You can also see your local ARTHUR TV schedule for this week. "Castles in the Sky"The gang is devastated after their tree house collapses. It was the best place to hang out in the whole world! Can architect Frank Gehry get them to agree on a new design and help them to rebuild? related activity: Renovate a Room Interstitial Kids draw their own dream buildings and discuss each one's special features. "Tipping the Scales" Everyone in Arthur's chorus group is excited about their upcoming performance in Crown City. Everyone knows nothing beats that post-concert cheesecake at Finklemeyers! But when strict Dr. Fugue replaces fun Mrs. Krasny as their teacher, the gang worries -- will music class ever be fun again? related activity: Hey, Francine! "Francine's Big Top Trouble" Francine is sure she will be a star at circus camp. Since Catherine did so well there, how hard could it be? Well, very hard, it turns out. Will Francine ever get the hang of tumbling? And, more importantly, will she ever step out of her sister's shadow? related activity: Appreciating Talents Interstitial Three siblings demonstrate their healthy rivalry as they compete on the bars, pommel horse, and balance beam in their home gymnastics gym. "George Blows His Top" George is always more than happy to lend his pals -- especially Buster -- whatever they need. But when Buster's borrowing gets out of control, will George risk their friendship to say enough is enough? related activity: Conflict Resolution "Arthur Weighs In" When Arthur doesn't fit into his costume for the play, he's shocked to learn that he's gotten "husky-sized." Now he's serious about getting in shape. Will he turn to an all-protein diet? Eat only herbs and berries? Or will he try something really radical...exercise?! related activity: Healthy Snacks Interstitial Kids in a third grade class discuss healthy lifestyle choices and demonstrate how they exercise. "The Law of the Jungle Gym" Muffy found the perfect place to take pictures with her new digital camera: the jungle gym. Unfortunately, it's Tough Customer territory, and Molly wants to bully Muffy right out of her new studio. But Crosswires do not compromise! Or... do they? related activity: Conflict Resolution "Buster's Green Thumb" Buster finds out that his collection of old food makes excellent compost -- which makes for even better tomatoes! He's dismayed when he runs out of fresh veggies to give away until his new friend, who runs the community garden, shows him what it takes to grow and care for his own plants. related activity: Green Thumb Interstitial The Food Project works with a third grade class as they plant, harvest, and cook their own potatoes. "My Fair Tommy" Neither of the Tibble twins has ever won the coveted "Good Behavior of the Week" cupcake award. When Tommy sets his sights on getting the prize, can D.W. show him how it's done, or will Timmy stand in his way? related activity: High Five "Lights, Camera...Opera!" When Muffy's Dad gives her concert tickets, she couldn't be more excited -- until she discovers that she's going to...gasp!...the opera. How will she understand what's going on, let alone stay awake? Opera singer Rodney Gilfrey guest stars to show Muffy why Bizet's "Carmen" can be a whole lot more fun than 'Tween Dream! related activity: Draw to the Music Interstitial Opera star Rodney Gilfry teaches kids opera basics and creates an operetta about their dodge ball game. "All Worked Up" Arthur aced five quizzes in a row! But his luck runs out when Mom takes a new job. Did his streak end because Mom's schedule is disrupting his perfect routine?! At first, Arthur and D.W. get all worked up over this change at home, but they learn that they'll always be priority #1. related activity: Appreciation Cards "Arthur Makes Waves" With the community pool closed for repairs and the temperature on the rise, Arthur and D.W. need a place to keep cool. After accepting an invitation to James's pool, they discover that his older sister is Molly, leader of the Tough Customers! Can Arthur and Molly get along? Even if they can, will their friends let them? related activity: Teach Me Interstitial Kids write stories about unlikely pairs of friends. They discuss friendship and what brings people together. "It Came from Beyond" Grandma Thora takes in a stray: an adorable little dog named...Killer? It soon becomes clear that the name fits, as Killer bullies every person and animal in sight. Can Killer let her guard down long enough to make a few friends, or will she have to give up her new home? related activity: Go Fetch "Three's a Crowd" Prunella's favorite time of day is early morning, when she and her Mom do yoga. So when her best friend Marina joins them, will Prunella feel that more is merrier or that three's a crowd? Can Prunella learn to share her Mom, or will she have to give up yoga forever!? related activity: Handshakes Interstitial Mom-and-daughter teams have fun rock-climbing and making candles together. "A Is for Angry" When Arthur decides to take on The Brain at an all-school checkers competition, everyone rallies behind the underdog. That is until Arthur rejects all the fan support with a big "yowl." Will Arthur get his fan support back? Does he even want it back? related activity: Letters to Arthur "The 'A' Team" Francine and Brain are the best players on the soccer team, and sometimes they wish their teammates could take the game a bit more seriously. So when they make the Elwood City All-Stars Traveling Team, they're as happy as they could be...or are they? Is winning really everything, or is there something