Big Trees/Baby Steps
elinor wonders why

Big Trees - Ari's attempts to make the world's tallest toy block tower keep falling over, so he tries to get some inspiration from a special field trip to the forest to see the world's tallest trees. When they arrive, the kids are AMAZED to see the huge sequoias, which are so tall, the kids can't even see the top! They try to form a ring around the trees by having the whole class hold hands, but they don't even get close to circling the tree. This makes Ari realize how tall trees are often wide at the bottom, which gives him the perfect idea for his tower: just make it wide at the bottom!Baby Steps - While Elinor and Ari are looking after Ari's baby sister, Miri, in the park, they decide they want to teach her how to walk. But, after they try and try again, Miri still can't seem to be able to walk. Meanwhile, Olive is determined to learn a new roller skate jump, but can't seem to get it. The kids finally realize that sometimes, you can't do things, because your body isn't ready yet. With this new knowledge, they help Miri stand, and Olive gets inspired to practice until she's ready to do her new move!

Duration: 28 minutes and 55 seconds

Episode Number: 126

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, Feb 4 12:00 P.M. The Town Picnic/The Amazing Expandable Clubhouse     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Feb 4 1:00 P.M. Tasty Rainbow/Olive Gets The Big Picture     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Feb 5 1:00 P.M. Flower Power/The Snow Must Go On     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Feb 6 12:00 P.M. The Unsinkable Lynx/Rocky The Rock     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Feb 6 1:00 P.M. The Unsinkable Lynx/Rocky The Rock     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Feb 7 1:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Feb 8 1:00 P.M. Tasty Rainbow/Olive Gets The Big Picture     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Feb 9 12:00 P.M. Hiding In Plain Sight/Owl Girl     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Feb 9 1:00 P.M. Just Mist/Crayon Quest     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Feb 10 12:00 P.M. Don't Cry, Miri/Cave Creatures     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Feb 10 1:00 P.M. Blackout/Tree That Eats Toys     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Feb 11 12:00 P.M. The House That Ants Built/Special Places     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Feb 11 1:00 P.M. Circus Tricks/Stuck in the Mud     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, Feb 12 12:00 P.M. The Violin Lesson/Flying High     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Feb 13 12:00 P.M. The Tomato Drop/Look What I Can Do     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Feb 13 1:00 P.M. Junior Ranger Elinor/Big Brother     NH Kids (11.5)


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