À la façon de Melody

Boomer learns that, even if he is pretending, his actions can be misinterpreted by his friends, especially by Scout, and that he must take this into account. / Bears learn that everyone can see the same thing and perceive something different. They learn to value others' points of view and imagination. Scout learns that his…

Bears discover some original ways to play with a stick. They also learn how to adapt to change. Melody learns that when unexpected things happen, there's no need to stop playing - just tweak the rules of the game a bit. / Crystal is frustrated when the bears are trapped under a rocky outcrop during a thunderstorm, but she learns…

Bears learn that having a new companion to play with can add something fun, exciting, and unexpected to their activities. Melody is upset that Crab, a new friend, appears to be ruining her sandcastle, but learns that the Crab is simply trying to play a different way. / Bears learn to value their similarities and their differences…

Melody learns that in order to help her squirrel friend, she has to be careful about what he really needs. She learns to help in the right way by observing, asking questions, and listening. / Bears explore different textures, and Boomer discovers that describing particular tactile sensations can get them out of trouble.

Crystal waits for a rooster to crow at the rising sun, but finds out that her new friend wants to finish his morning routine first. Bears learn that routines can help us feel ready for our task. / Melody thinks she has discovered a magical hole where a magical fairy lives. But when she learns that it is a rabbit hole, Melody decides…

The bears observe a caterpillar, how it looks and feels; its movements; and model empathy by releasing it after a short time. Crystal learns that some things aren't as scary once you get to know them. / Boomer leads a parade in ways that challenge his friends until it seems they aren't having fun anymore. But he is surprised…

Melody learns that when animals blend in with their surroundings (camouflage) it is harder to find them. She learns that to observe well you have to be patient and attentive. / Scout loves fireflies but gets angry when he can't find them. He learns that you can be interested in more than one thing at the same time and discovers…

When a beaver needs help building a dam, the bears learn about sharing and helping someone in need. Boomer comes to realize that kindness sometimes means giving up something precious to you for someone else. / Scout discovers that the frightening Loggielooboo, a mysterious creature Melody told him about, is really just two squirrels…

The bears demonstrate an understanding of the natural world and the need to care for and respect the environment. Boomer discovers that the best way to befriend a little toad is to make sure he doesn't startle it by disturbing its habitat. / Scout and his friends help a baby duckling settle down for a nap by figuring out calm…

The bears learn about moderation. Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing. Crystal learns that she doesn't have to keep EVERY pinecone she or her friends see. / The bears learn not to be too quick to jump to conclusions. When Melody loses her dandelion chain crown, she learns not to make assumptions about what happened,…

The bears learn about possession: 'mine', 'yours' and 'ours', when Scout finds a special stone on the beach and suggests the other bears all find one too. When the stones get mixed up together, Scout suggests that all the stones are 'ours'. / Boomer realizes that busy times seem to pass quickly,…

Scout persists, trying to get an apple from a tree with the help of his friends, so he can give it to a pig on the farm. The bears learn not to give up! If at first you don't succeed, try, and try again. / Boomer tries to keep a special snowball he has made but it keeps getting smaller as it melts in the bears' paws. His…

Scout wants to play on his own, but his friends want to play with him. Bears learn that it is possible to have as much fun playing on your own as playing with others. / Boomer finds it difficult to play the 'where are you all?' game because he doesn't like to be alone. He learns that it is normal for us to miss our…

Bears learn that everyone is different, and that we all have our strengths and weaknesses. When bears pretend to be birds, Crystal finds it difficult to choose the best bird for her - until she realizes that she keeps her balance very well like the flamingo. / Melody thinks her dance moves have made a leaf that has fallen from a tree…