Tuesday 31 August 2021

Story Planning - Dance Mode

Get your dancing shoes on for another printable worksheet, this time it's all about the Bluey episode 'Dance Mode'!

Once you've done that, engage in a fun dance game that encourages thinking about feelings and emotions, as you partake in a lesson based around the episode.

Creative Writing Activity - Colours - Yellow

Watch the video above, then write an inspiring poem about the colour yellow based on what you saw in the TV event.

Monday 30 August 2021

Creative Writing Activity - Orinoco's Midnight Feast

Watch the video above, then rewrite the story to retell what happened hadn't Orinoco eaten the midnight feast.

Friday 27 August 2021

Story Planning - Sleepytime

This time, it's an adventure into Outer Space with this latest printable worksheet. Join Bingo and Floppy on their intergalactic adventures as you help them along on this epic writing adventure!

If you're still curious to learn about Space and the planets, try this learning activity from Cool Australia to help you along on wondering about the paths of life...

Creative Writing Activity - Bunny Cakes

Watch the video above, then write down your own version of the story, featuring you helping Max and Ruby.

Thursday 26 August 2021

Creative Writing Activity - Arthur's Family Vacation

If you own the book at home, rewrite the book to tell about you and your family on the same road trip as Arthur and his family, but with your own personal twists. How do you miss your best friend? What do you experience on this family vacation?

Wednesday 25 August 2021

Story Planning - Seesaw

Creative writing has its ups and downs, just like a seesaw! Prepare to get Dad off the playground appliance with this new printable story planning sheet based on the Bluey episode 'Seesaw'!

After you've done that, discover how things can balance with a lesson for early learning students about weight and balance.

Creative Writing Activity - Wimpole Village - Camping

Watch the video above, then write down the episode as a story told from the perspective of the major, the twins or the lost dog.

Tuesday 24 August 2021

Story Planning - Rug Island

Grab your flower crowns for another printable story planning worksheet, this time this one is themed around the Bluey episode 'Rug Island'!

You too can create your own rug island with this lesson for early learning which ties into the episode and expands your students' natural curiosity.

Creative Writing Activity - Bedtime Stories For Girls

If you happen to own this book, choose any of the seven stories featured and write down your own version, or write down a TV script for the story as if it were an episode of a children's television show.

Monday 23 August 2021

Creative Writing Activity - Dad Baby

This episode may be banned in the USA and the UK, but that doesn't stop you from making your own version! Make way for this new printable worksheet based on the Bluey episode 'Dad Baby'!

Creative Writing Activity - Disney 365 Bedtime Stories

If you own this book at home, take one of the stories from the book and write down a play, short film or TV episode script featuring the characters you love.

Friday 20 August 2021

Story Planning - Queens

It's time to welcome the queen with another printable story planning worksheet, this time you can plan your own version of the Bluey episode 'Queens'!

Creative Writing Activity - Little Baby

Watch the video above, then write down your own version of the Little Baby song, dedicated to a Bluey episode of your choice, and even adding extra verses in for great effect.

Thursday 19 August 2021

Creative Writing Activity - Cat Parenting - Daniel Tiger

Inspired by the above comic, write down an extended scene where the cat mum tries to get her son changed in a variety of situations but refuses to wear trousers and pants just like Daniel Tiger.

Wednesday 18 August 2021

Story Planning - Bin Night

What happens in between certain scenes during Bin Night? It's up to you to find out, with this printable worksheet inspired by the Bluey episode 'Bin Night'!

For more Bin Night related education, click this link to find out how Bin Night helps your child to communicate and share talk time with you.

Tuesday 17 August 2021

Story Planning - Charades

Bring out your tutu and strut your beautiful stuff, because we're back with another I.B.F.Fs printable story planning worksheet. This time, this one's themed around the Bluey episode 'Charades'!

Partake in a game of charades of your own afterwards with this related worksheet based around the idea of communicating for parents and children:

Creative Writing Activity - Numbers - 3

Watch the video above and then write down a poem based on the images you saw in the TV event.

Monday 16 August 2021

Story Planning - Sticky Gecko

We're back with another week of story planning, this time it's a printable worksheet based on the Bluey episode that is a sequel to 'Takeaway' - Sticky Gecko!

After you've done that, find some activities relating to the episode about feelings and emotions - perfect for when you have a child with autism!

