Rhyme Time Town - Mary Mary's Contrary Tea Party (S1E12)

While playing pirates, Daisy and Cole search for tea party treasures.

Runtime (min)	24
TMDB Rating	9.0 (1 votes)
Air Date	2020-06-19
Genres	Kids, Animation, Family
TV Rating	TV-Y
Network(s)	Netflix

Storyline

In this episode, Daisy and Cole embark on an imaginative pirate adventure that leads them to Mary Mary's tea party. The children transform their playtime into a treasure hunt, searching for special items needed for Mary Mary's contrary-themed gathering. As they navigate their pretend pirate ship through Rhyme Time Town, they encounter various nursery rhyme characters who help guide them toward the tea party treasures.

The episode weaves together the classic "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary" nursery rhyme with pirate play, creating a dual-themed adventure. Daisy and Cole must use problem-solving skills and cooperation to locate the items Mary Mary needs for her party. The treasure hunt format allows the young protagonists to explore different areas of Rhyme Time Town while maintaining their pirate personas, ultimately discovering that the real treasure is helping a friend and being invited to join the celebration.

What kids learn

Children learn the value of imaginative play and how different types of pretend scenarios can blend together creatively. The episode demonstrates that pirate adventures and tea parties, though seemingly opposite, can coexist in the same play session. This flexibility in imaginative thinking encourages preschoolers to be more creative and less rigid in their own pretend play.

The treasure hunt structure teaches problem-solving and goal-oriented thinking. Young viewers watch Daisy and Cole work systematically to find specific items, modeling how to break down a larger task into smaller, manageable steps. The episode also reinforces helping behaviors, showing that using your skills and energy to assist a friend is rewarding and leads to positive social outcomes.

Additionally, children are exposed to the classic "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary" nursery rhyme in a contextualized way that makes the traditional verse feel relevant and fun. The episode's integration of familiar rhyme characters helps build cultural literacy while demonstrating that classic stories and rhymes remain part of contemporary play and friendship.

Parents' top 5 questions

Question	Answer
Is the pirate play in this episode appropriate for young children?	The pirate play in this episode is gentle and age-appropriate for preschoolers. Daisy and Cole engage in imaginative treasure hunting without any violence, weapons, or scary elements. The pirate theme serves as a framework for adventure and exploration rather than conflict, making it suitable for the youngest viewers while still feeling exciting and engaging.
What does "contrary" mean in the context of Mary Mary's tea party?	The term "contrary" comes from the traditional nursery rhyme "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary" and refers to Mary's unique, opposite-minded way of doing things. In the episode, this likely manifests as Mary Mary having an unconventional or whimsical approach to her tea party. The show uses this as an opportunity to celebrate individuality and different ways of hosting gatherings.
Does this episode encourage both boys and girls to enjoy different types of play?	Yes, the episode thoughtfully combines traditionally "masculine" pirate play with traditionally "feminine" tea party elements, showing that both Daisy and Cole participate enthusiastically in both types of imaginative scenarios. This gender-inclusive approach helps preschoolers understand that all types of play are for everyone, breaking down stereotypes about what boys and girls "should" enjoy.
Will my child learn the actual Mary Mary nursery rhyme from this episode?	The episode incorporates the "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary" nursery rhyme into its storyline, exposing children to this classic verse in a memorable context. While the primary focus is on the adventure story, hearing the rhyme within an engaging narrative helps with retention and cultural literacy. You might consider reciting the full traditional rhyme together after watching to reinforce the learning.
What social skills does this episode model for preschoolers?	The episode models cooperation between Daisy and Cole as they work together on their treasure hunt, demonstrating teamwork and shared goals. It also shows helping behavior as the children gather items for Mary Mary's party, teaching that assisting friends is valuable. The conclusion likely reinforces gratitude and inclusion, showing how helping others leads to being welcomed into their activities and celebrations.

