Object: a picture or puppet of the "Count" from Sesame Street

Good morning, boys and girls. I brought a friend to help us do something special today. (Hold up the picture or puppet.) Do you know this character? (Let them respond.) It's the Count from Sesame Street. What is the Count's favorite thing to do? (Let them respond.) That's right, he loves to count. He came with me today because we are going to count some things. Today is the first Sunday in Advent. Advent means "coming toward" and we use the word Advent to mean "coming toward" Christmas. Since this is the first Sunday of Advent hold up one finger. (Demonstrate.) Do you know…