| Category | Details |
| Episode Number | 0594 |
| Season | Season 5 (1971–1972) |
| Air Date | February 7, 1974 |
| Primary Theme | Snow, Surprises, and Sound |
| Letter of the Day | M, K |
| Number of the Day | 5 |
| Key Muppets | Grover, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar, Herry Monster |
| Human Cast | Luis, Mr. Hooper, Maria, David, Susan, Jay |
| Grover's Dilemma | A melting "snow-lady" friend |
| Big Bird's Job | Guarding the Fix-It Shop |
| Sponsors | M, 5 |
Street Scenes
Luis and Mr. Hooper play hide and seek in the snow. They walk through the neighborhood to surprise their friends. They go back to the store and find Cookie Monster. He's had a few fresh cookies.
Grover finds a snow statue near a trash can. He thinks the statue is a beautiful monster. He tries to shield her from the cold. Grover runs to find a coat and a hat. He comes back with a scarf to keep her warm. The statue melts into a wet pile of laundry. Grover is really sad about his lost love.
Luis asks Big Bird to keep an eye on the Fix It Shop. Luis locks the door for safety. He realizes he's locked outside in the cold. Big Bird follows his instructions to keep everyone out. He ignores the knocking on the door. Big Bird listens to the ticking clock inside the shop instead.
The neighbors get together for a snowball fight. Oscar's got more snowballs than Mr. Hooper. Cookie Monster says he has the most snowballs. He eats his whole pile of snowballs before the game starts.
Parent's Guide
Mr. Hooper and Luis draw pictures of themselves. They show off their work and say, "This is me." This exercise is all about being aware of yourself. Kids learn to recognize their own features and express their identity. Have your child look in a mirror and draw a portrait. This activity helps them celebrate their own image.
Luis tells Big Bird to keep an eye on the shop and make sure no one gets in. Luis ends up locking himself out in the cold. Big Bird follows the instructions literally and refuses to let Luis inside. This scene shows the stage of literal thinking. Kids tend to follow rules without really understanding the exceptions. You should talk to your child about when to break a rule for safety or context.
Grover falls in love with a snow girl. He's worried she's cold, so he brings her a coat and a hat. His care melts the snow into a pile of wet clothes. This story teaches cause and effect. Snow and warmth don't go well together. You can even bring an ice cube inside to show your child how it changes from a solid to a liquid. This lesson shows that some things are temporary.
Lefty and his boss use snowballs to show the difference between some and more and the most. These sketches lay the groundwork for math and language skills. Your child will learn to compare groups and understand relative sizes. You should ask your child who has the most food during a meal. This practice uses descriptors in a real-world setting.
Luis and Mr. Hooper try to surprise their friends. They get a surprise when Cookie Monster eats the cookies. This situation teaches emotional flexibility. Plans change a lot. You should help your child find humor in unexpected outcomes.
