Hey there! Today, we’re going to learn about a fun adventure with Zach and his friends. They have a cool idea called “Zurb Apartments.” Let’s see what happens!
Zach’s friends surprised him with a new idea. They built something called “Zurb Apartments,” where garages are stacked on top of each other. Zach’s garage is at the bottom, making it a strong base. But wait, how do they get up and down?
At first, they thought about building a ramp out of dirt. But then, they had a better idea! They decided to jump into a big pile of leaves to land softly. It was so much fun!
After jumping into the leaves, they realized they needed a way to get back up. They thought about making a bigger pile of leaves, but that wouldn’t help them climb back up. So, they came up with a new plan!
One of the friends had a brilliant idea: build an elevator! They used a rope to lift the Zerbies up and down, just like an elevator. Now, they could easily go up and down the Zurb Apartments!
After building the elevator, Zach wanted to play games with his friends. He met Flynn, who loves flying games, but Zach couldn’t fly. So, they decided to play hide and seek instead!
Zach and his friend Dotty played hide and seek. Dotty hid too far away at first, but then she found the perfect spot. Zach learned that the best hiding spots are not too close and not too far. They had a great time playing together!
Later, Zach and his friends joined a parade. At first, they raced ahead, but then they learned that parades work best when everyone sticks together. They worked as a team and had a fantastic parade!
Through their adventures, Zach and his friends learned the importance of teamwork and creativity. Whether building an elevator or playing hide and seek, they discovered that working together makes everything more fun!
Thanks for joining us on this exciting journey with Zach and his friends. Remember, teamwork and creativity can solve any problem!
Build Your Own Mini Elevator: Gather some simple materials like a small box, string, and a spool or a stick. With the help of an adult, create a mini elevator. Use the string to lift the box up and down, just like Zach and his friends did. Think about how you can make it go up and down smoothly. What other objects can you lift with your elevator?
Teamwork Challenge: Find a friend or family member and try to build a small tower using blocks or cups. Work together to make it as tall as possible without it falling over. Talk about how you can help each other and share ideas to make the tower stronger. What did you learn about working together?
Creative Problem Solving: Imagine you are Zach and his friends, and you need to find a way to get up and down from a high place. Draw a picture of your own creative solution. Will you use a slide, a ladder, or something else? Share your drawing with someone and explain how your idea works.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript, removing any unnecessary or unclear parts while maintaining the essence of the conversation:
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[Music]
Hey, Zach! I didn’t realize you were home. We were going to surprise you with our new idea.
I’m ready to be surprised!
We call it “Zurb Apartments.”
Amazing! Where’s my garage going to be?
Your garage is on the bottom because it makes a good base, and then we have wooden platforms with more garages on top.
Wow!
Alright, Zach, time to lift your garage!
Okay, this is great! I can’t wait!
Wow, I can see everything up here! This is great! How do I get down?
Oh, we never thought of that.
I guess we’re not completely done just yet.
We could build a ramp out of dirt.
Of course! So simple! Stand by, Axel, we’re building you a ramp.
No problem, I’ll just tidy up my garage a bit.
Okay, the ramp is ready to go! Try it out, Axel!
I declare the Zurb Apartments done!
How do I get down?
Oh right, not done yet.
Well, we could build another ramp, but Lily’s on the third floor, so the ramp to her Zurb apartment would have to be much taller.
Yeah, that would take a lot of dirt.
Maybe there’s another way we should try.
Hey, I know! Whenever I’m practicing my jumps, I make sure I have a big pile of leaves nearby to land softly.
Okay, Lily, now you can leap off into the leaves!
Don’t be scared!
That was great! I want to do it again! How do I get back up?
I declare the Zurb Apartments done!
Oh yes, I see the problem.
How do I get back up?
Why did you jump into the leaves?
We’ll all try again to come up with an idea to get back up.
I don’t think so, Lily.
Well, I did it!
Yeah, but my course is all four higher than yours.
We could make the pile of leaves bigger, but it still won’t solve the problem of how we get back up again.