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Season

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
1	1	Mary Mary Had a Little Lamb A little lamb has been following Mary Mary around, but she needs some alone time!
1	2	Cosmo's Moon Jump Cosmo the cow dreams of jumping over the moon — just like his mom.
1	3	The Trouble with Humpty Humpty Dumpty wants to play with Daisy and Cole, but his worried Mumpty doesn't want him to get hurt.
1	4	Cheer Up, Twinkle Star The friends fly to space to find a special star.
1	5	The Snorey Roary Rain Monster Rainy-day boredom leads Cole and Daisy to a "monster" who's not as scary as he sounds.
1	6	The Bunnies' Shoe House The friends help a bunny and her babies look for a new home.
1	7	Super Kitten and Power Pupster Two helpful heroes step in to find Baa Baa Black Sheep's wool.
1	8	What's the Time, Hickory? Something's off in Rhyme Time Town when day suddenly turns into night!
1	9	Ms. MacDonald's Farmers Ms. MacDonald asks Daisy and Cole to keep an eye on her farm ... but nothing goes as planned!
1	10	Jaime's Bridge Has Fallen Down The friends work together to rebuild a broken bridge.
1	11	Race Car Relay Jack and Jill can't get their water down the hill without tumbling down after it!
1	12	Mary Mary's Contrary Tea Party While playing pirates, Daisy and Cole search for tea party treasures.

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
2	1	Sneezy Train The whole town is decorated with pretty rings of roses, but Jaime can't stop sneezing.
2	2	Round the Mulberry Bush Daisy and Cole search for mulberries to make a special treat.
2	3	The Missing Watering Can Mary Mary's watering can goes missing, so Daisy and Cole try to solve the mystery.
2	4	Daisy's Daisy While playing doctor, the friends find a flower that needs care.
2	5	Wizarding Weather Daisy and Cole cast a spell to control a rain cloud.
2	6	Hayley the Comet The Cow Who Jumps Over the Moon can't do her thing because all the stars have moved.
2	7	Princess Portia's Birthday Party Daisy, Cole, Humpty and his Mumpty visit the Rhyme Time Town Castle for the first time and help prepare the perfect birthday party for the princess.
2	8	Hush-A-Bye Dragon A baby dragon can't stop crying, so Daisy and Cole take care of the cute creature while Mary Mary and Humpty search for his parents.
2	9	Cat King Cole Baa Baa Black Sheep tries to take over rock band practice.
2	10	Hickory Helpers' Camping Trip Humpty goes on his first overnight camping trip with the rest of the Hickory Helpers.
2	11	The Rainbow Treasure Humpty, Daisy and Cole hunt for treasure at the end of the rainbow.
2	12	The Wizards' Key Hickory’s fast asleep, and the one thing that will wake him up? Wizard magic.
2	13	Lions vs. Unicorns Everyone gets competitive during a contest to find out the best knights in town.
2	14	Four and Twenty Blackbirds Daisy and Cole call for a rescue mission when their kite flies away.
2	15	Dinosaurs on the Farm The friends dress up as their favorite dinosaurs, clomping and roaring around town.
2	16	Mary Mary's Hungry Friend Daisy and Cole look for a new home for a hungry caterpillar.
2	17	Let's Build a Scarecrow Ms. Mac needs a scarecrow, so Daisy and Cole figure out how to build one.
2	18	Super Egg Humpty has a hard time getting down from the highest tree in town.
2	19	Search and Rescue Training Day The friends complete practice missions while looking for any opportunity to help.
2	20	Lady Ladle's Circus Lady Ladle brings jugglers, acrobats and a trapeze to town!
2	21	Three Kind Mice Who cleaned up Ms. Mac's barn and put up all the twinkly lights? Maybe a tiny trio.
2	22	Speedy Delivery Mother Goose needs to deliver a gift for Jack and Jill.
2	23	Rub-A-Dub Pirates Yo-ho-ho and off they go on a pirate adventure — aboard a speedy bathtub!
2	24	New Best Friends The sled dog racing team howls a tune while speeding through the snow.
2	25	Sandcastles Everyone puts on their construction hats for Itsy Bitsy Spider's sandcastle competition.
2	26	Bo Peep's Sheep Daisy and Cole play detective to find Bo Peep’s lost sheep.
2	27	Indigo the Unicorn Everyone at the castle is excited to meet a real unicorn! But before the party can start, the enchanted creature must practice his magic some more.

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