It might feel odd to say you’re happy to see a shark, but that was the case for three divers for an environmental charity. The team was clearing lost fishing nets from a wreck (What? That’s not on your chores list?) when they spotted a great white shark swimming right past them. The group was far offshore between Sicily and the Tunisian coast, so there was no reason to alarm beachgoers splashing around at the beach, but the sighting was still a big deal.
Due to factors like heavy fishing and nets that accidentally catch sharks, great white sharks in the Mediterranean are critically endangered, and sightings like this one may be the push that governments need to create marine protected areas.
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! (Click here to watch in Australia.)
In Sarah and Duck Take a Beach Break, Sarah and Duck spend a day at the beach. After they find sand that is just right for sculpting, they get to work forming amazing sand sculptures. Moon finds a tide pool with lots of shells. Then they end the day with a sunset. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of 7-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
Fill this journal with loads of lovely stuff! Everyone's family is different. Draw the people that make you happy. Next, color your favorite family meal on the plate. Finally, circle the places you like to hang out (playground, city, pool, beach, or home), and check off your family activities (Does your family like to bake, make must, explore, or something else?).
Oooooh! King Neptune (Bingo) has turned Bluey into a sandy mermaid. Decorate her with your crayons or markers. Plus, design your own mermaid tail!
Inspired by Season 1, Episode 26 "The Beach": When mum goes for a walk by herself along the beach, Bluey runs to catch up with her, keen to share a shell she has found. Pretending to be a mermaid who has finally got her legs for the day, she embarks on a precious solo adventure, following Mum’s footprints along the shoreline.
Grab a pencil and draw or write a story. Think about:
- Who's in the story? Fairy Bluey, Donkey Dad, Horse Mum, or Motorbike Bingo
- Where does your story take place? Uncle Stripe's pool, the beach, Bluey's school, the backyard, or in a cool forest
- What's in the background? Mountains or trees
You can also decide if there are scary bits, Humpty Dumpty, talking trees, a dragon, treasure, horses, or anything else you can imagine!
Mum and Dad packed everything except the kitchen sink for a day. Can you find all the things in this fun beach scene with the Heeler family? Look closely, and you should find 10 seagulls, 10 sandcastles, 10 beach Santa snowglobes, and so much more?
In Humboldt Penguins' Path to the Sea, learn how the Humboldt penguins need to reach the sea to wash themselves after building their nests. They have to find a way through a beach crowded with sea lions. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In The Impact of Arctic Ice Melt, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the impact of climate change on Pacific walruses and polar bears. As Arctic ice melts, massive walrus gatherings crowd limited beaches, while polar bears face new survival challenges. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In Turtles on Ascension Island, narrator David Attenborough highlights the green sea turtles that travel incredible distances to lay their eggs on the beaches of Ascension Island. A female turtle may swim over 1,000 miles from her feeding grounds without eating for two months. At night, female turtles come ashore to nest, while eggs laid earlier in the season begin to hatch. Newly hatched turtles must quickly reach the ocean to avoid predators. However, their journey is just beginning — most will not survive the next 20 years. Yet, those that do will return to the same beach where they were born, guided by an instinct that scientists still do not fully understand. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In From Cyprus With Love, explore the island of Cyprus, known for its beaches, history, and delicious food like olives and figs. Emilio is making his friends a tasty dish with halloumi, a special cheese made from milk from a cow, goat, or sheep. Before they eat, he shows them a wishing tree, a fun tradition in Cyprus! This video is excerpted from BBC's My World Kitchen, where young chefs create special recipes that honor their heritage and celebrate their roots.
In Egg-cellent Nafaqo! explore Somalia, a country in Africa with deserts, beaches, and amazing animals like giraffes and camels. Zara shows us how to make nafaqo, a tasty dish with potatoes, yogurt, spices, and her secret ingredient — boiled egg whites! She even shares a cool trick for peeling eggs using water and a container. This video is excerpted from BBC's My World Kitchen, where young chefs create special recipes that honor their heritage and celebrate their roots.
