Jennie Garth and Abby describe what a garden is in this video. There are some wonderful visuals to go with the descriptions to make this concept come alive. What an entertaining film.

What do you do when you can't sleep? Elmo lays his fuzzy head down and listens to Ricky sing him a lullaby focusing on the letter “N.” The "N" words appear as Ricky sings them and he reinforces the /n/ sound by loudly singing NNNNNN....

Hugh Jackman discusses the meaning of the word concentrate. Elmo demonstrates how to concentrate. It's an entertaining film.

Tiki Barber embarks on a journey to find the meaning of the word quest. He asks many Sesame Street residents until he finds the answer. The Cookie Monster tells him he's on a quest to find cookies.

Abby ends up lost in a strange place with only the Cheshire Cookie Monster for a guide. Use this story as a model and then ask children to practice using their storytelling abilities to tell their own tale.

Norah Jones sings a song to the letter “Y” in this video. What a terrific way to introduce this letter!

Humongous is a wonderful word. Debi and a humongous dragon define the word. Children can use the word humongous when they see something that they think is really, really big.

Abby, Zoe, and Rosita have a ball demonstrating the meaning of the word between. They play a game in which they change spots and identify the person between the others. Learners in a classroom could practice this concept using this game...

Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs demonstrate the meaning of allergic. They are allergic to chickens, shrimp, and more. This is an entertaining way to explore the meaning of this word.

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.

Patrick Stewart engages in a soliloquy about the letter “B.” He identifies its characteristics, and names words that begin with “B.” It's a great parody of Shakespeare's famous speech.

Elmo see's Abby's doll and wishes he had one too. Abby tries to make a doll using magic but makes a pumpkin instead. Elmo and the viewers need to chant the magic words together to make Elmo's doll appear. This video engages students with...

With Kara Dioguardi's, help Elmo learns about pasta. He identifies fettuccine, fusilli, and rigatoni as pasta. It's a tantalizing exploration.

A customer tries to order a spaghetti meal from Grover but finds that it is not so easy. The video explores the concept of quantity, including more and less.

The famous story of the princess and the pea is parodied in this film. This resource is a great way to delve into storytelling and the way anyone can tell a tale and turn it into their own.

Big Bird and Zoe figure out how to get Maria to read them a story. In doing so, they list all of the reasons they love listening to stories. It can lead to a discussion of why reading is important.

A group of step dancers demonstrate the meaning of high/low, fast/slow, and up/down. This is a creative way to explore opposites. Your class will be motivated to create their own dances illustrating opposites.

Madlenka plays soccer in this video. This could be used as a way to generate a discussion on the importance of exercise, or as a writing prompt. Teachers could use it as a way to practice story structure, retelling a story, or a variety...

Wanda Sykes and Elmo have a discussion with each other to define the meaning of the word journal. Wanda gives great examples, like a science or personal journal. Incorporating journal writing in your classroom will help increase writing...

Elmo and Maya Angelou discuss words that start with the letter M. What a fun way to explore M! It's short, but sweet.

Here is a clip from the Sesame Street version of Alice in Wonderland. Abby is too big to get to the door she has to think up a word that rhymes with drink. She gets bigger and smaller until she's able to get through the door.

Rebecca Romijn shares the meaning of accessories with learners. Abby uses magic to show a series of accessories including a necklace, handbag, and more. Learners will love sharing the types of accessories they have on or at home. It can...

Cookie Monster shows what the word important means using cookies as his visual aid. He says that gingerbread, chocolate chip, and sugar cookies are all important to him. Learners can discuss what is important to them.

Abby has some trouble understanding what the term galoshes means. Jennifer Garner helps her figure out what they are not, and they end up with a pair of pink, floral galoshes.