Episode
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Playtime Is Different
Overview
Daniel is having fun playing “restaurant” with O and Katerina, but they keep getting interrupted by a very curious Margaret who wants to be part of the action. She also can’t seem to keep her hands off of Daniel’s beloved Tigey! Daniel eventually learns that although having a new baby sister around is very different…it can also be really fun.
Details
- Series
- Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 6
- Air date
- 2014-08-20
- Runtime
- 28 min
Episode context
Playtime Is Different is Episode 6 in Season 2 of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. It aired on 2014-08-20. The runtime is 28 min.
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Episode 5: There's Time for Daniel and Baby Too
Daniel is still getting used to having the new baby around. When Prince Wednesday comes over to play, Daniel gets frustrated because his friend wants to play with the baby instead of him, until he finds that there’s time for the baby and time for Daniel as well. And what’s even better is when they all play together!
Episode 7: The Playground Is Different with Baby
Daniel is playing “circus” at the playground with his friends, but Margaret keeps making things different. Mom and Dad encourage Daniel to find a way to include Margaret, and Daniel discovers that playing with her can actually be even more fun! Let the circus parade go on!
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Episode 4: Time for Daniel
Daniel is playing “adventure tiger” at home with Dad, but things are not quite the same, now that Margaret is around. Daniel is upset that Dad keeps having to take care of his little sister, but Daniel learns that there’s time for the baby and time for Daniel, too.
Episode 8: Daniel Fixes Trolley
Daniel accidentally breaks a wheel off Trolley while playing. When Mom is too busy to help Daniel put the wheel back on, she urges him to try to figure it out on his own and explains that fixing it on his own will make him feel good about himself.
Episode 3: The Baby Is Here
The baby is about to arrive and everyone is so excited! Mom and Dad head to the hospital while Daniel and Grandpere spend time at home going through some of Daniel’s old things. In this half-hour musical episode everyone welcomes the new addition to the Neighborhood as Margaret comes home!
Episode 9: Problem Solver Daniel
Daniel is playing with Miss Elaina and they accidentally break one of the toys. They call Teacher Harriet over to help fix the problem but she tells them to work out a solution without her. They do, and feel proud that they can figure things out all by themselves.
Episode 2: Daniel Learns about Being a Big Brother
The new baby is almost here and the Tiger Family is getting ready for the new arrival. Daniel is eager to pitch in as Mom and Dad prepare the baby’s room, but struggles with the idea of giving up his old baby things for his new sibling. He soon realizes that being a big brother means letting go of things you no longer need, and that’s a big help for the whole family.
Episode 10: Daniel's Friends Say No
Daniel approaches Miss Elaina to play but is frustrated when she would rather read alone. Daniel learns that's OK because he can do fun things on his own.
Episode 1: The Tiger Family Grows
Tiger Family is expanding and Daniel finds out that he is going to be a big brother! At first, he isn’t sure what to expect, but as his family prepares for the arrival of the new baby, Daniel learns about what it means to be a big brother…and a big helper, too.
Episode 11: Prince Wednesday Doesn't Want to Play
At the park, Prince Tuesday and Prince Wednesday are playing together. Daniel wants to join in but is upset when Prince Wednesday only wants to play with his brother.
Episode 12: Daniel's Winter Adventure
Daniel and Prince Wednesday go sledding with Dad Tiger and Prince Tuesday. When they see how tall the hill is, Daniel and Prince Wednesday get scared. Dad Tiger comforts them by suggesting they try it a little bit at a time. Later on, Daniel tries to ice skate, also a little bit at a time. He feels so happy that he didn't let his fear stop him from doing something that turned out to be so much fun.
Episode 13: Neighborhood Nutcracker
Daniel is excited to see the Nutcracker Ballet! But when he gets to the show, he finds out that Prince Wednesday is sick and can't perform. The prince asks Daniel to take his place. Daniel is scared at first but soon realizes that if he learns the steps a little at a time, they will be easy to master. The show can go on!