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November 2006
December 2006
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Episode 4106 Spanish Word of the Day/Letter of the Day: C
“Canta” is a word that begins with the letter C. It means “sing” in Spanish. Tip: Sing the word “canta” to a popular tune, such as “Canta, canta, can-ta!” Letter and Number: C, 2
Episode 4118 Letter of the Day: B
Today’s featured letter is the beautiful, bouncy, letter B! Tip: Practice the /b/ sound with your child as he looks for things whose names begin with the letter B. Letter and Number: B, 3
Episode 4127
Oscar decides to keep his new pet dog, even though she’s much nicer than he expected her to be. Tip: Ask your child to tell you how he would expect a pet dog to act. Then tell him a story about a dog that acts exactly the opposite. Take turns pretending to be the dog. Letter and Number: T, 2
Episode 4095
Zoe, Elmo, and Telly all believe that they would make the best replacement when the Big Bad Wolf goes on vacation. Tip: Ask, “Who do you think would make a good Big Bad Wolf—Zoe, Elmo, or Telly? Why?” Letter and Number: Z, 14
Episode 4071
Super Grover’s students pick a superhero name and give him some super coaching, too. Tip: At a family meal, ask everyone to choose a superhero name and tell the superpower she would like to have and why. Letter and Number: H, 13
Episode 4064
Elmo tries to practice a complicated dance routine that Zoe’s pet rock tries to teach him. Tip: Give your child a new challenge to master, such as repeating a rhythm you clap or following your dance steps. Letter and Number: A, 1
Episode 4128 Elmo’s World: Hair
Elmo explores the different types of hair (and fur) his friends have, and how they take care of it. Tip: Look through old magazines to find pictures that show different hair and hair-care products. Help your child cut out the pictures to make a collage about hair and how to take care of it.
Episode 4066 Elmo’s World: Books
Elmo finds out that he can write his own story and make a book. Tip: Fold a few sheets of paper in half to make a book for your child. Invite him to draw illustrations for the book. Then ask him what each drawing is about and write it on the page. Letter and Number: J, 9
Episode 4090
Cookie Monster learns about the moon from astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Tip: Ask your child to draw pictures of the shape of the moon on different nights. Your child could keep a moon journal to keep track of her nightly drawings. Together, talk about the changes your child observed. Letter and Number: T, 2
Episode 4124
Slimey is determined to be a hero, even if he doesn’t appear big and strong like other heroes do. Tip: Read Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss. Letter and Number: N, 6
Episode 4129 Global Grover: Bangladesh
Grover’s friend Runa shows him how she catches fish with a net and a basket. Tip: At bathtime, give your child a plastic container and have him “catch” floating bath toys just like Runa caught fish. Letter and Number: E, 18
Episode 4133
Telly tries something new—having his sandwich cut into squares instead of triangles! He takes a bite and likes it! Tip: Read Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban and Lillian Hoban Letter and Number: V, 16
Episode 4061
Zoe and Baby Bear help Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother learn that it’s okay to make mistakes. Tip: Read Ish by Peter H. Reynolds. Letter and Number: E, 5
Episode 4107 Elmo’s World: Up and Down
Find out about the different things that help move people up and down. Tip: As you walk through stores or other buildings, search for things that move people up and down like elevators and escalators. Letter and Number: M, 20
Episode 4073 Elmo’s World: Drawing
Elmo’s friends show him all the different ways they use their imaginations to think of things to draw. Tip: Help your child brainstorm ideas for new drawings. Write the ideas down and let your child choose one to draw. Letter and Number: Q, 16
Episode 4108 Spanish Word of the Day
“Pequeño” means “little” in Spanish and “grande” means “big.” Tip: Take a walk outside and together look for things that are “pequeño” and “grande.” Letter and Number: C, 2
Episode 4132
Big Bird and Snuffy think of some games they can play with Gina’s new baby. Tip: Have some “baby” time and show your child some of the games, stories, and songs you used to share when she was a baby. Letter and Number: Y, 5
Episode 4134
Oscar believes that Grouches never need help, but changes his mind when he can’t get the Jalopy to start. Tip: Ask, “What are some things that you need help with? What are some things you can help other people do?” Letter and Number: L, 7
Episode 4069
Snuffy’s magic ukulele has the power to make him invisible. Tip: Ask, “If you could have a magical instrument, what would it be? What magical powers would your instrument have?” Letter and Number: M, 12
Episode 4077
Elmo, Gabi, and Zoe have to resolve some conflicts as they play together in Hooper’s store. Tip: Help your child practice taking turns by rolling a ball to each other. Letter and Number: U, 3
Episode 4070
Snuffy and Big Bird need to use patience as they wait for Snuffy’s ukelele to get fixed. Tip: Read Not Now, Sara! by H. Voigt. Letter and Number: Q, 14
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