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Neil Patrick Harris: Curly
Neil Patrick Harris discusses the word curly in this video. He and Elmo show examples of curly things, including a ribbon, straw, and pasta.
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Giant Monster Babies
Oscar the Grouch reads his worm Slimey a story about Trash Gordon. Trash Gordon saves the day and reintroduces the letter R and then number 10.
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Next To A Mailbox
Grover chases a mailbox in his attempt to demonstrate what the concept “next to” means. As part of a lesson on prepositional phrases, this video could be a great means of showing what this particular expression means. Children could even...
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Adam Sandler: Song About Elmo
One of the most exciting things about music is that you can get creative and make up songs of your own. Adam Sandler sings a song about Elmo. He uses creative problem solving to make up words that rhyme with Elmo.
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Romeo And Alphabet
With a wonderful take on the play Romeo and Juliet, Sesame Street characters romanticize the alphabet. Telly calls out the letters of the alphabet as a banner slowly parades by. This could be a fun way to review the alphabet before a...
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Jennie Garth: Garden
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.
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Celebrity Lullabies
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....
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Hugh Jackman: Concentrate
Hugh Jackman discusses the meaning of the word concentrate. Elmo demonstrates how to concentrate. It's an entertaining film.
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Tiki Barber: Quest
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.
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The Cheshire Cookie
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.
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Norah Jones: Don't Know Y
Norah Jones sings a song to the letter “Y” in this video. What a terrific way to introduce this letter!
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Just Between Us Girls
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...
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Idina Menzel And Taye Diggs: Allergic
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.
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Soliloquy On B
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.
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Kara Dioguardi: Pasta
With Kara Dioguardi's, help Elmo learns about pasta. He identifies fettuccine, fusilli, and rigatoni as pasta. It's a tantalizing exploration.
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More Spaghetti
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.
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The Princess And The Pea
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.
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Read Me A Story
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.
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Steppin'
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.
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Madlenka Plays in the World Cup
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...
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Wanda Sykes: Journal
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...
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M: My Name Is Maya
Elmo and Maya Angelou discuss words that start with the letter M. What a fun way to explore M! It's short, but sweet.
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Eat Me, Drink Me
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.
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Rebecca Romijn: Accessories
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...
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