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It's Pony - Stompy! (S1E16)
Annie is set to play in her first soccer game, until Pony accidentally stomps on her foot.
| Runtime (min) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2020-03-07 |
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Kids, Family, Action & Adventure |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | Nickelodeon, Nicktoons |
Storyline
Annie has been looking forward to her first soccer game and is eager to take the field with her team. Her excitement is palpable as she prepares for the big day, envisioning herself playing alongside her teammates. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when Pony, in his typical clumsy and well-meaning fashion, accidentally stomps on her foot. The injury threatens to sideline Annie from the game she's been anticipating.
With her foot injured, Annie must navigate the disappointment of potentially missing her soccer debut while Pony grapples with guilt over causing the accident. The episode explores how Annie handles this setback and whether she'll find a way to participate in the game despite the mishap. The story centers on the bond between Annie and Pony as they work through this challenge together, with Pony's remorse and Annie's determination driving the narrative forward.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about handling disappointment when unexpected accidents derail their plans. Annie's situation demonstrates that even when we prepare and look forward to something important, unforeseen circumstances can interfere with our goals. Young viewers learn that setbacks, especially those caused accidentally by people we care about, require patience and emotional resilience.
The story also explores the importance of forgiveness and understanding when someone makes an honest mistake. Pony didn't intend to hurt Annie, and children can observe how relationships are strengthened when we recognize the difference between accidents and intentional harm. This distinction helps kids develop empathy and maintain friendships even when things go wrong.
Additionally, the episode touches on problem-solving and adaptability. Rather than simply giving up when faced with an obstacle, Annie's character encourages children to think creatively about how they might still participate or contribute, even when circumstances aren't ideal. This resilience and flexibility are valuable skills that extend beyond sports into many areas of life.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| How should I talk to my child about accidental injuries caused by friends or pets? | This episode provides a natural opening to discuss how accidents happen even with people and pets we love. Emphasize that Pony didn't mean to hurt Annie, just as your child's friends don't intend harm when accidents occur. Help your child understand that feeling upset is normal, but recognizing intent matters when deciding how to respond. Encourage them to express their feelings while also practicing forgiveness for honest mistakes. |
| What if my child gets injured right before an important game or event? | Annie's situation mirrors real disappointments children face when injuries interfere with anticipated events. Use this episode to validate your child's feelings of frustration and sadness, which are completely natural. Discuss the importance of proper care and healing, even when it means missing out. Talk about alternative ways to stay involved, like cheering from the sidelines or helping the team in other capacities, which can ease disappointment. |
| How can I help my child cope with missing out on something they've been excited about? | The episode shows that disappointment is a normal part of life, even when we've prepared and looked forward to something. Acknowledge your child's feelings without minimizing them, and help them identify what they can control versus what they cannot. Encourage them to focus on recovery and future opportunities rather than dwelling on the missed event. Remind them that there will be other games and chances to participate. |
| Should my child feel responsible when they accidentally hurt someone? | Pony's guilt in this episode demonstrates healthy accountability for accidental harm. Teach your child that taking responsibility means acknowledging what happened, expressing genuine remorse, and trying to make amends when possible. However, help them understand that accidents are different from intentional actions, and while they should apologize and help if they can, they shouldn't carry excessive guilt over honest mistakes that weren't malicious. |
| Is this episode appropriate for children who are anxious about sports or getting hurt? | The episode deals with an accidental injury in a lighthearted context typical of the show's comedic tone. For most children, it's a harmless scenario that won't increase anxiety. However, if your child is particularly fearful about sports injuries, you might preview the episode yourself first. The story can actually help normalize that minor injuries happen and are manageable, but gauge your individual child's sensitivity level. |
