ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten Zerby Derby |⛴️| FRAN AGROUND |????| CONSTRUCTION ZONE |DOUBLE DECKER ZERBY | Season 2 | Full Episodes
One sunny day, Zach was in a hurry. He was excited because his friend Rex had something amazing to show him. Zach needed to get across the lake to see it. Luckily, Fran the ferry was there to help!
Before Zach could hop on Fran, he had to put on his life jacket. Safety first! Once he was ready, Fran took Zach across the lake. The water was shallow, but Fran was careful not to hit the bottom.
When Zach reached the other side, he saw Rex. Rex was excited to show Zach a huge log he found. It was so big! Rex wanted to take it to a construction site across the lake.
Fran tried to carry the log, but they got stuck in the shallow water. They needed help! Bob and Strut came to help push Fran, but it was still too heavy. Then, they realized the log was making Fran too heavy.
To solve the problem, Zach decided to go for a swim to lighten the load. With less weight, Fran could move again! They made it to the beach, and everyone was happy.
Meanwhile, the construction Zerbies were busy building a water trench. They dug a ditch and planned to fill it with water. But they realized the ditch was in the middle of the road!
The Zerbies decided to build a bridge with sticks so everyone could cross while they worked. It was a great idea! They took turns using the bridge, and soon the trench was ready.
It was moving day in Zerbytown! Axel and Zach wanted to live close together. They tried stacking their garages, but it didn’t work. So, they built a ramp for Zach’s garage. But the ramp blocked Axel’s door!
Phil came to help remove the ramp, and they decided to look for a new solution. They learned that trying again and looking for answers is the best way to solve problems.
And that’s the fun adventure at Zerbytown Lake! Remember, when things don’t work the first time, it’s always good to try again and find new solutions. Adventures are more fun with friends!
Build Your Own Bridge: Gather some small sticks, straws, or blocks and challenge the children to build a bridge. Encourage them to think about how to make it strong enough to hold a small toy car or figure. Ask them, “What happens if the bridge is too narrow or too wobbly? How can you make it stronger?” This activity helps them understand the concept of problem-solving and engineering, just like the Zerbies did.
Float or Sink Experiment: Fill a small tub with water and provide various objects (e.g., a small toy, a piece of wood, a plastic spoon). Ask the children to predict which items will float and which will sink, just like Fran the ferry had to manage weight. Let them test their predictions and discuss why some objects float while others sink. Ask, “What do you notice about the objects that float? How is this like Fran carrying the log?”
Problem-Solving Role Play: Set up a simple obstacle course or scenario where children need to find a way to move from one side to the other, similar to Zach and Rex’s adventure. Provide materials like cardboard, fabric, or cushions to create solutions. Encourage them to work together and ask, “What can you do if your first idea doesn’t work? How can you help each other find a new solution?” This activity emphasizes teamwork and perseverance.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript, removing any unnecessary repetitions and maintaining clarity:
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Which way was I going? Was it that way? No, I was going this way, wasn’t I?
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Okay, here it is—every town lake. Now, where’s Fran? No, she’s not there. Oh, Fran! Over here!
Oh, hello, Zach! You seem to be in a hurry this morning.
I am! Rex radioed me and said he had something amazing I needed to see.
What is it?
I don’t know, but he said it was huge. He’s meeting me across the lake.
Across the lake? Right over there? Yeah! Can you give me a ride?
Well, I’m Fran the ferry, and I’m all about giving rides, but first, you have to put on your life jacket.
Oh, right! Okay, hold on, I’ll put it on.
Okay, first I put this part on and then that part. I keep hitting this railing. There we go! Now I’m turned around. Let’s go, Fran!
All right, here we go! I love getting rides across the water.
Wow, the water looks pretty shallow here. Are you hitting the bottom?
Oh no, I don’t hit the bottom in this part of the lake.
Well, that’s great news! Now we can go see Rex and go fast!
Go faster, Fran!
Hold on, I haven’t even turned around yet!
Look, there’s the lighthouse!
Hi, lighthouse!
That’s Rex!
Hey, Rex!
Hi, Zach!
Hey, that was fast!
Yeah, Fran gave me a ride across the lake. What do you have?
Look, it’s a log!
Wow, it’s big! Is that what you wanted to show me, Rex?
Yeah, isn’t this log huge?
It’s huger than huge! What are you going to do with it?
