Ep 9. Practice Makes Proud

In Sesame Street's season 43 episode 9 titled "Practice Makes Proud," the beloved characters of Sesame Street comedically teach children the importance of practicing and not giving up. The episode begins with Elmo showing off his drawing to Abby and Chris, but they both notice that his drawing is unrecognizable. Elmo is discouraged and wants to give up drawing, but Chris convinces him to keep on practicing, telling him, "Some things just take time, and that's okay."

Next, Cookie Monster is having a hard time trying to blow a bubble with his bubble wand. He's frustrated and throws a tantrum, but he eventually learns that with a little bit of practice and patience, he can finally blow a perfect bubble.

Grover and Abby then team up to teach the viewers about practicing through musical instruments. They both practice their instruments every day, and although they make mistakes at first, they eventually become proficient in playing.

Later in the episode, Big Bird tries to roller skate for the first time and falls repeatedly. He becomes embarrassed and wants to give up, but his friends encourage him to keep practicing and remind him that making mistakes is a part of the learning process.

The episode concludes with the whole gang coming together to remind Elmo that even though he's not good at drawing yet, with practice, he can become a great artist. They all show him drawings that they've improved on over time, inspiring him to keep practicing.

Throughout the episode, the characters sing catchy songs about the importance of practice and not giving up, including "Don't Give Up," "Keep Trying," and "Practice, Practice, Practice." The episode's message is clear: practice makes perfect, and it's important to keep going even when something is challenging.

As with all episodes of Sesame Street, "Practice Makes Proud" utilizes humor, music, and relatable characters to teach important life lessons to young viewers. The show encourages perseverance and helps children understand that mistakes are normal and necessary for growth and learning.