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Hero Elementary - AJ's Extra Superpower (S2E9)
When a little girl's toys keep disappearing from her backyard, Sparks' Crew discovers the culprit is a neighbor's dog. How will they keep it out? AJ's Extra Superpower is the key.
| Runtime (min) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2021-04-02 |
| Genres | Animation, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y |
Storyline
In the episode 'AJ's Extra Superpower,' Sparks' Crew faces a challenge when a little girl's toys start disappearing from her backyard. After investigating the situation, they discover that the culprit is a neighbor's playful dog, who is unintentionally causing the trouble. The team must come up with a plan to keep the dog away from the girl's toys.
AJ realizes that his unique skill, dubbed his 'Extra Superpower,' is crucial in devising a solution. Using creativity and teamwork, the crew collaborates to create a safe space for the toys while ensuring the dog stays entertained. Through their efforts, they teach the importance of problem-solving and understanding the needs of others.
What Parents Say
This episode highlights the importance of empathy and communication, especially when addressing misunderstandings with pets and neighbors. Sparks' Crew demonstrates how to approach a problem collaboratively, teaching children the value of teamwork and creative thinking. Parents may appreciate the way the show fosters positive conflict resolution strategies.
Additionally, the episode encourages kids to think critically about their surroundings and to consider the feelings of animals. It prompts discussions about responsible pet ownership and the need to ensure that pets do not disrupt others' playtime. Parents can use this storyline to instill values of kindness and understanding in their children.
What Children Can Learn
Children will learn about the significance of using problem-solving skills to address conflicts, as AJ demonstrates his 'Extra Superpower' to help resolve the issue with the dog. The episode encourages kids to think outside the box and work together to find solutions, showcasing the strength of teamwork.
Moreover, viewers will gain insight into the importance of empathy towards animals. The episode illustrates how understanding a pet's perspective can lead to better interactions, teaching kids to consider the feelings of others, whether human or animal. This lesson is vital for fostering compassion and responsibility in young viewers.
Five Most Asked Questions
Wondering what to expect in this exciting episode of Hero Elementary? Here are five questions parents often have about 'AJ's Extra Superpower.'
| Question | Answer |
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| What is AJ's Extra Superpower? | AJ's Extra Superpower is his ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to problems. In this episode, he uses his unique skill to help the team devise a plan to keep the neighbor's dog from taking the girl's toys. This emphasizes the idea that everyone has special talents that can contribute to teamwork. |
| How does Sparks' Crew handle the missing toys? | Sparks' Crew takes a proactive approach to the situation by investigating the cause of the missing toys. They discover that the neighbor's dog is the culprit and brainstorm ways to keep the dog entertained while protecting the girl's belongings. Their collaborative effort showcases problem-solving in action. |
| What lessons about empathy are conveyed in this episode? | The episode teaches children about empathy by illustrating how the crew considers the dog's perspective. They realize that the dog is not intentionally causing trouble but is simply curious and playful. This understanding helps them develop a compassionate approach to resolving the issue, highlighting the importance of considering others' feelings. |
| How can I discuss the episode's themes with my child? | Parents can engage their children in discussions about teamwork and problem-solving by asking them what they would do in a similar situation. Encourage them to reflect on how they can work with others to resolve conflicts. Discussing the importance of empathy towards animals can also foster a deeper understanding of responsible pet care. |
| What is the overall message of the episode? | The overarching message of 'AJ's Extra Superpower' is that collaboration, creativity, and empathy are essential in overcoming challenges. By working together and understanding the perspectives of others—be it a friend or a pet—the Sparks' Crew teaches valuable life skills that children can apply in their own experiences. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | When an egg hatches and an unfamiliar bird emerges, Sparks’ Crew vows to reunite the young bird with its parents. After some trial and error, they observe similarities and differences between young animals and their parents to find the baby bird’s family. |
