The Return of Alphablocks: A New Generation of Phonics Learning

Published on January 04, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Characters from Alphablocks in a colorful scene, interacting with letters and words while teaching phonics concepts to children in an enhanced animated setting.

After more than a decade, the animated series Alphablocks returns with a renewed season, offering a more advanced approach to teaching phonics. In collaboration with BBC Children’s and Education, Alphablocks Ltd, and Blue Zoo Animation Studio, this new installment modernizes its educational content to remain a key resource in children's learning.

An Educational Approach Adapted to Modern Times

Since its first broadcast, Alphablocks has been an effective tool for young children learning to read. Its method, based on interactive stories and catchy songs, has proven to be an entertaining and efficient way to teach phonics skills.

A Visually Enhanced Animation

The return of Alphablocks brings not only new educational content but also a significant visual update. Thanks to improvements in digital animation, the characters have a more dynamic design, with greater expressiveness and details that make the learning experience even more attractive.

"The influence of Alphablocks has been so great that it has helped transform the way children learn to read in the UK."

Availability and Release Date

The new season of Alphablocks premiered on February 10th on CBeebies and is now available on BBC iPlayer. This allows children from different regions to access the content flexibly, promoting learning from home.

The Blocks Universe Continues to Expand

In addition to the return of Alphablocks, the franchise continues to grow with new productions. Wonderblocks was recently launched, another series within the same universe, which reinforces educational concepts with an innovative approach to early learning.

Conclusion

With a combination of enhanced educational content and optimized animation, Alphablocks returns to continue helping children develop reading skills in a playful and effective way. Its success reaffirms the importance of animation in early childhood education and its ability to transform learning into a fun experience.