Elmo's World isn't our primary pedagogical tool, but it's amazing just how much Peter has learned from the program.* For example, last week at the beach Peter started jumping rope with a huge piece of seaweed he found.
Kevin: Peter, where did you learn that? (to me) Did you teach him how to jump rope?
Me: No. He learned it from Elmo. (to Peter) Hey, Peter, who taught you how to jump rope?
Peter: Mr. Noodle!
After watching the Flowers, Plants, and Trees episode for the 80th time, Peter decided he, too, wanted to sprout some seeds in a clear jar. We rounded up the materials - jars, paper towels, some sunflower and green bean seeds, and water.
Our sunflower seeds sprouted roots and shoots and were transplanted into a little pot with just a bit more room for them to grow. I'm not holding out high hopes for them, although I'm always willing to be amazed.
Now the green beans are in our jars, waiting for their own roots and shoots, and Peter's more than willing to continue his watering duties.
*Especially amazing given Peter's insistence on watching only two or three episodes overandoverandoverandover. Bananas, I'm looking at you.
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