Welcome to Elmo’s world, where dressing up is super fun! Elmo and his friends love to play dress-up, and it’s a great way to use your imagination and learn new things. Let’s see what Elmo discovers about dressing up!
Elmo, our furry red friend from “Sesame Street,” is curious about dressing up. With his buddy Smarty, he finds out that you can dress up as anything you want! You can be a doctor, a firefighter, a pirate, or even a silly character. Dressing up helps us pretend and play, which is really important for learning and growing.
When you play dress-up, you get to:
Elmo and Smarty play a game where they help a friend dress up as an astronaut. They learn about space and what astronauts wear. Let’s see what an astronaut needs:
Elmo helps us think about what we need for different costumes, which helps us learn about the world!
Elmo visits Mr. Noodle, who loves dressing up as a baseball player. Mr. Noodle’s funny tries at dressing up teach us about sports and the clothes we wear for them. It’s a silly and fun way to learn!
Elmo is so happy when he learns new things, he does a happy dance! Learning is fun and exciting, and we can celebrate every time we discover something new.
Grown-ups can help us love learning by:
Elmo’s dress-up adventure is not just fun; it’s a great way to learn! By pretending and playing, we can learn about different jobs, practice important skills, and feel more confident. Remember, learning is a joyful journey, and every new thing we learn is a reason to celebrate!
Dress-Up Adventure Walk: Take a walk around your home or classroom and look for items that can be used for dress-up. Can you find a hat, a scarf, or a pair of glasses? Use these items to create a new character. What story can you tell about this character? Share your story with a friend or family member.
Role-Playing Game: Choose a job you would like to pretend to do, like being a doctor or a firefighter. What tools or clothes would you need? Draw a picture of yourself in this role and talk about what you would do in a day. How does this job help people?
Costume Creation Station: Set up a small area with craft supplies like paper, markers, and fabric scraps. Encourage children to create their own simple costumes or accessories. What can you make with these materials? How does it change your character or story when you wear it?
