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WordGirl
WordGirl enriches young audiences vocabulary, closes the gap for those who dont grow up in language-rich environments, instills a love of language, and fosters better reading comprehension. Ages: 4-8 Educational Goal: Language and Literacy
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Sparkling Clean/The Smile Collector
Season 7 Episode 4 | 26m 25s | CC
Mrs. Botsford tells Becky that she cannot watch any TV until she finishes her chores. Becky decides to use her WordGirl superpowers not to complete her chores, but to hide the mess. / Violet is selling drawings to the public, and Becky has promised to help. When Chuck causes trouble nearby, Becky feels torn between her duties as a friend and her duties as the city’s #1 superhero.
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