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Playtime is Different

Episode: 204a
Air Date: August 20, 2014
Previous Episode: 203b - There's Time For Daniel and Baby Too
Next Episode: 204b - The Playground is Different With Baby
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Daniel Tiger is playing restaurant with Katerina Kittycat and O the Owl. Baby Margaret wants to play with them and pulls the table settings onto the floor.

Daniel is frustrated but Mom Tiger suggests that "when a baby makes thigns different, find a way to make things fun." Daniel and his friends take her advice and pretend they are having a picnic restaurant on the floor.

Daniel make-believes that he is in a silly restaurant.

When Baby Margaret keeps taking Tigey, Daniel is encouraged by Mom to find a soft toy for Margaret to cuddle with. To Margaret's delight, Daniel retrieves Pandy the Panda from the toy box. He realizes that having a sister is different and fun!


Strategy

  • "When a baby makes things different, find a way to make things fun."

Songs


Appearing In This Episode


Live Action Segment

The live action segment following this episode includes children playing with their baby sisters.

  


Notes

This episode is featured on the Big Brother Daniel DVD release.


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Episode Credits

Story by Angela C. Santomero & Becky Friedman
Written by Leah Gotcsik
Created by Angela C. Santomero
Based on the work of Fred Rogers

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