It's raining, it's boring...but not on Gullah Gullah Island. When the kids put their heads together they come up with exciting ways to occupy themselves indoors on a rainy day.
Ron's in for a huge surprise as Natalie and the kids prepare a secret celebration for his birthday. Shaina and her friend Sara make presents for Ron out of clay, but will James find the right gift for his Dad?
A trip off Gullah Gullah Island to the bustling Charleston Market is the occasion for visits with a woodcarver, a basketweaver, and for Natalie to sell her beautiful dolls.
Join Ron, Natalie, and kids as they come together with their friends for an outdoor celebration of the rich heritage of Gullah Gullah Island. Song, dance, and games, not to mention some delicious down-home cooking fill the day.
Shaina agonizes about not being able to tie her shoelaces and James is embarrassed when he tries to whistle but can't. The kids find out that the only way to learn something is by believing in yourself and practicing.
On the move--planes, trains, automobiles, donkeys, elephants...everything but the family van, which won't start when Ron, Natalie, and James try to go on a trip.
Biscuits, cookies, broccoli, fresh fruit and other treats are on the menu in this mouth-watering episode which includes a fun-filled trip to the Gullah Gullah Island supermarket and an appearance by a superhero made out of okra.
Shaina's going to plant her first seedlings in the family garden, so Natalie takes her to visit their friend and neighbor Farmer Holmes. Farmer Holmes gives Shaina a crash course in gardening.
When James gets angry with Binyah Binyah Polliwog, the poor creature gets upset and runs away. Binyah Binyah's absence triggers heartfelt memories of the fun and the love he's brought into their lives.
Flower, shower; Spring, swing; Cat, hat--on Gullah Gullah Island the beat goes on as rhyming fever spreads like wildfire among the Alstons and their friends.
When Natalie goes through a basket of James' and Shaina's baby clothes, thoughts on Gullah Gullah island turn to babies and little things. Marisol and Armando show off their new pet chicks and they learn about baby birds.
Shaina's always been curious about what the older kids do in school all day, and finally she and her friend Sara are getting to visit a real kindergarten.
The Alstons house on Gullah Gullah Island is a family kind of place, where friends and even polliwogs are invited to make themselves at home.
Lobster claws and old spark plugs--these are some of the weird things collector James carries around in a tattered shoe box, and a trip to the beach with Ranger Mike yields even more "treasures".
On a quiet day on Gullah Gullah island, Natalie likes to cover her eyes and just listen to the sounds around her--chirping birds, an airplane overhead, breaking glass.
When Juana brings gifts of musical instruments back from Puerto Rico, everybody decides that a dress-up Carnival is the only way to go. Imaginatins run wild as folks come up with outrageous disguises.g
Everybody makes mistakes, and the folks on Gullah Gullah Island are no exception. After a series of mishaps Vanessa and James learn that mistakes are just a part of life, and that people don't love you any less if you mess up.
The family participates in games.
Shaina makes a new friend while James and Vanessa go crabbing.
The kids take care of Natalie while she is sick with the cold and Binyah Binyah picks her flowers.
Shaina goes to the dentist.
Vanessa is excited to learn how to double Dutch.
Jessica is very jealous of losing attention to her new baby sister, Willa.
Jessica fears dancing so the family tries to help her get over her fears so she can enjoy dancing with them.
The family shares with each other their favorite things.
The gang learns about rhythm.
The kids learn the importance of having rules.
The gang celebrates the arrival of spring.
James gets jealous about his new great best friend.
The family is awakened at night by something.
Vanessa is given the task of watching the class pet rabbit over the weekend. But when the rabbit goes missing, it's up to Vanessa and James' new club, The Lost and Found Agency, to find him.
All the kids act to their own version of "The Three Billy Goats Gruff."
The family holds a talent show to raise money to buy a new bike for Vanessa after her old bike broke.
Grandma visits the family and the kids learn about grandparents.
Simeon gets his first haircut, James puts on a beard and the girls have their very own hair show.
The kids and family learn all about different feelings.
The gang learns to recycle and organizes their very own cleanup.
Shiana is embarrassed of her imaginary friend. Meanwhile, the kids learn about driftwood art.
Shaina celebrates her fifth birthday.
James and Binyah Binyah work on finding out more about jobs. James checks out the world of news with his dad and Ranger Mike gets the ride of his life when Binyah Binyah hops into the ranger business.
