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 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

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

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

For Animal Adventures Week, the kids have been asked to bring their favorite stuffed animal to school, and it turns out they have all chosen teddy bears. As they are comparing their bears, Stephen realizes that his is missing, prompting a search of all kinds of places where bears might be found.... Read More

When BJ shows up banging on his favorite drum, he prompts an exploration of rhythm and percussion. The kids play clapping and jump-rope games, create rhythm instruments of their own, and learn about the importance of the drum to Native American culture from a special visitor.... Read More

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