(NAPSA)—Even little kids can be a BIG help! The lovable and gentle Bear, host of the Emmy Award-winning television series “Jim Henson’s Bear in the Big Blue House,” wants every child to know that the small things they S do to help out, are | “beary” helpful to members of their families and community. From his homeoffice in the Big Blue House, Bear offers ten easy ways you can start helping: 10) When you’re done playing with your toys, put them away. Pip and Pop doit, andit’s one less chore for me. 9) At home, offer to help out with the chores. Tutter volunteered to help me sweep the kitchen floor and together we cleanedit faster. 8) Volunteer in your community. I love to volunteer at the library and read to everyone at story time. 7) Help keep your parks clean. After we have a picnic, we always pick up our trash and put it into the garbage cans. 6) If you have a younger brother or sister, ask your parent how you can help take care of them. Harry the Duck loves to teach new things to his new baby sister, Hally. 5) Sometimes grownupsneed to work at home. When I’m on the telephone, Ojo and Treelo help by playing quietly. 4) Help everyone practice safety at home. Putting fresh bat- Au TilameaKecgs teries in the smoke detector is one good way. 3) Help everyone stay in shape. Ojo made up the Ojolympics with gamesfor all of us like climbing, running and even Cha-Cha-Cha-ing. 2) Library books are for everyone to borrow. Whenever Ojo borrows one, she always takes good care of it and returnsit on time. And the number one way to help your family, friends and community: 1) Tell them all how much you appreciate them and say, “I’m glad you are in mylife!” “Jim Henson’s Bear in the Big Blue House” features Bear, the world-famous, lovable, sevenfoot-tall host who loves to Cha Cha Cha, and all of his friends including Tutter the industrious mouse, Treelo the curious lemur, Pip and Pop the rambunctious twin otters, Ojo the little girl bear, Luna the moon and other Woodland Valley pals. In its fourth season, “Jim Henson’s Bear in the Big Blue House”airs twice daily on Disney Channel’s Playhouse Disney block. Visit www.bearinthebigbluehouse.com for more information.