about playing with friends that can't be beat? related activity: Team Challenges Interstitial Kids form their own teams for a fun recess game of dodge ball. They discuss the pros and cons of competing. "Emily Swallows a Horse" Emily really wants the sparkly ball D.W. just found, so she tells a little white lie about how Marie-Helene actually gave it to her. No harm done, right? But then Emily has to tell even bigger lies to cover her story! Will she be like that old woman in the fairy tale, who had to swallow the horse to eat her lie...er, fly? related activity: Coloring Pages "D.W. Beats All" After the Tibbles get a set of drums to play at the music festival, D.W. is determined to get an even bigger and louder one. But when Mom tells her she can't get everything she wants (gasp!), D.W. realizes that she can march to a different beat. related activity: Crank It Up! Interstitial Third graders clap out beats that make different rhythms, and discuss how sounds come together to form music. "Buster the Myth Maker" Buster is always telling the most incredible stories -- like the one about the rat in the soda bottle, or grasshopper eyes in Crinkle-Chaw gum! Now he claims there is a tiger in the state forest, which of course explains all those missing dogs. (Huh?) Can Arthur help Buster separate fact from fiction in order to solve this mystery? related activity: The Arthur (and Buster) Newsletter "Binky Goes Nuts" When Binky discovers that he's allergic to peanuts, he has so many questions: Will he be forced to live without Chinese food? Will he ever again be able to eat with his friends? And most importantly, will his Mom ever calm down? Binky learns that the best way not to go nuts is to be well informed and to understand his allergy. related activity: Binky's Art Gallery Interstitial Kellie and Kristen, who are both allergic to nuts, give a tour of their home candy factory and prove that nut-free chocolates can be delicious. "Breezy Listening Blues" Much to his horror, Brain gets a "B-" on a test. That's only one grade above a C! What caused this disaster? Could it be the new "Breezy Listening" background music playing at the Ice Cream Shop? Brain is determined to get to the bottom of this before he loses what's left of his IQ. related activity: Ask The Brain "Happy Anniversary, Parts I & II" Arthur's parents have been married for 10 years and it's time to celebrate! But the festivities are cut short when the van breaks down, stranding the whole family. Will the Reads miss their fancy dinner reservation? And what about Arthur's special "Bionic Bunny" sleepover with Buster?! Just when things couldn't get any worse, Arthur and D.W. end up locked in a diner storeroom -- but when they hear the inspiring radio tale of Crooning Cowboy Kid Carter and his little sister sidekick, Arthur realizes that the best celebration of all is just being with his family. related activity: Family Party Interstitial To help celebrate ARTHUR's 10th anniversary on PBS, kids from all over the country share their top reasons why they love the show! "The Squirrels" After watching the classic horror movie, "The Squirrels," Arthur and his friends are scared to step out into the playground...and just about everywhere else! Are squirrels suddenly trying to take over the world? Will Arthur ever be able to go outside again? Or will he and the gang find a way to make friends with their furry neighbors? related activity: Animal Habitats Interstitial Flying squirrels, alligators, and tarantulas in the classroom? Third-graders get up close and personal with these unusual critters thanks to a visit by Dean from Curious Creatures. "Fern & Persimmony Glitchet" Fern's story about perfect Felicity Bonchance is thought perfectly boring by her friends, so Fern seeks advice from Persimmony Glitchet, the mysterious and elusive author of the book series, Horrendously Horrible Happenings. With Mr. Glitchet's help, Fern learns that creativity, imagination, and hard work -- not sugar and spice -- are the real ingredients for a good tale. related activity: Adventure Story "Desert Island Dish" When Mr. Ratburn challenges the class to find the perfect food for surviving on a desert island, everyone picks potato chips or ice cream! But Arthur and the gang soon discover that they cannot survive -- or pass their assignment -- on junk food alone. By working together, the kids learn about the importance of a balanced diet to overall health. related activity: Food Pyramid Interstitial Corinne, who has diabetes, shows us how eating the right foods and keeping active helps her stay healthy and fit. "The Secret About Secrets" Everyone seems to have a secret...everyone, that is, except D.W.! But when D.W. is finally told one, she quickly learns that getting a secret is easy, but keeping one -- and avoiding hurt feelings -- is a lot harder than she thought. related activity: Feeling Left Out "Feeling Flush" When Elwood City experiences a drought, Francine bets Arthur that her family can use less water than his. But Francine is shocked to learn that, despite her conservation efforts, her water meter levels are twice as high as Arthur's! What's going on at the Frensky household? Will Francine find out who's behind the flushing frenzy? related activity: Rain Project Interstitial Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink! Second graders experiment with water filtration and discover how to clean up dirty water. "Family Fortune" The TV show, Treasure Caravan, is coming to Elwood City! Arthur and D.W. are convinced that in Grandma Thora's attic they'll find treasures that