Let’s Learn With Mister Ritz
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Mister Ritz Keeps a Science Journal
Mister Ritz helps his friend, Leslie the Ladybug, learn how to keep a Science Journal. Keeping a garden and documenting all the wonderful things you learn and observe is an exciting and tangible example. Track the growth of your plants, note changes in the environment, and reflect on your gardening journey. So grab your journal, and embark on this amazing adventure of discovery, one observation at a time!
Mister Ritz Writes a Thank You Letter
Have fun learning the parts of a letter with Mister Ritz and his friend, Patti the Pigeon. Patti learns the essentials of headings, greetings, and what goes into the heart of a letter. With newfound confidence, she dives into writing, ensuring she acknowledges her dear friend Piper’s thoughtful gift. As we conclude our journey, Patti soars away with her completed notes. Join us in spreading gratitude and joy like never before!
Mister Ritz Makes a Grocery List
Help Mister Ritz build his grocery list and shop for a friend. Learn what goes into making a great shopping list. What healthy foods should Mister Ritz add? What unhealthy foods should he avoid?
Mister Ritz Sends an Invitation
Mister Ritz is planning a surprise birthday party for his friend, Patti the Pigeon. Her cousin, Pierre, helps Mister Ritz write out the invitations and learns what information all the guests will need to know.
Mister Ritz Plans a Party
Mister Ritz has less than one week to plan an end-of-program celebration and is feeling overwhelmed. His friend, the Great Bombini, steps in to help and guides Mister Ritz through the steps to planning a successful party.
Mister Ritz Eats Across the Rainbow
Mister Ritz makes a delicious salad for lunch with his friend, Leslie the Ladybug. They explore red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple foods, and discuss the benefits of eating a wide variety of colors across the rainbow.
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This is a FREE resource for teachers and families. Download and print 10 coloring pages. Watch the episodes, color all your new animal friends, and draw along with Mr. Ritz!
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SEASON 1:
Mister Ritz Learns What Makes The Green Sheikh Green
Watch the Full Episode! Mister Ritz highlights his friendship with His Royal Highness, Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Ali al Nuaimi and learns that “green” is a mindset. For years, people have been fascinated by their unique relationship and this episode dives deep into Emirati Culture, personal development, and actionable advice for all – young and old. It opens with Mister Ritz wandering the desert seeking answers and culminates with him taking a sand bath built on trust! Share your drawings on Instagram and tag @greenbronxmachine.
Mister Ritz Learns What Grows in the Desert
Watch the Full Episode! Mister Ritz visits ICBA – the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture – and learns all about growing food in the desert and halophytic (salt loving) plants. Share your drawings on Instagram and tag @greenbronxmachine.
Mister Ritz Explores Density… with Jason Latimer – World Champion of Magic
Watch the Full Episode! Join Mr. Ritz and his friend Jason as they make drawings come to life, make objects move on their own, and transform flowers! Explore the impossible science of density and capillary action. Share your drawings on Instagram and tag @greenbronxmachine.
Mister Ritz Reads Your Mind… with Jason Latimer – World Champion of Magic
Watch the Full Episode! Join Mr. Ritz and his friend Jason as they use the scientific method to break down the magic of mind reading. Can you design your own experiment? Impossible or science? Learn how to draw a magician’s best friend. Share your drawing on Instagram and tag @greenbronxmachine.
Mister Ritz Learns How to Dance… with Mr. Met!
Watch the Full Episode! Mr. Met, the mascot of the New York Mets baseball team, visits Mr. Ritz in his classroom to teach him how to dance. Learn how to dance and learn how to draw Mr. Met. Share your drawing on Instagram and tag @greenbronxmachine.
Mister Ritz Goes Into The Woods… with General Sequoia and Sam the Squirrel
Watch the Full Episode! Explore the forest with Mr. Ritz, General Sequoia, and Sam the Squirrel to learn about producers, consumers, and decomposers! Calculate the width and height of the biggest tree on Earth! Draw your own sequoia tree. Share your drawing on Instagram and tag @greenbronxmachine.
Mister Ritz Meets More Mammals… with Bobby the Bear
Watch the Full Episode! Join Mr. Ritz and his friend, Bobby Bear, as they explore mammals at the American Museum of Natural History! Draw your own brown bear. Share your drawing on Instagram and tag @greenbronxmachine.
Mister Ritz Explores the Ocean… with Sammy the Shark
Watch the Full Episode! Mr. Ritz helps his friend, Sammy the Shark, find his way home as they explore underwater environments at the American Museum of Natural History! Draw the big blue whale. Share your drawing on Instagram and tag @greenbronxmachine.
Mister Ritz Meets a Dinosaur …with Patti the Pigeon
Watch the Full Episode! Join Mr. Ritz and his friend, Patti the Pigeon, as they explore dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History! Draw a dinosaur! Share your drawing on Instagram and tag @greenbronxmachine.
Mister Ritz Grows Food All Year …with Leslie Ladybug
Watch the Full Episode: Extended Cut! Join Mr. Ritz and his friend, Leslie the Ladybug, as they learn how seeds grow into food! Draw Basil Towers and share your drawing on Instagram with the hashtag #BasilTowers and tag @greenbronxmachine.
TOWER TO TABLE TO TUMMY
The new cooking show for KIDS!
We’re so excited to launch a new addition to our video learning series with ingredients harvested RIGHT off our Tower Garden to create child-tested and approved, easy-to-assemble, delicious recipes in less than six minutes.
“Let’s Learn” is a one-hour, daily educational public television series featuring lessons by educators with expertise in teaching young learners. Designed to supplement at-home and blended learning, the series is produced by The WNET Group in partnership with the New York City Department of Education.
Coming Soon Teaser
Mister Ritz Grows Food All Year
Join Mr. Ritz and his friend, Leslie the Ladybug, as they learn how seeds grow into food!
Premiered April 6, 2021
WLIW 21 at 9:00am ET
WNET 13 at 11:00am ET