NARRATOR: Coming up next on Betsy's
Kindergarten Adventures.
-Let's see how much everyone has grown in the last few weeks.
BETSY: No matter how many times Billy measured
himself, he still wasn't growing.
-I really need something to keep this hair out of my face.
BETSY: If I wanted to get my mom a hair clip like Molly's, I
was going to have to get a job and earn some money.
[THEME MUSIC]
-(SINGING) ABC and , , .
It's kindergarten time for you and me.
So climb aboard and take a seat for kindergarten fun
with Betsy.
We'll meet new friends along the way
and have adventures every day.
It's "Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures."
BETSY: Most of the time, I like to make
my little brother laugh.
[BABY LAUGHING]
BETSY: Except for this morning.
I was in a hurry and wasn't joking around.
-Ugh!
That's not funny, Kevin!
[GRUNTING]
-There.
-What in the world are you doing, Besty?
-My shoes feel like they're getting smaller.
I had to get on my back to put them on.
-Your shoes aren't shrinking, Betsy.
Your feet are growing.
It's time to get you a new pair of shoes.
-New shoes?
Yes.
New shoes are nice and shiny.
And they smell good, too.
-Time to go, dear.
Mwah.
Have fun at school.
-Will do, Mom.
Bye.
BETSY: I decided that the best thing to do was jump around
and stretch my shoes out.
-Good morning, Betsy.
I like those new hopscotch moves.
They'll turn some heads on the playground.
-I'm just trying to fit into my shoes, Bus Driver Bob.
My feet must have grown a foot overnight.
-Well, that's better than them growing a finger, eh, Betsy?
-I guess so/
-It looks like I'm growing a little too, thanks
to that extra piece of pie I had last night.
-You're one of a kind, Bus Driver Bob.
-Thanks, Betsy.
I try.
-Everybody take out his or her growth chart.
Let's see how much everyone has grown in the last few weeks.
[CHATTERING]
-Hey, how'd you get all those cool designs
on your growth chart, Kenji?
-I drew them myself so everyone would
know that it's mine, Sarah.
-That's a wonderful idea, Kenji.
-Thanks, Mrs. O'Connor.
-How come you don't have a growth chart, Mrs. O'Connor?
-That's because I'm as tall as I'll get.
The human body stops growing as you get older.
-I hope mine doesn't.
I want to be feet tall.
[LAUGHING]
-Oh, brother, Scotty.
You couldn't even go to the movies
because you'd be in everyone's way.
-You're right, Molly.
-Who can tell me what we use to measure?
-I know, our growth charts!
-That's true, Billy.
We are using the charts to measure our height.
But the charts have units of measurement
on the sides like a ruler.
What are these units called?
-Yes, Betsy?
-Feet and inches.
-That's right.
Yes, Kenji?
-They also have centimeters and meters.
-Very good, Kenji.
You'll find both centimeters and inches on every ruler.
See?
Inches are on one side of the ruler,
centimeters are on the other side.
-Oh, yeah!
Mine does have both of them!
-Mine, too.
-Everyone's chart does.
And we'll be using both to measure ourselves.
Now, who wants to go first?
-I will, Mrs. O'Connor.
Please?
-Of course, Betsy.
Bring your chart with you.
BETSY: I was wondering if the rest of me
was growing as fast as my feet.
-Stand still for just a moment, Betsy.
There.
-Did I grow much, Mrs. O'Connor?
-Let's see, Betsy.
You have grown inch or and / centimeters.
-Wow!
I guess my feet aren't the only part
of me that's getting bigger.
-Can I go next, Mrs. O'Connor?
-OK, Billy.
Step right up.
-Good job, Betsy.
-Well, my body did all of the work.
-I was wondering how much work my body's been doing.
-Let's see.
According to the chart, you haven't
grown since we last measured.
-None?
Not an inch or a centimeter or even a teeny, weeny bit?
-Sometimes that happens.
Everyone's body is different.
-Yeah, but mine didn't grow any last time, either!
I wish my body were more like everyone else's.
