Hi Friends! Ms. Poach here.
I hope you're having a sunny side up day!
So, I'm wearing my pink zip-up today.
Which Egg do you think will be visiting us?
SEGGOURNEY! Oh my goodness!
So loud! But you're right - it's
Seggourney and today we'll be talking about acceptance.
Let's go see how she's doing Hi Seggourney!
Hey what are you doing with this baseball?
Oh I was thinking about the time we won our first game last
year. That was so exciting!
Oh, yes it was remember! They carried you off the field
when you made the last out! Yes that sure was fun, but we
all worked as a team and won the game.
Even Benedict came around. He did.
He wouldn't play on the team at first because he said girls
don't play baseball! That is so ridiculous!
I remember Megg and I were very upset about his comments, but he
finally realized that judging people is not very accepting.
Oh, Ms. Poach can we show our friends that episode?
Please? it's almost time!
Of course, we can Seggourney. It's time for the Good Eggs!
It's time for The Good Eggs! The Good Eggs say, Love, learn,
and play Join us today And together we'll do our part.
The Good Eggs say, Reach out each day So it can stay In every
bit of our heart. In every bit of our heart.
It's time for the good. Spring was in the air in
Albumen. After a long stay with her
cousin Reggie, Peggy was heading back home.
Peggy, have a safe flight back. We'll see you in a few weeks.
Peggy, I'll be thinking of you while you're gone.
I hope everything goes okay with your parents.
Thanks, Reggie. I appreciate everything you and
your friends have done for me. They hugged one last time and
Peggy waved goodbye as she walked toward her gate.
The next day, Ms. Poach had an announcement for the class.
Children, listen closely now. There will be a meeting today
after school with the baseball coach.
Meet Coach Florentine in the gym if you're interested in playing
baseball this year. The Eggs exchanged smiles
because they were excited for a new baseball season to begin.
The recess bell rang, and they all headed out to the
playground to talk about it. Hey, are you guys going to the
baseball meeting after school today?
Yes, we are. We played last year and had a
blast. We came in second place.
We hope to get Coach Flo a first-place trophy this year.
A great coach deserves a great trophy.
Coach Flo sounds amazing. My favorite position to play is
first base. I'm really good at it.
Well, I'll see you guys at the meeting.
I'm glad Benedict is interested in playing baseball.
Since he moved to Albumen, he hasn't been interested in much
else. I hope it finally makes him
feel like a part of the neighborhood.
Funny though, he didn't ask me or Seggourney about it.
He only looked at you guys. The Eggs headed back to class.
The afternoon passed quickly and soon it was time for the
baseball meeting with Coach Flo.
Hi, Benedict. Sit here with us.
I can move down. Shouldn't I sit next to Reggie
and Greggory so Coach Flo knows I want to be on the team?
Why are you girls even here? What do you mean, Benedict?
We've played baseball as long as Greggory and Reggie.
We make a pretty good team. But you're girls.
Girls don't play baseball. Megg felt herself getting
annoyed with Benedict's comment, but Seggourney offered
some advice. Just ignore him, Megg.
We'll deal with this later. Okay, Seggourney, but it's hard
for me to be still when some people don't accept others.
It's wrong. Just then, Coach Flo walked into
the gym. Hi, kids.
It's good to see so many returning faces this year.
I do see some new ones, though. I'm Coach Florentine.
Call me Coach Flo for short. Coach Flo is a girl??
What's going on here? Benedict, why are you talking
like that? Coach Flo is a great coach and
Megg and Seggourney are awesome baseball players.
We all work together to get the job done.
We don't look at our team as boys or girls.
We look at it as one team playing together.
You really need to be more accepting of others, Benedict.
Well, I'm out of here. I refuse to play on a team with
girls and a girl coach! Don't mind him, Coach.
He's new here and still getting adjusted.
We'll talk to him later. Okay, but there's no time for a
poor attitude, so let's all line up.
The Eggs quickly gathered the equipment and ran out to the
field. I've been thinking about
Benedict. He says things without thinking.
I hope your feelings weren't hurt, Megg and Seggourney.
Oh, no. He didn't bother me.
Well, I must admit, I was annoyed.
I can't believe he thinks girls shouldn't play baseball.
That's just a silly thought. Let's leave him alone for a
while. Maybe he'll think about what he
said and apologize. I'll see you at baseball
practice tomorrow. I'm going to hit a home run.
Me, too. The next day at the baseball
field, the Eggs were practicing hitting and fielding the ball.
Reggie noticed Benedict peering sadly through the fence.
In fact, every day for a week, a very sad Benedict peered through
that fence as he watched his friends practice.
Finally, one day, he got up the nerve to approach Coach Flo.
Coach Flo, I know I behave badly and I want to apologize.
Would I have a chance of joining the team?
Well, that depends. It depends on your willingness
to accept everyone on this team, including me.
Can you do that? Yes, coach.
I'm ready to play. I'm so sorry.
Okay. There's no room for judgment or
negativity on this team. As long as you understand that,
grab a bat. Coach Flo began to pitch the
ball to Benedict. Not bad, Benedict.
After a long afternoon of practice, the Eggs began to
head home. I'm so glad Coach Flo let me on
the team. I've been watching her coach for
a week, and I can give her some pointers.
