Ep 5. Numbers: Five
- TV-NR
- July 17, 1997
- 12 min
In the fifth episode of the first season of Teletubbies, titled Numbers: Five, the titular characters explore the concept of the number five. The episode begins with the Teletubbies playing a game of hide-and-seek, during which they count to five beforerevealing their hiding spots.
Throughout the episode, the Teletubbies encounter various objects that demonstrate the concept of the number five. For example, they come across a group of flowers, consisting of five petals each. They also find a group of rabbits, and count them to make sure there are five.
In one scene, the Teletubbies discover a door that is locked with a combination lock. To unlock the door, they must correctly enter the number sequence for the number five on the lock.
As they explore the number five throughout the episode, the Teletubbies sing a number song that helps them remember the concept. The lyrics of the song are simple and repetitive, making it easy for young children to learn and remember.
At the end of the episode, the Teletubbies collectively count to five once more before enjoying a group hug. The focus on learning the number five throughout the episode reinforces the importance of early childhood education and preparing young children for academic success. Overall, Numbers: Five is a fun and educational episode of Teletubbies that helps children learn the concept of one of the first numbers they'll encounter in school.