Summary
A full single-segment episode (~15 min). When Muffy goes on a trip and feels like her ideas are being ignored, she starts to wonder if her friends even need her -- and learns that her contributions matter more than she thought. A warm story about feeling valued and being part of a team. 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 “Muffy Misses Out.”
- Why does Muffy think her friends don't need her?
- How do the friends show that her ideas really did help?
- What is a contribution you make to your class or family?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: contribute, valued, team, ideas, belong.
Try it: Write one way you help your class or team. Tell why it matters.