SMARTROT
✦ New cast · Round 3
Beanie Brim
Soft orange knit beanie with a wide lavender cuff, short cream tassel and little teal feet.
TeachesChecking the tone of a message
EpisodeThe Grumpy Note
LengthAbout 30 seconds
Catchphrase“Read it before you give it!”
The script.
Beanie writes a pretend note after feeling annoyed during a game. Beanie rereads the note and replaces a mean sentence with a clear request. Beanie folds the kinder note into a comically tiny envelope.
0–6s
My note sounds sharper than I want. I have not given it yet.
Beanie writes a pretend note after feeling annoyed during a game.
6–16sI can say what bothered me without calling you names.
Beanie rereads the note and replaces a mean sentence with a clear request.
16–25sSmall envelope, much better words.
Beanie folds the kinder note into a comically tiny envelope.
25–30sRead it before you give it!
Hold the resolved comic result; deliver the catchphrase without rushing.
More episodes.
5 new episodes starring Beanie Brim, plus 2 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.
checking the tone of a messageThe Grumpy NoteBeanie writes a bossy note, and Milo helps her read it before sending.With Beanie Brim, Milo Mailbox · tap for the script
- 0-6s Beanie scribbles a picture note: an angry face and a ball. She hands it to Milo.
Beanie: Deliver this! Give my ball back! - 6-16s Milo holds it gently and does not send it yet.
Milo: Read it before you give it? Beanie: Why? - 16-25s Beanie looks at the angry face and gulps.
Beanie: Too grumpy. Let me try the kinder sentence. Milo: Good idea. - 25-30s She draws a smile and a ball. Her friend rolls the ball back right away.
Beanie: Read it before you give it! Milo: Delivered!
“Read it before you give it!”
noticing your own tone of voiceFine, Fine, FineBeanie says fine in a grumpy voice, and Mira reflects it so she can hear it.With Beanie Brim, Mira Mirror · tap for the script
- 0-6s Mira asks Beanie a question. Beanie crosses her arms.
Mira: Want to play? Beanie: FINE. Mira: Okay. - 6-16s Mira reflects Beanie's face and voice right back.
Mira: FINE. Beanie: Whoa. That is me? - 16-25s Beanie's cuff wiggles. She hears it.
Beanie: Oh. That sounded grumpy. I meant yes, I want to play. Mira: Yay! - 25-30s They play. Mira reflects Beanie's big grin.
Beanie: Read it before you give it! Mira: Great grin!
“Read it before you give it!”
checking a card before sendingSealed With a SnapBeanie almost mails a bossy card, but reads it aloud first.With Beanie Brim, Evie Envelope · tap for the script
- 0-6s Beanie stuffs a card into Evie and reaches for the flap.
Beanie: Done. Send it. - 6-16s Evie holds her flap open.
Evie: Want to read it out loud first? - 16-25s Beanie reads it aloud.
Beanie: You must come to my party. Hmm. Bossy. How about: please come to my party? - 25-30s Evie seals the kinder card and wiggles off to deliver it.
Beanie: Read it before you give it!
“Read it before you give it!”
choosing a gentle toneCapital Letter YellBeanie's big shouty sign makes Frizzle drop feathers, so she remakes it gently.With Beanie Brim, Frizzle Feathers · tap for the script
- 0-6s Beanie holds up a sign with giant bold letters. Frizzle reads it and three feathers fly off.
Frizzle: Eep! It feels like yelling. Beanie: Oops. - 6-16s Beanie looks at the giant letters.
Beanie: I meant it to be happy. - 16-25s She makes a new sign with small letters and a heart.
Beanie: Read it before you give it. Frizzle: Can I read it? - 25-30s Frizzle reads it. The feathers float back on.
Frizzle: Much better. Beanie: Read it before you give it! Beanie: Yay!
“Read it before you give it!”
matching tone to the momentThe Loud HelloBeanie wants a big hello for a sleepy friend, and Moxie helps her choose a softer one.With Beanie Brim, Moxie Megaphone · tap for the script
- 0-6s Beanie sees a sleepy friend arriving and grabs Moxie.
Beanie: I will say a GIANT hello! - 6-16s Moxie points at the sleepy friend yawning.
Moxie: Check the tone first. A signal can save a shout. - 16-25s Beanie thinks, then gives a tiny wave.
Beanie: Soft hello. Read it before you give it. - 25-30s The sleepy friend waves back, then yawns a giant yawn.
Moxie: A signal can save a shout! Beanie: Read it before you give it!
“Read it before you give it!”
Guest appearances
checking the tone of a messageCome Here NOWBeanie writes a bossy note, and Mira reflects how it might feel so Beanie can rewrite it.With Mira Mirror, Beanie Brim · tap for the script
- 0-6s Beanie scribbles a note in big letters for his friend.
Beanie: "Come here NOW." Done! - 6-16s Mira holds the note up and reflects a squished, worried face.
Mira: If I got this, I might feel bossed. How do you want it to feel? - 16-25s Beanie thinks, then rewrites it.
Beanie: "Want to come play blocks with me?" Mira: That feels friendly. - 25-30s Beanie delivers the new note. His friend runs over so happily that Beanie's tassel spins like a propeller.
Beanie: Read it before you give it!
“Read it before you give it!”
checking the tone of a messageRead It FirstMilo is about to deliver a grumpy note to a friend, and Beanie helps him read it first and rewrite it.With Milo Mailbox, Beanie Brim · tap for the script
- 0-6s Milo stuffs a scribbled note into his slot, flag up.
Milo: Delivering this to Percy! It says: you took FOREVER on the swing! - 6-16s Beanie Brim tugs his cuff.
Beanie: Read it before you give it! How will Percy feel? - 16-25s Milo reads it again and sighs.
Milo: Grumpy. New note: Can I have a swing turn after you? - 25-30s Milo delivers the new note; it comes back in his slot a moment later with a smiley swing drawing on it.
Beanie: Read it before you give it! Milo: Special delivery!
“Read it before you give it!”
Round 3 crew.
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