Writing
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | When Annie tries to stop Pony from being nosy, she creates a bigger problem that puts him in danger. |
| 1 | 2 | When Annie takes pity on a lonely friend and lets her spend the day with Pony, she worries her friend is better at taking care of Pony than she is. |
| 1 | 3 | When Pony thinks he turned into a unicorn, Annie uses him to raise money to save their sports court from closing. |
| 1 | 4 | Annie and Pony's camping trip is in jeopardy when Pony develops a fear of plants. |
| 1 | 5 | Pony becomes a video game master, but when their friends are in danger Annie and Pony need to use their gaming skills to save them. |
| 1 | 6 | Heston loans Annie his brand-new coat on a cold day, but Annie knows it's only a matter of time before Pony ruins it. |
| 1 | 7 | Annie can avoid detention if she can heal the principal's dying plant, but the plan goes awry when Pony becomes attached to it. |
| 1 | 8 | Pony's half-baked plan causes Annie to lose one of her boots, which she desperately needs for a family photo! |
| 1 | 9 | Pony's constant distractions threaten to derail Annie's part of a science project Gerry is counting on her to do. |
| 1 | 10 | On a trip to the bookstore, Annie and Pony discover the comfiest chair in the world that also may have superpowers. |
| 1 | 11 | When Annie needs a haircut, Pony proves that even a simple task can become a wild adventure. |
| 1 | 12 | When Annie and Pony try to give Gerry the best birthday ever, their enthusiasm threatens to make it the worst. |
| 1 | 13 | When pets are banned from the building, Annie and Pony have to convince the landlord to reconsider. |
| 1 | 14 | When the dog from next door, Pony’s sworn enemy, comes to stay with them, Annie needs to find a way to make them get along. |
| 1 | 15 | Annie is worried that Dad will see Pony as useless and get rid of him. |
| 1 | 16 | Annie is set to play in her first soccer game, until Pony accidentally stomps on her foot. |
| 1 | 17 | Annie and Pony’s new fruit and vegetable delivery service is threatened by a big corporation. |
| 1 | 18 | Annie needs to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Pony is convinced that Annie’s magic trick is just the thing. |
| 1 | 19 | Annie and Pony’s plan to teach a scrawny chicken confidence backfires when it terrorizes the city. |
| 1 | 20 | Annie and Pony try to help Gerry pass the test to become a museum tour guide. |
| 1 | 21 | In an effort to avoid paying for parking, the whole family must try and keep a visit to the mall to less than 10 minutes. |
| 1 | 22 | Annie worries that their friend Clara is avoiding her and Pony. |
| 1 | 23 | When a noisy neighbor drives Annie to the brink, she and Pony have to find a way to quiet her down. |
| 1 | 24 | When Annie gets sick and can’t ride the new rollercoaster, Pony tries everything to make her better. |
| 1 | 25 | Everyone is dreading the Valentine’s school dance, so Annie and Pony try to get it cancelled. |
| 1 | 26 | Annie tries to help Dad work through his stage fright by encouraging him to be more like Pony. |
| 1 | 27 | It’s Halloween and Annie and Pony have to save the family’s pumpkin crop from hungry crows. |
| 1 | 28 | When apples that Pony has licked become a best seller, Annie is torn about coming clean. |
| 1 | 29 | Annie and Pony win a contest to meet a popstar dreamboat. Only problem is he’s not a fan of ponies. |
| 1 | 30 | When Mom joins the neighborhood watch, Annie and Pony think she’s a real-life action hero and need everyone to know. |
| 1 | 31 | When Pony celebrates a special day, Annie needs to figure out what’s so special about it. |
| 1 | 32 | Pony finally gets to go to school with Annie when he’s named class pet. |
| 1 | 33 | When Pony is accused of eating the park keeper’s precious daisies, Annie needs to prove his innocence. |
| 1 | 34 | Everyone is raising money for charity, but Annie wants to find a cause that really needs her and Pony’s help. |
| 1 | 35 | The Bramleys need to find a way to celebrate their traditions while being together for the holiday. |
| 1 | 36 | When Annie finds a lost wallet, she's determined to return it to its owner and prove she's a good person. |
| 1 | 37 | When Annie and Pony get locked out of their building, they can't seem to convince their neighbors to let them back in. |
| 1 | 38 | Pony bets Annie that she can't go a whole day without saying no. |
| 1 | 39 | Annie is determined to go to her first sleepover, but Pony’s homesickness threatens to change that. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Annie decides this is the Halloween her and her friends will find the legendary, abandoned movie theater, with an entire snack counter filled with untouched candy. But Pony’s fear of scary things threatens to ruin Annie’s plans. |