-Your bodies have been very busy, class.
You've grown a total of and / centimeters.
That equals inches.
And inches equals foot.
-Neither one of my feet is inches long.
-It's not the same thing.
A measuring foot, like on a ruler,
is always inches long.
-Oh.
-It's OK, Billy.
I mean, I only grew an inch this time.
-Well, I didn't grow any.
I might be this size for the rest of my life.
And that's not any fun.
Maybe I should have been a lizard, Sydney.
You can stay small and nobody says anything.
-Here, Billy.
This'll make you bigger and stronger.
-What is it?
-It's boiled spinach.
I eat it for lunch.
Try some.
-Hey, gro--
-Spinach is full of vitamins, and it's great for your body.
Here, have some more.
-Mmm!
-Hmm.
I wonder if spinach works for lizards, too.
BETSY: No matter how many times Billy measured
himself, he still wasn't growing.
So he decided to try and make himself look more grown up.
-Hi, Mrs. O'Connor.
Mr. Warner.
-What are you doing, Billy?
-I made myself inches or centimeters taller.
-Oh, Billy, untie those blocks and get down
from there before you hurt yourself.
-Don't worry, Mrs. O'Connor.
I'm on top of it.
-Just barely.
Do as Mrs. O'Connor said, Billy.
Now, please go put those up.
-Yes, sir.
BETSY: Acting taller was just as hard for Billy
as growing taller.
-Hey, Billy.
Feeling any better?
-Not really.
What are you doing?
-Stretching.
It's a good idea to warm your muscles up
before you start playing.
-Oh.
Hey, I've got an idea how I could grow faster.
Let me go get Betsy and Scotty.
-I'm not so sure about this, Billy.
-Why not?
Stretching something makes it longer, right?
-Right.
-So if you guys stretch me, then I'll get longer.
-Mrs. O'Connor didn't say anything
about that when she talked about growing.
-Maybe she forgot.
Anyway, it's worth a try.
Please?
-OK, if you really want us to.
-Thanks, guys.
OK.
Go ahead.
-Well?
-Nothing yet.
Just-- wait a minute.
I feel something moving.
Oh, it's working!
-Whoops!
-Hmm.
Let's she.
inches or centimeters high.
Perfect.
-Look out, Mr. Warner.
-You dropped your ruler, Mr. Warner.
-Thank you, Billy.
Now just what are you attempting?
-I was trying to stretch my body so I could be taller.
-Unfortunately, Billy, stretching your body
is not really possible.
You have to wait for it to grow.
-Oh, that could take forever.
Maybe longer.
BETSY: We were lucky that Mr. Warner didn't get mad
when he found out that we were trying to help Billy.
-Let's face it, Betsy.
I must be done growing.
I'm stuck.
-You're not stuck.
Your body's just-- just taking its time.
-Hey, Billy.
Let me ask you something.
Would you say that I'm a big guy?
-Yes.
-Well, listen to this.
When I was in kindergarten, I went
almost a whole year without growing.
-No.
-Oh, yeah.
Then one day my body kicked into gear,
and, well, the rest is history.
-Really?
-Really.
You take care of your body, and your body
will take care of the rest.
-I never thought of that.
I guess I am growing, even if it may not look like it.
-You've got that right, Billy Boy.
BETSY: Billy was measured the next two weeks,
and still didn't grow any.
But he didn't give up.
Then, on the third week--
-I grew about half an inch, or one whole centimeter!
BETSY: Mrs. O'Connor told us that Billy grew
more than anybody else that week.
Billy couldn't believe it at first.
So Billy measured everyone again.
Even Sydney.
Just to make sure.
Sydney didn't grow any, but Billy told him not to worry.
Bodies grow when they're ready.
That's what makes everyone special.
Even lizards.
One of the things I really like about kindergarten
is that you never know what to expect each day.
Weekends are fun, but I like school better.
NARRATOR: Have you ever noticed how everything costs money?
-Pilot to tower.
We're all fueled up and ready to take off.
