SMARTROT
✦ New cast · Round 1
Skipper Skiff
Blue folded paper boat with a pointed bow face, yellow paper sail and small orange feet.
TeachesRemembering a promise
EpisodeThe Forgotten Flag
LengthAbout 30 seconds
Catchphrase“Say it. Plan it.”
The script.
Skipper arrives at a pretend dock without the flag promised to a helper. Skipper tells the helper the truth and draws a flag reminder beside the bag. Skipper offers a tiny hand wave as today's low-tech dock greeting.
0–6s
I promised to bring the flag. I forgot it. My sail feels droopy.
Skipper arrives at a pretend dock without the flag promised to a helper.
6–16sI forgot. I will put a reminder by my bag for next time.
Skipper tells the helper the truth and draws a flag reminder beside the bag.
16–25sFor today, please enjoy manual flag service.
Skipper offers a tiny hand wave as today's low-tech dock greeting.
25–30sSay it. Plan it.
Hold the resolved comic result; deliver the catchphrase without rushing.
More episodes.
5 new episodes starring Skipper Skiff, plus 4 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.
remembering a promiseThe Ball by the DoorSkipper promises to bring a ball tomorrow and makes a plan so he will not forget.With Skipper Skiff, Hugo Hourglass · tap for the script
- 0-6s Hugo waves goodbye at the park.
Hugo: Bring your ball tomorrow? Skipper: I promise! - 6-16s At home, Skipper's sail droops.
Skipper: I always forget. How do I remember? Skipper: Hmm. - 16-25s Skipper puts the ball right in front of the door.
Skipper: Say it. Plan it. Ball by the door. - 25-30s Next morning Skipper bumps right into the ball and grins.
Skipper: Remembered! Say it. Plan it! Hugo: Right on time.
“Say it. Plan it.”
making a promise you can keepOne Promise, Not FiveSkipper promises Winnie five jobs at once, then picks one he can really do.With Skipper Skiff, Winnie Watercan · tap for the script
- 0-6s Winnie looks at her thirsty garden. Skipper zooms up eagerly.
Skipper: I promise to water, dig, plant, weed, and sweep! - 6-16s Skipper's sail sags. He is already sleepy.
Winnie: That is a lot. Rest belongs in the plan. - 16-25s Skipper takes a breath.
Skipper: I promise one thing. Watering after my nap. - 25-30s After his nap, Skipper waters the plants. Winnie cheers.
Skipper: Say it. Plan it!
“Say it. Plan it.”
making a realistic waiting promiseThree Puzzle PiecesSkipper says he will play in one second, then makes a promise he can actually keep.With Skipper Skiff, Iggy Icecube · tap for the script
- 0-6s Iggy waits by the toy box. Skipper is busy with a puzzle.
Iggy: Play now? Skipper: One second! - 6-16s One second passes. Then lots more. Iggy starts melting a little.
Iggy: That was a long second. - 16-25s Skipper looks up.
Skipper: Sorry. Real plan: three more pieces, then I play. Iggy: Say the next clear step! - 25-30s Skipper does three pieces. Iggy places the very last one himself.
Skipper: Promise kept! Say it. Plan it! Iggy: Yes!
“Say it. Plan it.”
not promising for someone elseWho Said Yes?Skipper promises that Caz will bring snacks and learns he can only promise for himself.With Skipper Skiff, Caz Cactus · tap for the script
- 0-6s Friends plan a picnic. Skipper shouts out happily.
Skipper: Caz will bring snacks! - 6-16s Caz blinks. He did not say that.
Caz: I did not promise that. Do not promise for someone else! - 16-25s Skipper's sail flops.
Skipper: Oops. Sorry, Caz. I can only promise for me. I will bring paper hats. - 25-30s Everyone wears a folded paper hat. Caz picks one too.
Skipper: Say it. Plan it. My own promise!
