Lend Me Your Ear / The Butler Did It
From Arthur · 2017
Summary
Two stories (~27 min; this free upload includes American Sign Language interpretation). In "Lend Me Your Ear," the kids notice Mr. Ratburn isn't himself and discover he has hearing loss from years of loud music -- a gentle lesson in protecting your ears. In "The Butler Did It," a mystery party puts the friends' detective skills to the test. Free on the official PBS KIDS YouTube channel.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Arthur stories open the door to talking about feelings, friendship and doing the right thing. Use these questions to talk about “Lend Me Your Ear / The Butler Did It.”
- What signs help the kids realize Mr. Ratburn is having trouble hearing?
- How can very loud music or noise affect your ears over time?
- What is one way you can protect your hearing?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: hearing, protect, volume, earplugs, loud.
Try it: List two places that get very loud. Write one way to protect your ears there.