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Martin invites Sylvia to play a special role in his theater camp performance.

Happy the honey bee's disappointment over moving to a new hive, turns to excitement after meeting some other bees who will be going along with her.

Teeny is a toadlet who is about to go to school for the very first time. When he realizes that going to Toad School means leaving his friends from the pond he grows nervous, but his mother reassures him that he can keep his old friends from the pond.

Clancy is worried that he won't fit into his first grade class until a Zebra helps him realize that while everyone is unique, everyone still belongs.

Cami is worried about starting school for the first time, but she meets a salamander who helps her transform her worry into excitement.

Piper is nervous about having two baby teeth removed until she meets a molting rattlesnake who helps her realize it's okay to let go of things you no longer need.

Clancy is feeling nervous about the change from first to second grade but learns that while change can be scary, it's how you become stronger and wiser.

Clancy is worried about the transition from kindergarten to first grade and gains courage from a little turtle who is making its first journey to the sea.

Farrah the little doe learns that even though change can be scary and challenging, it also has its benefits.

In part four of five, Martin & Sylvia meet a new friend on the plane, and together they invent the most fun airplane game ever!

A visit from Gramma, Nanni and Poppi inspires Martin with an idea for his scrapbook project, and helps Sylvia with her nervousness about her dance recital.

Willie is struggling with an upcoming move until his father helps him deal with his feelings and envision all the possibilities their new home may bring.

After a family of raccoons finds a lost baby bear, the kits begin to worry that their bear "brother" will find his family or want to leave them for a bear family of his own.

Nathan is worried about the changes that the new baby his parents are expecting might bring, until a wise Tree Elf helps him see things in a different way.

The family works on a plan for their first official Day of Rest. How will they get started?

Roberta arrives to give Libby a haircut. Oh no!

When Libby enters Mr. Bhachu's apartment to help him decorate, she realizes just how much the two of them have in common.

As Sylvia waits eagerly for the Longest Night Bonfire she keeps herself busy by exploring her yard and finding some fairy magic!

When Martin prepare to recite a poem in front of an audience, he learns that the fluttery feeling in his belly is called 'having butterflies'.

Sylvia is excited - and also nervous - when she hears that the author of her favorite book is coming to visit the library.

Martin learns some fancy steps at a Family Dance!

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

Martin & Sylvia embrace all things artistic during the town Art Walk.

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

JT the baby bat gets to join his parents on a new adventure...

A host of fireflies — or are they fairies? — takes a nervous boy on a magical adventure in his new backyard.

Micajah has moved many times and gone to several schools. His experience helps the class learn a magical geography lesson, and brings unity to the class.

It's once again time for the Weaver family to move. While they know that this is part of military life, it is still challenging to say goodbye.

The family explores the idea for "A Day of Rest" to help recover from the busy holiday season.

Martin wonders which Wilderness School group he will be part of as he listens to the descriptions of each and feels like he could belong to them all.

A cat named Benjamin Thompson accidentally discovers his new home - a most unusual place.

As Wilderness School comes to a close for the year, Martin realizes he learned a lot about the natural world, but even more about himself.

Tilde the house gnome helps new step-siblings learn to get along when their mother leaves town for a week. Her secrets: love and empathy.

In part two of four, Nature School holds surprises and new friends for Martin and a challenge for Sylvia who is disappointed that her friend doesn't like the rain.

As Momma tells Martin & Sylvia about her life, they learn the value of elders, and how they can show up when least expected.

Martin ponders messages for Momma's Mother's Day card while focusing on Mother Earth at Nature School.

Daddy talks about when he played little league, and developed a fear of swinging, and how his own dad helped him say "yes" to playing even if the outcome is uncertain.

Spiro comes to the rescue with a plan that will bring Winnie back to the Junkyard!

The puppy gets a name, and the Warden plans to take her to the animal shelter!

Nanni tells a story about how she used to go along with her father, a veterinarian, and sing to the horses while he treated them. Even to the Kentucky Derby!

Poppi tells a story about his first overnight camping trip with cub scouts and how the troop had to work together to move their tents in the middle of the night.

Grandma tells a story about how she went against tradition and instead showed the courage to stand up for what she believed in.

When Liza Jane has to move to a new town and live with her cousin, she meets a birch tree fairy who helps her find her inner strength, and happiness in her new home.

Alland things that following in his father's footsteps as a candle-maker will be boring, and explores other options before realizing that it really is the life he wants.

Martin & Sylvia learn about Ramadan and it's traditions from the Hadid family when they join them for the strawberry festival

Little Bluebill, a pileated woodpecker, discovers that his beloved Grandpa Red-Crest is having trouble with his memory.

Dooley the dog and his owner Virginia, experience the separation of the family, and together they work through questions and emotions and find joy.

Martin and Sylvia have the opportunity to use everything they have learned and practiced all year long

Brother and sister propose that they make a plan for their Day of Rest within the coming school year.

Brother and Sister learn some traditions of the Jewish Sabbath, as well as the Muslim holy day of Friday.

Martin & Sylvia want to make their "Day of Rest" more fun - with friends! How will they make it happen?

Martin explores different ways to think about fire and other things that go through changes.

Newberry the mouse is overwhelmed by the plans for his birthday...

Pooshla the water fairy provided a flow of water to turn the town's paddle wheel and run their flour mill. Until the people of the town took her for granted...

When Finnie the Fish yells "Shark!" for fun, he gets what he wants, but with consequences. How can he learn to use his gifts - for good?

Charles has moved to a new house. He left a house and friends he loved and he's sad. What will he do in this new place in the woods?

Benno and his farming family sail away to seek a new life, but they land in a place with no water. What are they to do?

Martin feels he's missing out on helping Daddy and Sylvia with their May Day preparations but comes to have his own May Day fun at Wilderness School.

Martin's friend Peter is moving away, and Martin finds it difficult to say goodbye.

As homeschoolers, Momma and Daddy have a special way of telling when it's time for certain lessons. Sometimes something unexpected happens, which can turn the day's lesson on end.