Join the Chuggs as they learn how to do important tasks that not only ensure their own safety but can also help others. Anchor Bay brings another terrific train-oriented DVD to preschoolers with the 62-minute-long Chuggington: It's Training Time.
Training Time Harrison
Harrison isn't being very nice. He wants to do the royal job, and he doesn't care who he steps on to get it. Showing a complete disregard for rules, Harrison blows through stop lights and breaks speed limits. It's back to the train yard for him so he can re-learn the rules as he is no long fit for the job. The arrogant train learns the hard way that breaking the rules can put others in danger. He gets serious about his training and earns the right to do the royal job.
Wilson Gets a Wash
Wilson gets really dirty in training and will do anything he can to get out of going into the new Chug-'wash "thingy." He lies, stating that the wash is broken, and doesn't feel remorse. In the end, he finds out that his plans of escape are futile, and he has to take a bath anyway. To his surprise, Wilson discovers that baths aren't so bad after all.
Koko and the Tunnel
Koko is excited about going through the tunnels, but first, she has to learn some things. Her first lesson is to learn about switches and signs. When their teacher called away, Koko gets antsy and persuades Brewster to join her in some premature tunnel exploration. She gets into trouble, and Koko wishes she hadn't gone through the tunnel prematurely. When she is rescued, she admits her fault as she thanks her rescuers. The children watching this episode pointed out that they never really learned how the switches changed. This is a good chance for some away-from-the-television research.
Watch out Wilson!
The Chuggers get to try out an obstacle course. Wilson is pretty arrogant about it until he realized that backing up is more difficult than he thought. He gets some mirrors to help him out to his great embarrassment, then finds out that his friends think they are great.
Wilson's Smooth Moves
Wilson has to learn how to move without wobbling. It's not an easy task, but he practices hard. Thanks to a good friend, he learns that he is capable of it. His friends create rhymes to help them move in a smooth rhythm. It inspires young viewers to create their own rhymes.
Eddie Finds Time
This is a fun episode to watch around Halloween if you are looking for a mini spook story for preschoolers. The clock is broken, and they are having technical difficulties at the station. The Chuggs hear some local lore about a mystery chugger then think they see one. Really, though, it's just their friend who can help them out.
Chuggington is a CGI-animated programmed for two- to seven-year olds. Its modern look and feel appeal to many viewers while it's lessons and morals appeal to parents. This makes for some great family viewing. If you want to expand on your train adventures with the tv off, go to the Chuggington website for games and activities.
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