Hey there! Today, we’re going on an adventure with our friends, the Zerbies! They love exploring new places, just like you might love exploring your backyard or a park. Let’s see what fun things they discover!
Our friends Bob, Zak, Fran, and Flynn are getting ready to explore a new bay at Survey Town Lake. They make sure to check everything before they start: their engines, flaps, and even their life jackets! It’s important to be safe when exploring new places.
As they fly and drive around, they look for a good spot to land. But oh no! Flynn has floats and needs water to land on, not land. So, they have to find a water runway for Flynn. It’s like finding the perfect spot to park your bike!
When Bob gets stuck, Zak comes up with a clever idea to help. He uses his bucket to carry Bob over the shallow water. Teamwork makes everything easier and more fun!
Sometimes, things don’t go as planned. The Zerbies find out that the water is too shallow for Bob to drive through. But they remember that “answers are everywhere,” so they look around for a solution. They dig a little to make the water deeper, and it works! Now everyone can use that part of the lake.
When carrying heavy things, like a rock, it’s important to keep balance. The Zerbies learn that placing the rock in the right spot helps them stay balanced. It’s like when you carry a backpack and make sure it’s not too heavy on one side.
To avoid bumping into rocks in the water, the Zerbies use sticks to mark where the rocks are. This way, they can see the sticks and know where to go. It’s like using cones to mark a path when you’re riding your bike.
Chase wants to float on the water like Flynn. With some help from his friends, he finds light sticks that he can lift and float with. Now Chase can land on water too! It’s fun to try new things and learn from friends.
At night, Bob needs to find his way back to his boathouse. The Zerbies try different ways to shine the lighthouse light so Bob can see. Finally, they point the light at Bob’s boathouse, and it works! Bob can see where he’s going and gets home safely.
Exploring with the Zerbies is always an adventure. They learn new things, help each other, and have lots of fun. Remember, when you’re exploring, always be safe, work together, and look for answers everywhere. Happy exploring!
Build Your Own Zerbie Adventure: Gather some toy cars, boats, and planes, and create a mini adventure scene at home or in the classroom. Use blocks, pillows, or boxes to make mountains, lakes, and runways. Encourage the children to think about where each Zerbie would need to land or drive. Ask them, “Where would Flynn land if he needs water?” or “How can Bob get across the shallow water?” This activity helps children understand the importance of finding the right environment for different vehicles.
Teamwork Challenge: Organize a simple obstacle course using cones or markers. Pair up the children and give them a task to complete together, such as carrying a ball through the course without dropping it. After the activity, discuss with the children how they helped each other and what teamwork strategies they used. Ask, “How did you work together to solve the problem?” This will help them appreciate the value of teamwork, just like the Zerbies.
Balance and Marking Game: Provide the children with small bags or backpacks and a variety of objects to put inside. Let them experiment with placing the objects in different parts of the bag to find the best balance. Then, take them outside and use sticks or cones to mark a path. Have them walk the path while balancing their bags. Ask, “What happens if your bag is too heavy on one side?” and “How do the sticks help you find your way?” This activity reinforces the concepts of balance and marking paths for safety.
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript, removing any unnecessary details and keeping the main points intact:
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Hey, Bob! I found a new bay at Survey Town Lake. I’m meeting up with Zak and Fran to explore it.
Wow, that sounds fun! Want to join us?
Of course! I love exploring new places. I’ll get ready to take off.
Are you Zerbies ready to go exploring?
You bet, Bob! I have my life jacket on. Is Flynn coming?
Yeah, he’s just getting ready.
Okay, engine check… flaps check… floats check… runway looks clear. Ready for takeoff?
Ready, set…
Okay, come on, Fran, let’s go!
Wow, I didn’t think this went anywhere, but it just keeps going!
I know, it’s amazing!
Where are you, Bob?
I’m over here in the reeds!
Can you see me?
Oh, there you are!
We’re coming!
Come on, Zak! Just a little further, let’s land there.
Oh look, there’s a place to land!
Great, just land up here, Fran.
Alright, let’s explore!
