>> Promo Cat here, the next episode of the "Friday Zone" is going to be a lot of fun!

I'm not "kitten"!

>> I was born a warrior with only half a heart.

I now raise awareness and do my part.

>> Do you see the eggs?

>> The round?

Yes, eggs.

Oh!

Sheika, you're pregnant.

>> Yes.

>> So why is heat rising, Baby Girl?

>> Pollution is very slowly causing the earth's temperature to rise.

>> Oh, that can't be good.

>> It isn't, Zarg.

>> So keep an eye out for the next episode of the "Friday Zone," right now!

>> Production support for the "Friday Zone" is provided by: The WTIU Children's Programming Endowment, ensuring quality children's programming for future generations of Hoosiers.

Learn more at Indianapublicmedia.org/kidsfund.

WFYI Public Media, inspiring Indiana with high-quality educational content since 1970.

By sharing stories and connecting people, WFYI inspires the best in our community.

And these Indiana Public Television Stations.

Thank you!

♪ Friday ♪ The week is done and it's time for fun ♪ ♪ There's room for everyone ♪ In the "Friday Zone" ♪ So much to see, who will we meet ♪ ♪ It all happens magically ♪ ♪ In the "Friday Zone" ♪ Open your eyes There's a surprise ♪ ♪ You never know what adventure might arise ♪ ♪ In the "Friday Zone" ♪ Friday Zone" ♪ The "Friday Zone" Friday ♪ >> Welcome to the "Friday Zone," everyone.

I'm Maya.

>> And I'm Matt.

Our show is jampacked, Maya.

>> Yep, we'll learn a history lesson, teach you all how to do a fun craft and practice a little animal yoga.

>> And a lot more!

>> But first, a song on the "Friday Zone" playlist!

♪ ♪ In the "Friday Zone" Friday ♪ ♪ Personification ♪ Personification ♪ Making something come alive ♪ ♪ With the words that you provide ♪ ♪ It's situations ♪ Personification ♪ Take something that you are saying ♪ ♪ And it acts just like a person ♪ ♪ The flowers danced in the wind ♪ ♪ But they don't dance, even if they had the chance ♪ ♪ But they moved together like a dancer with a partner ♪ ♪ It's a nice way of saying what the flowers were doing today ♪ ♪ Personification ♪ Personification ♪ Making something come alive ♪ With the words that you provide ♪ ♪ It's situations ♪ Personification ♪ Take something that you are saying ♪ ♪ And it acts just like a person ♪ ♪ The city I live in never sleeps ♪ ♪ But who would have said that the city goes to bed ♪ ♪ And I think you will agree how big that bed would be ♪ ♪ And it's a way to write down ♪ That there's always some people around ♪ ♪ ♪ The wind sang through the trees ♪ ♪ Means that there was a breeze ♪ ♪ The clock screams in my ear ♪ The time to wake up is here ♪ ♪ The sun smiled down at me ♪ A good day it's gonna be ♪ This gray sweater is my friend ♪ ♪ I guess I look good again ♪ Personification ♪ Personification ♪ Making something come alive ♪ With the words that you provide ♪ ♪ It's situations ♪ Personification ♪ Take something that you are saying ♪ ♪ And it acts just like a person ♪ ♪ Take something that you are saying ♪ ♪ And it acts just like a person ♪ ♪ ♪ The "Friday Zone" Friday ♪ ♪ >> Hey there, everybody.

I'm your host, Leo D. Cook.

And welcome to "Masterpieces of Children's Literature in Less Than a Minute."

By now you may be wondering why I have this metal bowl on my head.

This is a tribute to today's book which has a character that also sports a metal bowl for a helmet.

It's entitled, "Don Quixote of La Mancha" by Miguel de Cervantes.

Quixote is spelled q-u-i-x-o-t-e.

This was published in 1605, and many folks consider this very old and long book written in Spanish to be the foundation of modern literature.

Now, turn that frown-dation upside down-nation, because I'm going to tell you about an interesting but confused fella named Don Quixote who gets in all kinds of crazy mishaps that he brings on himself.

You may even call this book, what the darn Quixote!

