Ep 12. Let's Play Games!

Barney and Friends season 9 episode 12, titled Let's Play Games!, follows the lovable purple dinosaur and his friends as they engage in various fun and interactive games. The episode begins with Barney introducing the theme of the day, which is "playing games". He encourages his friends to gather together and choose their favorite games to play with each other.

Barney and his friends start off by playing Simon Says. In this classic game, one person is designated as "Simon" and gives commands such as "Simon says clap your hands". The players must only follow the commands that begin with "Simon Says", and if they don't, they are out of the game. This game encourages listening skills and following directions.

Next up, Barney invites his friends to play a game of Red Light, Green Light. In this game, one person is chosen as "it" and stands at the opposite end of a field. The rest of the players must stand at the starting line. The player who is "it" calls out "Green Light!" and the other players must move towards him or her. But when "Red Light!" is called, the players must stop immediately. If a player fails to stop, they are out. This game teaches children to pay attention and respond quickly to instructions.

Afterward, the gang plays a game of Freeze Dance, where they dance and freeze when the music stops. This game teaches children to follow rhythm and timing.

Later on, Barney and his friends engage in a game of Hot Potato. In this game, a ball or object is passed around a circle of players while music plays. When the music stops, the person holding the ball must sit out the rest of the game. This game encourages teamwork and coordination.

To finish off the day, Barney and his friends play a game of Hangman. In this game, one player thinks of a word and draws blank spaces on a piece of paper representing the number of letters in the word. The other players then take turns guessing letters to fill in the blank spaces. If a guessed letter is incorrect, a part of a stick figure is drawn as part of a hanging man. This game encourages problem-solving and vocabulary development.

Throughout the episode, Barney and his friends learn valuable skills such as taking turns, following instructions, and working together. They also have fun while doing it, reinforcing the idea that learning can be enjoyable.

Let's Play Games! is a cheerful and educational episode full of lively games and valuable lessons. Children are sure to enjoy playing along with Barney and his friends while learning important social and cognitive skills at the same time.