Anywhere with Catbear
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Our favorite puppet, Catbear, takes a visit to one of our artists to come up with ideas for playing and staying creative at home.
New episodes every week. |
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Episode 11: At Home with Sarah
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Catbear and Sarah make plans for a fun day when they receive a surprise call from their friend PJ, and they remember that even though Catbears can’t get COVID they're still an example of safety. They think of all the ways Catbear can stay safe and be fashionable so they can have fun! Begins streaming July 10
Featured guest: PJ Johnnnie (IG: @pj.johnnie.jr) |
Episode 10: At Home with Jody
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After weeks of listening, learning, and advocacy, Catbear makes time to rest up with Jody. Baking cookies together helps warm their hearts as they think of their family far away. Begins streaming July 3
经过了几个星期的倾听、学习、和倡议，Catbear找了时间和Jody一起休息。在想着远方的家人的时候，两人一起烤饼干温暖了彼此。 |
Episode 9: At Home with Emily
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Catbear has made it back to see Emily just in time to celebrate Pride! Their visit to the historic Stonewall Inn brings up a mix of feelings and they wonder how to hold space for all their joy, sadness, anger, and pride. Begins streaming June 26
This episode’s colorful social-emotional themes were inspired by The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions by Anna Llenas, and “The Feeling Wheel” developed by Dr. Gloria Willcox. For extensive LGBTQ+ content for young children, check out Queer Kid Stuff, founded by Lindsay ‘Lindz’ Amer in 2015. |
Episode 8: At Home with Asha
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Asha and Catbear are wondering how to celebrate Juneteenth this year. Catbear researches different ways Black Americans honor this important holiday and then they take a walk to Brooklyn’s very own Weeksville Heritage Center. Begins streaming June 19
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Episode 7: At Home with Krystal
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Krystal and Catbear celebrate Black Music Month by jamming to some old favorites and hearing from some of Catbear’s friends making music today. Begins streaming June 14
Featured musicians: Robert Denzel Edwards (IG: @RobertDenzelEdwards; robertdenzeledwards.com) Summer Payton (IG: @Somamoma; summerpayton.com) Sarah Ramson (IG: @IAmSarahMari; iamsarahmari.com) |
Episode 6: Protest and Action with Catbear |
Catbear visits Rebecca after going to a protest for Black Lives Matter and is feeling a lot of emotions. Together they call Catbear's friends to see what they're doing to stay active and find comfort this week. Begins streaming June 6
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Episode 5: At Home with Marisol |
Marisol can't wait for Catbear to visit her in Philadelphia after receiving postcards from Catbear's travels. Begins streaming May 29
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Episode 4: At Home with Blanca
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Blanca and Catbear discover a wonderful surprise when they give a little water, sunlight, and love to a potted lettuce. Begins streaming May 22
Blanca y Catbear descubren una maravillosa sorpresa después de plantar, regar, poner al sol, y cuidar con mucho amor una lechuguita. |
Episode 3: At Home with Robert |
Robert and Catbear prepare a five-star meal at an up and coming local restaurant. Begins streaming May 15
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Episode 2: At Home with Khalia
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Catbear visits Khalia in California and they discover a secret city inside her kitchen. Begins streaming May 8
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Episode 1: At Home with Emily
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Emily and Catbear try to find ways to fill the day while stuck at home.
Begins streaming May 1 |
We are offering these resources for free, but they are not free to produce. We are prioritizing a portion of our reserve funds to pay artists who are working on these projects from home. You can support our artists by making a tax-deductible donation to Spellbound, 100% of which will go directly to the people working behind the scenes (and on Zoom screens) to create these new resources for our new world.