| 2 | 2 | When Annie loses her voice rehearsing her song for Winter Fest, Pony offers to speak for her, so she can get it back in time. |
| 2 | 3 | When Annie and Pony lose Dog, Pony has to take his place and fool Mrs. Ocaba until Annie can get him back. |
| 2 | 4 | Annie wants to stay home alone, but when the chickens escape, she and Pony must get them back. |
| 2 | 5 | After Henrietta predicts that Pony will mess up Annie's attempt to win a contest, Pony believes she's a psychic. |
| 2 | 6 | Annie enters Pony in a best pet competition, but Pony's got other ideas and enters a pet of his own. |
| 2 | 7 | Annie and Pony are desperate to read the latest installment of a fantasy trilogy. |
| 2 | 8 | When Annie is chosen to take part in Pighog Day, she’s determined to do a good job despite everything going wrong. |
| 2 | 9 | Annie's struggle to believe that Pony's second-best friend is a fly puts her own second-best friend, Gerry, in jeopardy. |
| 2 | 10 | When Annie and her friends are invited to a fancy party, Pony decides they can't show up on foot and builds them a car. |
| 2 | 11 | Annie and Pony try to use Mom and Dad's marriage certificate to claim a free vacation, but realize the certificate is a fake. |
| 2 | 12 | Annie tries to take a shortcut through an alley, but soon discovers that Pony's reluctant to go that way because the cats who live there have been terrorizing him. |
| 2 | 13 | When the park is vandalized with graffiti and Pony's favourite sculpture is threatened, Annie and Pony must find a way to stop the vandal. |
| 2 | 14 | At Comic Carnival, Pony accidentally gets Annie's favorite actress fired, so Annie needs to find a way to help her get her job back. |
| 2 | 15 | Pony gets jealous when Annie and her friends get cast in a play, so he uncharacteristically takes revenge on everyone. |
| 2 | 16 | When Mom and Dad hurt their backs at harvest time, it's up to Annie and Pony to bring in the crops. |
| 2 | 17 | When Pony invests Annie's savings in an obvious scam, Annie decides he's too trusting but her attempts to make him street smart backfire. |
| 2 | 18 | Annie worries her game night will be too boring, until Pony whips out his custom game, Ponopoly Plus. |
| 2 | 19 | The apartment building president tries to keep Annie and Pony from riding the elevator, so Annie decides she'll run for president against her. |
| 2 | 20 | Annie and Pony adopt a cow to replace Dad's truck, but when it doesn't work out, it's impossible to get rid of it. |
| 2 | 21 | Annie thinks Pony is a tech genius until his app creation puts the population in peril. |
| 2 | 22 | When the Bramleys are picked to be contestants on a game show, Annie worries that Pony's excitement will ruin their chance on TV. |
| 2 | 23 | Pony believes he's a good luck charm and the reason Annie's suddenly a track star. |
| 2 | 24 | Annie worries that Pony's becoming too citified and jumps at the chance for the family to move to a real farm in the country. |
| 2 | 25 | You can take the Pony out of the city, but you can't take the city out of the Pony. |
| 2 | 26 | Dad declares his pickle barrel "a time machine for vegetables." |
| 2 | 27 | Pony seems to be lying about what he does while Annie's in school, so she suspects he's living a secret life. |
| 2 | 28 | Annie and Pony worry that shy Gerry will never get together with Clara. They decide to take matters into their own hands. |
| 2 | 29 | The market's fishmonger believes there's a monster in the lake, but all his pictures look oddly like Pony. |
| 2 | 30 | Annie takes up bowling to impress a boy and Pony gets fingers! |
| 2 | 31 | When Pony thinks the subway ride to an escape room is the escape room, Annie needs to stop him from causing a public transportation disaster. |
| 2 | 32 | Pony unearths a relic with a crude etching that seems to suggest he's an ancient god of mischief. |
| 2 | 33 | When Annie gets obsessed with a new social media app, Pony needs to do whatever it takes to bring her back to break the spell. |
| 2 | 34 | When Annie has a bad day, Pony comforts her with his soft nose and advice, but what happens when he starts giving everyone in town advice? |
| 2 | 35 | When Annie and Pony switch identities in a VR game, they find it's not so easy to walk in your best friend's shoes. |
| 2 | 36 | Annie & friends plan a heist to retrieve Pony from the rich kid who thinks he owns him now. |
| 2 | 37 | When Gerry adopts a pet rock and starts having Annie and Pony style adventures, they worry that they've lost their "special sauce". |
| 2 | 38 | Annie wants to hang out on the local beach swim dock, but she keeps getting intercepted by the high schoolers. |
| 2 | 39 | When Brian loses his job at the comic book shop to his big sister, Annie and Pony make it their mission to help her get another job. |
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