Following the success of ‘Numberblocks,’ ‘Alphablocks,’ and ‘Colourblocks,’ the Blue Zoo Animation project is designed to ignite essential pre-coding skills in young viewers, training their brains through adventure and problem-solving fun.
BBC Children’s and Education, Alphablocks Ltd., and Blue Zoo Animation Studio have announced a new educational animated series Wonderblocks, following the success of Numberblocks, Alphablocks and Colourblocks. The project is designed to ignite essential pre-coding skills in young viewers, training their brains through adventure and problem-solving fun.
Co-created by Joe Elliot and Tom Box, the series blends storytelling with foundational concepts to make complex, educational ideas accessible for young minds. Children will meet the new Blocks characters Go and Stop, who showcase the balance of action and thought. Their humorous and energetic adventures emphasize core skills like problem-solving, planning, pattern recognition, sequencing, and logic while also modelling the values of teamwork, friendship, curiosity and a love of learning.
“At CBeebies we are passionate about making learning an exciting adventure for young audiences,” said Kate Morton, Senior Head of Commissioning 0-6, BBC Children’s and Education. “Wonderblocks embodies this perfectly by combining the magic of storytelling with essential skills, giving little ones the tools they need as they learn to think critically and creatively. We know audiences, whether that’s little ones and their grown-ups or teachers and young pupils, see Numberblocks, Alphablocks and Colourblocks as invaluable educational resources so we can’t wait for them to join Go, Stop and the Do Blocks on their problem-solving journeys in Wonderblocks!”
“We are thrilled to see Blocks shows inspiring and educating children around the world,” added Oli Hyatt, Managing Director of Alphablocks Ltd. “Our mission has always been to make learning fun and accessible, and seeing the positive effects of our show on young minds is incredibly rewarding. We are committed to continuing this journey with the incredible Wonderblocks, helping to shape a brighter future for the next generation of little learners.”
The series is produced by BBC, Blue Zoo Animation Studio, and Alphablocks Ltd., with consultation from Emma Goto of Winchester University. Commissioning executive for CBeebies is Joel Wilenius.
Wonderblocks will launch on the CBeebies channel and BBC iPlayer on January 20.
Source: Blue Zoo
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