“Say it. Plan it.”
repairing a forgotten promiseThe Reminder RibbonSkipper forgets a promise, says sorry, and makes a new plan with Master Glow's help.With Skipper Skiff, Master Glow · tap for the script
- 0-6s Skipper floats by happily. Then he gasps.
Skipper: I forgot to save Glow a mat! - 6-16s Master Glow sits calmly on the floor.
Master Glow: A promise is a little plan you carry. - 16-25s Skipper bows his bow.
Skipper: Sorry I forgot. Next time I will tie a ribbon to remember. - 25-30s Skipper ties a ribbon to his mast. It flaps like a flag.
Skipper: Say it. Plan it. Ribbon it!
“Say it. Plan it.”
Guest appearances
remembering a promiseBath Boat PromiseClippy promises to give Skipper's sail back after bath time, and makes a plan so he won't forget.With Clippy Clover, Skipper Skiff · tap for the script
- 0-6s Skipper floats in the tub; Clippy wants to borrow his yellow sail.
Clippy: Can I borrow your sail for my pretend ship? - 6-16s Skipper bobs, unsure.
Skipper: Okay, if you give it back after bath. Say it. Plan it. - 16-25s Clippy clips a little clover note to his towel.
Clippy: I promise. After bath, sail goes back. Note on my towel! - 25-30s After bath, Clippy sees the note, gasps, and races the sail back; Skipper sails off with a happy splash.
Skipper: Say it. Plan it! Clippy: Borrow, enjoy, return!
“Say it. Plan it!”
promising to stay in touchPostcard PromiseSkipper is moving to another pond and Suki helps make a goodbye promise they can keep.With Suki Suitcase, Skipper Skiff · tap for the script
- 0-6s Skipper's sail sags at the dock.
Skipper: I am moving tomorrow. Far away. - 6-16s Suki rolls close.
Suki: Goodbye can include a plan. What can we promise? / Skipper: Hmm. - 16-25s Skipper thinks.
Skipper: Say it, plan it. I will send one postcard every week. - 25-30s Suki gives him a stack of blank cards. Skipper tries to carry them; he becomes a paper tower boat. Both laugh.
Suki: Too many? / Skipper: Promise and pile! / Suki: Say it, plan it!
“Say it. Plan it.”
breaking a big goal into today's partOne Wall FortTully wants a star-fort by summer, and Skipper helps him plan just today's part.With Tully Telescope, Skipper Skiff · tap for the script
- 0-6s Backyard. Tully holds a big drawing of a fort.
Tully Telescope: Goal: a star-fort by summer! / Skipper Skiff: Today? - 6-16s Skipper unfolds his sail like a notepad.
Tully Telescope: Not all today. Today's part: one wall. / Skipper Skiff: Say it. Plan it. - 16-25s One cardboard wall stands. Skipper ticks it on the plan.
Tully Telescope: Wall done! Window tomorrow. / Skipper Skiff: Marked! - 25-30s Tully peeks over the single wall at the sky, totally pleased.
Tully Telescope: One wall... nice view! / Skipper Skiff: Today's part still counts!
“Today's part still counts!”
enjoying a race without knowing who winsLeaf BuddiesSkipper worries about losing a puddle race, and Dodie helps him enjoy the race instead.With Dodie Dice, Skipper Skiff · tap for the script
- 0-6s Big puddle after the rain. Skipper bobs nervously at the start line.
Skipper Skiff: Puddle race! What if I lose? / Dodie Dice: Wait and see! - 6-16s Dodie hops onto a leaf boat beside Skipper.
Dodie Dice: Let's enjoy the floating part. / Skipper Skiff: Ready, set, blow! - 16-25s Both glide, then bump into a big leaf.
Skipper Skiff: Whoosh! / Dodie Dice: Wobble! / Skipper Skiff: We're both stuck on a leaf! - 25-30s They spin slowly together on the leaf, laughing.
Dodie Dice: A tie! Nobody lost! / Skipper Skiff: Leaf buddies! Wait for what happens!
“Wait for what happens!”
Round 1 crew.
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