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Blue's Clues & You! - Building with Blue (S3E7)
Josh invites YOU to be a part of the construction crew! Blue and Magenta are building something special, and we need to play Blue and Magenta's Clues to figure it out! While looking for clues, we fix and build things with our handy-dandy tools.
| Runtime (min) | 22 |
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| TMDB Rating | 0 |
| Air Date | 2022-02-04 |
Storyline
In this exciting episode of Blue's Clues & You!, Josh invites viewers to join the construction crew alongside Blue and Magenta. The duo is busy building something special, and it’s up to us to uncover what it is by playing Blue and Magenta's Clues. Armed with our handy-dandy tools, we set off on an adventure filled with fixing and building.
As we search for clues, we encounter various construction activities that engage and inspire creativity. Josh encourages children to think critically and actively participate in the problem-solving process, making the experience interactive and educational. Together, we reveal the mystery of what Blue and Magenta are constructing, fostering a sense of accomplishment and teamwork.
What Parents Say
This episode of Blue's Clues & You! is a fantastic way to introduce children to the concepts of construction and teamwork. By involving viewers in the clues and problem-solving, it promotes critical thinking and creativity. The engaging storyline, coupled with fun musical elements, keeps young audiences captivated while also teaching them important skills.
Parents will appreciate how the episode encourages interaction and participation, making it more than just a passive viewing experience. The use of handy-dandy tools not only makes the adventure fun but also helps children learn about the importance of tools in building and fixing things, stimulating their curiosity about the world around them.
What Children Can Learn
Throughout 'Building with Blue', children learn valuable lessons about construction and teamwork. By following Blue and Magenta's clues, kids are encouraged to think critically and analyze their surroundings, enhancing their problem-solving skills. The episode also emphasizes the importance of collaboration as Josh, Blue, and Magenta work together to complete their project.
Additionally, the episode introduces various tools and their functions, helping children understand the basics of construction. This practical knowledge fosters an appreciation for building and creativity, inspiring young minds to explore their own building projects at home.
Five Most Asked Questions
Here are some common questions parents might have about the episode 'Building with Blue'. These insights will help you engage with your child’s viewing experience.
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| What construction concepts are introduced in this episode? | In 'Building with Blue', several construction concepts are introduced, including teamwork, problem-solving, and the use of tools. As Josh, Blue, and Magenta work together, children learn the importance of collaboration in achieving a common goal. The episode also highlights various tools, explaining their functions while encouraging kids to think about how they can be used in building and fixing things. |
| How does this episode encourage viewer participation? | Viewers are actively engaged in the episode as they join Josh in playing Blue and Magenta's Clues. The interactive format prompts children to think critically and respond to questions posed throughout the adventure. By involving them in the clue-finding process, the episode transforms passive viewing into an interactive experience that fosters learning and engagement. |
| What skills can my child develop while watching this episode? | While watching 'Building with Blue', children can develop multiple skills, including critical thinking and problem-solving. The episode encourages them to analyze clues and make connections, enhancing their cognitive abilities. Additionally, the focus on teamwork helps children understand the value of collaboration, making it a great opportunity to discuss how working together can lead to success. |
| Are there any creative activities inspired by this episode? | Absolutely! After watching 'Building with Blue', consider encouraging your child to create their own building project using blocks, recycled materials, or art supplies. This hands-on activity can promote creativity and reinforce the concepts learned in the episode, such as planning and constructing. You can also discuss the tools used in the episode and let them explore similar items safely at home. |
