Circle Square - I Love You (S1E37)
Dub comes to visit the island. She has something important to tell Keys, but wants to find the best way to say it.
| Runtime (min) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2021-02-13 |
| Genres | Kids, Animation |
| Network(s) | 5 |
Storyline
In this episode of Circle Square, Dub arrives on the island for a visit, bringing with her an important message she needs to share with Keys. The episode centers on Dub's internal struggle as she searches for the right moment and the right words to communicate what's on her heart. Throughout the seven-minute runtime, viewers watch as Dub navigates her feelings and considers different approaches to expressing something deeply meaningful.
The episode explores the theme of honest communication between friends, showing how sometimes the most important things we need to say can also be the hardest to express. As Dub spends time with Keys, the episode builds toward the moment when she finally finds her courage and shares what she came to say. The title "I Love You" suggests that Dub's message involves expressing affection or appreciation, making this a story about vulnerability, friendship, and the importance of speaking from the heart.
What kids learn
Children watching this episode learn valuable lessons about expressing their feelings honestly and directly. Dub's journey demonstrates that it's normal to feel nervous about sharing important emotions, even with people we care about deeply. Young viewers see that taking time to find the right words doesn't mean avoiding the conversation altogether, but rather shows respect for both the message and the person receiving it.
The episode also teaches children about the courage required for emotional honesty. By watching Dub work through her hesitation, kids learn that brave communication isn't about never feeling scared—it's about moving forward despite those feelings. This models healthy emotional expression and shows that telling people we love them or appreciate them is something worth doing, even when it feels difficult.
Additionally, the episode reinforces the value of meaningful friendships and the importance of maintaining connections with people who matter to us. Children see that visiting friends and making time for important conversations strengthens relationships and helps people feel valued and cared for.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Is this episode appropriate for helping my child learn to express feelings? | Yes, this episode provides an age-appropriate model for expressing important emotions. Dub's thoughtful approach to sharing her feelings demonstrates that taking time to find the right words is healthy, while also showing that following through on expressing care and affection strengthens friendships. The seven-minute runtime keeps the lesson focused and accessible for young children. |
| What kind of "I love you" message does Dub share with Keys? | The episode frames Dub's message within the context of friendship and caring. Given Circle Square's educational focus and the episode's emphasis on finding the right way to communicate something important, the message centers on expressing appreciation and affection between friends. The episode treats this emotional honesty as a positive, relationship-building action. |
| Will this episode make my shy child feel pressured to be more expressive? | The episode actually validates hesitation by showing Dub taking her time to find the right approach. Rather than pressuring immediate expression, it demonstrates that thoughtful communication is valuable. This can help shy children understand that feeling nervous about sharing emotions is normal, while also gently encouraging them that expressing care for others is worthwhile. |
| Does the episode show what happens after Dub shares her message? | The episode builds toward Dub finally expressing what she came to say, and the resolution shows the positive outcome of honest communication between friends. Children see that sharing important feelings, while sometimes scary, typically strengthens relationships rather than harming them. This provides reassurance about the value of emotional openness. |
| What conversation starters does this episode provide for talking with my child? | After watching, you might ask your child if they've ever had something important to tell someone but felt nervous, or discuss times when someone shared kind words with them. You could also talk about different ways to show people we care about them, or explore why Dub might have felt nervous even though Keys is her friend. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Duster the dog's pyjamas are accidentally destroyed by Vanessa. It's a race against the sunset to find some that match up to Duster's high expectations. |
| 1 | 2 | Tuft Owl wants to make a portrait of her father. Vanessa enlists the help of the wizards, Isabella the bear and Grindle to make paintings, photos and sculptures. |
| 1 | 3 | Caylee can't find her toy armadillo in the Ruffles' house. Vanessa enlists the help of some super-cleaners for help find the toy. |
| 1 | 4 | Shy yeti Grindle is trying to get to sleep, but some of his neighbours are making a lot of noise, so Vanessa the dragon tries to help him find the courage to speak up. |