You’re right, Lily. We need to try again and come up with a completely different solution.
One that isn’t a ramp and can get the Zerbies up and down.
Let’s go!
Can you lift me down so I can look for answers?
Sure, Zach! Here comes the hook!
Wait a minute, John! I’ve got it!
What is it?
Look, I can make Zach go up and down!
Well, we can’t call you every time we need to go up or down.
I know, but what if we made something on a cable that lifted Zerbies up and down?
Kind of like an elevator!
Exactly!
Oh, and maybe it could work by pulling on a rope!
Oh, and then we can see tunes!
Why are we doing this?
Just hold on, Zach! We need to build something!
Okay, I’ll be in my garage if you need me.
Oh, Zach, we’re ready!
What’s this?
It’s an elevator!
You see, one Zerby holds the rope like this, and you can make the elevator go up or down.
Can we use it to get up?
Of course! Up and down!
[Music]
It’s a great day for flight! I can’t wait to play a game with the other flying Zerbies!
Hi, Flynn! Who wants to play a game of aerial acrobatics?
Oh, I can’t play right now, Dotty. I need to charge my batteries and get some new blades.
Maybe later!
Okay, no problem! See you later!
If the flying Zerbies can’t play, maybe I could play with Zach.
Hi, Zach!
Do you want to play with me?
Sure! What do you want to play? A sky race, aerial acrobatics, or cloud chasing?
Oh, those are all flying games, and I can’t fly.
Yeah, I usually play flying games, but what can we play together?
How about hide and seek?
Oh, I love that idea! Let’s do it!
Okay, I have to find you, so I have to close my eyes and count.
Okay!
One, two, three…
I found you! This is way too easy, Zach!
You should go further away so it’ll be harder for me to find you.
Okay, got it! I’m going to go further away!
One, two, three… ready or not, here I come!
Where could she be?
Okay, I’m not going to find you, Dotty.
I give up!
Where are you?
I’m hovering over every town!
I never found you way over there!
I’m coming back now, Dotty!
Did I win?
It’s way too hard to find you if you go really high or really far away.
Oh, sorry, Zach!
It’s okay! If at first we don’t succeed, try, try again!
Okay!
I think I’ve got it now. I need to hide not too close and not too far.
Okay!
One, two…
Behind this tree! He’ll never find me!
Ready, Dotty? Here I come!
How did you find me so fast?
You weren’t too close or too far!
That’s true!
The most important thing to remember when playing hide and seek is to be quiet when you hide.
Oh, your plates make a lot of noise, and I can hear them!
I should have thought of that!
Okay, one more time! I’m going to go further away but not too far, and I’m going to turn off my plates!
Ready or not, here I come!
That’s a good hiding spot!
Maybe over here?
I think you finally figured this game out, Dotty!
I give up!
Did I do it right?
You were a fantastic hider!
Can we play again?
Now only this time, can I count and you hide?
Yeah! Great idea!
Just hold on to your hubcaps! I’m going to be the best baker ever!
Okay, count!
One, two…
The parade is about to begin!
Ready!
[Applause]
Stop! What happened?
We lost the racers!
Well, Zach is the leader. We should go back and ask him.
I’ll race you back!
Oh wait, I think I hear them!
We don’t know which way to go.
Actually, it’s a parade; you’re supposed to stay in a line.
Oh yeah, I guess we kind of raced ahead.
A parade doesn’t work unless we all stick together.
You’re right!
We racers just like going fast, but I guess we’ll follow you this time.
Okay, let’s go back to the start and try again!
Ready?
This time, remember we’re going back!
Let’s take this trail!
This trail? But this is off-road!
Yeah, and you off-road for fun!
Be careful, Max!
Oh no, maybe not!
I don’t understand why I’m stuck!
Racers are made for going off-road, but we can’t go off-road!
You have to help us out, Zach!
Okay, let’s try again!
We need to work together!
[Applause]
The parade and we all stuck together! We worked as a team, and now we’re finished!
So now what do you want to do?
Wait, go back the other way!
[Applause]
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