Hey, I want to explore too! Is there anywhere I can land?
Yeah, there’s a nice open spot here, Flynn. You can land right here.
Coming in for a landing!
Hold on, Zak, I can’t land there.
Why not?
I have floats; I’m made to land in the water, not on land.
Oh yeah, we should try again and find you a water runway.
Come on, Zak, hop aboard!
I found the perfect spot this way!
He’s getting away!
It’s okay, we’ll get there eventually.
Oh no, come on, we gotta go!
I found the perfect spot!
No need, Zak. Flynn needs water to land, and water’s easy to find.
Look around!
Okay, Bob, we’ve got some water for you to land on over here.
Thanks, I’m coming in for a landing!
If the water’s too shallow, I can’t drive through.
Let’s try again.
What should we do?
Maybe I could help, Bob.
You can help?
You’ll see!
Give him a push into the water, Zak.
Okay, like this?
That’s it!
Now, Bob, I’m gonna get you over the shallow part. You’re gonna ride in my bucket.
In your bucket?
Yeah, hop in!
How’s that?
Great! Now I’m just gonna drive to the other side.
Whoa, this is fun!
Hang on!
Okay, now I’m going to dump you on the other side. You ready?
All set!
Hey, that was a great solution, Zak!
It did work great, but every time Bob needs to get to the other side, he’s gonna have to travel on you.
Yeah, I never thought of that.
What about Fred the ferry?
No, I don’t think so.
I guess this idea won’t work, but it was a fun one.
We’ll just have to try again.
What should we do differently?
I don’t know, I’m stuck.
Well, you know what we say when we’re stuck, right? Answers are everywhere!
Let’s look!
Oh look, little mushrooms!
They’re cute, but I don’t see how we could use them.
Let’s see… nothing over here.
Hey, there’s a rock!
No, I can’t think of any way we could use that.
Oh, look at this, a large dead tree!
That’s not going to do it at all.
Zach, have you found anything yet?
Not yet.
Hey Bob, how are you driving through the water here?
The water is deep enough for me to drive through here, but it’s also shallow enough for me to drive through here.
Oh yeah, that means there’s a perfect depth!
Come on, let’s tell Rex!
Sure!
That looks like the right height.
I don’t understand.
Well, now that we’ve dug down a bit, the water is deeper here, but it’s still shallow enough for me to drive through.
Are you ready, Bob?
Yeah, here we go!
And I did it!
It works!
Now we can all use this part of the lake!
Hooray!
So now what do you want to do?
More bucket rides, please!
Sure thing, Bob!
Okay, there goes the bucket!
Here we go!
Bob, where do you want it?
I’ve got lots of room up here on my bow, so put it up there in front.
Okay, lowering it down…
That’s good!
Whoa!
Just let me drive across the lake now.
It looks like that rock is tipping you forward; your propeller isn’t even touching the water.
Oh yeah, I need my propeller in the water to make me move.
Let me try!
Rex puts rocks on his back, so maybe that’s where you should put my rock.
On your back?
Yeah, on my tail fin!
Okay, let’s give it a shot!
Did it work?
I can’t see!
I tipped up; I don’t think it’s gonna work.
We both need to try again!
Yes, please!
Can you take the rock off, Strut?
Okay!
Let’s try again!
We tried front, back, and sides.
We’ve tried everything!
Careful!
Uh, Strut, can you help me?
Sure, Zach!
What happened?
I was gonna help the construction project by driving this rock the long way around the lake, but it slipped down when I was driving down the hill.
Hey, that’s what happened to me!
I started with that rock right behind my roof, but coming down the hill, it slipped forward, and then I started tilting forward.
Why?
It’s all about balance!
You have to put the rock where it doesn’t make you lose your balance.
Balance, huh?
No, a little further back, please!
Alright, and how about there?
Good!
Nice balance in the middle is best, but it’s all about testing and finding the best place.
See? I can move back and forth like this!
Great!
See you later, Zerbies!
This is Bob. What do you need, Fred?
Do you think you could give me a bit of a push?
Sure thing, I’m on my way!
