Ep 7. Building with Blue

In "Building with Blue," the seventh episode of the third season of Blue's Clues & You!, Blue and her friend Josh explore the world of construction. They start off by going outside to build sandcastles in Blue's backyard, but quickly discover that building is much harder than it looks. Lucky for them, their friend Mr. Salt is a construction expert and agrees to help them out.

Mr. Salt explains that building involves a lot of planning, measuring, and teamwork. He gives Blue and Josh some paper and pencils and they set to work drawing up plans for their dream sandcastle. After a lot of erasing and redrawing, they finally have a design they're happy with.

Next, Mr. Salt takes the kids to a real construction site where they can see how buildings are made. They watch as workers use cranes and heavy machinery to move steel beams and concrete blocks into place. It's noisy and exciting and Blue can't wait to try it out for herself.

Back at Blue's house, Mr. Salt teaches Blue and Josh how to use tools like hammers, saws, and nails. They practice driving nails into wood and sawing boards to the right size. Blue is a natural, but Josh needs a bit more practice.

With their new skills, Blue and Josh get to work on their sandcastle. They start by measuring out the foundation with a tape measure and laying down the first layer of bricks. Then they add more layers, making sure to leave space for windows and doors.

Finally, the sandcastle is complete and it's even better than they imagined. They have a drawbridge, a moat, and even a tower with a telescope. Blue is so proud of herself and Josh for building something so amazing.

As they play in their new sandcastle, they realize that building isn't just about making physical structures. It's also about building relationships and working together as a team. They thank Mr. Salt for his help and head inside for some delicious fruit snacks.

"Building with Blue" is a fun and engaging episode that teaches kids about the world of construction. Through Blue and Josh's journey, they learn important skills like planning, measuring, and teamwork. The episode is filled with catchy songs and adorable animation that will have kids singing and dancing along. It's a must-watch for any young fans of Blue's Clues & You!