Education

Barney & Friends: 4×12 Going on a Bear Hunt (1997) – 2001 WETA broadcast

As part of their school assignment for “Animal Adventures Week,” the children have been asked to bring their favorite stuffed animal to class. As it turns out, they’ve all brought teddy bears, and each one is different — black, brown, polar and panda. The children are playing with their bears when Barney appears. In his excitement to see Barney, Stephen leaves his bear on the treehouse steps. When he returns to the stairs for his bear, it’s gone! As the children investigate the scene of the missing bear, they discover some clues that may lead them to the bear, and they decide to go on a “Bear Hunt.” BJ joins them on their adventure, and they learn about the different places bears live, what they eat, and that they sometimes sleep for a very long time. The missing bear is found, having been “squirreled away” with Scooter!... Read More

Barney & Friends: 4×11 A Different Kind of Mystery (1997) – 2001 WETA broadcast

Ashley, Kristen and Curtis are trying to help Jeff think of a name for his new kitten when they hear strange noises from the classroom. Barney appears and together they become detectives to solve the case of the mysterious visitor. Along the way they learn about their individual differences. Stella arrives to tell the story of “The City Mouse and the Country Mouse.” Scooter keeps popping in to give his opinion about who the mysterious visitor might be. The mystery is solved when Barney and the children discover Jeff’s new kitten is causing the mischief. They decide on a perfect name for the kitten.... Read More

Barney & Friends: 4×10 Play Ball! (1997) – Multiple sources

Barney shows the children his new “Vend-O-Ball” machine. When a button is pushed, it dispenses a variety of balls. Barney tells them not to push the red button it’s not working properly. Barney and the children do warm-up exercises with balls. They are joined by Baby Bop, who wants to play ball games, too. The Vend-O-Ball allows the group to share a giant cage ball, try some bowling, and even do a bit of miniature golfing! But when Barney and the children are busy elsewhere, Scooter talks Baby Bop into pushing the red button…and colorful chaos ensues!... Read More

Barney & Friends: 4×09 A Picture of Health (1997) – 2001 WETA broadcast

Hannah’s allergies and Scooter’s cold lead the group to a discussion of health and ways to keep healthy. Barney shows everyone how healthy foods, exercise, and even laughter can improve and maintain your health. “Dr. Barney” gives the children pretend check-ups. Through the Adventure Screen, the children learn not to fear x-rays, and are motivated to make their own pretend x-rays using chalk on black paper. Meanwhile, Barney is trying to recall where he’s misplaced an x-ray of himself that he’d like to show his friends. Hannah finds the x-ray and the children see that Barney is “all heart” and a true “picture of health!”... Read More

Barney & Friends: 4×08 It’s Tradition (1997) – 2001 WETA broadcast

The children are sharing stories about their family traditions/celebrations. Ashley and Alissa tell everyone about the “Sister Celebration” that their family has each year. Robert can’t think of a tradition that his family shares. Barney explains that a family tradition is something that a family does together. Stella tells a story about a special quilt, and the children make family flags with the use of the Barney Bag. They discover how special times and shared experiences become traditions.... Read More

Barney & Friends: 4×03 Pennies, Nickels, Dimes (1997) – NJN broadcast

The kids want to buy a friend, a castle, and a plant for their goldfish, Goldie, but they don’t quite have enough money. And to make matters worse, Stephen’s special quarter is missing. Barney and the children sell cookies and lemonade and recycle aluminum cans to raise money, but they still come up exactly 25 cents short—until Scooter comes to the rescue by solving the mystery of the missing quarter.... Read More