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! (Click here to watch in Australia.)
In Sarah and Duck Go Bobsledding, Sarah and Duck see a bobsleigh (bobsled) team on the computer and want to try it for themselves. They aren’t able to get momentum until they create a team and apply teamwork. Then…whee! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures between 7-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
In Dolphin Schools and Cory’s Shearwater Are a Team Effort for Survival, narrator Sir David Attenborough captures an extraordinary sight of 500 dolphins leaping through the water and then hunting in coordination with Cory’s shearwaters — seabirds in the waters around the Azores, volcanic islands located 1,000 miles west of Portugal. The dolphins use teamwork to herd schools of mackerel toward the water's surface, where the fish become easy prey for the diving shearwaters. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
But Bingo wants to be a crazy pillow! This fun lesson uses the Bluey episode "Hotel" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about compromise. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids work in small teams to consider scenario cards and help Bluey and her family reach a compromise, write a new episode of Bluey where Bluey and Bingo come to an agreement, and work together to create a piece of collaborative artwork.
Hotel Episode Summary: Dad gets embroiled in a game of Hotel, where Bluey and Bingo run a crazy hotel and Dad is the beleaguered guest.
Watch the episode here! (Click here to watch in Australia.)
It's the big game! Who's on Eleven's team? Color him in along with in his teammates One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, and Ten. How many players are on the field. Count them!
Watch full episodes of Numberblocks on their official YouTube channel!
Teamwork makes the swing work! Mum and Dad are putting together a brand-new swing seat. Can you sort out the stages it’s built in... with no squabbling? First, cut out the pictures and then paste them in the right order (use the words in the boxes to help you!).
Inspired by Season 2, Episode 24 "Flatpack": With Mum and Dad assembling the flatpack furniture, the kids improvise games with the discarded wrapping materials. As the flatpack swing-seat takes shape, so does Bluey and Bingo’s mini-world.
Waddle into the wild with one of nature’s most beloved birds: the penguin! This BBC Learning Hub playlist follows the lives of these flightless wonders as they brave the cold, dive through icy waters, and care for their fluffy chicks.
Meet the determined emperor penguins of Antarctica and discover how they adapt to harsh environments, work together in colonies, and avoid danger from predators like leopard seals. With narration from Blue Planet and other BBC favorites, this collection offers a closer look at the strength, smarts, and sheer adorableness of penguins in the wild.
In Opportunity for Animals as the Tides Ebb and Flow, narrator Sir David Attenborough examines how the Moon’s impact on the Earth and the tides create opportunity for animals, like the bottlenose dolphins who move into shallow waters at high tide to feast on mullets. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Sea Lion Pups Living in Social Groups, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how sea lions, especially baby sea lions, benefit from living in social groups on the coast of Patagonia. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In The Winter Survival Strategies of Male Emperor Penguins, narrator Sir David Attenborough details the incredible survival strategies of male emperor penguins during the harsh Antarctic winter. After the females leave, the males form tightly packed groups to protect their eggs from the extreme cold. Facing brutal conditions, the penguins huddle together, constantly shifting to ensure everyone has a chance to stay warm. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Take your class on an exciting journey through Florida’s amazing wildlife and habitats! This playlist explores the warm springs where manatees gather in winter and shows how dolphins team up in Florida Bay to catch their food in clever ways. Along the way, your students will discover what makes Florida’s ecosystems so special and why they’re worth protecting. These clips are perfect for sparking curiosity, starting great classroom discussions, and inspiring kids to think like young scientists and conservationists.
In How Dolphins in Florida Bay Hunt Together, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes bottlenose dolphins’ incredible way of hunting fish in Florida Bay! One dolphin takes charge, stirring up the seafloor to trap fish in a swirling circle. The fish panic and leap out of the water — straight into the mouths of the dolphins! This behavior is passed down through generations, showing how dolphins teach each other to survive in a unique environment. This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.
