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Anna Faris: Gem

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video1:54
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Amy Poehler: Challenge

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video2:25
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Elmo And Zoe Pretend

Pre-K - K
Zoe asks Elmo why he is quacking. Elmo explains that he is pretending to be a duck. They have fun playing and pretending together.
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Madlenka Plays in the World Cup

Pre-K - K
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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Drumming For Exercise

Pre-K - K
To keep her wings healthy and strong, Abby Caddaby does wing exercises. She and Elmo need to figure out how to get along. Abby can't keep count as she exercises when Elmo plays his drum loudly. They find out that if they cooperate Elmo...
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Instructional Video2:49
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Song: Hot And Cold

Pre-K - K
Sesame Street characters explore the concept of hot and cold using a musical theme. Baby Bear sings high and low as he describes his porridge. It's too hot, too cold, and then just right.
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Sarah Jessica Parker: Pair

Pre-K - K
Sarah Jessica Parker helps Elmo understand the concept of a pair. She uses shoes, mittens, and ice skates to define a pair. This video could be used before a math lesson to define this concept.
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Adam Sandler: Crunchy

Pre-K - K
While Adam tries to define the word crunchy, Cookie Monster munches away on a loud, crackly, cookie. Adam determines that Cookie Monster’s cookie is, indeed, crunchy.
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Instructional Video1:18
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Debra Messing: Nature

Pre-K - K
Debra tells all about the word nature. They will learn that things found outside and not made by people are part of nature. Even rocks are part of nature.
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Instructional Video2:46
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Ll Cool J: Unanimous

Pre-K - K
By exploring the meaning of the word unanimous, this video explores Social Studies and Social Studies. This would be a great way to begin a discussion of how to work with others in the classroom.
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Instructional Video2:47
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What Can I Be?

Pre-K - K
It's that time of year again: Halloween! Does your class know how they're going to dress for this festive celebration? Watch this video with your class to help inspire them.
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Instructional Video1:18
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Kobe Bryant: Miniature

Pre-K - K
Kobe Bryant and Abby show what the word miniature means. Pictures, books, and even hot dogs become miniature in this clip.
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Instructional Video1:17
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Neil Patrick Harris: Curly

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video1:20
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Giant Monster Babies

Pre-K - K
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

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video2:57
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Adam Sandler: Song About Elmo

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video1:20
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Romeo And Alphabet

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video1:22
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Jennie Garth: Garden

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video3:05
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Celebrity Lullabies

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video1:16
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Hugh Jackman: Concentrate

Pre-K - K
Hugh Jackman discusses the meaning of the word concentrate. Elmo demonstrates how to concentrate. It's an entertaining film.
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Instructional Video1:23
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Tiki Barber: Quest

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video3:09
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The Cheshire Cookie

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video3:10
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Norah Jones: Don't Know Y

Pre-K - K
Norah Jones sings a song to the letter “Y” in this video. What a terrific way to introduce this letter!
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Instructional Video1:25
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Idina Menzel And Taye Diggs: Allergic

Pre-K - K
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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