Really Explorers

Really Explorers

At Home with Martin & Sylvia

One morning Daddy wakes brother and sister early in the morning to hike Mount Mooseberry. He and Momma give them the added challenge of leading the way up the trail to discover magical secrets the mountain may be saving for them.

24 min
3+
Topics: AdventuresNature

Characters in this Story

Martin

Sylvia

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Faces

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Martin and Sylvia spend the day examining the similarities and differences in all the faces they see...
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Playdate

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Momma challenges Martin, Sylvia and friends to incorporate everyone's play ideas into one activity...
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A Case of the Giggles

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Daddy teaches the kids how to prevent a "case of the giggles", but can he take his own advice?
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Eating Out

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A special meal out gives the family an opportunity to experience a real French meal, and make new friends.
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No Boo Boo Day

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Can Martin and Sylvia get through a busy work day with no boo boo's?
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Sticks

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Martin & Sylvia decide to make everything out of sticks — from a playhouse to furniture and even toys!
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Go-to-Sleep Fairy

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Sylvia helps Martin with his difficulty falling asleep by introducing him to the "go-to-sleep" fairy.
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Stone Soup

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Together with friends, Martin & Sylvia enjoy the surprise ingredients that come together for their own "stone soup".
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The Chicken Coop

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Martin & Sylvia pitch in to repair the Browns' chicken coop before the new baby chicks arrive...
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Spring Sillies

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The family decides to have a "Spring Sillies Day" to let out all their spring energy... who will be the silliest family member?
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Westward Ho!

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Martin & Sylvia explore the treasures uncovered by the receding of their brook after a flood.
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Daddy's Toe

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Martin & Sylvia learn what hard work it is to take on Daddy's responsibilities while he is healing his broken toe.
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The Sudden Storm

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Sylvia worries that the first signs of spring will be erased by a late winter snow storm...
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Maple Perfect

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A change in weather means it's time to check the maple trees for sap... is it time to make delicious syrup?
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Martin's Gold

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Martin and Sylvia attempt to make their very own gold after learning about alchemy at the library.
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Tree Keeper

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Inspired by Martin's care of a special tree, Sylvia goes on the hunt for a perfect tree of her very own to "keep."
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Carrying Your Home

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Martin & Sylvia work together to bring pieces of their home with them on their trip to the city.
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The Special Magical Day

The Special Magical Day

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Martin wakes with a suspicion that it's going to be a special day, and he and Sylvia spend the day finding magic around every corner.
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Summer Magic

Summer Magic

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Martin & Sylvia find it hard to wind down after a day of summer fun, especially when their Uncle Phil is visiting and the day is filled with exciting stories and games.
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Magic Tricks

Magic Tricks

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After seeing a magician, the whole family is inspired to perform magic tricks... who will be the best magician in the family?
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Visiting the New Baby

Visiting the New Baby

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Martin & Sylvia experience the wonder of meeting a new baby for the first time.
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Rainy Day Help

Rainy Day Help

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Martin & Sylvia learn that helping friends can make you feel just as warm and fuzzy as cuddling inside on a rainy day.
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The Shortest Day

The Shortest Day

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Brother and Sister celebrate the shortest day of the year by embracing the sun in all their activities.
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Ice Everywhere

Ice Everywhere

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Disappointment over canceled sledding plans quickly turns to fun exploring the beautiful ice left by the freezing rain.
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The Laundry

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Helping with laundry is much more fun when Martin & Sylvia use their imaginations to turn ordinary objects into fantastic ones.
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Round the World

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Martin & Sylvia are inspired to go on an exploration, but the weather means they need to get creative exploring inside...
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The Woodshed Theater: Part Two

The Woodshed Theater: Part Two

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As Daddy finishes building the woodshed, Sylvia is already busy planning for the first production in Woodshed Theater, and her excitement inspires her family and neighbors to join.
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The Woodshed Theater: Part One

The Woodshed Theater: Part One

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After the woodcutter harvests a few of the family's trees, they decide to use some of the lumber to make a woodshed that will eventually become a magical theater!
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Little House Day

Little House Day

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Martin & Sylvia are inspired by a book they're reading to find all their food for the day within walking distance of their house. Luckily their neighbors are farmers!
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Holiday Delight

Holiday Delight

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The holiday season has been filled with baking, crafting, decorating and celebrating but suddenly Martin & Sylvia have a day with no plans and don't quite know what to do!
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Daddycation

Daddycation

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Martin and Sylvia's mother has to be away for a few days, and the children will stay with Daddy. And oh, how Daddy makes the time uniquely fun!
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Dalmatian Valentine

Dalmatian Valentine

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A family storytelling game inspires Valentine's fun...
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Winter Dreams

Winter Dreams

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Martin & Sylvia explore how sometimes dreams come true in unexpected ways...
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Family Portrait

Family Portrait

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Is family portrait day ruined when the photographer can't come? Not if Martin & Sylvia have anything to say about it!
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Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

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Sylvia suggests that this year, they use "All the Things!" in Nanni and Poppi's fruit cake. Momma is hesitant but they set out to give it a try...
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A Frosty Walk

A Frosty Walk

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A beautiful frosty morning inspires Martin & Sylvia to thank the frost fairies with a gift of their own.
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Living Room Camping

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Daddy helps Martin & Sylvia enjoy the fun of camping even when it's too cold and dreary to do it outside!
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A Very Big Mess

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Martin & Sylvia realize that making fun and yummy snacks sometimes makes for a lot of mess... and clean up!
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Trash Fairies

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School

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Martin & Sylvia discuss the different kinds of school with new friends at the Brown's farm.
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A Better Bird Feeder

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Brother and sister search for ways to make a better bird house...
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Dog Show

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Martin & Sylvia learn about all kinds of dogs at the dog show.
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Treasure Indeed

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Martin & Sylvia find unexpected treasure on their "pirate" treasure hunt...
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Art Walk

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Martin & Sylvia embrace all things artistic during the town Art Walk.
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Momma makes hard work fun for all — even cleaning up!
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A Map of the Year

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Sylvia is very glad she decided to go on an adventure with Momma...
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Backyard Water Park

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Martin & Sylvia create their own backyard water park to cool off from the heat.
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Tag Sale

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Sylvia learns the joy in giving away things she no longer uses...
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A Wintry Walk

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Martin & Sylvia attempt to follow some tracks in the snow and discover what kind of creature they came from.
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