| Category | Details |
| Episode Number | 0796 |
| Season | Season 7 Premiere |
| Air Date | December 1, 1975 |
| Letter of the Day | P |
| Number of the Day | 2 |
| Key Muppets | Snuffy, Big Bird, Grover, Ernie, Bert, Cookie Monster |
| Human Cast | Maria, David, Luis, Bob, Susan, Gordon, Mr. Hooper |
| New Character | Headline Howie |
| Special Occasion | David's Birthday |
| Key Lesson | Prepositions (In, On, Under) |
| Sponsors | P, 2 |
Street Scenes
Mr Snuffleupagus is walking down the street. He feels invisible to his neighbours. Meanwhile, Susan and Gordon are looking at a postcard. Mr Macintosh is counting his fruit. Cookie Monster eats a packet of biscuits. Mr Hooper searches for his glasses. Maria talks on the phone. Nobody notices Snuffy. You see him count the number of people who ignore him.
Big Bird arrives to find his friend. The adults are sceptical about the stories. They think that Snuffy is imaginary. Headline Howie enters the scene. He is a journalist. He prints newspapers with rhyming headlines about the situation. Big Bird uses logic to defend Snuffy. He compares a giant yellow bird to a Snuffleupagus.
Grover receives a postcard from his friend Amy. He starts a game of Chinese whispers. The message passes through the neighbourhood. Each person changes the story. The street becomes convinced that Amy is in hospital. Observe how rumours spread through a group.
Maria fixes a typewriter at the Fix-it Shop. She gives the machine to David for his birthday. David drops hints about his birthday at the counter. Maria ignores the hints in order to surprise him. She presents the gift wrapped in ribbon. The neighbourhood sings a birthday song. As the sun sets, the cast announces the sponsors. You observe daily life on the street.
Parent's Guide
Snuffy walks down Sesame Street on his own. He keeps count of the people who don't see him. Susan and Gordon are looking at a postcard. Mr Hooper is looking for his glasses. Cookie Monster keeps his head inside a bag. These adults focus on their own tasks. Snuffy feels invisible. You can use this story to have a chat with your child about how they're feeling. It's easy to get so caught up in our own busy lives that we don't notice what other people need. Pay attention to your child to validate their world.
Roosevelt, Franklin and Herry Monster show off their volume. John-John lends a hand. They show the difference between loud and soft sounds. Volume is a tool for expression. You teach your child respect by setting an example. Try using a game to find a whisper voice or an outside voice. This practice is great for building social skills.
Bob, Maria and David use objects to show positions. They show you the words in, on, and under. These terms will help you to build directional skills. You can help your child understand complex instructions by learning these words. If you can describe where something is, it makes it easier to talk about.
Grover gets a postcard from Amy. He passes the message on to his neighbours. The details change with every person. A simple "howdy" can become a rumour about someone spending time in hospital. This mistake can cause panic. It's a great example of how important it is to communicate effectively. You've got to go to the original source for facts. Why not play a game of telephone to show how stories change?
The letter P is brought to life by skywriting and picnics, while a song really drives home the sound. Repeating the same thing in different situations helps to get to know letters. You can find the letter P in your home to practise this skill.