| How does this episode incorporate music and movement? | Music and movement play a significant role in 'Building with Blue'. Throughout the episode, upbeat songs and engaging dance sequences encourage children to participate physically, enhancing their overall enjoyment. This incorporation of music not only entertains but also helps develop motor skills and rhythm, making the learning experience vibrant and dynamic. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 1 | 1 | Something is missing from Blue’s snack, so we play Blue’s Clues with our new host, Josh, to find out what it is. With a little help from our old friends, Steve and Joe, Josh finds out what Blue wants with her snack. |
| 1 | 2 | Blue’s friend Magenta is coming over today! We play Blue's Clues to figure out what Blue wants to do with Magenta. During our search for clues, we identify opposites and check out animal footprint with our friends Shovel & Pail. |
| 1 | 3 | Blue has something exciting to tell everybody! In this game of Blue’s Clues, Josh and the viewer go on a note finding quest, solving riddles, and following treasure maps to find out the answer to Blue's Big News. |
| 1 | 4 | We are reading Blue's Clues to figure out what book Blue wants to read for story time. While looking for clues we practice letter recognition and sound, help Mr. Salt & Mrs. Pepper with their grocery list and skidoo into a book! |
| 1 | 5 | Count along with Josh & Blue in this game of Blue’s Clues to find out what Blue wants to buy at the store. We help Shovel & Pail learn who has more graham crackers then help Josh discover what he can buy with his Blue dollars. |
| 1 | 6 | Blue's feeling sad, so we play Blue's Clues to figure out why. Along the way to figuring out Blue’s Clues, we help our Felt Friends and Blues' friends from her school deal with emotions and feelings in different situations. |
| 1 | 7 | Josh is being silly but still can’t get Blue to laugh! We play Blue’s Clues to figure out what will make Blue laugh. While we look for clues we find patterns with a goofy gopher and locate all the mixed-up things in Silly Town. |
| 1 | 8 | It’s a music filled day at the Blue’s Clues house as we try to figure out what song Blue wants to sing. On the way, we help Josh & Blue identify sounds of musical instruments and help chicks from the farm with their song show. |
| 1 | 9 | It’s an exciting day for Magenta because she's getting glasses! We play a special game of Blue and Magenta's Clues to find out what Magenta wants to do when she gets her glasses and we get to go with her to meet Dr. Eyeleen too! |
| 1 | 10 | Come along as Josh, Blue and our friends learn that everything grows in different ways like fruits, vegetables, even you and Blue too! We play Blue’s Clues to figure out what game Blue wants to play outside today. |
| 1 | 11 | It’s Blue's birthday! We're playing Blue's Clues to figure out what present Blue wants for her birthday. While we look for Clues, we help Josh get ready for the party by observing patterns and take a trip to Joe's Present Store. |
| 1 | 12 | We are almost ready to read but first we need to play Blue’s Clues to figure out Blue’s favorite story! While looking for clues, we help Shovel & Pail act out “Jack & Jill” and match the three bears with their belongings. |
| 1 | 13 | It’s a super day at the Blue’s Clues house! While playing “superheros” we hear a super strange noise. We play Blue’s Clues to figure out where it’s coming from. On the way, we learn about the powers our Superfriends have too! |
| 1 | 14 | We learn about science today as we play Blue’s Clues to figure out what experiment Blue wants to try. While we search for clues, we look at the world with our magnifying glass, meet the Sun, and learn a song about the planets! |
| 1 | 15 | Josh and Blue are painting a portrait of their friends, but it's not quite finished. We play Blue's Clues to figure out who else Blue wants to add to her painting. While looking for clues we skidoo to help out our color friends! |
| 1 | 16 | It’s a special nighttime game of Blue's Clues to figure out what Blue wants to do for her first pajama party. While we play Blue’s Clues we learn about why it gets dark and light outside and which animals prefer the nighttime. |
| 1 | 17 | It’s Bluestock - the Blue’s Clues Music Concert! We play Blue’s Clues to figure out what song Blue wants to sing in the show. Blue & Josh are excited to hear all of our musical friends sing including Magenta and Ally Brooke! |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Josh and Blue are starting a band. As we play Blue's Clues to find out what instrument Blue will play, we form our very own house band, learn rhythms, identify tempos, and sing, tap, and clap all day long. |
| 2 | 2 | Josh, Blue, and all our friends are playing Hide and Seek, and Blue knows the BEST hiding spot! As we play Blue’s Clues to figure out the best place to hide, we search for our hiding friends and play Snail and Seek with Magenta and Blue. |
| 2 | 3 | Cap'n McStripes (that's "pirate" for Josh) and Blue are playing pirates, but where is the treasure?. We play Blue's Clues to figure it out. |