Hi, Zurby! What’s going on?
I seem to hit the bottom here and can’t get to the beach.
I was wondering if you could give me a push, Bob.
No problem! I’ll just go in a big circle and build up some speed.
Okay, I’m gonna come around here to give you a push.
Ready?
All set, Bob!
Now what?
We just need to try again!
If it’s pulling, you need…
I know just the Zerby!
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, but it’s not easy!
I’m pulling you along the bottom of the lake.
I’m just digging deeper into the sand.
I’m pulling as hard as I can, but I can’t pull you anymore.
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!
Alright, if you need me again, I’d be happy to come back.
See you later, bye!
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!
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 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!
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!
It’s working! I think maybe I can move now!
I’m swimming!
Alright, it’s working! Way to go, Fran!
There we are, all the way to the beach!
We made it!
Thanks, Fred! Should I go back and get Zach?
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? Really?
Yeah, go first!
Okay!
You think you can remember, Bob?
I think so!
Okay, let me see…
First, I start out and go straight.
There’s a rock there, so I’ve got to go slowly around in this direction.
And then…
I think there’s one… whoa!
Yeah, there’s one here, so I’ve gotta go this way.
Let’s see, then there’s a rock there, so I’ve gotta go…
Wait a minute! Was there a rock in front of me?
Do I have to go this way?
Is it left or is it right?
I think it’s left!
Well, I thought it was right!
Wait, I can’t…
There’s rocks!
Oh, I can’t do it!
It’s no use; there’s just too many rocks!
I guess you’re right; there are just too many rocks.
Can we try again?
I’m sure there’s an answer to this problem!
Any idea, Zach?
No, I can’t think of anything either.
Should we give up?
No!
Well, we can’t think of an idea.
You know what we say, right? Answers are everywhere!
So let’s look around and see if we can come up with something to help!
Alright, let’s go!
Okay, let’s see… reeds!
There’s a lot of reeds here, but I don’t think reeds are the answer.
Oh hey, it’s a rock!
Wait, wait, wait! Rocks are the problem!
Hmm… what do we have here? A log?
No!
Let’s see… looking for answers, swimming through the water…
Hey, what’s that sticking up?
Oh, it’s a stick!
It’s sort of stuck into the ground there.
I wonder if that could… yeah, that might work!
It’s a great idea! I’m gonna tell the other Zerbies!
Hey, Zach! Hey, Fran!
I don’t get it!
Well, we use these sticks and stick them into the ground so we can mark where the rocks are.
That way, you don’t have to remember where they are; you can see the sticks!
What do you think?
That’s a great idea! Let’s go mark the rest!
Let’s do it!
Come on, Zach!
I’m coming!
Wait for me!
Okay, looks like all the rocks are marked with sticks. Time to try it!
There’s a rock there and a rock there… just turn here, go around through these ones.
This is easy!
You guys should try this; this is fun!
Looks like we have a solution!
I made it!
Come on and try it!
Great idea, Bob! Let’s go!
Wait, come on, Zach! Are you coming?
I’m coming! I just… I’m stuck on this rock!
Wait, wait!
Okay, here I go!
Wait for me!
I’m waiting!
Get away from me!
I gotta get turned around first!
I’m not very fast in the water!
Wait, wait!
Let me go!
Got water!
I float!
Why don’t you let me chase?
Yeah, here I come!
Okay, here we go!
I’m lifting up!
Try something else!
Oh, okay!
Um, land on my side, maybe?
Oh, landing on the side?
That’s… yeah, that’s right!
Oh, that’s not working!
Chase, I don’t know if this is…
I’m flipping over here!
Here we go!
Oh, I guess you’re right; it’s not working!
I guess Zerbies who fly can’t be Zerbies who float!
Yeah, too bad!
But I can float!
And fly!
No, that’s right!
But how do you do it, Flynn?
I have these floats!
See, I don’t have wheels for landing on the ground like some planes; I have floats, and they let me land in the water and float!
I see!
I just need to try again and get floats like yours!
Well, how are you gonna do that, Chase?
