Elinor Wonders Why - Ms. Mole's Glasses (S1E17)
| Runtime (min) | 11 |
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| Air Date | 2020-09-17 |
| Genres | Kids, Animation, Family |
| TV Rating | TV-Y |
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Storyline
Storyline
In this episode of Elinor Wonders Why, Ms. Mole loses her glasses and feels quite helpless without them. Elinor, along with her friends, decides to help Ms. Mole find her missing glasses, leading them on an adventure filled with clues and teamwork. As they search, they learn about the importance of clear vision and how it affects Ms. Mole's daily activities.
During their quest, Elinor and her friends explore various habitats, encountering different animals who share their own experiences with vision. They realize that sometimes, what we see isn’t everything; it’s also about how we feel about what we see. Ultimately, the friends discover the glasses in a surprising location, helping Ms. Mole regain her confidence and enjoy life once again.
What Parents Say
Parents appreciate how this episode emphasizes the value of helping others. Elinor and her friends exemplify teamwork and compassion as they support Ms. Mole through her struggle. This narrative encourages children to understand empathy and the significance of being there for friends in need, setting a wonderful example for young viewers.
Additionally, the episode introduces concepts of vision and perception in a fun, relatable way. Parents can engage their children by discussing how different animals see the world and what that means for their daily lives. This episode sparks curiosity and provides a platform for deeper conversations about seeing things from different perspectives.
What Children Can Learn
Children learn about the importance of vision and how it plays a crucial role in everyday activities through Ms. Mole's adventure. As Elinor and her friends search for the glasses, kids are introduced to the idea that seeing well helps us interact with our environment more effectively. This lesson is not only educational but also engaging, making it easy for kids to relate.
The episode also teaches kids about teamwork and problem-solving. The characters face challenges together, showing that collaboration can lead to success. By working together, the friends discover the glasses, highlighting the message that two (or more) heads are better than one when it comes to overcoming obstacles.
Five Most Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
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| What happens to Ms. Mole in this episode? | Ms. Mole loses her glasses, which makes it difficult for her to navigate her world and perform daily tasks. She feels vulnerable without her glasses, prompting Elinor and her friends to step in and help her find them. This situation creates an opportunity for the characters to learn about vision and its importance. |
| How do Elinor and her friends help Ms. Mole? | Elinor and her friends embark on a search for Ms. Mole's lost glasses. They explore various habitats and interact with different animals along the way, who share their own experiences regarding vision. This journey fosters teamwork, as they combine their skills and ideas to solve the problem together. |
| What lessons do the characters learn through their adventure? | Through their adventure, Elinor and her friends learn about the significance of vision and how it affects daily life. They also discover the importance of empathy and teamwork, realizing that by supporting each other, they can overcome challenges. This reinforces positive social behavior and problem-solving skills. |
| What emotions does Ms. Mole express during the episode? | Ms. Mole expresses feelings of frustration and helplessness when she loses her glasses. As her friends help her search for them, she also shows moments of gratitude and relief. Her emotional journey helps children understand the impact of losing something important and the comfort that comes from support and friendship. |
| How can parents discuss this episode with their children? | Parents can engage their children in discussions about the episode by asking them how they think vision affects different animals. They can explore the concept of perspective and how seeing things differently can change our understanding. This conversation can lead to deeper discussions about empathy, friendship, and problem-solving in everyday life. |
Cast
Writing
Directing
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| 1 | 1 | Elinor and her pals are playing Hide and Go-Seek, but they are always spotted by the Goat twins! They observe camouflaged animals, and figure out to stay hidden, they need to camouflage themselves. |
| 1 | 2 | Elinor can't figure out what to be for Costume Day, and wants to find out why an owl has been sleeping all morning. After exploring at night with her mom, she figures out what she wants to be for Costume Day: an owl! |
| 1 | 3 | Elinor is visiting her Baba and Bibi in Desert Town, and wants to make Backyard Soup! But, she can't find the ingredients! She figures out that certain plants grow in certain places. |
| 1 | 4 | Elinor, Olive, and Ari have made carrot cupcakes, but they aren't selling in the park! Everyone loves cupcakes, but what's wrong? They figure out that they need to spread the color, and the smell! |
| 1 | 5 | Elinor, Ari, and Olive have new members for their club, but there's not enough room for everyone in the clubhouse! They look for help from their snail friends, Norma and Lulu. They figure out that they can expand the clubhouse. |
| 1 | 6 | Animal Town is having its Town Picnic, and Ari is getting impatient of waiting for Ms. Llama's ketchup. They find out that the ketchup is taking a long time to pour out of the bottle due to it being too goopy! They figure out that adding water can make things more runny! |
| 1 | 7 | Elinor, Olive and Ari get ready to go out and play in the snow. |
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| 1 | 11 | Animal Town is having its Tomato Festival, and Elinor, Ari, and Olive are participating in the Tomato Drop! But, they can't keep the tomato from smushing! They figure out that they can use something as a chute to keep the tomato from smushing. |
| 1 | 12 | The kids are learning how to play soccer, but Elinor and Ari aren't as good as the others. Elinor can't kick the ball as far, and Ari keeps catching the ball with his hands! They figure out that everybody has their own special ability. |
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| 1 | 45 | Elinor is spending the day with her Bibi, and she fins an owl that doesn't act like a normal owl. She and Bibi notices that things look different, but they're still the same thing. She figures out that it was a burrowing owl she saw, and that she doesn't know everything about owls. |
| 1 | 46 | Olive loves her special tree in the park. When it falls down, she is really sad. She and her friends figure out that the tree will still have a role in the park as a wildlife tree. |
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| 1 | 55 | Elinor, Olive, and Ari are at art class with Mr. Lion, but they're out of paint! They find that grass and berries can make paint-like items. They figure out that you can use things from nature to make art. |
| 1 | 56 | There's litter in the park, and the kids want to help Mrs. Hippo get rid of the litter. But, there's even more around the town! Elinor figures out that the cause of the litter is her, Olive, Ari, and Mrs. Hippo. |
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| 2 | 1 | Crickets inspire Olive to play her violin; while flying in a hot air balloon, Elinor and her friends learn why birds fly high. |
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| 2 | 9 | Elinor is the new Clean Captain at school and takes things too far; Ari has a loose tooth. |
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| 2 | 11 | The kids take a field trip to a cloud forest and learn that clouds have water in them; the kids learn how crayons are made. |
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