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Chad Pennington: Prepared

Pre-K - K
What does the word prepared mean? Football pro chad Pennington defines prepared and shows viewers what he is prepared to do. He always has a crayon, mittens, and a football helmet with him so he'll be prepared to color, make a snowball,...
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Instructional Video0:56
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Conan O'brien: Dog

Pre-K - K
Conan O'Brian really likes the word dog. He shows his audience three dog pictures. He also tells the name of each dog and barks.
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Instructional Video0:59
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Elmo And Whale: Love

Pre-K - K
Winston the beluga whale helps Elmo show us the word LOVE. When Elmo asks Winston the whale what love is, he gives Elmo a kiss.
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Christina Applegate: Booth

Pre-K - K
What is a booth? Christina and Elmo get in a booth to define the word booth. They give examples of different types of booths.
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Eva Longoria: Exquisite

Pre-K - K
Eva Longoria shows us the word exquisite. She says the word and then shares some exquisite items to help define the term.
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Instructional Video1:24
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Debi Mazar: Humongous

Pre-K - K
Humongous is a wonderful word. Debi and a humongous dragon define the word. Children can use the word humongous when they see something that they think is really, really big.
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There's A Dinosaur In My Room

Pre-K - K
Ernie uses his imagination to visualize a dinosaur in his bedroom. He helps Bert to use his imagination as well. It is a terrific way to embark on a discussion of the importance of creativity.
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Instructional Video1:42
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Chris O'donnell: Activate

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video1:43
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Colin Farrell: Investigate

Pre-K - K
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

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video1:47
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Greg Kinnear: Machine

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video1:48
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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 Video1:04
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Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Camouflage

Pre-K - K
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

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video0:27
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Letter L Shape

Pre-K - K
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

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video0:31
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Letter M Stores

Pre-K - K
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

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video0:31
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M: Stores On The Street

Pre-K - K
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

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video0:33
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Run!

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video0:46
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Jason Taylor: Toss

Pre-K - K
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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Instructional Video0:52
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Fireflies: Letter W

Pre-K - K
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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