By April MacIntyre Sep 25, 2009, 2:06 GMT
Parents can print this schedule up for the month of October, as PBS released their programming highlights from Scholastic.THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8:
Jeffrey Tambor - "BIG'S BIG BOUNCE" Becky and Bob join the City Scout Troop only to discover Mr. Big (Jeffrey Tambor, TV's Arrested Development) is the Guest Troop Leader. He vows to motivate Troop 865 to sell the most granola bars in order to win the world famous Mega-Jump Trampoline. Vocabulary Words: Boost, Tempting © Glenn Harris / PR Photos
On PBS KIDS Follow Clifford and his owner, Emily Elizabeth, as they help friends on everyday adventures that teach life lessons through Clifford's Big Ideas. An award-winning, top-rated series on PBS KIDS (Check local listings.)
"WELCOME TO THE DOGHOUSE"In this flashback episode we see some of the challenges the Howards faced when they arrived on Birdwell Island with a very big, red dog! Where will Clifford live? How will they feed him? What will they use as his water dish? The folks of Birdwell Island work together to help the new arrivals solve their dilemmas, forging strong new friendships in the process. Big Ideas: Help others; Be a good friend "PROMISES, PROMISES"Jetta and Emily Elizabeth make plans to spend Saturday at the beach together, but Jetta breaks the play date when a "better offer" from an older girl comes along. However, when the older girl calls and cancels on Jetta, Jetta finally understands how Emily Elizabeth must have felt. She now realizes that being a good friend means keeping a promise. Big Idea: Be a good friend Clifford News: Check out the new Clifford app for iPHONE™ and iPOD TOUCH® on iTunes! (here) BE BIG! is a national campaign that invites everyone, big and small, to take action and raise awareness for how Clifford's big ideas can make the world a better place.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12:
On PBS KIDS GO!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Maya & Miguel!
Lively and colorful, this series chronicles the adventures, and misadventures, of 10 year-old siblings Maya & Miguel Santos, with their family and friends in a richly diverse neighborhood. This award-winning series airs Monday-Friday on PBS stations nationwide (Check local listings.) "SAY CHEESE!"School picture day is coming up, and the girls are excited to look their best for the big day. But Maggie, much to her dismay, gets braces put on just before the shoot. Maya does everything she can to make things better for her friend, but nothing seems to be working.
WordGirl ALL-NEW EPISODES!On PBS KIDS GO! Ten-year-old Becky Botsford's alter-ego defeats villains with superpowers and an awesome vocabulary. A 2009 Emmy Award nominee! (Check local listings.) MONDAY, OCTOBER 12:
"THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LAW: PART 1"
The Birthday Girl (Pamela Adlon TV's Californication) steals a priceless collection of Pretty Princess figurines from the jewelry store ("Mine! Mine! MINE!"). In an unexpected turn of events Eileen (a.k.a. the Birthday Girl) charms the Police Commissioner and convinces him that WordGirl is the culprit.Vocabulary Words: Examine, Priceless "THE WRONG SIDE OF THE LAW: PART 2"
WordGirl is stuck in jail, accused of stealing the priceless collectionof Pretty Princess figurines while the villains of the city are running amok. What will happen when WordGirl gets cross-examined by her mom in court? Will WordGirl be able prove her innocence, save the city from chaos, and put the real criminal behind bars?Vocabulary Words: Objection, Trial TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13:
"TWO BRAINS' QUARTET"
For the city's centennial celebration the Mayor (Ron Lynch, TV's The Sarah Silverman Program) promises to unveil its 100 year old cheese wheel to the winner of the Barbershop Quartet Competition.
Both the Botsford family and Dr. Two Brains are assembling talented groups. Will Dr. Two Brains (Tom Kenny, TV's SpongeBob SquarePants) be able to sing his way to victory and run away with the city's oldest and most valuable cheese?Vocabulary Words: Melodious, Quartet"BIG'S BIG BOUNCE"Becky and Bob join the City Scout Troop only to discover Mr. Big (Jeffrey Tambor, TV's Arrested Development) is the Guest Troop Leader. He vows to motivate Troop 865 to sell the most granola bars in order to win the world famous Mega-Jump Trampoline.Vocabulary Words: Boost, Tempting WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14:
"THE YOUNG AND THE MEATLESS"Romantic sparks fly when the Butcher meets Lady Redundant Woman's (Grey Delisle, TV's The Might B!) copy Dupey. Will Lady Redundant Woman allow a union between one of her copies and the meat-wielding villain?Vocabulary Words: Duplicate, Interruption "MR. BIG'S MINI-GOLF"There's a new villain in town, Guy Rich (William Mapother, TV's Lost), he's a super rich evil businessman. Everyone is impressed by Guy... everyone except Mr. Big. Mr. Big schemes to win back the spotlight by building a Colossal Mini Golf Course. But what will happen when he puts his fellow evil villains under mind control?Vocabulary Words: Colossal, Scoff THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15:
"NOCAN THE CONTRARIAN"Mr. Botsford (Ryan Raddatz, TV's How I Met Your Mother) wins the role of "Mayor for the Day" just as WordGirl's newest villain Nocan the Contrarian (Daran Norris, Bolt) lands ashore.
When Mr. Botsford says "down" he says "up"! When WordGirl says "attack" he says "defend" followed by a barbaric yelp. WordGirl has to find his weakness in order to restore the city to normalcy.Vocabulary Words: Contrary, Exquisite "MEAT MY DAD"When the Butcher's Dad "Kid Potato" (Ed Asner, TV's The Mary Tyler Moore Show) appears on the scene, they unite to create the ultimate supervillain team: "Meat and Potatoes!" Quality father-son time gets on the Butcher's nerves, but somehow they still find a way to break the law.Vocabulary Words: Nemesis, Badger HALLOWEEN-THEMED EPISODE!FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23: "TOBEY'S TRICKS AND TREATS"After losing the costume contest at school, Tobey (Patton Oswalt, TV's The King of Queens) sets his Robots on a candy-stealing spree and vows to ruin Halloween. Becky and Violet (in her WordGirl costume) plot to save the holiday... and the city.Vocabulary Words: Eerie, Supernatural "ESCAPE WHAM"When both Chuck (Fred Stoller, TV's Everybody Loves Raymond) and the Whammer (John C. McGinley, TV's Scrubs) attempt to steal famous, priceless Henry VIII artifacts, WordGirl assumes they're partners in crime. But instead of working together the two villains end up battling each other. Wham!Vocabulary Words: Potential, Boisterous WordGirl News: Check out the new WordGirl app for iPHONE™ and iPOD TOUCH® on iTunes! www.scholastic.com/iphoneapps
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