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My Dad the Garbage Man/Poor Muffy!
Arthur aims to foster an interest in reading and writing, to encourage positive social skills, and to model age-appropriate problem-solving strategies. The show chronicles the adventures of eight-year-old Arthur and explores issues faced by real kids. <br/> <strong>Ages:</strong> 4-8<br/> <strong>Educational Goal:<\/strong> Social and Emotional Growth, Language and Literacy
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My Dad the Garbage Man/Poor Muffy!
Season 1 Episode 26 | 26m 55s | CC
Mr. Ratburn's class is going on field trips to see parents at their jobs, but Francine isn't sure she wants everyone to know what her dad does. / Muffy needs to find a place to live while the dusty carpets in her house are replaced. She gets a rude awakening at Francine's house when she sees how differently they live.