Ella is a smart fun-loving little girl who becomes very upset when she can't remember how to tie her shoelaces before school. Ella is having a temper tantrum and begins crying. Mommy overhears Ella and comes into her room to help. Mommy reminds Ella when she gets upset, she has to relax and take her time. Mommy and Ella bounce around, dance and laugh as they find ways to help Ella feel better.
Ella decides to try to tie her shoelaces one more time while mommy is watching. After calming down Ella found the steps, she had missed to finish tying her shoelaces. Both mommy and Ella jump and cheer, finally off to school they go.