When Jefferson City is hit by a big snowstorm, Mr. Bascomb informs parents that school is closed for the day. All teachers are told to report to the television station, where they send their lessons out over the airwaves. Integrated into the show is a 4½ minute film of President Eisenhower's appeal to give to the 1954 Red Cross Campaign.

Mrs. Gurney gives a baby shower for Marge, while Mr. Peepers and Mr. Weskit babysit Mrs. Mandible's son, a "child genius."