Big Trees/Baby Steps
elinor wonders why

Wed, May 8 1:00 P.M. NH Kids (11.5)  

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!

Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 55 seconds

Episode Number: 126

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Wed, May 8 1:00 P.M. Big Trees/Baby Steps     NH Kids (11.5)

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, Apr 25 1:00 P.M. Burrowing Owl Girl/Olive's Tree     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, Apr 26 12:00 P.M. Burrowing Owl Girl/Olive's Tree     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Apr 27 1:00 P.M. Burrowing Owl Girl/Olive's Tree     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Apr 28 1:00 P.M. Water You Doing?/Thinking About Blinking     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Apr 29 12:00 P.M. Olive's Library/Nature Walk     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Apr 29 1:00 P.M. Butterfly Babies/Elinor's Circus     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Apr 30 12:00 P.M. Underground Soup/Dandy Dandelions     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Apr 30 1:00 P.M. Underground Soup/Dandy Dandelions     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, May 1 12:00 P.M. Speedy Swimming/Strawberry Jam     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, May 1 1:00 P.M. A Garden for All/Band of Explorers     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, May 2 12:00 P.M. A Change of Art/The Litterbug     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, May 2 1:00 P.M. Zig Zag Plant/Butterfly Drinks     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, May 3 12:00 P.M. A Moth Mystery/Just Peachy     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 3 1:00 P.M. Frozen Fish/Pirate Treasure     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, May 4 1:00 P.M. Butterfly Babies/Elinor's Circus     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, May 5 1:00 P.M. Zig Zag Plant/Butterfly Drinks     NH Kids (11.5)


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