Now, Don Quixote is an older man who is still a dreamer, and a veracious reader, especially about books concerning knights and their adventures.

One day he becomes sick, which affects him so much that he believes himself to be a knight.

He finds a rusty, beat up suit of armor, and an old nag of a horse and decides to go on various adventures.

Along the way, he acquires a squire named Sancho Panza, a lovable, well-meaning loyal person who is about as smart as a box of rocks.

[ Clanging on the floor ] They have many misadventures together with Panza getting the short end of the stick.

One of these is when Quixote gets confused and thinks windmills to be giants, and decides to battle them.

>> Oh, my gosh, it's a giant!

Charge!

>> This goes about as well as you could expect with Quixote getting clobbered, but still sticking to his beliefs of leading a noble and virtuous life.

Oh, one of the most famous quotes from Don Quixote is "proof is in the pudding."

Now, I like pudding, and if you want to know more about "Don Quixote of La Mancha" by Miguel de Cervantes, I suggest you read it yourself.

I'm Leo D. Cook, and I will see you next time on "Masterpieces of Children's Literature in Less Than a Minute."

Now, I'm going to eat some pudding.

Hmm!

Tapioca!

>> Cecilia and Ainsley are going to show us how to make a ghost out of a balloon.

You will need a white balloon, scissors, a white trash bag, tape and construction paper.

Leaving the bottom of the bag intact, cut the bag into strips.

Then blow up the white balloon.

♪ Cut out eyes, and tape the plastic bag around end of the balloon.

Glue everything on.

You now have a spooky ghost!

♪ Thanks, Cecilia and Ainsley.

♪ >> It's time to get our kicks in the fitness zone.

♪ In the "Friday Zone" Friday ♪ >> Hey, guys, it's Marlie with the "Friday Zone."

Today, we are at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis to check out the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience.

Let's go!

♪ All right, guys, I'm here with Jennifer Pace-Robinson.

We're standing in this huge, amazing new exhibit at the Indianapolis Children's Museum.

What can you tell us about this exhibit?

>> We always dreamed of doing something outside, around health and well-being.

And our idea here was to just have fun together, trying out different sports and many sport environments, and then also learning about some of the very cool Indiana legends who did such a great job in these individual sports.

>> Well, there's definitely a ton of different exhibits and sports around here.

Do you have a favorite?

>> You know, it's really hard for me to say, but I do love the Pete and Alice Dye golf experience because we've replicated some of their very famous holes that you find around the world, and they are all here in miniature to play.

And it's so much more than just a putt-putt or miniature golf experience.

You really feel like you are playing golf for first time.

Of course, I love the Treehouse of Sport too.

>> Behind us here.

>> It's literally a dream come true.

You can get up in it, and you can see a perspective of the whole park.

>> I can't wait to go check it out.

>> Have a blast.

>> Thank you.

♪ >> All right.

We're going to check out the Treehouse of Sports!

Let's go!

♪ Look at this, guys!

♪ Wow!

I can see the whole exhibit from up here.

We've got soccer and hockey and football, and all the rest, and I can't wait to go check 'em out!

♪ >> Did you guys just come out of this big Treehouse of Sports?

>> Yes.

>> Would you guys mind telling me what your favorite part of it was?

>> The slide.

>> The slide.

>> I thought it was just climbing around with Avery.

>> Yeah.

>> My favorite part is climbing all way up there!

>> Up there.

How far up did you go?

>> All the way up the stairs.

>> And what was the coolest part of being that high up in the tree?

>> We saw my mom, and that was really cool.

>> Did you guys have a good time?

>> Yes.

We had a great time.

>> Awesome.

Awesome.

♪ >> So right now, we are right here at the Jane and Steve Marmon Run-Walk Experience, and right alongside it is the Dr. Cory Servaas Fitness Path.

So what this is, it's a huge running and walking path that goes around the whole perimeter of this huge park, and as you run along it, there are these fitness stations with fitness equipment.

So come on, let's check it out!

Oh, all right, guys, we made it to our first fitness station.

This station emphasizes the importance of warming up your muscles before you go on a long run.

