Episode 0317


 * Maria pantomimes that she has lost her voice because there's something wrong with her throat, that she has gone to see a doctor, and that he told her not to talk until tomorrow.


 * Kermit's Lectures: Kermit further demonstrates W by walking.


 * Still unable to talk, Maria pantomimes to Mr. Hooper that she wants to buy a banana.


 * David asks a kid if he should plant a tree in a small space among flowers or in a big space among flowers. They decide that since every living thing needs room to grow that they will plant the tree in the big space.


 * Maria pantomimes to Antonio (who speaks Spanish) that she is giving him a screwdriver to return to his father.


 * Mr. Hooper shows some kids pictures of an airplane, an axe, a bike, and a hose, then he shows them pictures of a horse, an elephant, a bird, and a beaver. He asks them what each of the first four pictures have in common with one of the animals in the other group of pictures.


 * David and a few kids talk about all the animals that live in the ocean. He tells them that two of his favorites are the crab and lobster.


 * Muppet & Kid Moments: Loren and Grover count from 1 to 20.


 * Oscar observes Maria drop a paper bag. Because her arms are full of other packages, she can't bend over to pick up the bag; because she can't speak, she can't ask anyone to pick up the bag for her. Oscar doesn't help matters by ordering David to pick up the bag. But Maria shows David that she is helpless and would appreciate it if he would help her. Of course, he does.


 * Mr. Hooper asks where the letter Z belongs. Does it belong at the beginning of the alphabet, in the middle of the alphabet, or at the end of the alphabet?