| 2 | 4 | It's a spooky Halloween at the Blue's Clues house - Blue's dressed up as a fish, but Magenta can't decide what to wear. We play Blue's Clues to figure out what costume Magenta should wear. |
| 2 | 5 | Josh is making a Thankful Book and is looking to find out what our friends in the Blue's Clue's house are thankful. We play Blue's Clues to find out what Blue is thankful for and learn about patience and sharing on the way. |
| 2 | 6 | Welcome to Blue’s Bistro – a very fancy restaurant! While playing Blue’s Clues to figure out what Blue wants to eat, we help Josh take our friends' orders and skidoo to Farmer Goat's farm to retrieve fresh vegetables! |
| 2 | 7 | Josh and Blue bake bibingka, a sweet cake made with rice from the Philippines. We play Blue's Clues to figure out who Blue wants to bake the cake for! |
| 2 | 8 | It's Christmas time with Blue and Josh! We play Blue's Clues to figure out what Blue wants for Christmas, wrap presents with Joe, and decorate with Steve and celebrate lots of Christmas traditions! We even visit Santa's workshop! |
| 2 | 9 | It's a glow-in-the-dark, nighttime game of Blue's Clues to figure out what Blue's favorite part of bedtime is. As we search for clues, we help Blue and Polka Dots get clean, comfy, cozy and ready for bed. |
| 2 | 10 | Josh and Blue have a dance party and play Blues Clues to figure out Blues favorite dance; Bunny Jo learns a new dance |
| 2 | 11 | Imagine along with Josh and Blue in this game of Blue's Clues to figure out what Blue envisions a mysterious shape to be. We listen to a story created by Slippery, Magenta and Tickety and help Mr. Salt discover his own imagination. |
| 2 | 12 | It's Love Day, and Blue is making something very special. We help Slippery finish his Love Day Cards and help cheer up our Heart Friends. |
| 2 | 13 | Blue and her friends go through their school day; Blue has something to share at Show and Tell and we play Blue's Clues to figure it out. |
| 2 | 14 | We play Blue's Clues to figure out what Blue wants to play on this rainy day; help Josh get dressed in his rainy-day clothes and skidoo to learn how rainbows are formed; and meet a real rainbow. |
| 2 | 15 | We play an outdoor game of Blue's Clues to figure out what Blue wants to do on the first day of spring, while learning about the seasons and help butterflies find their friends. |
| 2 | 16 | Josh and Blue are neighborhood hero's helping everyone they meet as they explore the neighborhood;Blue plays Blues Clues to figure out where she wants to go in the neighborhood. |
| 2 | 17 | Play a backyard beachtastic game of Blue's Clues to figure out what Blue wants to see there. |
| 2 | 18 | Hop in for a ride in Josh and Blue's Anywhere Box! We work out where Blue wants to go, and visit the ocean, mountain, savanna, and even our friend Polka Dots! |
| 2 | 19 | Mr. Salt's pies keep disappearing, so Blue plays Blue's Clues to help find the missing pies; Josh and Blue collect evidence and question Mr. Salt, Tickety, and Detective Gopher. |
| 2 | 20 | Josh and Blue are making a movie, and they need your help! What will wake Magenta up? While looking for clues, we help Rapunzel make her own movie. |
| 2 | 21 | It’s time to make a wish and blow out the candles because Blue and her friends are celebrating the birthday of the viewer at home. DJ Slip is spinning the tracks, Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper are baking up a cake, and everyone is playing Blue's Clues to figure out what game Blue wants to play at the party. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 3 | 1 | Josh and Blue play Blue’s Clues to figure out how they can help Periwinkle, who is feeling homesick, feel welcome and learn more about their new kitten neighbor along the way, helping him unpack and even skidooing to his old neighborhood to retrieve his missing stuffy. |
| 3 | 2 | Josh and Blue are throwing a Halloween party and all our friends are in costume! Blue’s a unicorn, Magenta’s a mouse, but wait, who’s that mysterious, silly ghost gliding about the Living Room? We’ll look for clues as we go through a haunted house skidoo! |
| 3 | 3 | Search for three clues to figure out what costume Blue wants to wear. |
| 3 | 4 | A special, surprise guest comes to Periwinkle's house to celebrate Chanukah; Josh and Blue play Blue's Clues to figure out who the surprise guest is, and celebrate the holiday by spinning dreidels. |
| 3 | 5 | There are SNOW many great things to do on a snowy day, but Blue's surprise may be the best! Josh and Blue play a wintry game of Blue's Clues to figure out what her surprise is. Along the way, they make shapes in the snow with their friends and sing a snow day song with Mo Snow. |
| 3 | 6 | After a mysterious dinosaur egg falls out of the skidoo frame and starts to hatch, the gang venture into Dino World to figure out what kind of dinosaur is inside the egg and reunite it with its mother. |
