Ep 6. The Ugly Duckling

Super Why! season 1 episode 6 is titled "The Ugly Duckling." In this episode, the Super Readers are introduced to a new character - Red's new friend, a young duckling who Red thinks is cute but the other animals are mocking him for his appearance. The duckling feels out of place and doesn't understand why he looks different from his siblings.

The Super Readers jump into the story of "The Ugly Duckling" and join the duckling on his journey of self-discovery and acceptance. They meet the duckling's mother who assures him that he is loved no matter what he looks like, but the duckling can't help but feel like he doesn't belong. That's when the Super Readers introduce him to the tale of "The Tortoise and the Hare" and teach him the importance of believing in himself and taking things slow and steady.

As the duckling meets various animals in the story, he begins to understand that everyone is different but that's what makes them special. The Super Readers help him understand that it's important to appreciate and value differences in oneself and others. They teach him to embrace his uniqueness and celebrate it.

Throughout the episode, the Super Readers use their reading skills to help the duckling spell out words and identify letters in order to navigate through the story of "The Ugly Duckling." They also help him understand the different emotions he's feeling and provide him with tools to cope with them.

In the end, the duckling finds his home with a family of swans and realizes that he was never an ugly duckling but a beautiful swan all along. The Super Readers celebrate his transformation and help him feel confident in his own feathers.

"The Ugly Duckling" episode of Super Why! encourages young viewers to embrace their own differences and the differences of others. It promotes self-acceptance and confidence-building through the power of reading and storytelling. The characters teach children important life skills such as empathy, compassion, and the importance of perseverance. Through this heartwarming episode, children are taught important messages that will stay with them for a lifetime.