A Tree of Growth and Learning
Giving new things a try helps children learn, grow, and take on challenges!
- Point out to kids and parents that we’re always growing and learning (not just kids…grown-ups too!), and that they’re going to create a tree that shows exactly that. Distribute the printable page (one per family) and have them think of things they have learned to do (or learned about) recently. They can also talk about things they weren’t able to do before, but can do now that they’ve practiced.
- Distribute “Elmo’s New Things Tree” and leaves. Families can work together to label or draw pictures of new things they’ve tried and learned, and complete the activity.
- As a group, create a giant tree on the wall using colored sticky notes. Families can write what’s on their leaves on colored sticky notes and arrange on the wall in the shape of a tree.
Watch and Play: Cookie Monster's Magical Cart
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Watch and Play: Elmo's Space Adventure
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Too Many Cooks
Elmo and friends learn that sharing roles helps playtime go smoothly.
Watch and Play: Cookie Monster's Cookie Cart
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Watch and Play: Grover's Play
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Listen to Understand
Elmo and Abby learn that pausing to listen helps them work as a team.
A Time to Talk
Grown-ups work together to help Elmo manage big feelings with care.
