TV Guide: Super WHY!

Listing: Pinocchio

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 28 09:00 AM PBS The Super Readers learn about telling the truth when they enter "Pinocchio," about a boy whose nose begins to grows after he fibs.

Listing: The Goose and the Golden Eggs

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Sat Dec 26 08:00 AM PBS When Red refuses to share her apples with the others, the Super Readers fly into "The Goose and the Golden Eggs" to learn the importance of sharing.

Listing: The Magic Porridge Pot

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 24 09:00 AM PBS When Pig has difficulty handling his new toy robot, the Super Readers enter "The Magic Porridge Pot," about a girl whose pot won't stop making porridge, to find out what to do.

Listing: The Nutcracker

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 22 09:00 AM PBS Princess Pea becomes confused by her friend Sleeping Beauty's grumpiness, so the Super Readers dance their way into "The Nutcracker" to learn what causes crankiness from a royal pain, the Mouse King.

Listing: Rumplestiltskin

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 18 09:00 AM PBS The Super Readers enter "Rumpelstiltskin" when Princess Pea's father is too busy to help her with her skates.

Listing: Beauty and the Best

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 17 09:00 AM PBS After Wolfy seems angry on a play date, Princess Pea and the Super Readers enter "Beauty and the Beast" in an effort to learn why.

Listing: Sleeping Beauty

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 16 09:00 AM PBS The Super Readers fly into "Sleeping Beauty," where they try to persuade the slumber-loving princess that there's more to life than sleeping.

Listing: Tiddalick the Frog

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 15 09:00 AM PBS After Whyatt's mom complains that he's wasting water, he and the Super Readers enter into the Australian tale of "Tiddalick the Frog," about a frog whose actions are leaving his neighbors waterless. Along the way, they learn about conservation and how to spell frog.

Video: Super Why!, Season One

Amazon Video on Demand — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:23:25 -0500

Welcome to SUPER WHY!, a breakthrough preschool series designed to help kids age 3 to 6 with the critical skills they need to learn to read (and love to read!) as recommended by the National Reading Panel. These skills include alphabet skills, word families, spelling, comprehension, and vocabulary.

Video: The Elves and the Shoemaker

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:41:50 -0500

Whyatt has a secret admirer! The Super Readers visit the Elves and the Shoemaker and discover that the shoemaker is just as curious about his own secret friends! The Super Readers help the Shoemaker write a note of his own, and Whyatt uncovers his mysterious admirer. Educational Objectives: To learn about making friends, explore the alphabet and rhyme with UN words. Kids will find that the power to read can change the story.

Video: Jack and the Beanstalk

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:08:53 -0500

Baby Joy, Whyatt's little sister, is having a GIANT-sized tantrum, and nothing will calm her down! The Super Readers use their literacy powers to venture up Jack's Beanstalk and meet a real giant, who's acting like a big baby! Whyatt learns about the soothing power of music from his big brother Jack and the Super Readers save the day. Educational Objectives: To learn strategies for soothing someone, use the alphabet and identify the letters A, E, N and Z. Kids will practice the magic of spelling, and use the power to read to change the story.

Video: Little Red Riding Hood

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:08:40 -0500

Boo! Wolfy won't stop tricking Littlest Pig and he has had enough! The Super Readers travel "Over the River and Through the Woods" into the story of Little Red Riding Hood on an adventure to find Little Red, her Grandma, and the Wolf himself! Will talking to the wolf help Pig, or does this wolf have more tricks up his sleeve? Educational Objectives: To learn about advocating for yourself. Also to recognize the alphabet, play fun spelling games and use the power to read to change the story.

Video: Cinderella

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:07:00 -0500

Red doesn't feel like much of a Princess, so how will she fit in at Sleeping Beauty's princess party? The Super Readers magically leap into the book of Cinderella who has a party of her own to get to! When the clock strikes midnight, Red learns that she doesn't need the help of a fairy godmother to feel great about who she is! Educational Objectives: To learn about feeling good about oneself, find the letters of the alphabet and practice the magic of spelling. Opposite words are used to change the story.

Video: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:06:55 -0500

Whyatt accidentally messes up Jack's room and is in BIG trouble with his big brother! The Super Readers pay a storybook visit to Goldilocks & the Three Bears and find Goldilocks surrounded by three broken chairs, three bowls of porridge and three times the mess! How will they solve this problem before the bears get home? Educational Objectives: To learn about clean-up. The episode investigates the alphabet, and rhyming AIRS words. The Super Readers use the power to read to change the story.

Video: The Tortoise and the Hare

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:49:48 -0500

On your mark, get set...wait! Princess Pea and Red are in a potato sack race in the park but can't agree on how fast to go! The Super Readers fly into the famous race between the Tortoise and the Hare, and help these friends as they head to the finish line. Will slow and steady win this race, could fast be more fun, or will our fairytale friends learn a completely different lesson? Educational Objectives: To learn about good sportsmanship, sing the alphabet, identify the letters G, and O, practice spelling skills and use the power to read to change the story.

Video: Rapunzel

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:47:06 -0500

Princess Pea's kitten is stuck in the top of a tree! The Super Readers jump into a book and meet Rapunzel, who is also stranded high up in her tower. When climbing Rapunzel's hair proves to be (ouch!) a hair-raising idea, The Prince works together with the Super Readers to come up with a brand new rescue plan! Princess Pea discovers the value of a helping hand. Educational Objectives: To learn you can accomplish a lot more with the help of your friends! The alphabet is uncovered and young viewers practice the magic of spelling as well as use the power to read to change the story.

Video: Tom Thumb

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:44:32 -0500

Littlest Pig is ready for an adventure?but his brothers tell him he's too young! The Super Readers jump straight into the story of Tom Thumb, a guy who knows what it feels like to be little...really little! Tom Thumb is about to set off on his own adventure, and lucky for him the Super Readers are there to get him out of a few scrapes! Can tiny Tom Thumb teach Pig a BIG lesson? Educational Objectives: To learn about getting help from a grownup, play with the alphabet, practice the magic of spelling and use opposite words to change the story.

Video: The Three Little Pigs

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:44:27 -0500

Jill keeps knocking down Pig's tower and he wants her to stop! The Super Readers fly into the Three Little Pigs story and come face to face with the big bad wolf himself. After all, he knows a thing or two about knocking things down. When all the huffing and puffing dies down, Pig learns an important lesson about friendship. Educational Objectives: To learn about friendship, practice the alphabet, identify the letters W, O, L and F; rhyme with ALL words and use opposite words to change the story.

Video: The Ugly Duckling

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:43:48 -0500

Princess Pea's twirls are falling flat, and her dance recital is fast approaching! The Super Readers soar into the story of the Ugly Duckling, who's having just as much trouble trying to swim! With a little hard work, the Ugly Duckling hits his stride, and Princess Pea learns that practice makes perfect! Educational Objectives: To learn about practice and persistence, play with the alphabet, practice spelling skills and use the power to read to change the story.

Photo: Super WHY!

courtesy PBS — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500

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