Out of the Box
Season 2
TV-Y
Every day, a small group of neighborhood children come and play in "The Box," an imaginary clubhouse made entirely out of painted cardboard boxes. Along with their two caregivers, Tony James and Vivian Bayubay McLaughlin, the kids play games, do crafts, sing songs, and act out stories in the box.
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32 Episodes
- Rules RuleE2
Rules RuleWhen all the balls get loose in the clubhouse, the kids have a ball playing indoor games with them. They make bowling pins out of milk cartons and invent their own rolling ball game called 'Rolly Moo.' They sing about why rules are important and play out a version of 'Cinderella' in which the prince holds a 'Ball Ball' for everyone and their favorite ball. - We're CookingE3
We're CookingBubble gum banana fried chicken tortillas? That's what Spiri would make if she could cook all her favorite foods together! They talk and sing about how much fun it is to cook, and everyone makes pretend food for a 'Group Soup.' They play out their own version of 'Stone Soup' in which neighbors end up sharing their food with a hungry visitor. - Scrub-a-DubE4
Scrub-a-DubWhat's squeaking? It's Tony's rubber duck and it's ready for a pretend bath. After singing about bathing, everyone makes bath toys and bath tubs. They play out a version of 'Rub a Dub Dub, Three Men in a Tub' in which three kids in three tubs meet a sea serpent who's afraid to take a bath. - Disguise SurpriseE5
Disguise SurpriseIs that Vivian? Yes it is -- she's just put on a disguise! This inspires the kids to dress up and they make disguises for themselves and Tony. They sing about how even when you put on a disguise, it's still you, and they play out a 'Little Red Riding Hood' story in which Little Red, the wolf, and grandma try to trick each other with disguises. - Good Clean-Up FunE6
Good Clean-Up FunIt's Clean Up Day in the clubhouse! When Tony has some trouble figuring out where everything goes, Viv and the kids volunteer to help. They play a sorting game, put their things away, then decorate boxes for the 'leftovers.' They sing about how easy it is to find things when you put them away yourself, and play out a 'Goldilocks' story in which 'Neat Nick' mixes things up when he decides to put away the three bears' stuff. - Mirror, MirrorE7
Mirror, MirrorA hand mirror, a hubcap, a metal tray--you can see yourself in all of them! The kids find and play with different kinds of 'mirrors' and meet Vincent Van Gogh, who gives them pointers on using mirrors to make self-portraits. They paint and draw pictures of themselves, sing a song about being proud of how they look, and play out a version of 'Snow White' in which the queen looks in the mirror and wants a picture of what she sees. - Blowin' in the WindE8
Blowin' in the WindThis episode is full of hot air, cool air, all kinds of moving air and wind! Tony, Viv, and the kids make an all-wind band with wind chimes, bottles, kazoos, whistles, and instruments. Then they explore making things move with air and invent a blowing game with cotton balls. They make wind mills and talk about and act-out all the different things wind can do. - Feathered FriendsE10
Feathered FriendsWhen Viv brings in a bird feeder, it's time for some high-flying fun! After filling the feeder and hanging it outside, the kids make all kinds of bird sounds and decide to craft some paper birds of their own. They sing about flying, then play out their own version of the 'Emperor and the Nightingale,' in which an opera singer tries to give a Nightingale singing lessons. - We Got The BeatE12
We Got The BeatTime to get in the groove! Tony brings in a metronome, and the kids learn about beats and rhythms. Everyone plays different percussion instruments, and then they make some instruments of their own. They sing about how rhythms are everywhere, then play out their own version of 'Hansel and Gretel,' in which a very groovy Hansel and Gretel find their way home by listening to the rhythms of the forest. - Shadow PlayE13
Shadow PlayThe sun is streaming into the playhouse--and it's the perfect opportunity for everyone to make shadows! They discover that flashlights are also great for making shadows, and they use them to make shadow puppets with their hands. They make a shadow puppet theater and put on a shadow play about a bird, a worm, and a spider who eat all the watermelon in a bunny's garden. - Goin' BuggyE14
Goin' BuggyTony shows the kids a real ladybug, and before long, everybody's goin' buggy! They use pipe cleaners and egg cartons to make a grasshopper, a spider, and an ant, and sing about why all different kinds of bugs are important. They play out a version of the 'Ant and the Grasshopper,' in which the bugs of 'Buggy Town'--who all have their own special job--learn to appreciate each other. - Make Em LaughE15
Make Em LaughHonk! Viv and the kids play a joke on Tony, and down he plops onto a horn. So begins a day of silliness and laughter! Everyone shows off their funny walks, tells jokes, and does things to make each other giggle. They sing about how great it feels to laugh, then meet a court jester who practices being funny for them. They turn Viv into a backwards person, then play out a story about a king who finds out that his daughter is the funniest person in the land. - Mon-stir It UpE16
Mon-stir It Up'Don't be scared, be prepared!' That's what the kids tell Swampy the alligator puppet when he's afraid of monsters. They make him a 'Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared' kit and sing a song about not being afraid. They make 'Super Monster' puppets and play out a story about three friends who teach a troll that it's not nice to scare people. - Whose Home?E17
Whose Home?What's inside that shell? It's Hermie the hermit crab! When Viv brings Hermie into the clubhouse, the kids find their own make-believe shells and pretend to be hermit crabs. They sing a song about all the different places animals live, then meet a grumpy tortoise who needs help cleaning house. - Tooth or ConsequencesE19
Tooth or ConsequencesTime for a check up! When Tony goes off to the dentist, the kids and Beavy the Beaver puppet pretend to go to the dentist, too, and learn how to care for their teeth. They sing a song about going to the dentist, and make paper-plate mouths, filled with teeth. They play out their own version of 'Little Red Riding Hood' in which a Little Bad Wolf learns about losing teeth and growing up. - Treasure HuntE21
Treasure HuntX marks the spot! Tony and Viv set up a treasure hunt with a clue around every corner. Everyone finds a special treasure, then they make treasure chests and meet a pirate with some unusual treasures of his own. They play out a 'King Midas' story in which a king learns that certain kinds of treasures--like love and friendship-- are much more valuable than gold. - Out to LunchE22
Out to LunchMenu, please! Tony, Viv, and the kids turn into waiters, cooks, and customers in their very own clubhouse restaurant. They make pretend food for the menu, and sing a song about all the things you should and shouldn't do in a restaurant. They play out a 'Simple Simon' story in which a restaurant owner--who wants to serve only pie-- learns the best way to keep his customers happy. - Down on the FarmE23
Down on the FarmRise and shine--it's time to turn the clubhouse into a farm! The kids talk and sing about life on a farm, then Viv and Nick meet Old Macdonald and learn how to milk a cow. They sing a song about the different kinds of work farmers do, make a scarecrow named Mr. Smile, and play out a story about a scarecrow on Old Macdonald's farm who's just too nice to scare crows away. - Pajama PartyE24
Pajama PartyGet out the sleeping bags and turn on the night-lights, it's time for a PJ party! Tony, Viv, and the kids put on their favorite pajamas and talk about their bedtime routines. They sing a lullaby, make a mural of a night sky, and play out a story about a little knight who just won't go to sleep.
