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)

Thu, Nov 21 12:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Nov 21 1:00 P.M. Tasty Rainbow/Olive Gets The Big Picture     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Nov 22 12:00 P.M. Mz. Mole's Glasses/Elinor Stops The Squish     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Nov 22 1:00 P.M. Clean Captain/The Moment of Tooth     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Nov 23 1:00 P.M. Just Mist/Crayon Quest     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Nov 24 1:00 P.M. A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Nov 25 12:00 P.M. Going with the Tide/Slime Time     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Nov 25 1:00 P.M. Going with the Tide/Slime Time     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Nov 26 12:00 P.M. Speed Racer/One of These Goats     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Nov 26 1:00 P.M. Backyard Soup/Colorful and Tasty     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Nov 27 12:00 P.M. A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Nov 27 1:00 P.M. Flower Power/The Snow Must Go On     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Nov 29 1:00 P.M. Leave It to Ari/Snow Friend     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Nov 30 1:00 P.M. Going with the Tide/Slime Time     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Dec 1 1:00 P.M. Backyard Soup/Colorful and Tasty     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Dec 2 12:00 P.M. Elinor's Nest/Foody Fuel     NHPBS (11.1)


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