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Chris O'donnell: Activate
Chris tells children that activate means to start or turn on. When he tries to activate a robot with his remote control, he accidentally activates a CD player, an alarm system, and the sprinklers. This video provides both a clear...
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Colin Farrell: Investigate
Here is a great definition of the word, investigate. Elmo and Colin investigate the word investigate. With a little foot work they find out the word they need to define.
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The Cookie Game
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...
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Greg Kinnear: Machine
Greg tells us about the word machine. He has a hard time explaining the word until a friendly robot defines the word. After he knows what the word means, Greg show all of the things he has that could be considered a machine
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Anna Faris: Gem
Anna and Elmo explain the word, gem. A prince continually interrupts in order to bring Anna diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. When Anna starts to define the word gem she realizes that the prince has been bringing her gems the whole time.
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Amy Poehler: Challenge
Elmo and Amy explain how exciting the word challenge can be. First Amy defines the word then attempts to complete a challenge that turns out to be too challenging. However when Elmo thinks up an easier challenge Amy tries and tries until...
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Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Camouflage
Elisabeth Hasselbeck demonstrates camouflage. She has a frog friend to help her show the word camouflage. She couldn't find her frog because he was blending in with the background.
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Letter M In Space
As an introduction to a discussion of the letter M, this presentation could be used as a way to pique students' interest. The colorful video features the letter M in space.
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Letter L Shape
Using music, dance, and a creative idea, this video provides an introduction to the letter L. There are no examples of words with the L sound.
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One Of These Things
After looking at a group with three pairs of sunglasses and a hat, viewers have to identify which item doesn’t belong. As a critical thinking and classification activity, this video could be linked to a lesson on grouping objects.
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Letter M Stores
With very colorful and interesting graphics, this film lists words that begin with the letter M. This could be a way to kick-off a lesson on this letter.
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One Of These Things: Hat
Viewers can identify which of the four hats, three red fire fighter hats, or a silver, sparkly New Year's hat, does not belong with the group. This film could be a good way to introduce the idea of classification and sorting in the...
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M: Stores On The Street
By taking a trip through a downtown area, this presentation focuses on the letter M. Things that begin with this letter are highlighted. It's a quick way to review this concept.
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N: Your Name Is Natasha
Maya Angelou plays a clapping game with Natasha to explore the letter “N.” As she claps, Angelou lists words that begin with “N.” You could use this technique to review letter sounds in the classroom.
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Run!
The letter “R” is featured in this video. Children form the letter “R” using construction paper and then run to emphasize a word that starts with this sound. It is a motivating way to introduce this letter.
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Jason Taylor: Toss
What an entertaining video! Jason Tyler demonstrates the meaning of the word toss by throwing a fake cow. That's something learners will remember.
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Fireflies: Letter W
Fireflies form the letter “W.” A child names things in the night-time forest that begin with “W.” A very simple clip, which is great for introducing the letter “W.”
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The Letter G Song
Cookie Monster sings a song featuring the letter “G.” Even though there is only one word mentioned that begins with ”G,” goat, the video could be useful for helping viewers practice the sound the letter makes. It's a catchy tune.
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U Is For Umpire
An umpire highlights a series of words beginning with the letter “U,” including umbrella, underwear, and more. This is a quick and easy way to review this sound.
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Z Zebra Song
Add some tunes to your letter lesson with the "Zebra Song." Elmo sings, dances, and zips around throughout this fun song!
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J Jacket Song
Elmo sings about the letter “J.” He lists words that begin with the letter, like jacket. He also practices saying the sound. This film could be used to introduce the letter “J.”
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The Letter X Song
Sing with Cookie Monster in this animated film about the letter” x.” The word x-ray is highlighted as having this sound.
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V: Violin Song
Cookie Monster sings a song about letters that start with "V.” He highlights the word violin in this entertaining film.
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Z Is For Zipper
Take only 46 seconds of your time to show this vibrant video, focused on the letter "Z". Your class will be dancing along to the /z/ sound!
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