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Colourblocks - Green (S1E6)
Green arrives, bringing her natural colour to Colourland. Learn about the colour green.
| Runtime (min) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2022-09-19 |
| Genres | Kids, Animation |
| TV Rating | TV-Y |
| Network(s) | CBeebies |
Storyline
In this episode, the Colourblocks meet Green for the first time as she arrives in Colourland. Green introduces herself and demonstrates the many natural things that share her colour. She shows the other Colourblocks grass, leaves, trees, and other elements of the natural world that are green.
Throughout the episode, Green helps the other characters understand where her colour appears in nature and everyday life. The Colourblocks explore how green is connected to growing things and the outdoors. By the end of the episode, Green has established her place in Colourland and the characters have learned to recognize and appreciate the colour green in the world around them.
What kids learn
Children learn to identify and name the colour green through this episode's focused exploration. By seeing Green personified as a character, young viewers form a memorable association between the colour name and its appearance. The episode reinforces colour recognition skills that are foundational for early childhood development.
The episode also teaches children to observe the natural world around them. By connecting green specifically to grass, leaves, and trees, the show helps preschoolers understand that colours have patterns and appear in predictable places. This encourages observational skills and curiosity about nature.
Additionally, children learn basic categorization skills as they see multiple examples of green objects grouped together. Understanding that different items can share the same colour is an important cognitive step for young learners, helping them organize and make sense of their environment.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| What age is this episode appropriate for? | This episode is designed for preschoolers ages two to five. The simple concept, short runtime, and clear visual presentation make it ideal for toddlers just beginning to learn colours. The five-minute length matches young attention spans perfectly, and the straightforward lesson about green requires no prior knowledge of other episodes. |
| How can I reinforce the colour green after watching? | Take your child on a nature walk and point out green items like grass, leaves, and trees, just as Green does in the episode. You can also create a scavenger hunt at home where your child finds green toys, clothes, or household items. Sorting green objects from mixed colours helps solidify recognition skills introduced in the episode. |
| Does my child need to watch previous episodes first? | No, this episode stands alone as an introduction to the colour green. While Colourblocks has a loose sequence, each colour-focused episode teaches independently. Your child will understand and enjoy this episode whether or not they've met the other Colourblocks characters before, making it a flexible entry point into the series. |
| Are there any scary or upsetting moments? | No, the episode contains no frightening content. Green's arrival is friendly and welcoming, and the entire episode maintains a gentle, educational tone. The focus remains on showing natural green objects in a calm, positive way. The simple animation style and cheerful presentation make it completely suitable for sensitive or very young viewers. |
| What makes this different from other colour-learning shows? | Colourblocks personifies each colour as a distinct character, which helps children form stronger memory associations than abstract colour lessons. By making Green a friendly character who shows her colour in nature, the episode creates an emotional connection alongside the educational content. The BBC's research-backed approach ensures concepts are developmentally appropriate and engaging for the target age group. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | An excitable Red arrives in Colourland. Learn about the colour red with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 2 | Cool Blue arrives in Colourland. Learn about the colour blue with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 3 | Yellow is happy to bring his colour to Colourland. Learn about the colour yellow with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 4 | Red is surprised to discover that she's not the only colour in the world when she meets Blue. Join the Colourblocks to learn which objects can be red and which can be blue, and how some can be both red and blue. |
| 1 | 5 | Red and Blue meet Yellow and have fun colouring the seaside. Discover the colours around you with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 6 | Green arrives, bringing her natural colour to Colourland. Learn about the colour green. |
| 1 | 7 | Blue and Yellow meet a new friend - Green. Discover what happens when you mix blue and yellow with the Colourblocks |
| 1 | 8 | The Colourblocks meet a new animal - but what colour is it? Learn about a creature that can change colour with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 9 | The Colourblocks discover that it can be fun to colour things wrong. Learn about choosing colours. |
| 1 | 10 | Energetic Orange arrives in Colourland. Learn about the colour orange. |
