NARRATOR: Coming up next on "Betsy's
Kindergarten Adventures."
-Cool, a treasure map.
-It's time to go out and find the buried treasure.
[CHEERS]
-I think we found it.
-Are we going to have a party?
-Well, we decided that since you children always
ask how things work at the school--
-You'll be in charge.
[CHEERS]
THEME SONG: A, B, C and , , .
It's kindergarten time for you and me.
So climb aboard and take a seat for kindergarten fun
with Betsy.
We'll make new friends along the way
and have adventures every day.
It's "Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures."
BILLY: Here's the kick.
-Whoa.
[BEEPING]
What's that?
BILLY: Come on, Scott.
Kick it.
Scott, do you want to play soccer or what?
-Huh?
-What are you looking at, Scott?
[BEEPING]
What is that thing?
-Oh, that's just Mr. Harris.
He's vacuuming his lawn.
[BEEPING]
He does it all the time.
Hi, Mr. Harris.
-Huh?
Oh, hello, Billy.
Who are your friends there?
-This is Betsy.
And this is Scott.
-Nice to meet you two.
-Uh, Billy, I don't think that's a vacuum cleaner.
-I don't either.
Maybe it's some kind of new lawnmower?
-Nah, it's too quite to be a lawnmower.
-Well, I guess I'll see you guys tomorrow.
-OK.
Bye, Betsy.
-Bye, Betsy.
-Mom, how do you always know which way to go?
-What do you mean?
-Well, you know, like when we go to the store,
or to the bus stop.
-I suppose I just know the directions.
-Directions?
-Directions tell you how to get from one place to another.
For example, when I come to this corner
up ahead with the big oak tree, I know I have to turn left.
An easy way to remember your left and right
is that if you extend your thumb and finger on your left hand,
they make an L for Left.
See?
And then, our house is down the street on the right.
-Yeah.
And that must Mean.
This is my right hand.
-Exactly.
It will take some practice, but you'll
remember it after a while.
-So that's how I learned my left and right,
but I was about to find out that there
were more directions, too.
[BELL RINGING]
-Whoa, look at that.
Cool, a treasure map.
-What do these letters mean?
-They stand for North, South, East, and West,
which are the four basic directions.
Does anyone here know which way is East?
One way to find out is by using this.
This is a compass.
And what it does is tell you exactly which way
is North, South, East, and West.
As you can see, no matter which way I turn the compass,
the needle will always point North.
And once you know where North is,
you can also tell which way is East, South, and West.
So if the compass tells me that way is North, then this way is?
-East?
-That's right, East.
So this way must be?
-South.
-Right again, South.
And so this way is?
-(IN UNISON) West.
-Very good.
Yes, Maria?
-What if you don't have a compass?
-That's a good question.
Does anyone know how to find directions
without using a compass?
-I don't know, but my dad always stops at a gas station to ask.
[LAUGHTER]
-Well, before the compass, early explorers
would use signs found in nature to determine the direction.
For instance, the sun always rises in the East
and sets in the West.
And again, once you know one direction,
you will know the other three as well just as
long as you remember their order.
STUDENTS: North, East, South, West.
-And one way to help you remember the order
is to come up with a sentence using their first letters.
Can anyone think of a sentence using N, E, S, and W?
-Never eat slimy worms.
[LAUGHTER]
-As if you need to tell me that.
-OK.
Now that you all know the four basic directions,
it's time to go out and find the buried treasure.
[CHEERS]
"Ye explorer take heed, for by following these clues,
you shall find that in which you seek.
Start your adventure by taking
paces towards the north country."
What are paces?
-That's another way of saying steps.
-Oh, OK.
-According to the compass, North is that way.
-(IN UNISON) , , , , , , , , , , , , .
-Now, "Take seven paces towards the setting sun."
-But the sun isn't setting yet.
-But if it were, it would be setting in the West, right?
-That's right.
So if we're already facing North, that's East.
South is behind us.
And that way must be West.
-Never eat slimy worms!
-Ugh, don't worry.
I wouldn't even touch a slimy worm.
-(IN UNISON) One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.
-"You are almost there."
-Oh, we're almost there!
-Cool.
[INTERPOSING VOICES]
-This is going to be cool.
-Shh.
-"Travel nine paces in the direction from which you came."
-What is that supposed to mean?
-Well, if we started out going North--
-We go South!
-(IN UNISON) One, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight, nine.
-"You will find what you are looking for by taking
paces towards the morning sun.
-That's easy.
If the sun sets in the West--
-(IN UNISON) It rises in the East.
, , , , , , , , , .
-.
-That's it.
There aren't any more clues.
-How are we supposed to dig there?
-We're not.
You guys, I think we found it.
[CHEERS]
-Well, what are you waiting for?
Good work, class.
BETSY (VOICEOVER): And that's how I first
learned about the four directions--
North, South, East, and West.
What I didn't know was that it wouldn't
be long before another treasure hunt.