Well, there’s a construction site across the lake, and I thought I’d take it there.
Well, that’s great! I’ll give you a ride. Are you sure it’s not too heavy, Fran?
Oh, I’m very stable—no problem!
All right, here we go!
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All right, hang on everyone! Here we go!
I love getting rides on Fran! Yeah, it’s so much faster traveling this way, and it’s much more fun too!
All right, here we are! Let me just pull up to the shore.
Oh, what happened?
I think we ran aground.
Did we hit the bottom?
Well, it wasn’t just a few minutes ago that Fran and I drove right up to the shore.
It’s okay, just let me back up and we’ll try again. I’ll put my high-powered Zurby engines to work!
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Nope! I don’t understand. Even my high-powered Zurby engines can’t move me.
What should we do?
I know! Fran, Bob, come in, Bob!
Uh, this is Bob. What do you need, Fran?
Do you think you could give me a bit of a push? I seem to be stuck.
Sure thing! I’m on my way!
Hi, Zurby’s! What’s going on?
Well, I seem to have hit the bottom here, and I can’t seem to get to the beach. I was wondering if you could give me a push, Bob.
Well, no problem! I’ll just go in a big circle and build up some speed. Okay, I’m going to come around behind, ready to give you a push.
All right, ready!
All set, Bob!
All right, here we go!
I can’t seem to budge you at all, Fran. Now what?
We just need to try again. If it’s pulling you need, I know just the Zurby—Rex, can you come down to Zerbytown Lake?
Sure thing, Rex! I’ll be right there!
Yep, that looks pretty hooked on. Okay, Strut, pull away! Ready, set, turbo!
I’m moving!
Ah, but it’s not easy! I’m pulling you along the bottom of the lake. I’m just digging deeper into the sand.
Ah, I’m pulling as hard as I can, but I can’t pull you anymore.
Oh, it’s okay, Strut. I’m not sure this idea is the best one.
Hmm, I guess pulling you isn’t going to work. Looks like we have to try again.
All right, if you need me again, I’d be happy to come back. See you later!
Bye, Strut!
I don’t understand why it’s so shallow here.
Shallow? Yes! I drove right over this part of the lake when I drove Zach across, but now I’m hitting the bottom.
Did the water level go down?
Well, that’s just it, Zerbies. The water level hasn’t changed.
It hasn’t? Nope! I could drive across this part no problem. Watch!
Huh? See? Then why am I hitting the bottom?
I think I know. I think it’s because Rex and I are so heavy.
But Fran’s carried both you and me up to the beach many times before, and we’ve never had this problem.
But this time we’re also carrying a huge log that’s really heavy.
Oh! So you think it’s because I’m carrying too much weight?
Well, that makes sense! The heavier a boat is, the lower it sits in the water.
So we just need to lighten your load.
Well, should I dump the log overboard?
But then you won’t be able to get it to the other side!
But we have to lighten the load somehow.
Oh, I have another idea! I’ll go for a swim!
Ha ha! Woohoo! It’s working! I think maybe I can move now!
I’m swimming! I’m swimming!
All right, it’s working! Way to go, Fran!
There we are—all the way to the beach! We made it! Thanks, Fran!
Should I go back and get Zach?
No, no! I can’t swim!
I made it!
Way to go, Zach!
Well, I made it, and I can deliver this log to the construction site, but before I do, I think we need to go for a swim!
Go for a swim? Real quick! Come on, Zach!
Can you swim with the logs?
Oh yeah, no problem!
Oh yeah? Okay, watch me do circles!
Rex!
Hey, you’re pushing!
Oh, I love rainy days in Zerbytown!
Oh, hi Eric! Hi Spike!
Bill! Phil, are you there?
Hey Phil, wake up! It’s time to build!
Huh? Huh? Did someone say something about building?
Uh, I’m coming!
Come on, Phil! Let’s find the other construction Zerbies!
Did you guys say something about building? I’d like to build something!
Well, what?
Maybe we could make a water trench!
A trench?
Yeah! First we dig a ditch, then we fill it with water!
That sounds like fun! Where do you want to build it?
How about right here?
Okay, let’s go!
I think it’s good!
Sure!
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They’re lifting!
I love pushing dirt!
I love pushing it! I love lifting it!
All right, there you go, Rex! Thank you!
I like leaves too!
Here we go! There you go! Looking good, Zerbies!
I think we’re almost done!
