Grover's Counting Lesson
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(Herbert Birdsfoot is standing next to three blocks lined up in a row.)
Herbert: Hi! Herbert Birdsfoot here,
and now it's time for Grover's counting lesson.
Grover (running up): Hey, Herbie baby! Am I late?
Herbert: No, no, you're right on time.
Grover: Oh, good.
Herbert: Now, over here I have some blocks.
I want you to count the blocks and tell me how many there are.
Grover: One, two, three. Three blocks, Herbie!
Herbert: Very good, Grover.
Now, I'm going to move them like this .
.. (Begins stacking one block on top of another.)
Grover: Oh, he's making a little building!
Oh, that's cute, Herbie! That's a nice little building!
Herbert: There! Now, can you tell me how many blocks
there are now? Be careful, though.
Grover: One, two, three. Herbie, three blocks!
Herbert: Very good, Grover.
Now, I'm going to move the blocks once more ... (Removes top block.)
Grover: Oh, but that was such a pretty little building! And ...
(Herbert makes a pyramid.)
Grover: Oh, that's nice, too!
Herbert: There! Now, can you tell me how many blocks
there are now? Be careful, now.
Grover (pauses): Three blocks.
Herbert: Are you sure? They look different.
Grover: I know, Herbie, I know,
but they are the same number! See? One, two, three. Three blocks, Herbie!
Herbert: Very good, Grover! You're doing very well today.
Grover (beaming): Oh, I know!
Herbert (leading Grover away from the blocks): Now, over here ...
Grover: Oh, over there. Bye, blocks!
Herbert (brings Grover to a spot where there are three
oranges): ... I have some oranges.
Now, I want you to count the oranges and tell me how many there are.
Grover: Um ...
Herbert: Just count the oranges and tell me how many there are.
Grover: Herbie, I can't.
Herbert: Well, why not?
Grover: Well, you see, I know how to count blocks ...
Herbert (puzzled): Yes?
Grover (despairingly): ...
but I do not know how to count oranges!
Oh! (Puts his hand to his head and leans on a very confused Herbert.)
Herbert: Hi! Herbert Birdsfoot here,
and now it's time for Grover's counting lesson.
Grover (running up): Hey, Herbie baby! Am I late?
Herbert: No, no, you're right on time.
Grover: Oh, good.
Herbert: Now, over here I have some blocks.
I want you to count the blocks and tell me how many there are.
Grover: One, two, three. Three blocks, Herbie!
Herbert: Very good, Grover.
Now, I'm going to move them like this .
.. (Begins stacking one block on top of another.)
Grover: Oh, he's making a little building!
Oh, that's cute, Herbie! That's a nice little building!
Herbert: There! Now, can you tell me how many blocks
there are now? Be careful, though.
Grover: One, two, three. Herbie, three blocks!
Herbert: Very good, Grover.
Now, I'm going to move the blocks once more ... (Removes top block.)
Grover: Oh, but that was such a pretty little building! And ...
(Herbert makes a pyramid.)
Grover: Oh, that's nice, too!
Herbert: There! Now, can you tell me how many blocks
there are now? Be careful, now.
Grover (pauses): Three blocks.
Herbert: Are you sure? They look different.
Grover: I know, Herbie, I know,
but they are the same number! See? One, two, three. Three blocks, Herbie!
Herbert: Very good, Grover! You're doing very well today.
Grover (beaming): Oh, I know!
Herbert (leading Grover away from the blocks): Now, over here ...
Grover: Oh, over there. Bye, blocks!
Herbert (brings Grover to a spot where there are three
oranges): ... I have some oranges.
Now, I want you to count the oranges and tell me how many there are.
Grover: Um ...
Herbert: Just count the oranges and tell me how many there are.
Grover: Herbie, I can't.
Herbert: Well, why not?
Grover: Well, you see, I know how to count blocks ...
Herbert (puzzled): Yes?
Grover (despairingly): ...
but I do not know how to count oranges!
Oh! (Puts his hand to his head and leans on a very confused Herbert.)
Grover's Counting Lesson
This recording features Grover from Sesame Street, a beloved character known for his energetic presence and educational themes. The song serves as a musical tool to teach young audiences numbers and counting skills through catchy melodies and repetitive structures. Produced within the context of the show's long-running commitment to early childhood education, the track exemplifies the genre of children's music designed to engage listeners while delivering fundamental learning concepts. Its inclusion in various compilations highlights its enduring popularity and utility as a staple in the catalog of Sesame Street's musical output over the decades.