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Animal CafeLanguage: English | |
Maxwell found that the food on his shop shelves had vanished overnight, and his cash register was “stuffed full of money.” This made him wonder what really happens during the middle of the night! In the episode, LeVar takes viewers to New York City, where they discover that while some people are sleeping, others are just beginning their day. |
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Here are activities to do after watching this episode: |
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Bake a Batch of Moons and StarsBakers work at night so that all those tasty cookies, rolls, breads, and bagels are ready for store shelves bright and early each morning. You will need:
Cut slices of refrigerator cookie dough and shape like crescent moons. Use a cookie cutter to shape others like stars. Use small candies to add eyes. Bake according to the package directions. |
Hand ShadowsAll you need is a light source, your hands, and a wall to create all sorts of wonderful shadow characters. For each shadow a family member creates, have everyone join in to tell a story about it. A few examples: Busy Nighttime AnimalsTake a family trip to your local library to hunt for books about animals that are nocturnal--busy at night. See what you can find out about owls, raccoons, porcupines, frogs, bats, moths, fireflies, and other animals that are very busy during nighttime hours. Plan a Nighttime Outing |
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