| 3 | 7 | Josh invites YOU to be a part of the construction crew! Blue and Magenta are building something special, and we need to play Blue and Magenta's Clues to figure it out! While looking for clues, we fix and build things with our handy-dandy tools. |
| 3 | 8 | Coach Josh and friends are playing all different sports and getting ready for a big soccer game. |
| 3 | 9 | Joe's running a special contest: whoever correctly guesses the mystery present on display gets to unwrap it. |
| 3 | 10 | Joe's running a special contest: whoever correctly guesses the mystery present on display gets to unwrap it. |
| 3 | 11 | Josh and Blue pretend to be doctors around the house, giving silly checkups to friends, but one patient seems to have a curious condition; Magenta has come down with a serious case of the giggles; playing Blue's Clues to help Dr. Blue and Dr. Josh. |
| 3 | 12 | Josh and Blue are having a playdate with our friend Rainbow Puppy as we play a special game of Rainbow Puppy’s Clues to figure out where she wants to go, and skidooing into so many different places such as Chalkworld, the Post Office, and everywhere in between! |
| 3 | 13 | Come on a beach adventure to Rainbow Cove with Blue, Josh and Rainbow Puppy! According to legend, there’s a fantastic hidden treasure across Clue Lagoon, and Rainbow Puppy wants Josh and Blue’s help finding it. |
| 3 | 14 | Rainbow Puppy opens up a brand-new neighborhood theater, and everyone pitches in to help; the gang plays Blue's Clues to figure out who has the talent to play the part of The Big, Bad Wolf in "Little Rainbow Riding Hood". |
| 3 | 15 | We dive deeper into American Sign Language and the Deaf community. Camila the librarian wants to tell a story with us using ASL, but what story? We’ll play Blue’s Clues to figure it out! We learn new ASL signs and record them on our Handy Dandy Notebook! |
| 3 | 16 | Good morning! We celebrate morning routines with Tickety as we sing a brand-new wakeup song. As we play a timely game of Blue’s Clues to figure out what special time is coming up, we help Josh get ready for the day and straighten out Felicia’s schedule. |
| 3 | 17 | Join Josh and Blue at school for a day of trying new things! Josh’s excited to try being Teacher for the Day, but Blue seems nervous to try something. As we play games and sing songs at school, we learn all about why it’s so awesome to try new things! |
| 3 | 18 | Lola is really missing her hometown in the Philippines, so Josh surprises her by bringing the Philippines to the house! We explore Filipino culture and family traditions as we play Blue’s Clues to figure out Lola’s favorite thing to do. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 4 | 1 | Happy Halloween! Count Josh-ula and Blue the Bat skidoo to the farm for a day of scarily fun festivities, and we play Blue's Clues to figure out how to make the legendary Jack O'Lantern emerge from the pumpkin patch! |
| 4 | 2 | It's an interstellar Blue's Clues adventure! Magenta's toy spaceship spins out of control, disappearing into the Blueniverse! Where has it gone? |
| 4 | 3 | Sage and Ginger's Baby Book: Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper are trying to take a photo of Sage and Ginger for their baby book, but they just can't seem to make the twins smile. |
| 4 | 4 | Periwinkle is planning a magic show! The Amazing Joshini and YOU are eager to perform the greatest magic trick the house has ever seen! But which one? |
| 4 | 5 | Josh has the sniffles. We play Blue's Clues to figure out what Blue thinks Josh needs to feel better. |
| 4 | 6 | A Blue Christmas with You!: Christmas Eve is here and all is calm and all is bright… until Blitzen appears asking for our help—Santa's missing! Josh and Blue skidoo to the North Pole for toy‐making fun, Reindeer Games, and a holiday celebration they'll never forget! |
| 4 | 7 | Blue finds a fairy wand that can grant everyone their biggest wish—all we need is the magic word! As we play Blue's Clues to figure out the magic word, we go on a magical chase through the Wishing Woods and meet the Dandelion Fairy! |
| 4 | 8 | It's Thank You Day, and our friends Miranda and Magenta are coming over to celebrate! When Magenta's picture of what she's most thankful for gets ruined, we play a special game of Magenta's Clues to figure out what she's thankful for! |
| 4 | 9 | Josh and Blue suit up to be firefighter helpers for the day! As we play Blue's Clues to figure out how we can help the firefighters, we train for duty at the fire house, learn about fire safety, and ride Fiery Truck on a special rescue mission! |
| 4 | 10 | Sir Joshalot and the Knights of the Snack Table are on an epic quest through the neighborhood to find a special treat for the afternoon snack feast! Throughout their long journey, the knights demonstrate the most knightly of qualities—helping others. |
