Colourblocks - Printing Crew to the Rescue (S2E5)
The Printing Crew come to the rescue and print signs for their friends Red, Blue and Green.
| Runtime (min) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2024-02-12 |
| Genres | Kids, Animation |
| TV Rating | TV-Y |
| Network(s) | CBeebies |
Storyline
In this episode, Red, Blue, and Green find themselves in need of help and call upon the Printing Crew to solve their problems. Each of the primary Colourblocks has a specific challenge that requires clear communication or organization, and the Printing Crew arrives ready to assist by creating custom signs tailored to each friend's needs.
The Printing Crew demonstrates their unique ability to produce printed materials on demand, working together to design and print signs that help Red, Blue, and Green navigate their respective situations. Through teamwork and creative problem-solving, the Printing Crew shows how printed words and images can be powerful tools for helping friends. The episode celebrates collaboration, helpfulness, and the practical value of literacy and visual communication in everyday scenarios.
What kids learn
Children learn about the practical applications of reading, writing, and visual communication through the Printing Crew's helpful interventions. The episode demonstrates how printed signs serve real purposes in organizing information, giving directions, and solving everyday problems. Young viewers see that literacy skills extend beyond books and screens into tangible, helpful tools that make life easier for everyone.
The episode also reinforces lessons about asking for help and being helpful to others. Red, Blue, and Green recognize when they need assistance and aren't afraid to reach out, while the Printing Crew responds with enthusiasm and creativity. This models healthy collaboration and shows children that working together often leads to better solutions than working alone.
Additionally, children gain exposure to the concept of specialized skills and roles within a community. The Printing Crew has a particular talent that makes them uniquely suited to help in this situation, teaching young viewers that everyone has different strengths and that diversity of abilities makes a community stronger and more resourceful.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What age group is this episode appropriate for? | This five-minute episode is designed for preschoolers, typically ages two to five. The simple premise, bright visuals, and focus on basic literacy concepts make it ideal for early learners who are just beginning to recognize letters, words, and the purpose of printed text. The short runtime suits young attention spans perfectly. |
| Does this episode teach any specific literacy skills? | Yes, the episode introduces children to the functional purpose of printed words and signs. By showing the Printing Crew creating signs that solve real problems for their friends, it demonstrates that reading and writing are practical tools used in everyday life, not just abstract skills. This helps build print awareness and motivation to learn. |
| Are there any scary or upsetting moments in this episode? | No, the episode maintains the gentle, supportive tone characteristic of Colourblocks. The problems Red, Blue, and Green face are minor challenges easily resolved through teamwork and creativity. There are no conflicts, villains, or distressing situations, making it suitable for even sensitive young viewers. |
| How can I reinforce the lessons from this episode at home? | After watching, you can help your child create their own signs for around the house, such as labeling toy bins, making a bedroom door sign, or creating a welcome poster. This hands-on activity reinforces the episode's message about the usefulness of printed words while building early writing and organizational skills in a fun, practical context. |
| Does this episode promote positive social behaviors? | Absolutely. The episode models asking for help when needed, responding generously to friends' requests, and using one's unique talents to benefit the community. The Printing Crew's enthusiastic willingness to help and the primary Colourblocks' gratitude demonstrate healthy friendship dynamics and mutual support that parents can point out and praise. |
Writing
Directing
| 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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