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! (Click here to watch in Australia.)
In Sarah and Duck Go Bobsledding, Sarah and Duck see a bobsleigh (bobsled) team on the computer and want to try it for themselves. They aren’t able to get momentum until they create a team and apply teamwork. Then…whee! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures between 7-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
In Dolphin Schools and Cory’s Shearwater Are a Team Effort for Survival, narrator Sir David Attenborough captures an extraordinary sight of 500 dolphins leaping through the water and then hunting in coordination with Cory’s shearwaters — seabirds in the waters around the Azores, volcanic islands located 1,000 miles west of Portugal. The dolphins use teamwork to herd schools of mackerel toward the water's surface, where the fish become easy prey for the diving shearwaters. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
But Bingo wants to be a crazy pillow! This fun lesson uses the Bluey episode "Hotel" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about compromise. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids work in small teams to consider scenario cards and help Bluey and her family reach a compromise, write a new episode of Bluey where Bluey and Bingo come to an agreement, and work together to create a piece of collaborative artwork.
Hotel Episode Summary: Dad gets embroiled in a game of Hotel, where Bluey and Bingo run a crazy hotel and Dad is the beleaguered guest.
Watch the episode here! (Click here to watch in Australia.)
It's the big game! Who's on Eleven's team? Color him in along with in his teammates One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, and Ten. How many players are on the field. Count them!
Watch full episodes of Numberblocks on their official YouTube channel!
Teamwork makes the swing work! Mum and Dad are putting together a brand-new swing seat. Can you sort out the stages it’s built in... with no squabbling? First, cut out the pictures and then paste them in the right order (use the words in the boxes to help you!).
Inspired by Season 2, Episode 24 "Flatpack": With Mum and Dad assembling the flatpack furniture, the kids improvise games with the discarded wrapping materials. As the flatpack swing-seat takes shape, so does Bluey and Bingo’s mini-world.
Waddle into the wild with one of nature’s most beloved birds: the penguin! This BBC Learning Hub playlist follows the lives of these flightless wonders as they brave the cold, dive through icy waters, and care for their fluffy chicks.
Meet the determined emperor penguins of Antarctica and discover how they adapt to harsh environments, work together in colonies, and avoid danger from predators like leopard seals. With narration from Blue Planet and other BBC favorites, this collection offers a closer look at the strength, smarts, and sheer adorableness of penguins in the wild.
In Opportunity for Animals as the Tides Ebb and Flow, narrator Sir David Attenborough examines how the Moon’s impact on the Earth and the tides create opportunity for animals, like the bottlenose dolphins who move into shallow waters at high tide to feast on mullets. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Sea Lion Pups Living in Social Groups, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how sea lions, especially baby sea lions, benefit from living in social groups on the coast of Patagonia. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In The Winter Survival Strategies of Male Emperor Penguins, narrator Sir David Attenborough details the incredible survival strategies of male emperor penguins during the harsh Antarctic winter. After the females leave, the males form tightly packed groups to protect their eggs from the extreme cold. Facing brutal conditions, the penguins huddle together, constantly shifting to ensure everyone has a chance to stay warm. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Take your class on an exciting journey through Florida’s amazing wildlife and habitats! This playlist explores the warm springs where manatees gather in winter and shows how dolphins team up in Florida Bay to catch their food in clever ways. Along the way, your students will discover what makes Florida’s ecosystems so special and why they’re worth protecting. These clips are perfect for sparking curiosity, starting great classroom discussions, and inspiring kids to think like young scientists and conservationists.
In How Dolphins in Florida Bay Hunt Together, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes bottlenose dolphins’ incredible way of hunting fish in Florida Bay! One dolphin takes charge, stirring up the seafloor to trap fish in a swirling circle. The fish panic and leap out of the water — straight into the mouths of the dolphins! This behavior is passed down through generations, showing how dolphins teach each other to survive in a unique environment. This video is excerpted from BBC's Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.