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Friendship and Empathy
1
Pretend it is Saturday morning.
And YOU get to decide all the
activities to do today!
Choose 3-5 pictures from the
Sesame Street image bank to
create the story of your super
Saturday! Remember that it’s
fun playing with a friend, family,
a neighbor or even a pet – taking
turns doing the things you each
like to do.
2
What a mystery! Create a story
to describe what is going on in
this picture.
What do you think each of the
characters are doing?
What could be in Oscar’s trash
can?! Imagine that one of your
friends needs help – what are
you going to do?
3
Elmo likes to garden, Abby likes
to sing, Big Bird likes to count,
and Bear likes to paint.
What are your hobbies?
Make a book with 3-5 pages
illustrating your favorite things
to do. And what do you suppose
is hiding behind that green
bush?
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Friendship and Empathy
4
Elmo and Abby love to help each
other – tidying up, putting toys
away, even thinking of games to
play together that both of them
like, like dress-up.
What are some ways you help
your friends?
What are some ways that you
can help around your house?
5
Exercise is an important part of
staying healthy!
What your favorite ways to stay
active?
The sun is out! That means it’s
time to play!
Choose 3 images from the
Sesame Street image bank and
write a book to show what you
would do outside to get some
exercise while playing with your
friends on a beautiful, sunny day.
In your story, include some ways
to be kind in school and on the
playground.
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Friendship and Empathy
6
The sun is out! That means it’s
time to play!
What are your favorite things to
do outdoors on a nice day?
Choose 3 images from the
Sesame Street image bank and
write a book to show what you
would choose to do with your
friends on a beautiful, sunny day.
In your story, include some ways
to be kind in school and on the
playground.
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Friendship and Empathy
7
Elmo is having a dream.
Everyone dreams.
Did you ever dream that you are
doing something kind – that is,
doing something for people,
animals or the environment to
show that you care?
Maybe you dreamed that
someone was being kind to you.
Write a short story showing a
dream you remember – or make
one up!
8
Pretend your friend, Elmo, is
sick.
Write him a get well story that
he can read as he rests.
9
Cooking with Cookie Monster!
Elmo and Cookie Monster are
having fun in the kitchen. They
are backing something special
for a friend.
Write a story that includes what
treat they are baking and who
will receive the delicious treats.
Get creative by including your
favorite recipe or treat.
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Friendship and Empathy
10
School is cool! The images below
show different Sesame Street
characters learning.
Choose a picture that illustrates
how you best like to learn.
Do you like to read books, work
on the computer? Draw?
What is your favorite school
subject?
How might you use your
strengths to help a friend in your
class better understand a school
subject?
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Friendship and Empathy
11
Ahoy! Elmo and Abby are on a
magical pirate ship. They are
looking to help a friend in need.
Create a pirate story that shows
Elmo and Abby saving the day!
12
The gang is all here!
Choose your favorite three
characters pictured from Sesame
Street and write a page about
why they are the best!
