| Category | Details |
| Episode Number | 0030 |
| Season | Season 1 (1969-1970) |
| Air Date | December 19, 1969 |
| Main Event | Granny Bird’s First Visit to Sesame Street |
| Letters of the Day | G, O, Z |
| Number of the Day | 10 |
| Educational Focus | Counting to 10, Near vs. Far, Manners, Sorting |
| Muppet Highlights | Ernie's cleaning spree, Beautiful Day Monster as Lulu |
| Human Cast | Gordon, Susan, Bob, Mr. Hooper |
| Guest Character | George the Mailman (Brandon Maggart) |
| Celebrity Cameo | Burt Lancaster (Counting pushups) |
| Literature | What Do You Say Dear? by Sesyle Joslin |
| Musical Tracks | "Lulu's Back in Town", "Ten Song", "O Imagination" |
| Key Animal | Lions, Honey Bear, Reindeer |
| Sponsors | G, O, Z, 10, CTW |
Summary
George the Mailman delivers letters on the street. Oscar the Grouch is feeling a bit green with envy. Gordon gives Oscar ten pieces of junk mail. Oscar counts each piece. This interaction can help you understand feelings of jealousy. It also reinforces the number ten.
Big Bird is getting ready for Granny Bird to come over. He gets a feather cut and uses shampoo. Susan and Gordon help him clean his nest. Cleaning is a way to get ready for guests. Bert also wants a clean home. He tells Ernie he'll move out if their apartment stays messy. It teaches you about responsibility and shared living spaces.
Big Bird goes to Hooper's Store. He asks for the letter G, and he wants to buy cheese and cheesecake. Mr. Hooper says that those words start with the letter C. You learn to listen for the right sounds in words. Bob plays a game to find objects that are different. He focuses on the letter O, and you practice looking at sizes and shapes to find patterns.
Burt Lancaster's doing pushups. He counts each one until he reaches ten. This shows you how to connect physical activity with numbers. Counting during exercise helps your brain remember the sequence.
Susan reads a book about manners to the kids. The book gives you tips on what to say in different situations. This lesson is all about social skills. You'll learn how to speak politely to others.
Granny Bird shows up at the end of the day. Big Bird meets her at the construction doors. You see the joy of a family reunion.
Parent's Guide
Big Bird stops by the store to pick up some snacks for Granny Bird. He asks Mr. Hooper for Gs. He wants Swiss Gs and a Gs cake. Mr. Hooper gets that Big Bird means cheese. You learn that some letters sound similar to a child. Use a game to help your child learn to pronounce these sounds at home. Hey, just wondering if your kid would like a cup of cocoa or a cup of Gogo. Correcting sounds through play helps people learn without feeling frustrated.
Big Bird shows Bob a family album. He identifies his mom and little brother. You get the importance of family identity. Look through your own family photos with your child. It's important for kids to know their history, and knowing their relatives can help with that. This activity fosters a sense of connection within a broader family community.
Gordon's reading a map while Big Bird's teaching you about space. Big Bird runs close to the camera to show the word near. He runs away to show the world far. He keeps repeating this until he trips over a crate. You'll learn how objects' size changes based on their position. Try this at a park. Have your child stand near a tree and then run far to a bench. Movement helps the brain remember new words.
There's this cartoon that shows a zipper going up and down to teach the letter Z. It's a cool way to connect a physical task to a sound. Have your child use a zipper on a jacket while saying the word "zipper." This helps develop fine motor skills and phonetic memory.
Big Bird has a lot of problems before Granny Bird gets there. He loses his hat and bums his flowers. He ends up hurting his wing while hanging a sign. Luckily, the neighbors pitch in to help him out. Susan brings the fresh flowers, and Gordon hangs the sign. Mr. Hooper bakes a cake. The nest is all set for the guest. It's okay to ask for help. Friends support each other through tough times. Ask your child how they felt when the neighbors helped Big Bird. This helps build emotional intelligence and a spirit of helpfulness.
Oscar's feeling a bit down because he hasn't received any mail. Gordon gives him ten pieces of junk mail to cheer him up. They count the envelopes together. You see math being used in a social situation. Counting objects that interest a child makes the lesson relevant. Hey, why don't you give your kid a stack of old flyers to count into a bin? This practice links numbers and physical objects.