So we've got this bike thing here, and it's definitely warming up my muscles.

I feel ready to run a marathon.

So let's go!

♪ All right, guys.

I'm here with my friend Brielle, and we are checking out this really weird exercise equipment.

What do you think about this?

>> It's fun.

>> Yeah?

>> And cool.

>> Is this how this works?

Whoa!

Wee!

Kailyn, what do you think about all of this exercise equipment over here?

>> Um, I think it's cool.

It's fun, and you get your exercise.

>> Hmm.

And what's important about getting your exercise?

>> Um, if you don't get any exercise, you won't be able to run and move around that much.

♪ >> Can you tell me why you like basketball most out of all the sports?

>> Mostly because, like, you can, like, do pretty much, like, whatever you want and, like, make some hoops.

>> Because I won all of my games, that's why I like basketball.

But once my brother accidentally -- >> What did he do?

>> Accidentally threw a ball at my head.

>> Oh, no!

But you still like basketball?

Well, now I'm obviously going to have to see your best moves on this basketball court!

I will play with you.

Although, I'm sure I am not as good as you guys.

All right, let's go!

Yeah!

♪ Oh, so close!

♪ >> All right, guys.

I had the best time at the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience.

I will see you next time on the "Friday Zone."

Bye!

♪ Yes!

I got it!

♪ >> And now a story from the WTIU Kids Writers Contest.

>> I came into this world broken and blue with oxygen and meds and lifeline too.

My doctor ran test after test, hoping for answers to know what's best.

They told my mom how fragile my life would be, but my mom knew CHD wouldn't stop me.

You see, my chest has battle scars for all to see.

I fight with every heartbeat, that's just me.

I was born a warrior, with only half a heart.

I now raise awareness and do my part.

My hospital and doctors are the best.

They keep my heart beating inside my chest.

[ Heartbeat ] >> Want to see your story on the "Friday Zone"?

It's easy.

Just ask your teacher how to enter or request an entry form from WTIU@indiana.edu.

>> We've got more in store here in the "Friday Zone"!

>> Cats!

Dogs!

Bunnies!

Mice!

Pigs?

>> This is Dr. Cristina, a veterinarian at Lollypop Farm.

Her love of animals led her to a career of caring for creatures great and small.

Dr. Cristina, who is our patient today?

>> So this is Fancy.

She's a miniature horse.

>> Hi, Fancy.

>> She's like around 10 years old, and she came to Lollypop because her owner couldn't take care of her anymore.

She is mostly blind.

I don't -- you probably can see it, but, you know, we can start an exam by looking at the head.

>> Okay.

>> And just look at her eyes.

>> As part of her checkup, Fancy's eyes have to be monitored closely.

It's also important to look at her coat, which could indicate poor health.

And just like when you are or I go to the doctor, listening to the heart is a good way to see if everything is okay.

>> Occasionally, they have a really rapid heart rate because they have colic.

>> What's colic?

>> Gas in their belly, and they don't feel well, and they really can -- you know, can be a medical emergency for them.

>> A fart emergency?

>> A fart emergency.

[ Farting sound ] >> Dr. Cristina, why did you want to be a vet?

>> Well, as you see, I just love animals so much.

I really love 'em.

They make me really happy, and I can see how happy they make other people.

>> Yeah, so is that the best part of being a vet?

>> Yes.

>> Seeing the animals healthy and happy?

>> Yes.

>> Thank you so much.

Super cool, Fancy.

I found a hotspot, right here.

>> Part of Dr. Cristina's job is to perform surgery on animals.

This requires good motor skills, great communication.

>> 10 cc.

>> And an understanding of all the scientific tools used during procedures, like an x-ray machine.

Speaking of x-rays, this little lady hasn't been feeling well, and needs to see Dr. Cristina to find out what's going on.

Dr. Cristina, why are we x-raying this turtle today?

>> So, um, the name of this turtle is Sheika, and she hasn't been eating really well.

So we want to make sure that she's okay.

That there's nothing wrong inside her.

>> Okay.

>> So we're going to take an x-ray, okay?

>> What is this protective gear?