Your bees are fine! Your bees are cool!
I’m a Zerby!
Whoa!
Hey, what’s going on?
We’re building a water trench! It’s a ditch right now, but as soon as we add water, it’ll be a water trench!
Aha! I see! Well, it sounds like fun, but it’s kind of in the middle of the road!
Hey, come on over here!
Oh, what’s going on? I guess a ditch in the middle of the road isn’t the best idea, right?
Well, we have to try again!
Good idea! You need a way for Zerbies to get across while you’re working on it!
I know just the thing! We’ll put some dirt back and leave it to the end! That way, there’s something for Zerbies to cross while we’re working!
Yeah, that makes a lot of sense! Let’s do it! Ready?
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Here we go! Let’s do it over here!
Okay, go ahead, Zerbies!
All right!
Thanks very much! Way to go, construction Zerbies!
There! Now we can get to work!
Uh, Rex, you need to back up!
I can’t get to you!
Phil, I’m over here, and I can’t get to you!
Well, I’m over here! I have some dirt that I have to put in your bucket!
I’m not sure this is gonna work!
Looks like we’ll have to try again!
What should we do this time?
Wait a minute! We’ve done this before!
We have?
Yeah! We tried to cross a ditch before! Remember? We used sticks to make a bridge!
Oh yeah! Sticks! I remember!
So first we remove all this dirt, and then we make a bridge out of sticks! One we can go under!
Yeah! Let’s start gathering some sticks!
I’ve got a bunch of sticks here too!
Ah! I got some sticks, guys! I’m coming with them!
Okay, get them all bundled up here! Tie them up! Raising them up! Get them in place!
Wow, look at that! And lowering them down! Looks good!
Yeah, it works!
All right, let’s do it!
Uh, uh, I still can’t reach you, Rex!
You have to come a little further forward!
Phil, I can’t! My scoop hits the sticks!
It’s okay! All we need to do is dig the ditch deeper, and then we’ll be able to go under!
But we’d have to get rid of the bridge while we were digging, and Zerbies still need to use it!
Oh, looking good, guys!
All right!
Hmm, this is much harder than I thought it would be!
Well, you know what we say when we’re stuck?
Oh, time for a nap?
No! Answers are everywhere!
Oh right! I forgot! Let’s look around and see if we can come up with an answer!
Okay, that sounds good!
I wish I could dump this load of dirt before we go searching! It’s pretty heavy, but these sticks are still in the way!
That’s all right! I’ll just move the sticks for you, Phil!
Lifty!
Hold on, Axel! Not yet! They’re moving the sticks!
Oh, okay! Neat!
Bridge lifting!
Oh, okay! I can reach you now, Rex!
Okay, here I come! It looks good!
Okay, we can go look for answers after this!
Okay!
All right, you can lower the bridge now, Strut!
All right! Okay, lowering the bridge!
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All right, bridge cross!
Okay, see you later, Zerbies!
Hi!
Well, now we can go look for answers!
Wait a minute! I don’t think we need to!
Huh?
We don’t?
That’s it! It just worked perfectly!
I did? I missed it!
I’ll show you!
Oh hey there, construction Zerbies! Can I cross this bridge right now?
Yeah!
Okay, thanks!
Okay, Phil, stick like you normally would!
Oh, okay! I’ll get some dirt here and scoop it up!
Now what?
Okay, watch!
Um, wait! You gotta stop there, Jake!
Hold on! Stop!
Oh, okay! All right, go ahead, Strut!
Okay, raising the bridge!
Okay, Phil, now you can go under the bridge and drop off the dirt!
Oh, okay! Here I go! Bumping the dirt!
I still don’t understand what we’re doing, but oh, okay!
Okay, now what?
Now lower the bridge, Strut!
All right! Lowering the bridge!
And there! Okay, go ahead, Jake!
All right!
Uh, see you later! Good work, construction Zerbies!
Oh, thanks! Thank you!
Oh, thanks, Jake!
Let’s try it again! I lift the bridge when Phil needs to get near Rex and dump the earth!
Go ahead, Phil!
Okay! Don’t pick Sabre!
Yeah! And then we lower the bridge when the Zerbies need to cross!
Oh, this is great! This way we can all take turns!
All right! Now we can finish the trench!
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Hey, coming along great, guys!
All right! It looks great, construction Zerbies!
Wait! I want to swim in it!
