SMARTROT
✦ New cast · Round 5
Pipkin Peanut
Long twin-lobed sandy peanut shell with dimpled texture, coral middle band and teal boots.
TeachesChecking readiness before starting a task
EpisodeThe Missing Pieces Start
LengthAbout 30 seconds
Catchphrase“Ready first, then begin!”
The script.
Pipkin begins a pretend craft project before gathering its simple materials. Pipkin checks three picture cards for paper, shapes and a safe glue stick. Pipkin places a tiny paper chef hat beside the materials as a joke.
0–6s
I started decorating, but the paper is still in the cupboard. That is inconvenient.
Pipkin begins a pretend craft project before gathering its simple materials.
6–16sI can gather what I need before I begin.
Pipkin checks three picture cards for paper, shapes and a safe glue stick.
16–25sThe hat is optional supervision.
Pipkin places a tiny paper chef hat beside the materials as a joke.
25–30sReady first, then begin!
Hold the resolved comic result; deliver the catchphrase without rushing.
More episodes.
5 new episodes starring Pipkin Peanut, plus 2 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.
keeping directions manageableTwo Steps at a TimeFifi gives Pipkin five directions at once, so they break them into small steps.With Pipkin Peanut, Fifi Funnel · tap for the script
- 0-6s Fifi talks very fast.
Fifi: Get the bucket, fill it, carry it, pour it, then wash it! - 6-16s Pipkin looks confused.
Pipkin: Wait. That was too many steps. I only heard bucket. - 16-25s Fifi slows down.
Fifi: A few steps at a time. Get the bucket and fill it. Pipkin: Got it! - 25-30s Pipkin fills the bucket. Then pours it into Fifi. The water swirls through and waters a plant. Fifi cheers.
Fifi: A few steps at a time!
“A few steps at a time!”
checking readiness before startingReady for HomeworkFocus Toast starts homework without a pencil, and Pipkin helps him get ready first.With Pipkin Peanut, Focus Toast · tap for the script
- 0-6s Focus Toast sits down to start.
Focus Toast: Homework time! Here I go! I am so ready! - 6-16s He looks around.
Focus Toast: Wait. Where is my pencil? And my paper? Oh no. - 16-25s Pipkin helps.
Pipkin: Ready first, then begin. Pencil, paper, water. Check, check, check! - 25-30s Focus Toast has everything. He finishes quickly and waves his paper. Pipkin cracks open in a big shell smile.
Pipkin: Ready first, then begin!
“Ready first, then begin!”
preparing for a transitionTime to GoPipkin does not want to leave the park, and Hugo helps him make a little plan.With Pipkin Peanut, Hugo Hourglass · tap for the script
- 0-6s Hugo's sand runs low.
Hugo: Five more minutes at the park! - 6-16s Pipkin frowns.
Pipkin: I do not want to go! I want to stay forever! - 16-25s Hugo smiles.
Hugo: Let's finish with a little plan. One more swing, then shoes? - 25-30s Pipkin swings once, high. Then they walk home together. Pipkin waves goodbye to the swings.
Hugo: Finish with a little plan!
“Finish with a little plan!”
using a quiet attention signalQuiet SignalMoxie shouts to get everyone's attention, and Pipkin shows a quieter way.With Pipkin Peanut, Moxie Megaphone · tap for the script
- 0-6s Moxie stands on a stump.
Moxie: EVERYONE! LISTEN TO ME RIGHT NOW! - 6-16s Everyone covers their ears.
Pipkin: Ow. Moxie, too loud. Try a quiet signal instead. - 16-25s Pipkin raises his hand quietly. One by one, everyone gets quiet.
Moxie: Whoa! That worked way better than all my yelling! - 25-30s Moxie raises his hand. Everyone listens. He smiles and whispers his big news: snack time. Everyone cheers.
Pipkin: A signal can save a shout!
“A signal can save a shout!”
getting ready before startingStretch FirstWhit wants to kick right away, and Pipkin reminds him to get ready first.With Pipkin Peanut, WHIT · tap for the script
- 0-6s Whit lines up to kick a pad.
Whit: I am ready to kick! Here I go! Big kick! - 6-16s Pipkin waves.
Pipkin: Wait, Whit! Did you stretch your legs first? - 16-25s Whit pauses.
Whit: Oh. No, I forgot. Pipkin: Ready first, then begin. - 25-30s Whit stretches. Then he kicks perfectly. Pipkin tries a stretch too and rolls over like a peanut log. They both laugh.
Pipkin: Ready first, then begin!
“Ready first, then begin!”
Guest appearances
checking readiness before startingReady, Set... Wait!Turbo wants to start the race before anyone is ready, and Pipkin helps everyone check first.With Turbo Turtlebug, Iggy Icecube, Pipkin Peanut · tap for the script
- 0-6s Turbo crouches at the start line; Iggy is still fixing his earmuffs.
Turbo: Three-two-one-GO! Wait, why is nobody going? - 6-16s Pipkin Peanut holds up a shell.
Pipkin: Ready first, then begin! Is everybody ready? - 16-25s Iggy finishes his earmuffs and gives a thumbs up.
Iggy: Ready now! Turbo: Okay. Slow count. Three... two... one... - 25-30s They all race; Iggy slides on his own frosty trail and they all finish in a giggly tie.
All: Ready first, then begin! Iggy: Slippery tie!
“Ready first, then begin!”
telling someone what needs to happen firstBlocks AwayScrib expects Pipkin to tidy before art, but never said so.With Scrib Scroll, Pipkin Peanut · tap for the script
- 0-6s Blocks all over the art rug. Scrib sighs.
Scrib Scroll: Pipkin, blocks are still out! / Pipkin Peanut: I didn't know to clean. - 6-16s Scrib pauses and nods.
Scrib Scroll: True. I never said it. Blocks away, then paint? - 16-25s Pipkin scoops blocks into a bin, fast.
Pipkin Peanut: Got it! Blocks away. Now ready! / Scrib Scroll: Ready first, then begin! - 25-30s They paint at the easel on a clean floor.
Pipkin Peanut: Painting time! / Scrib Scroll: Clean floor, clear words!
“Say the expectation aloud!”
pausing when frustratedUpside-Down PieceTumble's puzzle piece will not fit, so he pauses his paws and Pipkin helps him look again.With Tumble Thimble, Pipkin Peanut · tap for the script
- 0-6s Puzzle mat. Tumble shoves a piece into a gap. It will not go.
Tumble Thimble: Fit! Fit! Why will you not fit? - 6-16s He lifts his little feet and stops.
Tumble Thimble: Pause the paws. Breathe. / Pipkin Peanut: Ready to look again? - 16-25s Pipkin points. Tumble turns the piece around.
Pipkin Peanut: Try turning it this way. / Tumble Thimble: Oh! I see it now! - 25-30s Click! The piece fits. It shows a picture of a thimble wearing sunglasses.
Tumble Thimble: Ha! It was me all along! Pause the paws!
“Pause the paws!”
Round 5 crew.
The other characters from this round. Swipe to meet them.