-Roger Wilco, Dad.
-I just have to pay for the gas and then
we'll be ready to begin our Saturday afternoon errands.
-I roger that.
Over.
-Please keep your seat belt fastened
while the pilot prepares for takeoff.
Over and out.
Please return your seat to its full upright position.
Stow all carry-ons and get ready,
because we're taking off.
-Hooray!
BETSY: Money must be very important,
because my mom and dad use it every day.
But I'm just not really sure I understand how it works.
Money.
It's used for everything, from buying gas for the car,
to paying for having our laundry cleaned.
My dad uses money to buy stuff at the hardware store
so he can fix things around the house.
He even uses money to buy food at the supermarket.
My mom uses money to pay all our house bills.
-Oh, let's see.
Water bill, paid.
Electric bill, paid.
Phone bill, paid.
Heating bill, paid.
[DOG BARKING]
-Veterinarian's bill, paid.
[CAT MEOWING]
-That's not very nice, Kitty.
The vet said Gracie has to keep that cone on for another week.
-We're home.
-Oh, good.
-I'll take the dry cleaning upstairs.
-OK, and Betsy and I will put the groceries away.
Oh, I really need something to help
keep this hair out of my face.
BETSY: Hmm.
My mom needs something to keep her hair in place.
But what?
I was still thinking about my mom's hair on Monday
while riding the bus to school.
-Good morning, Molly.
-Good morning, Bus Driver Bob.
-Molly!
-What?
-Your hair looks beautiful.
-It's my new hair clip.
It really keeps my hair in place.
-Where did you get it?
-Albright's Department Store.
They're very exclusive.
-Wow.
-It cost $..
-Is that a lot?
-It would have to be.
Albright's is very exclusive.
-Good morning, everyone.
-Good morning, Miss O'Connor.
-I thought we'd talk about money today.
-Oooh.
-Can anyone think of some things we use money for?
Scott?
-Toys?
-That's right.
We can buy toys with money.
Anyone else?
Yes, Sarah.
-Tickets, like for a baseball game
or a football game or a soccer game.
Or a basketball game.
-Yes.
You can definitely use money to buy tickets.
Anything else?
-Um, oh!
Souvenirs at sporting events, like team jerseys
or a big, foam rubber hand that says, "We're Number One!"
-OK.
Anyone else?
Billy.
-Ice cream.
-Yes, Billy.
We can use money to buy ice cream.
Anyone else?
Yes, Betsy?
-I think everything costs money.
Food at the store, gas for the car, everything.
-That's a very good answer, Betsy.
Money is traded for goods and services
that we all use every day.
Long, long, ago, people traded seashells or shiny rocks
for food or for animal skins that they used for clothing.
Today we don't use shiny rocks or seashells.
Today, we use money.
Yes, Kenji?
-If our mothers and fathers have to use money to buy everything,
where do they get the money?
-That's a very good question, Kenji.
People get money for doing their jobs.
-Yes, Molly.
-Um, yes.
Even teachers?
-Yes, Molly.
Even teachers.
-Wow.
BETSY: If I wanted to get my mom a hair clip like Molly's, I
was going to have to get a job and earn some money.
Job, job, job?
What kind of job could I get to earn some money?
-Excuse me, are you going to swing,
or are you just going to sit there?
-Huh?
Oh.
Here, Molly.
-You're always daydreaming.
-I was just thinking of a way to earn some money.
-Oh.
You should do like Mrs. O'Connor said.
Find something that people need or want, and sell it to them.
-But what could I sell?
-My cousin sold lemonade outside her house for $. a cup.
-Wow!
That sounds like a great idea.
I could open up a lemonade stand.
-Oh!
Can I help, Betsy?
I'm a really good helper.
I could squish the lemons.
-Sure, Billy.
-Me, too!
Me, too!
-Count me in.
-Sure, you can all help.
We'll meet at my house on Saturday.
BETSY: That Saturday, my Dad helped
me make lemonade for my stand.
[DOORBELL RINGING]
-Now, who could that be?
-I'll get it.
