Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom | Season 1 | Episode 20| Kids Videos

Summary

In 'Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom,' Ben Elf and Princess Holly embark on a whimsical adventure involving time. Ben shows off his new watch, while Holly uses a dandelion clock and her tummy's rumbling to tell time. They learn about the great elf clock, which is set by the distant bells and Nanny Plum's tummy rumble, highlighting the fun and accuracy in timekeeping.

Takeaways

• 🎓 Ben is an elf and Holly is a fairy, both attending school to learn about timekeeping.
• 🕰 Ben receives a new watch, which he is excited to show Holly and learn how to use it.
• 🍞 Morning routines are depicted for both elves and fairies, emphasizing the importance of punctuality for elves.
• 🌞 Fairies have unique ways of telling time, such as using dandelion clocks and the position of the sun.
• ⏰ The concept of 'accurate timekeeping' is introduced through the great elf clock, which is set by the distant bells.
• 🕊 Holly's nanny, Nanny Plum, uses a natural cue (her tummy rumbling) to determine meal times, which humorously sets the great elf clock.
• 📚 The script contrasts the different approaches to timekeeping between elves and fairies, highlighting the theme of learning and cultural differences.
• 🕘 The story includes various times of the day, such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to illustrate the passage of time.
• 🎈 Play and learning are central to the narrative, with characters engaging in activities and lessons throughout the day.
• 🌙 The story concludes with the characters going to sleep, following their daily routines and the cues from their environment.
• 📖 The transcript provides a whimsical look into the lives of magical creatures, emphasizing the value of time and the joy of discovery.

Q & A

What is the setting of the story 'Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom'?

The story is set in a hidden kingdom inhabited by elves and fairies, where everyone is very small.

Who are the main characters introduced in the script?

The main characters are Ben Elf and Princess Holly.

What does Ben want to show Holly?

Ben wants to show Holly his new watch.

What is special about the watch that Ben has?

The watch is special because it is new and Ben is learning how to tell time with it at school.

How do fairies tell the time according to Nanny Plum?

Fairies use dandelion clocks, where they count the number of puffs it takes to blow away all the seeds to tell the time.

What is the significance of the great elf tree in the story?

The great elf tree is significant as it houses the great elf clock, which is the most accurate clock in the kingdom.

How does the Wise Old Elf explain the working of a watch to the fairies?

The Wise Old Elf explains that a watch is working if you can hear it ticking.

What is the method used by fairies to know when to wake up in the morning?

Fairies wake up in the morning when they hear the alarm clock ring or when the Nicole cries.

How does Princess Holly know it's noon?

Princess Holly knows it's noon because the sun is high up in the sky and her tummy is rumbling, indicating it's lunchtime.

What is the surprising revelation about the great elf clock?

The surprising revelation is that the great elf clock is set by Nanny Plum's tummy rumbling, which indicates it's dinner time.

Why do the characters believe the tummy rumbling is accurate for telling time?

The characters believe the tummy rumbling is accurate because it consistently signals hunger at meal times, such as dinner.