>> So, um -- we normally are not in the room when we take the x-ray.

>> Okay.

>> However, sometimes when there's an emergency or there's an animal that we really need to x-ray here and be with the animal, we put our protective gear.

So that's what you are wearing.

This blocks the x-rays so they are not harmful to you.

>> Okay.

>> We also put these nice fancy gloves, and they protect your hands too.

And at the same time -- but see how you can -- >> I can still grab Sheika.

>> Yes, you can still grab Sheika.

>> It's heavy.

>> And as you can see, they are really heavy.

>> They are superheavy.

>> So when we take an x-ray, we have to measure.

We have to measure her, and get -- we get a number here.

We see these numbers, 6.

>> Okay.

>> And then we have a scale where we know how to set up the equipment, the machine.

♪ >> See these windows?

See this line?

>> A perfect grid.

>> Yes.

So that's telling me that it's going to take the x-ray for her whole body.

>> Okay.

>> And she's right in the center.

>> Yes.

She's right in the center.

So now we can leave the room and take the x-ray.

>> All right.

>> Sheika, we are going to find out why you're not eating.

>> Bye, Sheika.

We'll see you in a minute.

>> So now you're going to take the x-ray.

>> Okay, Doctor, I'm ready.

>> The first button.

>> Okay.

Okay.

There.

>> Got it!

We took an x-ray!

>> Okay, Jen.

So as you can see, this is Sheika, and I can see something inside her.

Do you see the eggs?

>> The round -- yeah.

Eggs!

Oh!

Sheika, you're pregnant!

That's why you are eating weird.

>> Yes.

So she probably is not eating well because sometimes when they have the eggs inside, sometimes they are -- they lose their appetite a little bit.

>> Oh!

>> You're going to have babies!

♪ >> Pigs, sheep, turtles, and horses.

It's clear veterinarians don't just work on cats and dogs.

I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Lollypop Farm today, and I hope you did too!

See you next time.

♪ >> Hello, my name is Sam Bartlett, and we have another lesson in the world of stuntology.

Okay.

This is the number guessing stunt, and all you need is a pen, some paper, and a volunteer.

Oh, I forgot about that.

Hey, Sophie, come here.

I need you.

All right, Sophie.

This is a stunt where I guess exactly what you're thinking.

Kind of weird.

It's probably going to freak you out a little bit.

Here we go.

So pick a number between 1 and 1,000!

Okay.

Do you got it?

>> Yeah.

>> All right.

Don't say anything.

I'm going to write down exactly what you are going to say.

♪ Is your number 242?

>> No.

[ Chuckles ] >> Gotcha.

♪ "Friday Zone" >> It's time to check out what's next in the "Friday Zone"!

♪ >> Peggy girl child.

Wonderful, Peggy, Zarg is ready to read or learn or do most anything.

What would Peggy girl like to do?

>> Hi, Zarg.

>> Peggy?

>> Yes, Zarg?

>> What's the matter, Peggy girl?

>> Um, I just read a poem.

>> Peggy is always reading poems.

What's unusual about that?

>> Let me read it to you, Zarg.

>> Okay, Peggy girl.

>> "What Lives Inside a Seed Is More Than Another Plant," by Tony Brewer.

>> Hmm.

>> The clockwork universe unveils its plan of rain and wind and earth over infinitely measured breaths laid out in days and months, years or centuries, longer than any seed can handle in its single, solitary life span.

>> Seeds are so small!

>> But many wonderful things grow from the smallest seed, from the ancient redwood forest, which are among the oldest and one of the most massive tree species on earth.

To the germ of an idea.

>> Oh, Zarg likes germs!

Germs are gross!

>> No, not that type of germ, silly.

Germ in this context means the beginning.

>> Oh.

>> Shall I continue?

>> Please do, Peggy.

>> Okay.

Seeds need time and nurturing, like I need shelter from the storms.

We have sown and grown into a forest of trouble so thick, it's difficult to see trees inside those seeds.

We feel it now, the heat rising like ocean eats a beach.

>> How does an ocean eat a beach?

>> Slowly, over time.

It devours boulders into sand.

