Ep 1. A-Counting We Will Go!

Barney & Friends season 9 episode 1, titled "A-Counting We Will Go!" is an educational and fun episode that focuses on teaching children how to count. The episode starts off with Barney and his friends Baby Bop and BJ having a picnic in the park. While they are enjoying their lunch, they start to notice all the different things around them they can count, like the number of trees, birds, and people in the park. This gets Barney and his friends excited about counting and they decide to go on a counting adventure.

Throughout the episode, Barney and his friends go on several different adventures where they count various things. They start off by counting different objects in the park, like benches, flowers, and clouds. Then they take a trip to the zoo where they count different animals, like giraffes, zebras, and monkeys. Next, they visit a farm where they count different farm animals, like cows, pigs, and chickens. Finally, they head to the beach where they count seashells, waves, and sandcastles.

As Barney and his friends count different objects on their adventures, they also learn about different concepts related to counting, like addition and subtraction. For example, they count three seagulls and then one more joins them, so they have to add one more to get the total number of seagulls. They also count 10 seashells and then give two to each friend, so they have to subtract six seashells to get the new total.

Throughout the episode, Barney and his friends also sing several catchy songs related to counting, like "Ten Little Fishies" and "Five Little Ducks". These songs not only reinforce the concept of counting, but also help children to memorize numbers and engage with the episode.

Overall, "A-Counting We Will Go!" is a fun and engaging episode of Barney & Friends that teaches children about the concept of counting in a fun and interactive way. With its catchy songs, colorful setting, and lovable characters, this episode is sure to keep children entertained while they learn.