I don’t know, but answers are everywhere!
Let’s see… I need something I can lift into the air that will also float.
Hmm… a frog?
Yeah, I don’t think a frog is going to work!
Oh hey, a log!
A log floats, but it will be too heavy for me to lift!
Boy, this is tough!
I should ask Zach; he’s good at these sorts of things!
Okay, you almost did it!
Just try moving your wheels more!
Will it help me flip over?
I think so!
That’s how I got over; I just turned my wheels back and forth!
Hi, Chase!
Listen, Zach, I was wondering if I could ask you a question.
I want to float on the water, but I need something I can lift.
Hmm… maybe you should try some sticks!
You might be able to lift those, and sticks float!
Yeah, sticks float! That’s a good idea!
Oh yeah, why don’t you try those, Chase?
Oh, good idea! Thanks, Zach!
That would work!
No problem, Chase! Anytime!
Alright, try moving your wheels!
Oh, okay!
Am I flipped over yet?
No, not yet!
Oh, how about now?
Not yet!
Here you go, Chase!
Two very light, very floaty sticks!
Are they light enough for you to fly with them?
Well, let’s see!
Okay, here we go!
I’m lifting off!
Oh, hey! They work! They’re perfect!
Thanks, Mika!
My pleasure!
Bye! See you later!
Wow, look at those sticks! Do you think they’ll work, Chase?
Well, there’s one way to find out!
Here goes!
I can now land in the water!
This is great! I’m gonna go land over there!
But Chase, what about the frog?
Yeah, what if the frog comes back?
It’s okay! I’d rather play on the water than wait for a frog!
Come on!
Oh, then wait, ’cause we’re coming too!
Yeah!
We should go back to the lighthouse!
Come on!
Okay!
Oh boy, it really takes a long time, doesn’t it?
Still, it’s very beautiful looking at it!
Oh, oh, it’s almost down!
Are you Zerbies ready?
Yeah, we’re almost there!
Sun is, Bob!
It’s okay, we’re ready!
And there it goes!
Okay, alright, Bob! I’m just gonna turn on the lighthouse now!
Okay!
There! We have light!
Hey, I can see it! I can see the light!
Yeah, here I come, headed straight for my boathouse!
I’ll be home in a minute!
Oh, are you okay?
I’m okay, but this is not my boathouse!
Well, that could work!
Uh, nope!
Tell me what went wrong, Bob!
Well, I can see the bush the lighthouse is shining its light on, but I can only see the bush; it’s dark everywhere else!
Hmm, I guess we should try again!
But what should we do differently?
I think we should point the light somewhere else!
Yeah, it’s not the bushes that need the light; it’s me!
Hey, there’s an idea!
Why don’t we point the light at Bob?
Me?
Well, you’re the one that needs the light, right?
So if we shine it right at you, then maybe you’ll see everything!
Sure! Why don’t we give that a shot?
Okay, let’s do it!
Alright, let’s go back to the lighthouse!
I’ll head out into the bay!
Alright, let’s just try it again!
I’ll just turn the light and aim right at you!
There! How’s that, Bob?
Wow, it’s really bright, Mika! It’s fantastic!
I can see the light really well from here!
Okay, I’m gonna give it a try driving towards my boathouse!
Well, I really can’t see anything but the light, but I think I can make it!
Here we go!
And, uh… whoa!
Oh dear!
Oh, I guess that didn’t work!
What happened that time, Bob?
I couldn’t see anything but the light!
Looks like we’ll have to try again!
Alright, what if this time we shine the light at the thing Bob needs to see—his boathouse?
Oh, okay! Sure! Let’s try that!
Let me just move the joystick and get the light aimed right at your boathouse, Bob!
There! How’s that?
Well, that’s amazing! I can really see the boathouse from way out here!
I’m gonna give it a try!
Okay, driving forward!
Drive it straight for it!
You’re doing great!
Yeah, this is actually pretty easy!
I could totally see where I’m going!
I could even go right in here!
Huh, look at that!
I did it!
That place is perfect for finding my way home again!
I love