It might feel odd to say you’re happy to see a shark, but that was the case for three divers for an environmental charity. The team was clearing lost fishing nets from a wreck (What? That’s not on your chores list?) when they spotted a great white shark swimming right past them. The group was far offshore between Sicily and the Tunisian coast, so there was no reason to alarm beachgoers splashing around at the beach, but the sighting was still a big deal.
Due to factors like heavy fishing and nets that accidentally catch sharks, great white sharks in the Mediterranean are critically endangered, and sightings like this one may be the push that governments need to create marine protected areas.
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! (Click here to watch in Australia.)
In Sarah and Duck Take a Beach Break, Sarah and Duck spend a day at the beach. After they find sand that is just right for sculpting, they get to work forming amazing sand sculptures. Moon finds a tide pool with lots of shells. Then they end the day with a sunset. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of 7-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
Fill this journal with loads of lovely stuff! Everyone's family is different. Draw the people that make you happy. Next, color your favorite family meal on the plate. Finally, circle the places you like to hang out (playground, city, pool, beach, or home), and check off your family activities (Does your family like to bake, make must, explore, or something else?).
Oooooh! King Neptune (Bingo) has turned Bluey into a sandy mermaid. Decorate her with your crayons or markers. Plus, design your own mermaid tail!
Inspired by Season 1, Episode 26 "The Beach": When mum goes for a walk by herself along the beach, Bluey runs to catch up with her, keen to share a shell she has found. Pretending to be a mermaid who has finally got her legs for the day, she embarks on a precious solo adventure, following Mum’s footprints along the shoreline.
Grab a pencil and draw or write a story. Think about:
- Who's in the story? Fairy Bluey, Donkey Dad, Horse Mum, or Motorbike Bingo
- Where does your story take place? Uncle Stripe's pool, the beach, Bluey's school, the backyard, or in a cool forest
- What's in the background? Mountains or trees
You can also decide if there are scary bits, Humpty Dumpty, talking trees, a dragon, treasure, horses, or anything else you can imagine!
Mum and Dad packed everything except the kitchen sink for a day. Can you find all the things in this fun beach scene with the Heeler family? Look closely, and you should find 10 seagulls, 10 sandcastles, 10 beach Santa snowglobes, and so much more?
In Humboldt Penguins' Path to the Sea, learn how the Humboldt penguins need to reach the sea to wash themselves after building their nests. They have to find a way through a beach crowded with sea lions. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In The Impact of Arctic Ice Melt, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the impact of climate change on Pacific walruses and polar bears. As Arctic ice melts, massive walrus gatherings crowd limited beaches, while polar bears face new survival challenges. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In Turtles on Ascension Island, narrator David Attenborough highlights the green sea turtles that travel incredible distances to lay their eggs on the beaches of Ascension Island. A female turtle may swim over 1,000 miles from her feeding grounds without eating for two months. At night, female turtles come ashore to nest, while eggs laid earlier in the season begin to hatch. Newly hatched turtles must quickly reach the ocean to avoid predators. However, their journey is just beginning — most will not survive the next 20 years. Yet, those that do will return to the same beach where they were born, guided by an instinct that scientists still do not fully understand. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In From Cyprus With Love, explore the island of Cyprus, known for its beaches, history, and delicious food like olives and figs. Emilio is making his friends a tasty dish with halloumi, a special cheese made from milk from a cow, goat, or sheep. Before they eat, he shows them a wishing tree, a fun tradition in Cyprus! This video is excerpted from BBC's My World Kitchen, where young chefs create special recipes that honor their heritage and celebrate their roots.
In Egg-cellent Nafaqo! explore Somalia, a country in Africa with deserts, beaches, and amazing animals like giraffes and camels. Zara shows us how to make nafaqo, a tasty dish with potatoes, yogurt, spices, and her secret ingredient — boiled egg whites! She even shares a cool trick for peeling eggs using water and a container. This video is excerpted from BBC's My World Kitchen, where young chefs create special recipes that honor their heritage and celebrate their roots.