It was a few days later on our way to school.
Billy, what's wrong?
-I lost my piggy bank.
-How did that happen?
-I buried it.
-(IN UNISON) You buried it?
-Well, I was playing pirate the other day
when I had this idea to bury my piggy bank.
You know, like a real-life treasure chest?
I mad a map for it and everything,
just like the one we had in class.
Then, I buried it in my backyard.
When I was finished, you couldn't even
tell there was ever a hole there.
The problem is, I lost the map.
-How did you lose the map?
-I don't know, it just seemed to disappear.
-Um.
-So yeah, it's still buried somewhere in my backyard.
-Well, it sounds like there's only one thing to do.
-What's that?
-We'll all go over to your house after school
and help you dig for that piggy bank.
BETSY (VOICEOVER): And that's just what we did,
only we weren't having much luck.
-I'm getting dirty.
I quit.
-Billy, are you sure that it's even buried back here?
-Yes, of course I'm sure.
-Well, do you have any idea where?
-Are you kids going to plant a forest back there,
or do you just really like digging holes?
-No, I buried my piggy bank back here and I lost the map for it.
-Is that right?
Well, I believe I've got just the thing to help you find it.
I'll be right back.
-What do you suppose he's getting?
-Beats me.
[BEEPING]
-There's that weird thing again.
-It's his lawn vacuum cleaner for his lawn.
-This here is a metal detector, and it will find any kind
of metal in the ground, including
those coins in your piggy bank.
-Can it find gold?
-Sure thing.
[CHEERS]
-How does it work?
-It sends an invisible signal into the ground.
Ad when they signal hits a piece of metal, it beeps.
That's the basic idea, anyway.
If your money is out here, it will find it.
[BEEPING]
[ALARM BEEPING]
-I think we're in business.
-I got it!
[CHEERS]
-Thanks, Mr. Harris.
-Oh, you're quite welcome, Billy.
Although, I really didn't have to do much.
This did all the work.
-I've got to get one of those things.
-Yeah.
You won't have to worry about knowing North,
South, East, and West ever again.
-Well, I wouldn't say that now.
It's always good to know about North, South, East, and West.
Otherwise, you're likely to have a real hard time
finding your way around if you don't.
You see that up there?
I always like to know which way I'm going.
-Never eat slimy worms!
-Ah!
BETSY (VOICEOVER): 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.
-Hey, Dad.
Do you want to play a game of hide
and seek before I go to school?
-No time for play this morning, Betsy.
I'm late for work.
Besides, I already found you.
Bye, sweeties.
-Bye, Dad.
If Dad's busy, maybe Mom will play.
Hey, Mom.
Want to play?
-Not now, dear.
I have to feed Kevin and fix your lunch.
And you have to get ready for school.
-Grownups are always busy.
I think I'll stay a kid forever.
It's more fun that way.
DAPHNE: Betsy.
School, remember?
-Coming Mom.
-[HUMMING].
There you go, a new light bulb and it's all warm and toasty.
And you can see when you read the newspaper.
Get it, kids?
-We get it.
-Morning, Principal Warner.
-Hm?
Yes, good morning, Bob.
-Class, we have a surprise announcement to make.
-Are we going to have a party?
-I hope so.
That means lots of games and goodies.
-Yeah.
What kind of party is it?
-There's no party, class.
You'll be doing something much more special.
-Uh, more special than a party!
-Well, we decided that since you children always
ask how things work at the school--
-Tomorrow you'll be doing grownup jobs around the school.
That's right, you'll be in charge.
[CHEERS]
-You mean run the school all by ourselves?
-Sort of, Newton.
But we'll be here in case you have any questions.
-This sounds like fun.
Doesn't it, Betsy?
-I don't know, Sarah.
My mom and dad work every day.
I don't think they have as much fun as we do.
-What kind of jobs will we have, Mrs. O'Connor?
-Everyone will be doing something different, Scott.
-Can I drive the school bus, Mrs. O'Connor, please?
-Well, you can't drive the bus, Billy.
But we thought you could help Bus Driver Bob.
-All right.
-Since Kenji and Molly like to read,
I thought you'd both like to work in the library.
-Oh, yes.
The library.
-What about me, Mrs. O'Connor?
What will I do tomorrow?
-Sarah, I thought that you might enjoy
what a maintenance worker does.
-Wow.
You mean getting to go all over the school fixing stuff?
That sounds great.
-I guess we just have to stay kids, Newton.
And that's a lot more than being adults.
-It is?
Good, because I like to have fun.
-Actually, we have a special job for the two of you.
Betsy and Newton will be principals tomorrow.
-Wow.
Did you hear that, Betsy, principals?
-Why us, Mrs. O'Connor?
Couldn't we just be kids?
Being principal looks, well, not fun like being a kid.
-You might be surprised, Betsy.
That's why we chose you.
DAPHNE: Are you ready, Betsy?