will make them famous on TV -- and rich beyond their wildest dreams. But what they really discover is that family history and cultural traditions are far more precious. related activity: Memory Book "D.W. Aims High" D.W. wants to be the first person to set foot on Mars! But what if scary purple aliens eat her? With help from her dad, D.W. separates fact from fiction and discovers the excitement of space exploration. related activity: Cosmic Combos Interstitial Astronomers have found what they believe to be a 10th planet, and third graders share their ideas for what to name it and what it's like there. "Flaw and Order" Who's responsible for cracking Dad's cake platter? DUN-DUN! All the evidence points to Arthur! DUN-DUN! Or does it? DUN-DUN! With Buster's help, Arthur sets out to clear his name -- and figure out what keeps making that mysterious yet familiar "DUN-DUN!" sound. related activity: Effective Detective "The Curse of the Grebes" The Elwood City Grebes haven't won the Baseball Championship since 1918. But with the addition of three players -- voiced by real-life Red Sox players Johnny Damon, Mike Timlin, and Edgar Renteria! -- the title is finally within reach. There's one problem: Whenever Buster is at the game, the Grebes lose! Is Buster the team's curse?! Or can the players convince Buster that his loyalty as a fan is more valuable to them than winning? related activity: Collaborate Interstitial Johnny Damon, Mike Timlin, and Edgar Renteria visit a community health center...to paint! While helping local kids spruce up their community center, these baseball players show us the value of teamwork. "Arthur Changes Gears" Arthur finally saves enough money to buy the bike of his dreams! But...this new bike is way too nice to actually ride. What if it gets wet? Or dirty?! It takes the whole gang -- plus a special visit by the Ghost of Bikes Never Ridden -- to convince Arthur that his treasured possession is better off being enjoyed than kept on display. related activity: Bicycle Makeover "Unfinished" Arthur is completely riveted by a book and can't wait to see how it ends. But...oh no! The last few pages are missing! Now what? Will Arthur ever find out what happens to Dr. Gustavius Boles and Caleb Trimingham on their round-the-world balloon adventure? Or will Arthur have to make up his own ending? related activity: Book Critic Interstitial Third graders create their own ending to the unfinished story of Caleb Trimmingham and Professor Bowles on their great adventure around the globe -- and the universe! "D.W., Bossy Boots" For D.W., there's nothing better than getting her own way -- that is, until all her friends stop playing with her. Will D.W. be forever shunned at the playground -- or will she figure out how to be a little nicer to her friends? related activity: A Kindness Tree "Binky Vs. Binky" Binky may be tough and strong, but when it comes to sports, he always seems to choke. With some inspiration from champion bike rider Vance Legstrong, Binky discovers that the only competitor he really needs to beat is...himself. related activity: Home Olympics Interstitial At Karate class, kids demonstrate some cool moves -- and also how self-confidence and commitment are more important than winning. "Operation: D.W.!" D.W. is having trouble hearing and needs an ear operation. Is it okay to be just a little bit scared? With the support of her parents, doctors, and nurses -- and, yes, even Arthur! -- D.W. learns to be brave, and also gets a first-hand view of how hospitals help kids get better. related activity: Handling Fear "Do You Speak George?" Everyone at school is suddenly speaking their own made-up language. Whether it's the girls' secret code "Oola" or the boys' lingo "Arster-Buther," George can't make sense of what anyone is saying. Is creating his own language the answer? Or can he convince the kids to put their differences aside and start communicating again? related activity: Sign Design Interstitial Colin, a 10-year-old deaf boy, shows us a day in his life -- and how he uses American Sign Language at school, at his horseback riding lesson, and at home with his family. "World Girls" It's the grand opening of World Girl World, which sells dolls from every country, and every girl in Elwood City is thrilled! But the trip there is less than ideal -- Francine doesn't want to buy anything, Muffy wants to buy everything, and Sue Ellen is crushed to learn that her favorite doll was discontinued. But maybe with some creativity, the friends can work together and find a fun solution to their respective dilemmas. related activity: Connect the World "What's Cooking?" Celebrity chef Ming Tsai is coming to judge Lakewood Elementary's first-ever cooking contest! Arthur thinks he has a shot at winning -- if only he can get his dad to stop telling him what to do. In the end, Arthur experiences the joy of cooking firsthand, and he discovers that culinary mistakes sometimes create the best dishes. related activity: Kids in the Kitchen Interstitial Kids visit celebrity chef Ming Tsai at his restaurant, Blue Ginger, and learn how to make a treat that's tasty and healthful! "Buster's Special Delivery" Buster volunteers to deliver the school mail and finds out that his new job is actually hard work! When misplaced letters lead to canceled field trips and stewed prunes with lunch, Buster is left holding the bag. Will Buster be able to dig out of the pile of mail -- and mess -- he's created? Or will he crack under the pressure? related activity: Post Office ARTHUR Specials
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