| 1 | 2 | When the decorations of a young girl’s birthday party are suddenly whisked away, Sparks’ Crew wonder if this is the work of InvisiGirl. But once investigating further, they learn that something more natural might be the cause of this mayhem. |
| 1 | 3 | When the bell on top of the school's Leaping Tower keeps ringing, Sparks' Crew plans and conducts an investigation. They discover that vibrations make sound, but what's causing the bell to vibrate and ring? |
| 1 | 4 | When Sparks' Crew decides to restyle their current hero suits, they have to figure out what materials they can use. But, is it the right stuff to help them save the day? |
| 1 | 5 | The crew learns how animals use their tails when it tries to rescue a little girl's kitten |
| 1 | 6 | The team helps a teen with an out-of-control superpower. |
| 1 | 7 | On a warm day, the team takes a field trip to the lake. A fellow super student accidentally freezes the entire lake! |
| 1 | 8 | A Turbo Grow ray zaps a plant and it grows out of control all over Citytown. Sparks' Crew comes to the rescue! |
| 1 | 9 | The heroes can't find Fur Blur. Sparks' Crew uses their five senses to track her throughout the school. |
| 1 | 10 | A giant, mysterious blob invades the hallways and classrooms. Sparks' Crew must identify the properties of The Blob to stop it! |
| 1 | 11 | When toads take over a new skate park, Sparks' Crew must help the toads get to their natural habitat. |
| 1 | 12 | AJ tries to make a hero clubhouse out of cardboard boxes, but it keeps falling. Is there a better way to build it? |
| 1 | 13 | A bird takes AJ's twigcam and flies off with it while it is still sending footage of its flight. |
| 1 | 14 | Sparks' Crew is looking forward to seeing a meteor shower, but the nighttime sky is too bright from the lights of the city! |
| 1 | 15 | It's the day of the Hero Elementary Fun Fair, but the weather keeps changing! Sparks' Crew learns how to recognize the signs of changing weather. |
| 1 | 16 | When a tree falls in the schoolyard, the heroes try to find a new home for a chipmunk! |
| 1 | 17 | The class pet, Fur Blur, is competing in the school's Super Pet Races. Then, AJ invents a robot that can do everything…except get up stairs! |
| 1 | 18 | Sparks' Crew must determine how to get the robot up the stairs in time for the Invention Fair. |
| 1 | 19 | Sparks' Crew chases a giant ball through Citytown. To save the day, the team uses hands-on investigation and learns that pushing an object can start or stop its movement. |
| 1 | 20 | AJ's backpack has floated away in a lake. By navigating the connecting bodies of water, Sparks' Crew works together to find his pack. |
| 1 | 21 | When Monarch butterflies are missing from the school garden, Benny and the rest of Sparks' Crew follow one Monarch to see where it goes. |
| 1 | 22 | Then, the shady spot that AJ picked for the class's outdoor lunch disappeared. Who swiped AJ's shade? |
| 1 | 23 | Sparks' Crew travels to Turtle Beach to see baby turtles hatching, but instead they find the beach filled with litter. The heroes investigate how the garbage got there. |
| 1 | 24 | Sparks' Crew gathers at night to search for a missing superdog! |
| 1 | 25 | When an ice cream truck is accidentally made invisible, Sparks' Crew must rely on the sound of the truck's music to track and find it. |
| 1 | 26 | When a flying super-glue-gadget goes haywire, people everywhere get stuck! |
| 1 | 27 | When muffins go missing from the school cafeteria kitchen, Sparks' Crew tries to solve the mystery. |
| 1 | 28 | When a scout troop's tent blows away, Sparks' Crew helps them build a new shelter. |
| 1 | 29 | When someone calls on Sparks' Crew to help with a backyard "monster," the team discovers that it's a mother opossum and her babies! |
| 1 | 30 | The automated floor cleaning machine at the Super-Duper store is a sudsy mess! |
| 1 | 31 | Sparks' Crew is accidentally shrunk to the size of bugs and must find their way out of an overgrown, weedy area. |
| 1 | 32 | Sparks' Crew comes to the rescue of Lucita's grandmother when her favorite scenic spot becomes flooded. |
| 1 | 33 | When a baby porcupine gets itself into predicaments, it's Sparks' Crew to the rescue! Then, Fur Blur has come down with "Sneezitis," a hamster cold. |
| 1 | 34 | Sparks' Crew rushes her to the Citytown Greenhouse to find a plant which will cure her! |
| 1 | 35 | A frightened horse is on the loose in Citytown, and Sparks' Crew tries to help catch it! |
| 1 | 36 | Then, Sparks' Crew investigates mysterious purple plants that keep popping up all over Citytown. |