| 1 | 11 | Red and Yellow meet new arrival Orange. Discover what happens when you mix red and yellow with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 12 | Imaginative Purple arrives in Colourland. Learn about the colour purple with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 13 | Red and Blue compete to colour a castle and meet new arrival Purple. Discover what happens when you mix red and blue with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 14 | The Colourblocks decorate Purple's garden and learn about patterns. Discover how to make your own patterns with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 15 | The Colourblocks attempt to solve a rainbow puzzle with the help of new friends Indigo and Violet. Learn about the seven colours of the rainbow with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 16 | Purple stages a version of Little Red Riding Hood, but can the other Colourblocks stick to the story? Learn about colour mixing with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 17 | The Colourblocks enjoy a dance, but which colours make the best partners? Learn about similar and complementary colours with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 18 | Black and White arrive in Colourland. Learn about two colours that are very different from the other Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 19 | Green is surprised when Black and White arrive in her forest. Learn about light and dark colours with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 20 | Green stages a magic show to introduce her new friends Black and White. Learn the difference between light, bright and dark colours with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 21 | Fun Pink arrives in Colourland. Learn about the colour pink with the Colourblocks! |
| 1 | 22 | Colour explorer Brown arrives in Colourland. Learn about the colour brown with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 23 | Brown takes the Colourblocks exploring in the forest. Learn different ways to mix brown with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 24 | Meet the Printing Crew - Yellow, Cyan, and Magenta. Learn how together they can mix lots of colours in the Printing Zone. |
| 1 | 25 | Black and White colour a city with new the help of new friend Grey. Learn to mix different shades of grey with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 26 | Black joins the Printing Crew. Learn how yellow, cyan, magenta and black work together in printing with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 27 | Red and Yellow sort different coloured objects onboard the Sorting Express. Learn to spot the difference between colours and shades with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 28 | Red and Blue choose colours for their playhouses. Learn about making colour choices with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 29 | The Colourblocks discover a series of colour wheels. But where should they sit on them? Learn which colours go next to each other with the Colourblocks. |
| 1 | 30 | All the Colourblocks come together for a big song. Learn different colours and colour mixes with the Colourblocks. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Welcome to Purple’s mixing factory, where he mixes two colours to create a new colour. In this musical episode, the Colourblocks learn that mixing red and yellow makes orange, whilst adding black and white helps to make darker and lighter colours. When the Printing Crew arrive, we learn how they work together to mix their colours and create new ones. |
| 2 | 2 | It's lunchtime in Colourland! Red invites her friends for lunch, where they try each other’s favourite foods. |
| 2 | 3 | Purple is the host of a fun game show called Name That Colour, with Pink and Brown playing along as contestants. |
| 2 | 4 | Sing along with Orange as she helps Indigo and Violet to colour a rainbow. |
| 2 | 5 | The Printing Crew come to the rescue and print signs for their friends Red, Blue and Green. |
| 2 | 6 | Blue meets Deep Blue and Sky Blue and learns all about their favourite things. They embark on an adventure in a submarine to the depths of the deep blue sea and take a trip up in a plane to discover all about sky blue items |
| 2 | 7 | Red and Yellow try to make a bright orange colour like their good friend Orange. |
| 2 | 8 | Purple wants to decorate his mural with different purples and invites Red and Blue to help him. |
| 2 | 9 | Meet Lime! She’s in between Yellow and Green, fresh and full of zing! In this musical episode, Lime sings her heart out with her beloved electric guitar, loving the limelight. |
| 2 | 10 | It’s the return of the Sorting Express, and Lime’s friends use it to help sort colours for her concert. |
| 2 | 11 | Red, Yellow and Blue colour in various doors leading to unexpected places. |
| 2 | 12 | Red is sad about being inside on a grey day but soon learns that being inside can be just as fun. |
| 2 | 13 | Red is on a colour tour with her friends, showing them the sights of where she did her very first colouring. |
| 2 | 14 | The Colourblocks travel through Colourland on an airship, picking up new and old friends along the way. In this inspiring musical episode, they reminisce about all of the amazing things they've learnt on their colour journey. |
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