Skits On Ice/Martha's Steamed! -
martha speaks

Skits on Ice - Skits is afraid of hockey pucks, but why? Helen tells the story of how puppy Skits chased a puck onto thin ice, and how quick thinking by Martha saved the day. Vocabulary: (E) risky, thaw(ing), solid, freeze/frozen, defrost (I) ice(y), cold, melt, puck, hockey, thin. Martha's Steamed! - When Helen and Martha discover a dog locked in a hot car on a sweltering summer's day, they snap into action. While they try to track down the owner, it becomes almost impossible for them to keep their cool. Vocabulary: (E) emergency, scorching, parched, sizzling, broiling (I) panting, sweat(y), heat, thirsty, page.

Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 55 seconds

Episode Number: 213

About Martha Speaks:

"Martha Speaks" is an animated series that is designed to enrich the vocabulary of 4- to 7-year-olds.

The series is based on the classic books by Susan Meddaugh that have charmed and captivated millions of children.

Each episode uses Martha's unique linguistic abilities and the hilarious consequences to engage kids and help build their vocabulary skills.

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