The Alstons are having a new row boat built, but while they are waiting Mia helps them build a small paper boat -- the Small, Small, Small -- and everyone contributes.
The family sings and acts in their very own band.
It's the Gullah Gullah games and everyone comes to participate in the sporting events. With the help of NBA star Dennis Scott, who teaches James the importance of practice, everyone comes out a winner.
Everyone loves surprises on Gullah Gullah Island -- especially Chansome Pelican. While everyone is preparing gifts for Chansome, he gives some surprises of his own, leaving a trail of confused Alstons behind.
The kids prepare for a day at the beach.
Binyah Binyah wants to play parade right now! Only no one wants to play with a pesky polliwog. If only he could learn a little patience.
Shaina is sad when she can't have a horse.
It's a day of celebrating food. Gullah Gullah neighbors come together at the Alstons' for a "catch pot" picnic. Everyone learns to try new things. Simeon tries his hand at baking bread and Shaina discovers she likes okra.
When Natalie and Ron are away, James and Vanessa's grandmother comes to visit.
Ranger Mike takes Shaina to see how to help and injured animal at the vets after Shaina hurt her knee at the house earlier that day.
Feeling a little crowded in the room she shares with Shaina, a frustrated Vanessa finds a special place of her own. But feeling all alone turns out to be a lot lonelier than she expected.
Today is Simeon's day -- he gets to do whatever he wants, wear what he wants to wear, and go wherever he wants. After hot dogs for breakfast, Simeon and Natalie take Binyah Binyah to play group for some fun with his friends.
Saturday doesn't go as James planned.
As Ron and Abuelo coach and Natalie cheers from the sidelines, Shaina and Binyah Binyah play for the Gullah Gullah Island baseball team. Shaina and Binya Binya learn that working as a team is more important than winning.
Binyah Binyah joins the Alstons for Shaina's first campout. Shaina's worried about living in the great outdoors, but when Ron, Natalie, and James show her the "Campout Boogie," she begins to relax.
It's turtle hatching season and Ranger Mike has enlisted the Alstons to help the baby turtles find their way safely down the beach to the ocean.
It's Ron and Natalie's wedding anniversary! To celebrate, the kids and Grandma Pixee are planning a fancy dinner. Binyah Binyah wants to attend but doesn't yet have the social skills to hold his own at a fancy dinner party.
James is having trouble getting his magic tricks to work.
Shaina idolizes Vanessa and wants to do everything her older cousin does. Vanessa plays along -- until she has the opportunity to be in the "G- Funk Band" with James, Armando, and the cute new neighbor, JC.
The kids are getting ready for a neighborhood pet show. After a dog mix-up, all the animals win blue ribbons including James' turtle, Shaina's goldfish, Vanessa's rabbit, and a complete menagerie of mice, guinea pigs, and dogs.
It's a celebration of friendships new and old, as James introduces his new friend, Miguel, to his family. The two boys make discoveries about each other's cultures and interests as well as share their love of soccer.
On the hottest day of the year, everyone tries to find the best way to stay cool. All fixes are temporary until a cooling rain proves to be the best solution of all.
It's "Tickle My Funnybone Day" on Gullah Gullah Island -- a day when everyone tells jokes, wears funny costumes, eats gross food, and otherwise tries to make each other laugh.
Binyah Binyah wants to play, but the Alstons are too busy getting out the door to start their morning. Binyah Binyah wishes he could go to school like James and Vanessa. Natalie suggests he play pretend school instead.
Shaina, who is suffering from a Christmas cold, falls asleep dreaming of a trip to the North Pole to visit Santa. She and Binyah Binyah then decide to journey to the north pole.
Shaina is disappointed to learn that she and Simeon are too small to ride their bikes to the library with James and Vanessa. Yet Shaina also finds out she's big enough to do un-fun things like clean up her room.
The Alstons are having a sleepover which looks like it's going to be a lot of fun -- until the boys claim the living room. The girls carefully plot how to get the room back and it's up to Ron to negotiate a solution.
A lightening storm hits Gullah Gullah Island and Vanessa's scared. Everyone in the family tries to find a different ways to help her deal with her fear.
It's a polliwogulous day on Gullah Gullah Island when the whole family gets together with friends and neighbors to celebrate great polliwogs through history.
Shaina receives her first pair of tap shoes and Binyah Binyah is excited to see that you can make music with your feet.
The kids get scared while sleeping outside.
The kids learn about the importance of family.