If you’ve ever asked your child to help clean up after playtime, you know it’s not always easy. What feels like a simple ask to us can feel “too big” for them. That’s exactly how Hugo the Hippo feels in this story, until his friends remind him that cleanup doesn’t have to feel heavy, and it can even be fun.

This episode helps toddlers and preschoolers:

• See how big jobs feel easier when separated into smaller steps
• Experience how play and imagination can turn cleanup into fun
• Learn that working together makes tasks feel lighter
• Build pride and confidence from finishing something that first felt hard

If cleanup is a daily struggle in your home, Hugo’s story may offer a fresh way in. The simple phrase, “Clean, clean, 1-2-3!” can help turn a power struggle into connection, and maybe even a few giggles.

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