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!
Make early reading feel magical with this Alphablocks Word Magic printable bundle! Designed with busy teachers and families in mind, these pages offer simple, joyful practice that helps young readers build confidence one word at a time. Students can trace letters to complete each word or use their letter tiles to build it themselves — an effective way to strengthen phonics understanding through both writing and hands-on play.
This “Word Magic” pack includes engaging practice with:
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Hard “c” words to help students recognize how the letter c can change its sound.
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Words with the “ear” sound, giving readers experience with trickier vowel teams.
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“ch” and “sh” digraphs, perfect for boosting early decoding skills.
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“ai” and “ee” vowel patterns, supporting growing readers as they learn long-vowel spellings.
-
Ending blends like nd, nt, and mp for stronger blending and spelling accuracy.
These worksheets are perfect for small-group instruction, literacy centers, morning work, tutoring, or home reading practice. They’re easy to use, fun to repeat, and help students feel proud of the words they can read and make.
Looking for even more Alphablocks resources? We have tons available — just search “Alphablocks” on the site!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
A and Magic E can...
They can bake a cake...
tape a cane and...
make a maze for a game.
Then meet Jake the ape!
They can wake a snake...
and take it to the lake...
to wave at a mate!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
In The Magic Behind the Entertainment Capital of Hollywood, host Simon Reeve tours through the famous streets of Hollywood, California, where dreams are made! From the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame to the stunning views of beaches and mountains, he explores why LA is known as the entertainment capital of the world. With 320 days of sunshine each year, it’s easy to see why millions flock to this glittering city to chase their Hollywood dreams. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America
In The Magic of Math on the Soccer Field, host Marcus du Sautoy tries to convince one math reject that math is present everywhere in the soccer game he loves — from quadratic equations on the pitch to the probability of a team winning. Du Sautoy makes the case that the soccer players are intuitive mathematical geniuses. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Horizon: Why Maths Doesn’t Add Up, where Marcus du Sautoy introduces the elegance and wonder of math to a “math reject,” traveling from the classroom to a four-dimensional world.
In The Go Jetters Discover the Magic of Antarctica!, the Go Jetters crew travels to Antarctica, the coldest and windiest place on Earth. In this frozen land, you'll discover huge ice rivers called glaciers, and even hear the ice creak as it moves! Learn all about the South Pole, where penguins live and play, and explore the world’s biggest glacier, the Lambert Glacier. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In Full Steam Ahead! The Magic of Steam Cars Explained, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb takes us on a ride in a steam-powered car. She shows how the boiler makes steam to power the car and how the regulator helps it move. Grace also explains why steam cars can feel bumpy on the road. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
Say the sounds and blend them. Can you make the words with your tiles too?
- s-a-n-d
- b-a-n-d
- h-a-n-d
- t-e-n-t
- a-n-t
- b-u-m-p
- l-u-m-p
- j-u-m-p
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Write and say the sounds then blend them to make words.
- ch-i-p
- chi-i-n
- ch-a-t
- ch-i-ck
- sh-i-p
- sh-i-n
- sh-o-p
- sh-e-d
- f-i-sh
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Say the sounds and blend them, then pop your EAR tile onto each word.
- t-ear
- n-ear
- d-ear
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Pop on the tiles, say the sounds, and blend them to make words. Write the ai and ee sounds. Fantastic! Now, can you see any words that rhyme?
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Can you complete the words? Put the letter c at the start of these words.
- c-a-t
- c-a-n
- c-a-p
- c-o-d
- c-o-t
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
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!
Make early reading feel magical with this Alphablocks Word Magic printable bundle! Designed with busy teachers and families in mind, these pages offer simple, joyful practice that helps young readers build confidence one word at a time. Students can trace letters to complete each word or use their letter tiles to build it themselves — an effective way to strengthen phonics understanding through both writing and hands-on play.
This “Word Magic” pack includes engaging practice with:
-
Hard “c” words to help students recognize how the letter c can change its sound.
-
Words with the “ear” sound, giving readers experience with trickier vowel teams.
-
“ch” and “sh” digraphs, perfect for boosting early decoding skills.
-
“ai” and “ee” vowel patterns, supporting growing readers as they learn long-vowel spellings.
-
Ending blends like nd, nt, and mp for stronger blending and spelling accuracy.
These worksheets are perfect for small-group instruction, literacy centers, morning work, tutoring, or home reading practice. They’re easy to use, fun to repeat, and help students feel proud of the words they can read and make.
Looking for even more Alphablocks resources? We have tons available — just search “Alphablocks” on the site!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
A and Magic E can...
They can bake a cake...
tape a cane and...
make a maze for a game.
Then meet Jake the ape!
They can wake a snake...
and take it to the lake...
to wave at a mate!
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
In The Magic Behind the Entertainment Capital of Hollywood, host Simon Reeve tours through the famous streets of Hollywood, California, where dreams are made! From the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame to the stunning views of beaches and mountains, he explores why LA is known as the entertainment capital of the world. With 320 days of sunshine each year, it’s easy to see why millions flock to this glittering city to chase their Hollywood dreams. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America
In The Magic of Math on the Soccer Field, host Marcus du Sautoy tries to convince one math reject that math is present everywhere in the soccer game he loves — from quadratic equations on the pitch to the probability of a team winning. Du Sautoy makes the case that the soccer players are intuitive mathematical geniuses. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Horizon: Why Maths Doesn’t Add Up, where Marcus du Sautoy introduces the elegance and wonder of math to a “math reject,” traveling from the classroom to a four-dimensional world.
In The Go Jetters Discover the Magic of Antarctica!, the Go Jetters crew travels to Antarctica, the coldest and windiest place on Earth. In this frozen land, you'll discover huge ice rivers called glaciers, and even hear the ice creak as it moves! Learn all about the South Pole, where penguins live and play, and explore the world’s biggest glacier, the Lambert Glacier. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In Full Steam Ahead! The Magic of Steam Cars Explained, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb takes us on a ride in a steam-powered car. She shows how the boiler makes steam to power the car and how the regulator helps it move. Grace also explains why steam cars can feel bumpy on the road. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
Say the sounds and blend them. Can you make the words with your tiles too?
- s-a-n-d
- b-a-n-d
- h-a-n-d
- t-e-n-t
- a-n-t
- b-u-m-p
- l-u-m-p
- j-u-m-p
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Write and say the sounds then blend them to make words.
- ch-i-p
- chi-i-n
- ch-a-t
- ch-i-ck
- sh-i-p
- sh-i-n
- sh-o-p
- sh-e-d
- f-i-sh
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Say the sounds and blend them, then pop your EAR tile onto each word.
- t-ear
- n-ear
- d-ear
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Pop on the tiles, say the sounds, and blend them to make words. Write the ai and ee sounds. Fantastic! Now, can you see any words that rhyme?
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!
Can you complete the words? Put the letter c at the start of these words.
- c-a-t
- c-a-n
- c-a-p
- c-o-d
- c-o-t
Watch full episodes of Alphablocks on their official YouTube channel!