Ep 6. Pick Strawberries
- August 23, 2011
Disney Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps (Shorts) season 1 episode 6, titled "Pick Strawberries," follows our protagonist Oso as he helps a young girl named Olivia pick strawberries for a healthy snack. Alongside his fellow agents, Wolfie and Dotty, Oso teaches Olivia the importance of washing the strawberries before eating them and encourages her to try new fruits and vegetables for a well-balanced diet.
The episode begins with Oso receiving a message on his special agent watch from his boss, Mr. Dos, who informs him of his new assignment to help Olivia with her healthy snacking. Oso quickly gets to work and meets Olivia at her local farm where she is excited to pick strawberries. Oso reminds her that before they start picking, they need to wash their hands to prevent any dirt or germs from getting on the fruit.
As they begin to pick the strawberries, Oso notices some of them have bruises or are moldy. He explains to Olivia that it's important to only pick the healthy strawberries to ensure they are safe and enjoyable to eat. They then return to the washing station where Oso shows Olivia how to properly wash the strawberries using water and a colander to remove any dirt or debris.
After the strawberries are clean and dry, Oso and Olivia enjoy them as a healthy snack. However, Olivia admits that she doesn't usually like fruits and vegetables and prefers junk food instead. Oso takes this as an opportunity to teach her about the importance of a well-balanced diet and introduces her to new fruits and vegetables like grapes and celery.
Throughout the episode, Oso and his fellow agents sing catchy and informative songs about the benefits of healthy snacking and the proper ways to wash and prepare fruits and vegetables. The episode concludes with Olivia happily eating a variety of fruits and vegetables and thanking Oso for his help in teaching her how to make healthy choices.
Overall, "Pick Strawberries" is an engaging and educational episode of Disney Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps (Shorts) that teaches young viewers about the importance of handwashing, picking and preparing healthy produce, and making well-balanced diet choices.
