Grade levels: Primary (1-3)

  • Daniel’s Fish Dies / Daniel’s Strawberry Seeds

    Daniel’s Fish Dies / Daniel’s Strawberry Seeds

    Part 1: When Daniel’s pet fish dies, he begins to ask questions about what happened to help him understand what death means, and how to handle the emotions that often come with losing someone you love.

    Part 2: Daniel and Katerina go to the Enchanted Garden to pick strawberries, only to find that the strawberry plants are dead. They ask questions to help them understand what’s happened and learn what it means when something dies.

    Strategy: Ask questions about what happened, it might help.

  • Daniel Wants to Be Alone / Daniel’s Alone Space

    Daniel Wants to Be Alone / Daniel’s Alone Space

    Part 1: While playing with his friends at school, Daniel decides he would like to spend some time alone.

    Part 2: When Daniel receives a new “Tigey the Adventure Tiger” book from Grandpere in the mail, he sits down to read it, but keeps getting distracted by Margaret. Daniel learns that when he wants to be alone, he can find a place of his very own.

    Strategy: Sometimes you want to be alone. You can find a place of your very own.

  • Daniel Gets Mad at Dad / Daniel Gets Mad at His Friends

    Daniel Gets Mad at Dad / Daniel Gets Mad at His Friends

    Part 1: On their way to the post office, Dad tells Daniel he can’t play at the park, and that makes Daniel mad! Daniel feels badly about getting angry with his dad, but he learns that you can love someone even if you’re mad at them.

    Part 2: Daniel and his friends are making “Just Like Me” pictures at school today. When Miss Elaina spills red paint on Daniel’s project, he gets mad at his friend. The group learns that even good friends get mad at each other sometimes.

    Strategy: You can be mad at someone you love. When you are ready, give them a hug!

  • Daniel Takes His Time / Sometimes It’s Good to Go Slow

    Daniel Takes His Time / Sometimes It’s Good to Go Slow

    Part 1: Grandpere is visiting Daniel and they are baking raisin bread together. Daniel learns that sometimes it’s good to take your time, and it can be worth the wait.

    Part 2: Daniel’s class is going on a nature walk. The group learns that sometimes it’s good to go slow: seeing, hearing, and smelling the environment around you. You never know what you’ll find!

    Strategy: Sometimes it’s good to go slow.

  • Daniel’s Very Different Day / Class Trip to the Library

    Daniel’s Very Different Day / Class Trip to the Library

    Part 1: Daniel was expecting to have a special picnic at Katerina’s house, but the day doesn’t turn out quite as he had planned. Daniel learns how to adapt when his routine changes.

    Part 2: Daniel and his friends are excited to go on a field trip to the library, but they arrive to find that it’s closed. Together, they learn that sometimes plans may change, but they can do things in a different way!

    Strategy: Things may change and that’s okay. Today we can do things a different way.

  • Daniel Loves Tigey / Daniel Needs Tigey at School

    Daniel Loves Tigey / Daniel Needs Tigey at School

    Part 1: Daniel gets upset when Margaret spills juice on his favorite stuffed animal, Tigey. Daniel learns how he can make himself feel better when he’s upset.

    Part 2: Daniel is having a hard day at school, but he knows just how to make himself feel better: by hugging his Tigey

    Strategy: When you’re upset you can find a way to feel better.

  • Daniel Makes a Noise Maker / Daniel Makes the Neighbourhood

    Daniel Makes a Noise Maker / Daniel Makes the Neighbourhood

    Part 1: Daniel and Katerina are playing “super hero helpers.” They use Baby Margaret’s rattle as their super-duper noise maker to make sure everyone knows that help is on the way. When Baby Margaret wants her rattle back, Katerina and Daniel create their own super-duper noise makers and continue saving the day!

    Part 2: Daniel and Prince Wednesday are at the Museum-Go-Round playing with Miss Elaina. The three friends decide to take their stuffed toys for a Trolley ride around a pretend neighborhood, and create miniature models of their homes from items they find in the “Make It Box.”

    Strategy: When there’s something you need, try to make it yourself.

  • Daniel’s Allergy / Allergies at School

    Daniel’s Allergy / Allergies at School

    Part 1: When Daniel tries a peach for the first time, he learns he is allergic to the fruit. Dad and Doctor Anna take care of him, and Doctor Anna tells Daniel how he can take care of himself, too.

    Part 2: Daniel is celebrating the 100th day at school. He tells Teacher Harriet and his friends that he is allergic to peaches. Teacher Harriet, Katerina, Miss Elaina, O the Owl, and Prince Wednesday take care of Daniel by helping him avoid peaches. They all take care of each other in different ways throughout the school day.

    Strategy: We take care of each other.

  • The Neighborhood Fall Festival / Field Day at School

    The Neighborhood Fall Festival / Field Day at School

    Part 1: The neighbors are busy decorating for the big Fall Festival when a gust of wind knocks down Music Man Stan’s hard work. Daniel and his friends help rebuild the scene and learn that everyone’s abilities are different – what’s important is that you do your best.

    Part 2: Teacher Harriet has set up a Fall Field Day outside at school today. While trying new games, Daniel and his friends struggle to play the games the way they want to. They learn a lesson about the importance of doing your best.

    Strategy: Do your best. Your best is the best for you.

  • Daniel and Margaret Play School / Treasure Hunt at the Castle

    Daniel and Margaret Play School / Treasure Hunt at the Castle

    Part 1: Teacher Daniel is playing “school” today, but his “student,” Baby Margaret, just won’t cooperate! Big brother Daniel thinks of a way that he and Margaret can have fun together, and “school” can stay in session!

    Part 2: Daniel, Prince Wednesday and Chrissie are playing at the Castle, and they just can’t agree on what to play. They soon learn that they’re big enough to figure out what to do, and come up with creative solutions so they can play together.

    Strategy: You’re big enough to think of what to do.