The House That Ants Built/Special Places
elinor wonders why

The House That Ants Built - Elinor and her friends are trying to make an awesome couch cushion castle, but they each have their own ideas of how to build it. When they can't seem to share materials, it looks like all hope is lost, until Elinor notices ants walking by her windowsill. Fascinated, the kids follow the ants and notice them co-operating with each other to build the perfect nest. Now they know just what to do. The kids go back inside and now that they're working together, the castle-building is much smoother. They can even move the biggest pillow - together! Special Places - When Ari can't find his favorite ball, he and his friends retrace his footsteps, where they observe a bird with eggs in her nest, then find Mr. Dog burying a toy. Mr. Dog explains he loves to put things away, which is why he buries them and keeps them safe in their "special place." At that moment, Ari suddenly remembers where he left his ball. Elinor and Olive help him find a "special place" to keep it, AFTER they finish playing, of course!

Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 104

About Elinor Wonders Why:

Elinor Wonders Why encourages children to follow their curiosity, ask questions when they don't understand and find answers using science inquiry skills.

The main character Elinor, the most observant and curious bunny rabbit in Animal Town, will introduce children ages 3-5 to science, nature and community through adventures with her friends.


Future Broadcast times for "Elinor Wonders Why": (show all)

Wed, Dec 4 1:00 P.M. Flower Power/The Snow Must Go On     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Dec 5 12:00 P.M. Elinor's Fishy Friend/Do The Crane Dance     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Dec 5 1:00 P.M. The Science of Staying Warm/The Seed of An Idea     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Dec 6 12:00 P.M. Going with the Tide/Slime Time     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Dec 6 1:00 P.M. The Science of Staying Warm/The Seed of An Idea     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Dec 7 1:00 P.M. The Paper Trail/Bath Time     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Dec 8 1:00 P.M. Flower Power/The Snow Must Go On     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Dec 9 1:00 P.M. Bubble House/The Syrup Tree     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Dec 10 12:00 P.M. Bubble House/The Syrup Tree     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Dec 10 1:00 P.M. Feed The Birds     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Dec 11 12:00 P.M. Frozen Fish/Pirate Treasure     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Dec 11 1:00 P.M. Junior Ranger Elinor/Big Brother     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Dec 12 12:00 P.M. Wind in the Web/The Pokey Plan     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Dec 12 1:00 P.M. Butterfly Babies/Elinor's Circus     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Dec 13 12:00 P.M. Backyard Soup/Colorful and Tasty     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Dec 13 1:00 P.M. Frozen Fish/Pirate Treasure     NH Kids (11.5)


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