| 1 | 37 | When a little dog gets lost in the fog, it's Sparks' Crew to the rescue! |
| 1 | 38 | AJ's Dragonfly Drone flies away on its own, and Sparks' Crew sets off on a mission to catch it! |
| 1 | 39 | When AJ accidentally ruins a schoolmate's box sled, Sparks' Crew pitches in to help find and test the right material to repair the sled. |
| 1 | 40 | Sparks' Crew takes care of someone else's class pet, a super frog that can leap high and far! |
| 1 | 41 | When a big parade balloon gets loose and flies through Citytown, Sparks' Crew tries to get it back. |
| 1 | 42 | Sparks' Crew is setting up a pet wash when a young boy's dog goes missing. The Sparks' Crew sets out to search for it! |
| 1 | 43 | Hero Elementary student Rubberband Robbie is stretchy! When he coils up into a ball and bounces around school, Sparks' Crew must stop him! |
| 1 | 44 | Lucita accidently causes a communications tower to fall over while flying to pick up pizza. |
| 1 | 45 | When a young boy's kite is ruined, Sparks' Crew tries to help him make a new kite. |
| 1 | 46 | When a little girl loses a toy horse on a beach, Sparks' Crew comes to the rescue! |
| 1 | 47 | Turbo Tina is excited for her first snowfall! When some of the snow melts quickly, can Sparks' Crew figure out why? |
| 1 | 48 | The Sparks' Crew must come up with an alternative when all the balls go missing during a t-ball championship game. |
| 1 | 49 | When a piece of a statue breaks off, Sparks' Crew tries to find it in time for the statue's unveiling ceremony. |
| 1 | 50 | Sparks' Crew tries to find an invention that Dr. Inventorman buried underground years ago! |
| 1 | 51 | AJ invents "The Lacer Racer," a shoe-tying car. |
| 1 | 52 | When the ice cream in Stevie Heat's ice cream cart melts, Sparks' Crew investigates how this could happen and what they can do to make sure it doesn't happen again. |
| 1 | 53 | On a cold winter morning, Fur Blur isn't her usual self. Sparks' Crew takes her to see a veterinarian. |
| 1 | 54 | AJ wants to do all the activities on his list, but it's summertime and his list is filled with winter activities! |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | When a hailstorm causes damage around Citytown, Sparks' Crew calls upon the famous hero, Hail Caesar, to help them understand more about hail. |
| 2 | 2 | Then, it's picture day at Hero Elementary, and Sparks' Crew is determined to stay clean. Their mission involves rescuing someone whose scooter is stuck in a giant mud puddle. |
| 2 | 3 | When a nose accidentally breaks off one of the faces on Hero Hill, the heroes must figure out how to repair the monument. |
| 2 | 4 | Then, Sparks' Crew tries to help change a broken wheel on a hot dog cart. But with Sara playing "teacher" for the day, how can they lift the heavy cart without her so they can change the wheel? |
| 2 | 5 | When a self-flying cape escapes from the store selling it, Sparks' Crew teams up with the famous hero, Hail Caesar, to search for it. |
| 2 | 6 | Benny has a case of the "Schmubbles," a bubble cold that causes bubbles to shoot out of his hands uncontrollably! |
| 2 | 7 | Sara loses her superpowers on the same day that Sparks' Crew must move a giant, heavy burger. How can they move it without Sara's super strength? |
| 2 | 8 | A mysterious creature is sighted in Super Superior Lake. Sparks' Crew sets out to find "Soupy," but they must find reliable information to determine what this creature could be. |
| 2 | 9 | When a little girl's toys keep disappearing from her backyard, Sparks' Crew discovers the culprit is a neighbor's dog. How will they keep it out? AJ's Extra Superpower is the key. |
| 2 | 10 | Sparks' Crew is on a training mission to find their schoolmates who are hiding somewhere in Citytown! Then, the kids are shocked to see their teacher on the weekend outside of school. |
| 2 | 11 | When Mr. Sparks loses an important package, the heroes must save the day without the use of the superhero technology they usually have with them on school days! |
| 2 | 12 | Sara is excited to celebrate the full moon viewing with her hero friends, but they notice that half the moon seems to be gone! |
| 2 | 13 | When a toy train display featuring a model replica of City Town is ruined, Sparks' Crew sets out to learn more about the landforms that make up City Town and to help rebuild a new replica. |
| 2 | 14 | AJ invents a gadget that switches everyone's powers! |
| 2 | 15 | AJ builds a gadget to help people understand Fur Blur's squeaks, but the gadget misfires and makes people squeak instead of talk! |
| 2 | 16 | Sparks' Crew wants to make their own theme song, but they have no musical instruments. How can they find a way to make sounds of different pitches? |
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