Join Elmo from “Sesame Street” as he takes us on a fun adventure to learn about different kinds of homes! Elmo is very curious, and he wants to show us all the cool places where people and animals live.
Elmo is excited to learn about the many different homes around the world. This is a great way for us to see how people live in different places and how special each home can be!
Elmo’s friend, Smartie, helps him explore some interesting types of homes. Let’s see what they find:
Elmo makes learning fun by playing a game! He asks us to think about where each type of home belongs. For example:
This game helps us understand how homes fit into their environments.
Elmo also wonders where Mr. Noodle lives. Mr. Noodle shows us a mailbox instead of a house, which is silly! This teaches us that homes can be different shapes and sizes, but a mailbox isn’t a home.
Elmo loves learning and wants us to celebrate too! He dances to show how happy he is to learn new things. Learning is fun and exciting!
Elmo’s journey to explore different types of homes helps us learn about the world. We see how homes are special and how they fit into different cultures and environments. Keep exploring and learning, and remember, every home has its own story!
Home Matching Game: Create a simple matching game using pictures of different types of homes and their environments. Print or draw images of igloos, houseboats, tree houses, and other homes. Then, have pictures of environments like snowy landscapes, lakes, forests, and cities. Ask the children to match each home with the correct environment. This activity will help them understand why certain homes are found in specific places.
Build Your Own Home: Provide children with building blocks, clay, or recycled materials like cardboard boxes and paper. Encourage them to create their own version of a home. It could be a tree house, a houseboat, or even a new type of home they invent! After building, ask them to explain why they chose that design and where it might be located in the world.
Observation Walk: Take the children on a short walk around the school or neighborhood. Ask them to observe and note different types of homes they see. Are there single-family homes, apartment buildings, or something else? Discuss how these homes are similar or different from the ones Elmo explored. This will help them connect the lesson to real-life examples.
