Play with others (or by yourself)… the ‘Bluey’ way.
learn how to ‘play the bluey way’ with our series of articles celebrating play.
Share the fun and invite friends and family to join in at your next game. Playing with others helps little ones to build communication skills, practice sharing and turn taking, and bond with loved ones in their life.
Take a trip to the (pretend) shops were there’s a role for everyone. From cashier and shelf stacker to customers with their own unique backstory, a visit to the shops lets everyone participate in the fun.
Fun with friends
A crowd pleaser for any group gathering, if you’ve got music and a group of people, then you can play musical statues! Whether you want to recreate the Bluey introduction sequence or freestyle your own dance moves, just make sure you freeze when the music stops to stay in the game!
Everybody needs good neighbours and the more the merrier in this game that lets kids practice self-expression, negotiation and community building.
Playing with lots of friends and family can be fun, but some games are best when their played on your own or used as a special bonding moment between a parent and child. Here you’ll find some ideas for play that are centred around solo play or engagement with one caregiver.
Soak in the beauty of the world with a game of Born Yesterday. This game is perfect for encouraging observation and communication skills as kids learn to pay attention to, and talk about, the details in the world around them.
Jump into the driver’s seat of your very own mum or dad car and get ready for the ride of your life! This game requires just one kiddo, one adult and lots of imagination as the child drives the action – you could head to the shops, the beach or maybe you’re in a rush to get to work. Don’t forget to turn on the windscreen wipers when it rains and get some fun tunes going from the radio.
Inspired by the episode Dragon, kids can become the narrator creating their own story through drawings.
The perfect game for solo play during the day, and a show and tell opportunity later that night when the whole family is home.
Play the Bluey way
Get inspired by all the different games Bluey and her family play, alongside updates on global events and so much more.
Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, “Play the Bluey Way!”