| 4 | 11 | It's the night of the big Blueseum opening, and just as we unveil Blue's masterpiece, we discover that it's missing! We must play Blue's Clues to crack this caper and get Blue's painting back. |
| 4 | 12 | Siblings Shovel and Pail can't agree on an ending for their storybook! When they get so upset that they stop talking to each other, it's up to Josh, Blue, and YOU to figure out a way to get them to resolve the conflict. |
| 4 | 13 | The Thinking Chair is MISSING! This is a mystery so huge that Josh and Blue need to call in the Blueprints Detective Agency for Steve's help. Working together, will they be able to figure out this big mystery? |
| 4 | 14 | It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a clue! The Thinking Squad needs your help to find all three clues to figure out how to stop the dastardly Villain Ice before he freezes Super City. Thinking Squad, to the rescue! |
| 4 | 15 | Welcome to the Great Farm Fair! There's food, games, and even a Piggie talent show! When Rainbow Puppy's piglet friend Twinkle goes missing at the fair, we play Blue's Clues to find her and keep her and Rainbow Puppy's blue-ribbon dreams alive. |
| 4 | 16 | It's the Neighborhood Kickball Championship! Pearl, the neighborhood's best kicker, has albinism and nystagmus, so the teams use a Beep Kickball to play. When the ball deflates, we play Blue's Clues to figure out how to save the kickball game! |
| 4 | 17 | Start your engines, because the Big Blue Derby is about to begin! We play Blue's Clues to figure out how we can make Slippery's racecar go super-fast in the race as he goes head-to- head with Blue, Rainbow Puppy and his cousin Slick! |
| 4 | 18 | It's campaign hamster versus campaign goldfish as the house votes on a new pet! When it's a tie, we play Blue's Clues to figure out who will cast the last (and deciding) vote. |
| 4 | 19 | Welcome to the wonderful world of Skidooland! As we head down the stripey brick road on our quest to get home, we'll meet Rainbow Puppy the Kind Witch, Tinbox, and even the Wizard of Skidoo himself- Steve! |
| 4 | 20 | Josh is having a no-good, very bad day. No matter what he does, it seems like nothing's going right today. But Blue knows how to make it better! We'll play Blue's Clues to figure out how to turn Josh's crummy day around! |
| 4 | 21 | Josh and Blue are serving up ice cream on a hot, summer day, but there's just one problem-- everyone is gone! Where is everyone? While playing Blue's Clues to figure it out, we help Jingles the ice cream truck and even learn how to make ice cream! |
| 4 | 22 | Yikes, there's a smelly smell in the house, and nobody nose where it's coming from! We need YOU to join the Smell-busters to help figure it out as we learn more about the five senses! |
| 4 | 23 | We're headed to New York City to see Rainbow Puppy perform! When the brand-new song she planned to debut isn't finished, we play Blue's Clues to figure out what instrument is missing from the track--before her concert begins! |
| 4 | 24 | Rainbow Puppy is filming a music video in Mexico City and she needs us to join her! But when Tour Bus breaks down, how will we get there in time? We'll play Blue's Clues as we dance, learn new Spanish words, and explore Mexico City! |
| 4 | 25 | Josh can't wait to perform at the Panagbenga Festival in the Philippines with Blue and Rainbow Puppy! But when he loses his lucky seashell, he feels too nervous to perform! Josh needs YOUR help to get his groove back and sing in the festival parade. |
| 4 | 26 | It's Sage and Ginger's first birthday and we're having a party! The whole Spice Family is ready to celebrate, but there's no cake! We play Blue's Clues to figure out who will make the cake, and even visit Birthday Party World along the way. |
| 4 | 27 | Josh and Blue are filming a superhero movie! But when Periwinkle is questioned about playing Rocket Blast, a role traditionally played by a dog, he's not sure what to do. We play Blue's Clues to figure it out and learn more about stereotyping. |
| 4 | 28 | We're having our friends over for a sleepover, but we're pretending it's at a hotel - Hotel Bleu! When Magenta feels a little nervous, we play Blue's Clues with Bellhop Josh to figure out what will help Magenta want to sleepover. |
| 4 | 29 | This just in: Josh and Blue are playing reporters and bringing you household news! But when Pail's sandcastle gets knocked over, it's a major story. We have to play Blue's Clues to get the scoop, talk to experts, and figure out what happened. |
| 4 | 30 | We've danced together, we've sang so many incredible songs, and now Josh and Blue are celebrating the best musical moments with an epic Top Ten Song Countdown! They can't wait to find out...what is the #1 song? |
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