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Feijoo Sisters: Pirouette
Grover and the Feijoo sisters explain what a pirouette means. The sisters do pirouettes to show what the word means. Grover isn't as successful when he tries one himself. This is a terrific way to get your class excited about language.
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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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Hot! Hot! Hot!
Baby Bear shows how to sound out the word hot. He also illustrates its meaning. This is a creative way to introduce new Language Arts.
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Judah Freidlander: Spectacular
Judah Freidlander identifies the meaning of the word spectacular in this clip. He exudes enthusiasm as he describes this word. What a fun way to introduce new Language Arts!
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Jonah Hill: Mustache
Jonah Hill illustrates the meaning of the word mustache using a wonderfully entertaining technique. He shows Elmo all of the things he can do with his mustache. Learners won't forget the meaning of this word after watching the clip.
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Jude Law: Cling
With Jude Law as the guide, learners explore the meaning of the word cling. This clip could be used as a way to introduce a lesson on Language Arts. Learners could be given a word and asked to define it for the class.
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Inside And Outside
A young girl demonstrates the concept of inside and outside using food and a picnic basket. It's a wonderful way to illustrate this concept. The visuals are appealing.
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Jason Bateman: Comfort
After searching for someone to comfort, and finding no one who needs his help, Jason Bateman describes the meaning of the word. In the end, he is comforted by Elmo.
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Terrence Howard: Incognito
Terrence Howard explains the meaning of the word incognito. Elmo learns that the word means change the way you look by wearing a disguise. Both a chicken and a pig wear a disguise to show Elmo the meaning of incognito.
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Jimmy Fallon: Inspect
Jimmy Fallon defines the meaning of the word inspect. This is a fun word to share with your class. They will love to identify things they can inspect in the classroom.
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Jake Gyllenhaal: Separate
Jake Gyllenhaal explores the meaning of separate. With an octopus on top of his head, he has to experiment with this concept. It's a fun way to introduce this new Language Arts.
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Song: Silly Sounding Words
Sesame Street characters celebrate words. They list some of their favorite silly sounding words including tweezers, snorkel, flapjack, smudge, and aardvark. Children could then list their own favorite words. It's a great way to make...
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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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Usher: Volunteer
The musician Usher helps Elmo understand the meaning of the word volunteer. By using examples involving Sesame Street inhabitants, Usher makes the meaning of this word clear. This is a great video to use to help learners develop new...
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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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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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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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Who's Alive?
What makes something "alive"? Cookie Monster explains three criteria about live things: it grows, breaths, and eats. After watching this video in the classroom, ask viewers to give examples of what is alive.
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Season 40 Highlights
This video is a compilation of highlights from Sesame Street's Season 40. There are songs, famous people, and a lot of fun. This film could be used as a filler activity when pupils are done with their daily work.
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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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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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It's Important
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.
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Jennifer Garner: Galoshes
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.