| Category | Details |
| Episode Number | 0832 |
| Season | Season 7 (1975–1976) |
| Air Date | January 20, 1976 |
| Major Milestone | Maria is hired at the Fix-It Shop |
| First Repair | Big Bird's clock |
| Second Repair | Spencer's wagon wheel |
| Key Muppets | Rodeo Rosie, The Count, Big Bird, Snuffy, Ernie, Bert |
| Human Cast | Luis, Maria, Mr. Hooper, Bob, David |
| The Count's Target | Cold people |
| Snuffy's Nightmare | The Wubba Wubba Monster |
| Letter of the Day | G, K |
| Number of the Day | 3, 5 |
| Sponsors | G, K, 5 |
Parent's Guide
Roosevelt Franklin is helping to solve a problem at his school. Henry Harris calls Suzetta a name. Suzetta's feeling a bit hurt. Roosevelt gives her a script for peace. He tells her to tell Henry how she feels. This lesson is all about developing your emotional intelligence. Kids these days are learning that it's better to speak their mind than to lash out. You can teach your child to use words to stop playground teasing.
Ernie and Bert compare objects with their friend Shola. They test items to see which are heavy or light. This activity gets you started with physics. Understanding weight helps kids to understand the world around them. All of these ideas are the building blocks of maths. You can use everyday household items to show your child how gravity and mass work.
Adults build an adobe house while Big Bird watches. He wants to help the team. The workers tell him the site is too dangerous. Big Bird's really down. He wants to be involved in the project. The adults give him the job of water carrier. Big Bird feels important. This story shows how important inclusion is. You can give your child small tasks during chores to help build their confidence.
Two mice swap homes to see how the other half lives. The country mouse is happy with his quiet haystack. He's worried about the noise of the city. The city mouse loves his loud stereo and pizza. He finds the country boring. This segment is all about personal preference. Kids learn that different environments suit different people. Use this story to talk about why people choose where they live.
Animations focus on the letter I. One segment features a character called Capital I. Other scenes show cold things like ice and igloos. These visuals are great for building phonemic awareness. Kids can then link the letter shape to its sound. This method is great for improving your reading skills. Just point out the letter I on signs to help your child recognise it.
Big Bird meets a horse called Princess for a riding lesson. He's nervous because the horse is huge. Maria can see that he's scared. She shows him how to show the animal respect. They're careful not to push too hard when they're trying to build trust. This lesson is all about animal safety and emotional control. It shows kids that being afraid of new things is normal. Patience helps everyone overcome fear.
