| Category | Details |
| Title | The Street We Live On |
| Season & Episode | Season 35, Episode 4057 (Anniversary Special) |
| Lessons & Themes | Community, history and heritage, the power of memory, and belonging. |
| Key Segments | Elmo's World: Sesame Street, Journey to Ernie, Global Grover, and "The Street I Live On" musical finale. |
| Main Muppets | Elmo, Grover, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster, Ernie & Bert |
| Human Guest(s) | Maria, Luis, Gordon, Bob, Alan |
| Special Guest(s) | Doris Roberts, Marilyn Horne |
| Letter of the Day | C |
| Number of the Day | 10 |
| Air Date | April 4, 2004 |
Street Story Summary
Grover's got a package for Maria and Luis. He heads to the end of the block. He passes dancing monsters and chickens. Grover reaches the trash can. He gives a drawing of Dorothy the goldfish. Elmo used spaghetti sauce for the art. Oscar likes the messy sauce. Oscar is on the lookout for Elmo.
Elmo stays inside his room. He thinks about the neighborhood. He opens his door. The yellow walls change. The neighbors are standing on the 123 stoop. Elmo's here to stay. Super Grover shows up as a taxi driver. He takes Elmo on a journey through time. They see Mr. Hooper hang his shop awning. They watch Maria and Luis get married. These moments are what shape a family's history.
The trip ends in the present. Elmo knows his place on the street. He's a regular guy in the neighborhood. Elmo takes Dorothy outside. He shouts to his neighbors. The group sings a song about their home. This performance celebrates 35 years of history. Your home is reflected in the people you love.
Parent's Guide
Elmo sends Oscar a drawing of Dorothy. He uses real spaghetti and sauce on the paper. Oscar calls the mess mixed media. He's all about the creative effort. Being creative doesn't mean being neat. Sensory exploration helps a child learn. You should focus on the process of creation. Don't sweat the final product. A mess is a unique way of expressing the world. This approach will help your child feel more confident. It shows that a unique point of view is valuable.
Elmo spends time thinking about Sesame Street. He realizes he lives there. He's part of the group. Kids do really well when they feel like they belong. You can reinforce this by walking around your neighborhood. Point out the mail carrier and the local shop. Help your child learn to identify the street name. This helps build a solid security foundation. Your friends live right around the corner.
Super Grover takes Elmo back in time. They see Mr. Hooper and the wedding of Maria and Luis. They're watching the day Miles joined the family. History is all about how people come together to form groups. You should show your child old family photos. Tell stories about the time before they were born. This helps them understand change. Learning about family milestones builds pride. It creates a connection to heritage.
Mr. Noodle tries to eat like a monster. Kids and babies actually mimic him. Kids learn by watching others. Mimicry is a developmental tool. You should encourage your child to act like different characters. This helps people to understand each other and work together. They're always trying new ways to move.
Cookie Monster says C is for Cookie. Basically, repetition is key in the early education process. Kids learn the alphabet best through high interest objects. You can teach a letter by using a favorite snack. This helps the lesson stick. It makes the process fun.
Grover finishes an obstacle course of monsters and chickens. He delivers a package to Oscar. Helping out a neighbor is a good reason to put in the effort. You should teach your child that being a helper matters. Helping others is a big part of living in a community.
