Truman's Mad/Dog for a Day
martha speaks

Truman's Mad When Truman sends away for a science kit, he dreams about all the new inventions he will create. But can reality really live up to his big dreams? Vocabulary: (E) explore, theory, analyz(e)(ing), outcome, effect (I) note(s), lab, kit, finding(s), magnet(ism)(s). Dog for a Day - TD thinks dogs have it easy - no school, no homework, no schedule - but Martha begs to differ. When the two decide to switch roles for a day, they discover that life can be surprisingly tough in someone else's shoes (or tail). Vocabulary: (E) hypothesis, experiment, conclusion, compare(d), result(s) (I) human, canine, science, easy, hard(er).

Duration: 28 minutes and 55 seconds

Episode Number: 304

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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