Little Baby Bum: Music Time - Happy and You Know It / This Is the Way We Brush Our Teeth / ABCD Little Star (S1E2)
The kids welcome a new student to class, practice a song about brushing their teeth, and learn all about the magic of melodies.
| Runtime (min) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2023-09-25 |
| Genres | Kids, Animation |
| TV Rating | TV-Y |
| Network(s) | Netflix |
Storyline
In this episode of Little Baby Bum: Music Time, the classroom welcomes a new student, creating an opportunity for the children to practice social skills and express their feelings through the song "If You're Happy and You Know It." The familiar clapping, stomping, and shouting activities help the new classmate feel included while reinforcing emotional recognition and physical coordination for all the children.
The episode continues with a tooth-brushing segment set to "This Is the Way We Brush Our Teeth," demonstrating proper dental hygiene routines in a musical format. The final segment, "ABCD Little Star," combines alphabet learning with the melody of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," introducing young viewers to letter recognition through song. Throughout the twenty-four-minute runtime, the show maintains its signature approach of pairing educational content with catchy, repetitive melodies designed to help preschoolers absorb foundational concepts.
What kids learn
Children learn essential social-emotional skills through the welcoming of a new classmate, discovering how to make others feel included and comfortable in unfamiliar situations. The "If You're Happy and You Know It" segment teaches emotional literacy by connecting feelings with physical expressions, helping toddlers understand that emotions can be shown through actions like clapping and stomping. This reinforces both self-awareness and the ability to participate in group activities.
The tooth-brushing song provides practical life skills instruction, walking children through the steps of proper dental hygiene in a memorable, musical format. By setting the routine to a familiar tune, the episode makes daily self-care feel engaging rather than tedious, encouraging independence in personal hygiene habits.
The alphabet segment introduces letter recognition by merging the ABCs with a beloved melody, creating a dual-learning experience that connects literacy fundamentals with musical patterns. This approach helps preschoolers begin to recognize letters while understanding that music can carry meaning and information, laying groundwork for both reading readiness and an appreciation of how melodies enhance learning.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is this episode appropriate for children under two years old? | The episode's simple songs, bright visuals, and repetitive structure make it accessible for children under two, though the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends co-viewing at this age. The tooth-brushing and alphabet segments introduce concepts that very young toddlers are beginning to encounter, while the social-emotional content about welcoming a new friend may resonate more with slightly older toddlers who have more peer interaction experience. |
| Will the tooth-brushing song actually help my child brush their teeth? | The song provides a musical framework that can make tooth-brushing routines more appealing and predictable for young children. Many parents find that singing the song during actual brushing time helps their child stay engaged for the recommended duration. The episode demonstrates the motions in a simplified way, though parents will still need to provide hands-on guidance and supervision to ensure thorough brushing technique. |
| Does this episode teach the full alphabet? | The "ABCD Little Star" segment introduces alphabet letters through song but focuses on making letter recognition feel musical and enjoyable rather than drilling the complete sequence. It's designed as an early exposure activity that plants seeds of literacy rather than a comprehensive alphabet lesson. Parents seeking complete ABC instruction will want to supplement with additional alphabet-focused content and hands-on letter activities. |
| How does the new-student storyline help with social development? | The segment about welcoming a new classmate models inclusive behavior and demonstrates how group activities can help someone feel comfortable in a new environment. For children preparing for preschool or daycare, it normalizes the experience of being new and shows positive peer responses. The "If You're Happy and You Know It" framework gives children a concrete way to express emotions and participate together, building early social competence. |
| Can my child watch this episode independently or should I co-view? | While the content is gentle and age-appropriate, co-viewing allows you to reinforce the lessons by singing along, practicing the tooth-brushing motions together, or talking about the new student's feelings. Active participation helps young children connect the screen content to their real-world experiences. If your child watches independently, following up afterward with a conversation about what they saw maximizes the educational benefit and helps them process the social and practical lessons. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | After learning about musical rests and how loud and soft sounds make us feel, the class pretends to be cats — singing together as a kitten choir! |
| 1 | 2 | The kids welcome a new student to class, practice a song about brushing their teeth, and learn all about the magic of melodies. |
| 1 | 3 | Timberly uses a keyboard to teach the kids about tempo and brings a special guest to class to play the bagpipes. Bari learns to look on the bright side. |
| 1 | 4 | A familiar tune helps Twinkle get her glow back. Later, the kids learn about a Chinese string instrument called an erhu and celebrate different holidays. |
| 1 | 5 | The friends have fun with high and low notes, play a silly game of jack-in-the-box, and learn how to warm up their voices on a cold, snowy day. |
| 1 | 6 | Music helps Max learn to count, Maple brings her trumpet to school, and the class makes lots of different sounds — all without instruments! |
| 1 | 7 | Timberly helps Bari feel the beat, then the kids help her find a special instrument: a West African shekere! Ahan's uncle plays the dhol, a Punjabi drum. |
| 1 | 8 | A conductor's baton gets everyone's attention, the class sings a song about bedtime on Teddy Bear Day, and the kids make music with everyday objects. |
| 1 | 9 | This kid-friendly playlist of Music Time songs includes 40 minutes of continuous music, from "Wheels on the Bus" to "Pat-a-Cake." |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Timberly dresses like a farmer to teach the class about barnyard animals. Later, the kids tidy up the classroom and learn greetings in other languages. |
| 2 | 2 | The kids learn the magic of singing songs in a round, then solve a silly mystery: Where's Tootson? Max leads a march in star-shaped sunglasses. |
| 2 | 3 | On Halloween, the kids wear their costumes to school. Pop, pop... hop! Ahan brings bubbles to class! Timberly helps her students write a song. |
| 2 | 4 | A real DJ visits the class to make music for Maple's birthday. Max and Mia get a new puppy. The kids spend the day learning all about drumming. |
| 2 | 5 | The kids learn about instrument families, then get to choose a song for the Rainbow Stage! Bari wants to share his Gran's song with the class. |
| 2 | 6 | Ahan's pet fish inspires a lesson about singing and breathing. Timberly teaches the class about the piano, then the kids make music with everyday items. |
| 2 | 7 | The kids celebrate Valentine's Day, then learn that tap shoes make really fun sounds. Timberly and her cousin Kimberly teach the class about harmony. |
| 2 | 8 | The kids change the lyrics to a familiar song to make it happier. Timberly gives the class tambourines, then teaches them how to make practice more fun! |
| 2 | 9 | Enjoy 40 minutes of continuous music with this kid-friendly playlist of songs from the show, including "Baby Shark" and "Row, Row, Row Your Boat." |
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