Hi, everybody.
Is everybody ready to get started?
-You bet!
-Come on in.
-Lemonade!
Ice-cold lemonade!
-Made with % natural lemons!
-There's my mother.
Let's go, everybody!
I really enjoyed helping you today, Betsy.
-Thanks, Kenji.
Thanks, everybody!
-Remember Albright's Department Store.
They're very exclusive.
-Thanks, Molly.
-So, how did the lemonade stand do today?
-$..
Do I have enough?
-You sure do.
-That means I can buy that hair clip for Mom!
Dad, will you please take me to the department store?
-We'll go tomorrow.
BETSY: The next day, my dad took me
to Albright's Department Store.
-Good afternoon.
May I help you?
-My daughter would like to buy a hair clip, please.
-It's for my mom.
-Well, we have many to choose from.
-Ooh!
That one!
I think Mom would like that one.
-An excellent choice.
Would you like that gift-wrapped?
-Gift-wrapped?
-All gift purchases are gift-wrapped free of charge.
-Wow, OK!
Thank you!
-That will be $., please.
That's quarters, dimes, nickel.
-And pennies.
-I'll have your present wrapped in just a moment.
-Thank you.
Hi, Molly!
-Hello, Betsy!
-Guess what?
I just bought my mom a hair clip!
-Here you are.
A perfect hair clip for a woman with long, flowing hair.
-Uh-oh.
-Betsy's mom has short hair.
Oh!
She'll need a short hair clip.
-What?
-Is this clip for short hair?
-That's perfect.
She'll take that one.
Well, I'll see you later, Betsy.
Happy shopping.
-OK.
Bye, Molly.
-Hi, Betsy.
Are you shopping?
-Uh-huh.
I just bought my mom a hair clip.
-Ooh, that's perfect.
Buy that one.
-I'll take this one instead, please.
-Yes, yes, of course.
Before I wrap this up, a short hair
clip for a woman with dark hair, just like yours.
-Right.
-Anything else?
-Mmm, no.
Nothing else.
-Well, I have to go now.
See you at school on Monday.
-OK.
Bye, Maria.
-Fine.
I'll have your present wrapped up in just a moment.
-Thank you.
Hi, Billy.
-Hi, Betsy.
What are you doing here?
-I just bought my mom a hair clip.
-Cool beans.
What does it look like?
-What does it look like?
-Excuse me.
Can you show my friend Billy what
my mom's hair clip looks like?
-Hey, it looks just like this one in the display case.
Why did you unwrap this one?
-Would you mind re-wrapping my mom's present, please?
-I'd be delighted.
-Thanks.
-Hope your mom likes her new hair clip.
See you later, Betsy.
-Bye, Billy.
-Here you are, young lady.
And I hope your mother enjoys her present.
-Thank you.
-Betsy?
Betsy, what are you two doing here?
-Mom?
-I was buying Kevin some new clothes
and I thought I saw you two.
-Hmm.
Think we should tell her?
-I bought you a present.
-A present?
For me?
-Uh-huh.
-Oh!
A hair clip!
It's just what I needed.
Thank you, Betsy.
-Oh, excuse me.
Would you please throw this wrapping paper away for me?
-Of course, madam.
-By the way, Betsy, what did you use to pay for this clip?
-Let's just say that I paid for it with lemonade.
BETSY: Seeing my mom smile made making
that lemonade well worth it.
In fact, I think I'll sell more lemonade
and come back and buy my mom another hair clip.
NARRATOR: Visit the "Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures"
website and see how Betsy's getting ready for school,
play games, color pictures, and meet all of Betsy's friends
at pbskids.org.
BETSY: My friends and I love to ready.
You can find all kinds of fun and interesting books
to read at your local library.
Visit the library in your town today
to have your own adventures, just like me.
-Of course, garbage will have to be
taken out by somebody strong.
-When someone gives you a responsibility,
you should always do your very best.
-How about Billy?
-All right, I get to take out the garbage.
[THEME MUSIC]
-PBS Kids!