Ep 2. Picture This

In "Picture This," Sesame Street dives into the world of photography. Elmo, Grover, and Cookie Monster want to take a photo of themselves all together, but they can't quite figure out how to take the picture without leaving someone out. Enter Maria, who introduces them to a camera and teaches them the basics of how to use it.

The trio takes off on a photo-taking adventure around Sesame Street, and along the way, they learn about different kinds of pictures they can take: portraits, landscapes, and action shots, to name a few. They also learn that photography is a great way to remember special moments and people.

Later in the episode, Rosita comes over to take a family photo for Elmo, Grover, and Cookie Monster. They all gather around, but just as Rosita is about to snap the photo, they start to bicker about who should stand where and how they should pose. Rosita has to remind them that the most important thing is that they're all together and having fun.

Other segments explore the concepts of "on top" and "underneath," as well as the letter of the day: B. Cookie Monster and Gonger also cook up some tasty treats, and Abby Cadabby learns how to count in Spanish.

Throughout the episode, viewers are encouraged to think about the different moments in their lives that they would want to capture with a photograph. Whether it's a birthday party, a vacation, or just a day at the park, photography is a way to freeze those special memories in time. As Sesame Street reminds us, sometimes the best way to experience the present is to capture it for the future.