I'm also going to ask her if I could play first base.
First of all, Benedict, Coach Flo doesn't need any pointers
from you. She's been coaching for years.
And Megg plays first base. Didn't you notice?
Yes, I noticed. But I can do a better job.
And Seggourney really shouldn't be a shortstop.
She should only play if the real shortstop is hurt.
Megg felt herself getting annoyed again.
Benedict, I am the real shortstop.
It doesn't sound like you are following Coach Flo's rules.
You are supposed to be accepting of everyone on the team, not
make your own rules. We'll see.
For the next week, Benedict tried to tell Coach Flo what to
do. He tried to create new hand
signals and did not share them with the girls.
He tried to get other players to take the girls' positions on
the field. Finally, Coach Flo threw her
hands up in the air and called Benedict over.
Benedict, either you listen to me and accept everyone on this
team, or I'm going to have to ask you to leave permanently.
We have our first big game next week, and we don't need your
negative attitude. I warned you about this.
Game day arrived and the Eggs gathered in the dugout.
Benedict grabbed a mitt and ran out to first base.
Megg was confused because that was her position.
Colt Flo, did you tell Benedict he could play first base?
No, I did not. Benedict, get back here.
You will sit on the bench today. As Megg ran out to first base,
Benedict gave her a sneer as they passed on the field.
Then the game began. A lot of great plays were made
by both teams, but it came down to the last inning, and the
Eggs were winning one to nothing with one out.
A foul ball was hit by the opposing team and bounced in the
dirt, hitting Greggory right in the nose.
He started to get a nose bleed and had to be taken out of the
game. Please put me in, Coach.
And we only need two more outs. I can do it.
Please! Okay, Benedict, go do your job.
Benedict excitedly ran out to third base.
The opposing team's player hit a ball right to him.
He caught the ball, but then he dropped it right out of his
glove. Seggourney quickly scooped it up
and threw it over to Megg, who was on first base.
Out two. The last player up hit a line
drive to Benedict. He wasn't paying attention and
the ball rolled past him, but Seggourney covered him again and
scooped it up, threw it to Megg, who tagged the player.
Out three, the Eggs won! They all carried Seggourney and
Megg off the field in jubilation.
Back in the dugout, Coach Flo came in with pizza for everyone.
As they began to eat, Benedict stood up.
I have something to say. Megg and Seggourney, you two
were awesome out there today. Everybody was great and you
really played like a team. I realize how wrong I was to
think that girls couldn't play baseball or coach a team.
You sure are better than I am. I'm sorry I didn't accept you
at first. I guess I have a lot to learn.
Benedict, we were hoping that you would realize this on your
own, and you did. I'm glad you have changed your
view. If we accept all people,
together we can make great things happen.
The Eggs all nodded in agreement.
Just then, Reggie saw his cousin Peggy walking into the
dugout. He ran up to her and gave her a
huge hug. Peggy, it's so good to see you.
I didn't know you were coming back today.
I wanted to surprise you. Great game, everyone.
When I was walking up, I heard you say something about
accepting people. Guess what?
I have learned to accept something, too.
You know, when I went home, I gave my parents the crystal
heart Ms. Poach gave us. We said, "I love you to each
other." And then they sat me down.
They said they tried everything, but it just wasn't going to
work between them. We had a very long talk, but in
the end, they said although things will change at home,
everything is going to be okay. I have accepted my situation and
with my parents' love and support, we are all going to be
okay. We are so glad you are accepting
of this, Peggy. You look so relieved.
And you are right. As long as you all work
together, everything will be okay.
Just like our baseball team. I'm so glad to be a part of
this great team. and I'm glad to be part of my family.
We will always be a great team, too.
The Eggs celebrated their win and were also happy for Peggy.
Reggie then offered her a piece of pizza.
As Peggy began to eat, she made a remark that had them all
laughing. Hey Reggie, you got any ketchup?
Thanks for watching and thanks for being a Good Egg!
Oh, that was such an exciting game, and I'm glad Benedict
came to his senses and realized how important it is to accept
all people without judgment. You, Megg, and Coach Flo are
awesome at baseball and Benedict realized he was being
foolish. Right and like Reggie said if we
accept all people together we can make great things happen!
And it was also comforting to know that Peggy accepted her
situation at home. Although things didn't turn out
exactly as she hoped, they all agreed to work together to keep
things peaceful. I hope our friends at home know
about acceptance. Oh I'm sure they do.
When we learn to accept all people and get to know them we
grow and we learn so much and when we work on situations to be
acceptable to all people well you know peace can come.
That always makes things better. That's right Seggourney.
Hey here's an idea for you why don't you try making a new
friend at school or in your neighborhood this week; someone
you don't already know. Reach out to them get to know
them. That is so true, Ms. Poach.
We weren't sure about Benedict when he moved to Albumen, but we
got to know him and he is pretty cool.
Yes, he is I'm glad you didn't miss out on meeting him!
Remember, if you never try we can miss out on meeting someone
truly amazing. THANKS, MS.
POACH! Wow I'm bringing my earplugs
next time! Thanks for watching and thanks
for being a Good Egg Bye!