>> So -- so why is heat rising, Peggy girl?

>> Pollution is very slowly causing the earth's temperature to rise.

>> Oh, that can't be good?

>> It isn't, Zarg!

That's what's bothering me.

>> But what can we do?

>> Listen, there's more.

But what lives inside us beyond cultivated devastation and desire for bigger and faster and more is not just another version of ourselves.

We replenish.

We rejuvenate, and we hope it's not yet too late.

>> Hmm.

Now Zarg sees what was troubling Peggy.

>> Mm-hmm.

>> But Peggy girl, how may Zarg re -- rejuvenate?

>> There are many ways we may make a difference, Zarg, from recycling plastic, to simple things like planting a tree.

>> Planting a tree?

>> Mm-hmm.

>> How may planting a tree help?

>> By planting a tree, you are replenishing other trees that were cut down to make things like paper or even pencils.

>> Paper is made from trees?

>> Yes, Zarg!

And the more trees we plant, the more oxygen trees create!

>> How do trees create oxygen?

>> Through photosynthesis.

>> Photo what?

>> Photosynthesis means making things using light.

>> Hmm.

>> Photo meaning light, and synthesis meaning to make.

>> Oh.

Peggy girl is so smart!

[ Chuckles ] ♪ >> Welcome to animal yoga.

My name is Priscilla, and I'm here to practice yoga together with you.

Let's take a deep belly breath in, and check how are we feeling in this very moment?

[ Deep breath ] Now bring our hands in front of our hearts.

Namaste.

Ready to begin?

♪ Did you know that humans are also animals?

>> Yeah.

>> We have something really special.

We have our minds.

And we can use our minds to learn, to create, and to do good things, such as taking care of each other, taking care of other animals, and taking care of our planet earth.

In yoga, we have something that is called mindfulness, which is to pay attention to something that very moment.

And in yoga, we pay attention to our body, our minds, our thoughts and feelings.

Yeah.

So shall we practice a little bit?

Okay.

So we're going to put our hands on our belly.

And we're going to practice paying attention to our breath.

Okay?

So let's breathe in and out.

Breathing in again.

And out.

In yoga, we usually use our deep belly breaths to calm us down and center.

So breathing is always available.

So every time that you need to calm down, it's a great thing to do.

Just pay attention to your breath.

Now let's practice paying attention to our minds, okay?

So we are going to close our eyes, and we're going to pay attention to what we are thinking and how we are feeling, okay?

Let's close our eyes, and let's just pay attention.

There is no right or wrong.

It's just us.

You can open your eyes.

Every time we do this exercise, we are learning about ourselves.

We are just becoming friends with ourselves.

♪ Thank you for joining me.

May all be peaceful.

May all be well.

May all be happy.

Namaste.

♪ "Friday Zone" Friday ♪ >> Maya, I have a challenge for you!

>> Okay.

>> Okay.

So you have to take this penny and try to drop it and balance it on your shoe.

>> Awesome!

But first, thanks for joining us on the "Friday Zone."

>> Remember to check out our website, Fridayzone.org, to see past episodes and clips from the show.

>> Yeah.

You can also sends an email at zone@indiana.edu, or find us on social media @thefridayzone.

>> But for now, remember to live, learn and play the >> TOGETHER: "Friday Zone" way!

>> Okay.

Here is a penny.

Just got to be very careful.

♪ It takes skill.

Light as a feather.

♪ So close!

I was so close!

Are you kidding me?

Okay.

>> Can I have this?

Thanks.

>> Production support for the "Friday Zone" is provided by: The WTIU Children's Programming Endowment, ensuring quality children's programming for future generations of Hoosiers.

Learn more at Indianapublicmedia.org/kidsfund.

WFYI Public Media, inspiring Indiana with high-quality educational content since 1970.

By sharing stories and connecting people, WFYI inspires the best in our community.

And these Indiana Public Television Stations.

Thank you!

♪ >> Do you cool cats have the purr-fect idea for the "Friday Zone"?

Want to share a hobby or let us know what's happening in your town?

Then contact us on our website at Fridayzone.org, or send an email to zone@indiana.edu, right now!