Oh, me too!
Well, we can’t all swim at the same time, but you know what we can do?
Take your turns!
Uh, who’s first?
I want to go first! Here I go!
Oh, that’s my bucket!
Dive, Max! You’re upside down!
I want to go too!
You look funny upside down, Rex!
Deeper over here!
I’m going to need some help eventually!
You’re getting some good waves going in there!
Yeah!
Guys! Hey, wait a minute! You’re silly, guys!
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I love moving day in Zerbytown!
Careful with my garage, Strut!
Don’t worry! I’ll be careful with it!
That’s a perfect spot for your garage, Axel! I love it!
All right! Remove the straps, and there we are!
Whoa! My garage fits perfectly!
You’re next, Zach! Where are you moving to?
Me? Uh, well, I wanted to live close to you, Axel, but there doesn’t seem to be anywhere to put my garage!
Well, maybe we can share!
Come on, Zach! You think?
Yeah! Let’s try it!
Okay, let’s try it!
All right!
Oh, wait a minute! All right, you’re on top of me here!
Okay, okay! Let me go in first!
Okay!
Okay! Yeah, I’m inside!
Yeah, but you’re on my nose, and now you’re on my back!
Oh, you’re on my nose again!
Okay, sorry!
I don’t know if we can both fit in your garage, Axel! Looks like this idea is not going to work!
Yeah, well, I guess we have to try again because my garage isn’t big enough for us to fit side by side or on top of each other!
Hey, that gives me an idea! Maybe I can live right here with you, Axel!
Strut can put my garage right on top of yours!
Oh, a two-story! I love it!
Okay, so that’s agreed! Hold on, Strut! Let me hop in before it goes up!
Uh, okay! This will be fine!
Okay, here we go! Lifting!
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Yeah! It’s gonna be perfect! The only two-story house ever in Zerbytown!
All right, Zach! I’ll just put you in position here!
Okay! I can’t wait!
It’s tricky to get your garage right on top of Axel’s there!
Uh, okay! Steady! Get down! I’m going slowly!
Uh-huh! Perfect! All right! Enjoy your garage!
See you later, Zerbies!
Oh, thanks, Strut!
Wow! I don’t know what could be better than this—the sky above, best friend below!
I’m gonna take a look at my garage from down there!
Hey, Zach! What happened?
Axel, I think we have a problem!
Oh, what is it?
Well, with my garage on top of yours, there’s no easy way for me to get in and out!
Well, yeah! I guess that doesn’t work!
Well, you know what we do when something doesn’t work for the first time?
We try again!
But what will we try?
Hmm…
Oh, I’ve got it! Great! What is it?
We just need to build a ramp up to my garage!
A ramp?
Oh yeah, that would work great! Why don’t we just call Phil, and he can build us a ramp?
Oh, that’s great! But first, can you push me over?
Oh yeah! Yeah! Here you go!
Thanks, buddy!
No problemo!
All right! All ready for you, Zach!
This is gonna be great!
Whoa! Now that’s a great ramp!
What do you think, Axel?
Uh, Zach, this idea might not have worked!
Axel!
Zach!
Axel!
Zach!
I’m in here!
Axel, where are you?
I’m in here!
Have you seen my ramp yet?
How could I have seen your ramp yet? Why? What happened?
Well, what happened was your ramp happened right in front of my door!
You can get down, Zach, but I can’t get out!
Oh yeah, right!
So, uh, Dr. Phil, come in, Phil!
Hey, Zach! What’s going on?
I have a bit of a problem! Remember that ramp you built?
Oh yeah! What about it?
Well, it’s in front of Axel’s garage door, and he can’t get out!
Oh, okay! I’m on my way!
Okay, thanks, Phil!
Uh, what’s going on, Zach?
Don’t worry! We’ll have you out in no time!
Okay!
Okay, that’s almost it! Let me just smooth out the rest of the dirt and take a couple more scoops out of the way!
There! And there! That clears out the whole ramp for you, Zach!
There you go, Zerbies!
Thanks, Phil!
Whoa! Freedom!
Well, you know what we’ve got to do, right?
Try again!
Now maybe if we…
Uh-oh! Wait! What if we…
What if we…
Oh no! I guess that’s not gonna work, huh?
Then there’s always…
Uh, no! Nope!
Oh, I know! Answers are everywhere! Let’s look around and see if we can come up with an idea!
Okay!
