For Parents:

Mumbly Maneuver

Skink and Cole are going to fight! What’s this all about anyway? And why is Liz so happy about it?

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Episode Theme: Are you fanning the flames or calming things down?

1. Proverbs 15:18 compares a person with a hot temper to one who is patient and calming. What does it mean to lose your temper? What are some things that make you lose your temper?

2. It’s really hard to keep cool when someone is taunting you and trying to make you mad. You just want to lash out in anger at them! This is what Nehemiah could have done in Nehemiah 4. Nehemiah was a Jewish leader held captive in Babylon. He was allowed to return to Jerusalem with some of the Israelites to rebuild the city. They started by rebuilding the walls. The people from neighboring countries didn’t like this. They came over and taunted and made fun of Nehemiah and the Israelites and threatened to fight with them. Nehemiah could have reacted by getting angry and yelling back or fighting. Instead, he prayed to God for strength, wisdom and protection in dealing with these troublemakers. And he continued to calmly work on building the wall. What do you think might have happened if Nehemiah fought back instead? Think about how Nehemiah handled his anger and how God helped him with self control as you listen to today’s program.

Memory Verse

“Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments.”

Proverbs 15:18

Episode Cast

After You Listen

In this episode, Liz is angry at Skink and Cole when they are unkind to him. So he stirs up the pot and suffers the consequences.

Anger is a tricky thing. It’s okay to feel angry. For example, Jesus was very angry when the money changers stopped people from being able to worship in the temple (Matthew 21:12-13). But it’s what you do with the anger that is important.

If you are feeling angry, it helps to talk about what you are feeling angry about with an adult or a friend. But you can also think about some ways to manage those angry feelings in an acceptable way. Discuss some ways to deal with anger with your parent. Some ideas might be to hit a pillow, kick a ball, yell into your pillow in a quiet corner of the house, go for a walk or run, go to your room for some quiet time, pray, listen to music or breathe deeply. Have some strategies that you and your parent agree on to try the next time you are feeling angry. Then try one! The best thing you can do though is to talk to God about your anger. Pray to him this week and ask him to help you with your self control.

Want to dig deeper about controlling your temper? Read Proverbs 14:17, James 1:19-20, and Ecclesiastes 7:9

Take the Episode Quiz

Who is Mumbly Pete at the pool with?

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Cole

Who is Mumbly Pete normally with all the time?

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Skink

What can’t Cole remember about Mumbly Pete?

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His name

What is Liz trying to set up?

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A fight between Cole and Skink

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Challenge

Does your anger sometimes bubble over? Ask your parent’s permission and help for this challenge. Use a clear glass. Put it in the middle of a baking dish. Fill the glass half full with water. Add 3 tablespoons of baking soda. Add a few drops each of food coloring and liquid dish soap and stir. Then add some vinegar to the glass. What happens?

When you have anger (the baking soda), you have to make sure that you don’t lose your cool (that’s like adding the vinegar!) Your anger will bubble over and create a huge mess! When you are feeling angry, take some deep breaths, walk away, or talk to someone and ask for help. Pray that God will give you the strength to make a good decision about managing your anger.

Activities

Church in Action Comic Book

Three different stories show God's church in action.

God is in Control

God has a plan and takes care of His creation. Download and listen!

Just Different

Let's give each other some grace! Check out this song about loving my neighbor.

Kids Corner Christmas Card

Download this fun Christmas Card. Color the Kids Corner characters. Merry Christmas!

Kids Corner Valentine Cards

Share the love of Christ with your friends, family and neighbors. Happy Valentine's Day!

Leap of Faith Song

Download this song from one of Kids Corner's favorite episodes, Heart of Grace. Watch the video at https://vimeo.com/120162621

Let it Go!

Check out this song about forgiving and kindness! It's a Kids Corner original from a long time ago and not from the famous movie.

Payin' My Rents

Download this song about giving respect!

See It My Way

With a little change in our own attitudes, we see people the way Christ sees them.

Terrene Coloring Book

Download this coloring book illustrating some of the fun adventures of Liz and all the gang!

Walk in the Way of Love

It’s more than talk. It’s the way you walk.

Loving My Neighbor

70 Times 7

Liz and Spike are at war with Teddy when he ruins their entry in the school Science Exposition. How will it stop—with more revenge? Or with forgiveness?

A Blessing in Disguise

Lacey's family have got it tough, and Lacey's has to learn about life without a phone...and her friends. What can Lucille do to be a friend?

Blizzd the Peacemaker

Grandpa challenges Liz and Lucille to be a peacemakers. Who's got the bigger test? Liz with Spike and Skink? Or Lucille with Mrs. Trollscales!

Chef Boy R Liz

For Liz, what is the most important ingredient for success? Is it skill, knowledge or teamwork?

Chosen

Morrie's parents are acting weird. What did Liz overhear? How will Morrie's life change forever?

Circle of Friends

Julia thought she and Lucille were best friends forever, so why has Lucille been ignoring her lately?

Closer Than A Brother

An extended absence from school puts Lucille on the outside of the circle of girls in her class. She gets picked on and finds that Jesus is a true friend even when others abandoned her.

Computer Caper

The school computers have been stolen, and Liz is on the case … but unfortunately so is Skink. Can they work together to find the thieves and return the computers?

Delayed

Super cool news! Liz and his friends are flying off to Luxurious Lizard Lagoon—that is, if the plane ever takes off.

Don't Fence Me In

Why do games always have to have rules? Help Liz and Grandpa figure out what's right about rules!

Don't Judge A Book . . .

Yikes! What happens when Liz and Lucille try to return a lunch box that belongs to someone in the weirdest family in town?

Down to the Nerves

Liz judges people based on appearances and names. So he's real trouble when he meets Terrene's newest dentist, Dr. Pain.

Fail Safe

Liz is feeling like a total failure because everything is going wrong, but Lucille has the perfect solution.

Found: Scooter's Adventure Part 3

Liz and Morrie decide to find Scooter on their own. Do they find him or get lost too?

Goopy Goop Soup

Liz and his friends decide to use their free time to collect food for the community shelter. But a grumpy neighbor and a troublemaking classmate try to derail their plans.

Heart of Grace

What’s wrong with Chamy? Why is she crying? Lucille finds out and learns a lesson about being a friend. Also, a special treat: the KC song “Leap of Faith”!

Heroes Part 3: A Hero Stands By

How is Liz going to prove that he is a hero if no one will give him a chance? Liz needs to find a way!

Hold the Phone

Liz has lost his phone, and now someone is using it to send strange text messages to his friends. What can he do?

Honor Your Father

Liz is kicked out of baseball camp. How will this help him honor his father?

I'm the Boss

Liz and Cole are in charge of the school for an entire day!

Is That So?

Liz needs help to stop gossip from destroying a friendship.

Keep Your Eye on the Comic Book

Let's work together! The Lizarardo Detective Agency needs your help to solve the mystery of the missing comic book.

Kind of Kind

Random Acts of Kindness are breaking out all over. Who's doing it? And how can Liz discover how to be kind—even when it’s hard.

Land Slide: Scooter's Adventure Part 2

While waiting for the rescue, Liz and the gang remember times when they were mean to Scooter. Will they choose to be nicer when he is found?

Lights Out

Terrene’s power has gone out. No television, no X-monsters gaming, and no community fundraising dinner. When the kids complain that there’s nothing to do, Granny sends them on an adventure to Falcon’s Wood. What’s Scooter worried about? And Liz better watch where he’s going!