Elinor Wonders Why - Elinor Stops the Squish (S1E18)
| 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, Elinor and her friends come across a peculiar squishy creature that is blocking their path. Curious about the creature, the trio decides to investigate rather than simply walk away. They learn that this squishy being, a large gel-like blob, isn’t harmful but rather a unique part of their environment, leading to fun discoveries.
As the friends work together, they realize that the squish can be moved with teamwork and creativity. Through experimentation, they find ways to navigate around and eventually help the squishy creature find its way back to where it belongs. This adventure teaches them about problem-solving and the importance of understanding the world around them.
What Parents Say
Parents appreciate how 'Elinor Stops the Squish' encourages curiosity and teamwork amongst young viewers. The episode presents a delightful challenge that Elinor and her friends must overcome, showcasing the value of collaboration. Parents will notice the gentle way the story unfolds, encouraging children to engage with their surroundings and ask questions about what they see.
The characters exemplify positive social skills and problem-solving strategies, making it an excellent educational experience. Parents can discuss with their children how curiosity can lead to discovery and the importance of working together to solve problems. This episode also highlights empathy, as the friends learn to understand the squishy creature's needs.
What Children Can Learn
Children watching 'Elinor Stops the Squish' learn valuable lessons about teamwork and curiosity. The episode emphasizes that asking questions and exploring new things can lead to exciting discoveries. Elinor and her friends demonstrate how to approach challenges creatively, making it clear that there are often multiple solutions to a problem.
Throughout their adventure, kids also learn about the importance of empathy and understanding different perspectives. By helping the squishy creature, Elinor and her friends teach young viewers about the significance of caring for others and the environment. This episode encourages kids to observe their surroundings and think critically about the world.
Five Most Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
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| What is the main problem Elinor and her friends face in this episode? | The main problem is that Elinor and her friends encounter a large squishy creature blocking their path. Instead of avoiding it, they decide to explore and understand this unusual being, which leads to an adventure full of curiosity and teamwork. |
| How do Elinor and her friends solve the problem with the squishy creature? | Elinor and her friends use teamwork and creativity to figure out how to move the squishy creature. They experiment with different approaches, showing that collaboration can lead to solutions. Their combined efforts ultimately help the squishy return to its rightful place. |
| What educational themes are present in this episode? | The episode highlights themes of curiosity, teamwork, and empathy. It encourages children to ask questions about their environment and work together to solve problems. Additionally, it teaches the importance of understanding others' needs, as Elinor and her friends learn to care for the squishy creature. |
| How can parents discuss this episode's lessons with their children? | Parents can engage their children in discussions about curiosity and problem-solving by asking them how they would approach similar challenges. They can also talk about the importance of empathy by reflecting on how the friends helped the squishy creature and what it means to care for others. |
| What skills can children develop by watching this episode? | By watching 'Elinor Stops the Squish,' children can develop critical thinking and social skills. They learn to approach problems creatively and understand the value of collaboration. The episode also fosters empathy, as it encourages viewers to consider the feelings and needs of others, promoting emotional intelligence. |
Cast
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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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