The bus will be here any minute.
BETSY: Coming Mom.
-Why are you wearing your father's tie, dear?
-Principal Warner wears one, so I guess I have to wear one,
too.
-Well, I don't think anyone will notice if you don't wear one.
-Good.
-Has anyone seen my tie?
-Right here, Dad.
Well, wish me luck.
-Good luck, Betsy.
You'll do fine.
-Hi, Bus Driver Bob.
-Good morning, Principal Betsy.
-Hi, Bus Driver Billy.
-Hi, Betsy.
-How come you're so tired?
-Because bus drivers get to work at : in the morning.
-Wow, that's early.
-We have to inspect the bus before driving.
Right, Billy?
Besides, getting up is easy once you get used to it.
-If you say so.
-(IN UNISON) Good morning, Principal Betsy.
-They said the same thing to me.
-Writing on the chalkboard is fun.
-Yeah, but it sure takes a lot of time.
-You'll get used to it, Scott.
-Did you finish grading those papers, Scott?
-I thought you already did it.
-Ah, there's only two of us and we have way too much work.
We have to grade papers and finish writing math problems.
-What do we do?
-Well, I don't know.
-Well, you and Betsy are principals.
-You're supposed to have the answers.
-Well, um, um-- we'll think about it and let you know.
Come on, Newton.
-That was a good idea, Betsy.
-Uh-huh.
We don't have to answer questions if we're not there.
-Betsy.
Newton.
-What's wrong, Sarah?
-Well, I'm supposed to sweep all the hallways in the school.
Which one should I do first?
-(IN UNISON) How about that one?
-Well, I can't do both at the same time.
-We, uh, have to go to the library.
We'll talk to you soon, Sarah.
-How come we're going to the library?
-Because nobody can talk there.
-You You're right, Betsy.
-Betsy.
Newton.
-Shh.
You're not supposed to talk in the library.
-We know.
We are working here today.
-Oh, yeah.
That's a lot of books on that cart.
-Uh-huh.
We're supposed to put them all up.
-And get ready for the book fair.
You need to tell us which ones we do first.
-Jeesh, more questions.
-Whoops, time to check on the school bus.
We'll be back later.
-I thought all Principal Warner did
was walk around the school all day.
-Yeah.
Being grown up is too much work.
Especially if you're running a school.
-Can you two help me?
I have to wash and clean the bus.
-It will have to wait.
We need everyone in the library.
-Well, I need them to help me keep the school clean.
[INTERPOSING VOICES]
-Having a job is even worse than I thought it would be.
-Hello, children.
-Are we glad to see you.
-Is there a problem?
-There sure is.
We have lots of work to do.
-We need Betsy and Newton to tell us what to do.
-Betsy and Newton aren't supposed
to have all the answers, Scott.
-(IN UNISON) We're not?
-No, I don't have all the answers either.
And that's not the principal's job.
-(IN UNISON) It isn't?
-No.
One person can't run an entire school.
MRS. O'CONNOR: That's right, it takes teamwork.
-That's all?
-We're good at teamwork.
-That's why Mrs. O'Connor chose the two of you as principals.
-Oh, well, I guess Kenji and I could
get more done if we worked together.
-Right.
Why don't you two put away all the books first?
-Well, the book fair isn't until Friday,
so there's plenty of time.
-Good idea.
Let's go, Molly.
-We could do the same thing in class, Scott.
-Yeah.
We'll get more stuff done that way.
-We'll stop by in a while and help.
-We don't have anyone to help us.
-Yeah, and we have a lot of work to do.
-You don't have to do everything in one day,
do you, Mrs. O'Connor?
-Of course not, Betsy.
-That's why we love working at the school,
every day is different.
-Just do your best.
-There's a whole school to help you.
Right, Mrs. O'Connor?
-Right, Newton.
-Come on, Newton.
Time to help take care of our school.
BETSY (VOICEOVER): Principal Warner and Mrs. O'Connor were
right, running a school takes teamwork.
And once we started working together,
we started having fun.
-And we want to say what a good job you all did.
PRINCIPAL: Our school was in good hands.
-I never knew how much there is to do around here.
-It was fun.
-Not quite as much fun as being a student, but almost.
-Excuse me, I wanted to know if Billy wants
to help me get ready for the bus ride home?
-Sure thing, Bob.
-I can't wait.
-I know a fun way to end the day.
Let's have recess.
[CHEERS]
-Well, Betsy.
Newton.
Aren't you going to play?
-Yeah, come on, Betsy.
-Good bye, dear.
Have fun at school.
-Hold on, Betsy.
I have something.
-What is it, Dad?
-A bow tie for your job.
-Dad, being principal was fun, but being a full-time kid
is way better.
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 our Betsy's friends
at pbskids.org.
BETSY (VOICEOVER): My friends and I love to read.
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.
MRS. O'CONNOR: How about Billy?
-All right, I get to take out the garbage!
[THEME MUSIC]