| 1 | 5 | Wizard Gwen wants to top up her pocket money for a special purchase, so she runs a bric-a-brac sale with her brother Ben. |
| 1 | 6 | When the neighbours are enjoying a boat trip, the fog moves in. Vanessa the dragon rushes back to switch on her lighthouse but it fails to shine. |
| 1 | 7 | Keys has promised a new song to Radio Wyndley, but hasn't left herself much time to write it. She's low on ideas so visits her neighbours for inspiration. |
| 1 | 8 | Vanessa the dragon is looking forward to some personal time to fix up the lighthouse, but her neighbours are also in need of her assistance. |
| 1 | 9 | Douglas Pine is under pressure to win the sunflower growing contest, but he hasn't been listening to his grandfather's top growing hints. He looks for a handy shortcut to success. |
| 1 | 10 | Isabella the bear wants to find an exercise that suits her. She heads off with Vanessa to find inspiration with their neighbours. |
| 1 | 11 | Duster the dog's kennel is taken for repairs and he's left with a bland replacement. Vanessa appeals to their neighbours to find ways to make his new abode more homely. |
| 1 | 12 | It's Bestest Book Day but book lover Grindle the yeti isn't coming to the big event for some reason. Vanessa and the kids go to investigate and find book day outfit inspiration. |
| 1 | 13 | Tommy the drum and Keys the keyboard disagree on the ending of a song and break up their band. Tommy goes solo while Keys looks for a new bandmate around the island. |
| 1 | 14 | Wizarding architect Dilys is designing a new magical tower, but also writing a scroll to granny, cooking buns, magically watering houseplants and now she's got hiccups too. |
| 1 | 15 | Caylee wants to organise a surprise birthday for yeti Grindle. With Vanessa and Ma Ruffle's help she organises a big, bold, brash birthday celebration just the way she likes it. |
| 1 | 16 | Isabella the bear and Vanessa discover an old treasure map left by Isabella s adventuring mother. They follow the clues around the island, picking up helpers along the way. |
| 1 | 17 | Dustin finds a teddy bear, Mr Hugglesworth, and claims it as his own, not knowing that it actually belongs to one of his neighbours. |
| 1 | 18 | Gwen s mum Kira Kazam takes Gwen and Ben on a camping trip, but Kira s expert wizarding skills threaten to ruin the experience for the kids. |
| 1 | 19 | Tommy decides he needs a new look, but he s soon trying on a new personality along with a new outfit. |
| 1 | 20 | Daddy Dillydally may be a wizard of a cook, but he doesn t eat enough veggies! Vanessa takes him on a culinary tour of the island to discover just how tasty veggies can be. |
| 1 | 21 | Nelson Pine shows his neighbours around a long forgotten part of the greenhouse. But when he loses his way, he's too proud to accept their help. |
| 1 | 22 | Snowdon Owl is anxious about the family trip to Funfair Island. He's not a fan of the big rides, but doesn't want to admit either. |
| 1 | 23 | Wizard Ben is super excited to get his new rollerskates, but then worries about falling over, so Vanessa steps in to help. |
| 1 | 24 | Ma Ruffle has an audition for a role with a famous director! Her friends help her to practice for the audition. |
| 1 | 25 | Teacher Pa Ruffle has forgotten to book the school trip to Dinosaur Island! But perhaps there's more prehistory right here on their own Island than he realised. |
| 1 | 26 | Duster the dog's cousin Barrel comes to visit the island. But he finds Duster's neighbours a real bother and persuades a reluctant Duster to lead a more solitary life. |
| 1 | 27 | Alba Owl feels overwhelmed by the climate emergency. Vanessa and little Tuft Owl accompany her on a visit to their neighbours to see what local changes can make a difference. |
| 1 | 28 | Tuft Owl and Vanessa have a spooky mystery to solve on the island! A Spooky Cheese may be haunting the neighbours. |
| 1 | 29 | Baljit the lion comes to celebrate Diwali with his friends on Circle Square Island. |
| 1 | 30 | Snowdon Owl is worried his police detective skills are rusty. But then Duster the dog's pizza goes missing, so Snowdon and his assistant, Vanessa the dragon, try to find it. |
| 1 | 31 | When everyone else embarks on a big holiday, Grindle opts to instead stay behind on the island. |
| 1 | 32 | Isabella the bear, adventurer, and author, is supposed to be running a creative writing workshop for the children. However, she's run out of ideas. |
| 1 | 33 | Duster wants to sing with the island choir, but he doesn't have the patience to practice. |
| 1 | 34 | Vanessa loses a suitcase in the sea so goes on an underwater search with Grindle. |
| 1 | 35 | Douglas Pine wants to win a race at the wizards' magic sports day, but he won't listen to any advice. |
| 1 | 36 | Tommy the drum is babysitting Caylee Ruffle, but calming people down isn't his speciality! |
| 1 | 37 | Dub comes to visit the island. She has something important to tell Keys, but wants to find the best way to say it. |
| 1 | 38 | Vanessa is doing a sponsored silence, but really needs to tell her friends something important. |
| 1 | 39 | Gwen Dillydally uses magic to run the island's shop, but soon the products are all magically floating away! |
| 1 | 40 | Nelson Pine feels bah-humbug about Christmas, especially because he's a Christmas tree and people expect him to dress up in baubles and tinsel. |
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