Activity Introduction
Quick summary: This activity is based on Bluey, Season 2, Barky Boats. Kids explore the value of mindfulness. They begin by watching the Bluey episode and talking about what they noticed in the episode. They then create a magic spot either inside or outside where they can go when they need some quiet time or need to find their way back to the green zone (in the Zones Of Emotional Regulation Chart ).
This is an official Bluey activity that celebrates the joy and curiosity of Bluey and allows kids to build social and emotional intelligence and develop oral language skills. Most of all it has been designed to inspire creativity and imagination in your kids!
Ideal For: Early Learning, Lower Primary
Activity Values: This activity has been designed to provide opportunities for kids to explore social and emotional learning through imaginative play. All activities in the Bluey series are underpinned by a philosophy of play and imagination. In addition, this activity specifically focuses on…
- Mindfulness
Click here for a full list of values, and the explanation of our learning philosophy that underpins the Bluey activities.
Time required: 20 minutes
Information For Parents and Carers
To learn about social and emotional learning and the importance of play for kids, click here.
To find out more about Bluey, click here.
- Zones Of Emotional Regulation Chart
- If indoors, the following materials could be useful:
- An indoor plant
- Natural objects such as leaves, bark, seedpods, shells and pebbles.
You can watch all of Season 2 of Bluey on ABC iView or Enhance TV.
This activity has been developed in partnership with Ludo Studio. We would like to acknowledge the support of ABC Kids, BBC Studios, Screen Australia and Screen Queensland.
