The Closer uses critical-Language Arts to solve problems. Using clues she finds throughout the office, she solves problems involving open suitcases, briefcases, and pencil cases.

Ernie uses his imagination to visualize a dinosaur in his bedroom. He helps Bert to use his imagination as well. It is a terrific way to embark on a discussion of the importance of creativity.

Prairie and Cookie Monster play a game involving a cookie. While being blindfolded, Cookie Monster has to identify which of the round objects is a cookie. He lists different traits, such as smooth, bumpy, hard, soft, etc. The examples of...