Season 2
30 episodes · 2022
1Ida B. Wells: The Journalist Who Fought for Justice
Legendary reporter, Ida B. Wells, teaches Leo and Layla the importance of honest journalism.
2Marie Curie: Distinguished Mother & Scientist
A working mom, who is also one of history's greatest scientists, teaches Leo and Layla that women don't have to choose between family and career.
3Winston Churchill: The Courageous Prime Minister of WWII
Winston Churchill offers Leo and Layla a lesson on facing your fears and being courageous.
4The Wright Brothers: First in Flight
Leo and Layla learn about teamwork and cooperation from a pair of high-flying siblings.
5Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross
Clara Barton, a nurse who founded the American Red Cross, teaches Leo & Layla the importance of resiliency in the face of adversity.
6Teddy Roosevelt: The Cowboy Who Became President
President Teddy Roosevelt teaches Leo and Layla that you shouldn’t always follow the crowd when making a tough decision.
7Ruth: A Woman of Loyalty and Faithfulness
Leo and Layla travel all the way back to Biblical times to learn a valuable lesson about loyalty from Ruth.
8Officer Tatum: Protecting & Serving Our Community
When Leo and Layla find themselves in an unsafe situation, Officer Brandon Tatum teaches them the importance of a police officer’s job in serving the community and enforcing the rules.
9George Marshall: The General Who Rebuilt Post-War Europe
General George Marshall and Winston Churchill teach Leo and Layla that there’s no need to brag because actions speak louder than words.
10Desi Arnaz: The Immigrant Who Became a Star
“I Love Lucy” star Desi Arnaz shares with Leo and Layla why America is the land of opportunity for immigrants like himself, who arrived with nothing and became successful through talent and hard work.
11George Washington: The Father of Our Country
Our first U.S. president was a bold man of action, who led from the front and was ready to sacrifice everything for his country, even his own position of power. In this episode, Leo and Layla visit George Washington throughout his life to learn what makes this Founding Father a true American hero.
12Marcus Aurelius: The Wise Roman Emperor
Emotional balance is the key to a healthy attitude. Life’s ups and downs are out of our control and there is an appropriate time and place to let out our emotions. In this episode, Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius shows Leo and Layla how to manage their emotions, both good and bad, in order to maintain a stoic attitude worthy of an emperor.
13Gideon: A Faithful Judge of Israel
Sometimes we’re chosen for a job so big that we begin to doubt ourselves, and it takes a lot of faith to believe that we were chosen for a reason. In this episode, Leo and Layla travel back to ancient Midian to meet Gideon and learn about faith and trust.
14Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn: Mark Twain’s Classic Literature
We should teach all of history—both the good and the bad—to our children in an age-appropriate manner. Only then can young people truly appreciate how far we’ve come. With help from Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, Leo and Layla discover the importance of perspective and learning from history.
15Alexander Hamilton: America’s First Secretary of Treasury
It’s important to teach our children that no matter how young they are or where they come from, they can do any job they set their minds to as long as they have the proper skills. In this episode, Alexander Hamilton shows Leo and Layla how his life proves that qualification is more important than age, even for a Founding Father.
16Ulysses S. Grant: The Victorious General of the Civil War
Learning to be a gracious winner is just as important as politely accepting defeat. Your elementary students will learn this lesson as they travel with Leo and Layla to visit Ulysses S. Grant, a man who navigated great victories in the Civil War and as the 18th President of the United States.
17Christopher Columbus: Explorer of the New World
Why is Columbus Day being replaced with Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Do your kids know the truth about Christopher Columbus? This animated episode explains why we honor Columbus and teaches elementary students not to judge events of the past by the standards of today.
18King David: The Underdog King of Israel
Elementary students will learn the value of hard work and patience in this episode, as Leo and Layla meet the ultimate underdog, King David from the Bible, who achieved great success and victory, even though he was once a poor shepherd boy.
19Shakespeare: The British Playwright & Poet
Do your elementary students know what makes William Shakespeare one of the most enduring authors in Western Civilization? In this episode, Leo and Layla meet the famous writer and discover why "he was not of an age, but for all time!"
20Levi Strauss: The Innovative Inventor of Blue Jeans
Want a fun way to teach your kids about a Gold Rush entrepreneur whose persistence and perseverance paid off big? Your elementary students will love learning about Levi Strauss, the man who manufactured blue jeans and never let a challenge get in the way of his success.
21C.S. Lewis: The Great Christian Author
Teach your kids the importance of faith and courage with this animated episode about Christian author C.S. Lewis, a man who did not compromise his beliefs. Elementary students will be encouraged to stand up for what they believe in, when they travel back in time with Leo and Layla to meet the famous author of The Chronicles of Narnia.
22Mother Teresa: The Compassionate Missionary
Elementary students will learn that being kind can start with something as simple as a smile. In this episode, Leo and Layla travel to meet Mother Teresa, a role model known for her tremendous love and devotion to the poor.