is the winner!
- Restaurant: Everything you need to recreate a fancy meal out!
- My Christmas: Tell Bluey and Bingo how your family celebrates
Want more? We have tons on the site. Just search "Bluey"!