What A Surprise!

A Bluey episode featuring Bluey as a baby is airing in Australia the same time I'm doing a story about pretending to be in a labor ward! That of course is I.B.F.Fs: A Literal Mummy. There had been many Bluey episodes with the word 'Baby' in the title, such as 'Dad Baby' and 'Early Baby', plus there's the Teletubbies original episode 'Little Baby'.

You can find some activities themed around 'Early Baby' here:

https://sydneycreativeplay.com/early-baby/

I.B.F.Fs: A Literal Mummy

I.B.F.Fs: A Literal Mummy

Inspired by the Scream Street episode 'Double Trouble' which to me is a representation of birth, this story sees us turn my house into a hospital as we help Cleo when she goes into labor and has her first baby. The next day, I put her through some training to see if she is a proper literal mummy.

Watch Double Trouble on iPlayer:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000nwwr/scream-street-series-2-5-double-trouble

Jo Chalkley's Response To 'A Scream Street Carol'

In The Runup To A Literal Mummy...

I just want to let you know that my I.B.F.Fs aren't the first CBBC stars to talk about a new baby. Arthur's talked about dealing with a new sibling before, both on TV and in books, such as Arthur's Baby, or this nifty little guide for wannabe big brothers or sisters:

Itch-Speriments - Fun Fossil Stamps

Learn how to make fun fossil stamps with Itch and friends!

https://www.sciencefun.org/kidszone/experiments/fun-fossil-stamps-and-desktop-fossils/

Naughty Ninjas

I've decided to rename the alternate episode name for Typewriter, Tappity Tap, to Naughty Ninjas, after the South Park episode. In The 'Hood's story, the gang play at being ninjas, but are told off for playing a seemingly violent game. They decide to find other gentler games to play, while still dressed up as ninjas. The gang learn that playing ninjas can require some peaceful elements to their games too.

She-Ra's Trip To Japan - Continents Of Asia

She-Ra, Glimmer and Bow have been learning about Asian continents just by looking through the window at a Japanese school, now they want to share their knowledge of how many Asian countries there are!

https://www.ducksters.com/geography/asia.php

It's Dennis Time - Dennis' Gross Guide To Handwashing

WARNING: Do not watch around mealtimes!

Want to learn how to wash your hands, Beano-style? Let Dennis and his mates show you how in the grossest guide to handwashing you'll ever encounter on Youtube! So gross in fact that it'll put you right off your dinner.

Duck Cake/Mucky Paws

This is a letter I wrote to Mairi yesterday about how, after the pandemic is over, we can make a duck cake like Bandit did in the Bluey episode 'Duck Cake' aired in Australia last week, alongside a few chocolate cakes.

I also did a Christmas card to send to Factory, reassuring Luke, Resus and Cleo that I can see them next month.

School Of Roars Activity Time - Ringo - Caring For A Pet

Now that you've seen Yummble and Meepa take care of Ringo, why don't you engage your child in some fun pet-related activities? Click the link below and find some activities that'll encourage your child to take in the responsibility of looking after a pet:

http://www.momentsaday.com/teaching-kids-to-care-for-animals/

Watch 'Ringo' on iPlayer:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000pnjr/school-of-roars-series-2-6-ringo

Videos I Saw At Grandma's Today

A Scream Street Carol

A Scream Street Carol

My take on Charles Dickins' classic and immortal story, where I am shown the events of the first five episodes of Scream Street to teach me a lesson on respecting the street and its residents with love, heart and soul, especially when I have a love for Luke, Resus and Cleo.

Young Dracula & A Visit To Factory, Or, A To Zzzzzzzz

In last night's dream, Vlad, Ingrid, Count Dracula, Renfield, Zoltan and I visited Factory Create to learn our ABC's and find out about the new series of Scream Street. We used the book 'Kipper's A To Z' to help us research the ABC's of Factory.

I talked with Jo all about the new series of Scream Street, and I interviewed her about the various storylines for new episodes of Scream Street, including those beginning with the letter S - sleepovers, swimming and snowy days, and maybe an episode where the characters get trapped in a fairytale book. She said 'Yes' to all these ideas, and she promised me I would see Luke and his friends on CBBC sometime soon. After all, we all know that Zoltan begins with a Z! Ingrid on the other hand thought ABC's and the alphabet sucks!

To live my dream, you can try some alphabet activities with your family. Try doing them in vampire costumes!

https://funlearningforkids.com/alphabet-activities-list/

https://handsonaswegrow.com/50-alphabet-activities/

Watch Young Dracula on iPlayer:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006mhcn/young-dracula