Creative Writing Activity - Numbers - 8

Watch the video above, then write down a poem based on the images you saw in the TV event.

Friday 13 August 2021

Story Planning - Christmas Swim - What If...?

Blog visitors in America, Canada and Australia who love Bluey, prepare to fill in this printable worksheet featuring I.B.F.Fs of your own - favourite characters you happen to cherish from other channels apart from CBBC and CBeebies!

Find out about caring and kindness with a related Christmas Swim lesson about caring for a soft toy like Bartleby.

Creative Writing Activity - Bottle Top Bill: Bills Galore

Watch the video above, then write down a diary entry from one of the Bills that come out of the magic pink cloud, describing their day.

Thursday 12 August 2021

Story Planning - Tickle Crabs

Today's printable story planning activity is based all around the Bluey episode Tickle Crabs! Just make sure the tickle crabs themselves don't get you!

Find more Tickle Crabs themed learning content with the fundamentals of caring in mind:

Creative Writing Activity - Bubble Toes

Listen to the song above, then rewrite the song to make it about a Bluey episode of your choice.

Wednesday 11 August 2021

Story Planning - Bus

We're learning all about setting your story in different periods of time with this printable worksheet, as we take the Bluey episode 'Bus' to a whole new level!

For more Bus-related content and educational material, click here to see how 'Bus' links into kindness and caring:

Tuesday 10 August 2021

Story Planning - Christmas Swim

It's not Christmas yet, but in case the festive season does come round, ring it in with this printable Christmas Swim-themed story planning worksheet!

For more Christmas Swim-related lessons to share with your children, click the link below to see how this episode of Bluey links into the fundamental elements of caring.

Creative Writing Activity - The Shoe People: The Missing Jumble

Watch the video above, then write down your own version of the episode where Sneaker is running one of the stalls and one of the Shoe People is the thief in his place.

Monday 9 August 2021

Story Planning - Favourite Thing

It's time for another printable I.B.F.Fs story planning worksheet, this time this one's themed around the Bluey episode 'Favourite Thing'!

There's also a chance to learn about kindness with a lesson based around the actual episode, which you can access here:

Creative Writing Activity - Cat Parenting - Sippy Cups

Inspired by this comic, write down a story about these two cat parents' different attempts to mix the sippy cup colours after washing them in the sink.

Friday 6 August 2021

Story Planning - Squash

It's time for another printable story planning worksheet, this time this one is all about the Bluey episode Squash and, occasionally, Stumpfest!

Don't forget you can find more Squash-related activities to share with your child or pupils here:

Creative Writing Activity - Weasels & Brown Sauce

Write a rhyming story about a weasel who tries to find many uses of brown sauce.

Thursday 5 August 2021

Your Favourite Bluey/CBeebies Moment

Since Season 1 of Bluey has stopped airing new episodes on CBeebies, write down what your favourite Bluey moment was so far when you watch the show.

Wednesday 4 August 2021

Story Planning - Baby Race

Story planning doesn't have to be too hard with these I.B.F.Fs activity sheets. Plan out your own I.B.F.Fs version of the the Bluey episode 'Baby Race' with these four simple steps, which you can print out!

Find more activities themed around 'Baby Race', click the link below if you live in Australia to do a parent-child activity centered around the episode.

Tuesday 3 August 2021

I.B.F.Fs Plan Your Own Story Announcement

From tomorrow, I'll put up worksheets so you can make your own I.B.F.Fs story based on Bluey season 2 episodes and inspired by Cool Australia's Bluey teaching resources. Now you can plan out your own stories with you starring with Luke, Resus, Cleo, Bluey and Bingo!

Creative Writing Activity - NSPCC Children's TV Favourites Vol.2

Teachers, feel free to pick any of the segments in the video above and use them for storywriting lessons for your class. Set them as homework or as schoolwork if you prefer.

Monday 2 August 2021

Creative Writing Activity - Shakespearian Disney

Inspired by Disney and the works of Shakespeare, write down your own Shakespearian retellings of four Disney films. Choose from these four films:
  • Lady & The Tramp
  • The Fox & The Hound
  • Brother Bear
  • Meet The Robinsons

Creative Writing Activity - The Hallowistmas Drill - Part 1

CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGE!! How would YOU get revenge on CBBC for taking away your favourite programme?!