Sesame Street
“Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?” For over 50 years, preschoolers and their families have watched “Sesame Street” to see its diverse residents come together to learn life’s lessons. Along with Elmo, Abby, Big Bird, and others, children use their imaginations, build social skills, sing songs, and appreciate everyone’s differences. Everyone gets “smarter, stronger, [and] kinder on Sesame Street!” Learn More About the Show
Articles
Julia, Sesame Street’s New Autistic Character, Helps Kids Learn About Acceptance
Sesame Street’s, new character, Julia – a sweet and curious four-year-old with autism — helps combat misconceptions and teaches children and families about acceptance.
On "Sesame Street:" Embracing Mistakes and Not Giving Up
Through play, children can experience the joys of learning through failed attempts, which helps them learn focus and resiliency skills by persevering and not giving up.
Helping Your Child Develop Self-Confidence With "Sesame Street"
Learning a new skill isn’t easy, especially for young children, as they try manage feelings of frustration. With practice and perseverance, children can build self-confidence, succeed at the skill, and develop a positive mindset for not giving up.
“Dance With Me!:” How Kids Can Learn Through Dance
Learn how to help your child develop important social and emotional skills through dance.
How Juneteenth (and Other Celebrations) Can Be Meaningful For Your Family
What does it mean for us to celebrate Juneteenth? By looking more closely at all the cultural rituals and traditions that families honor, we can find deeper purpose in each. Here's how.
Hands-On Activities
Count Ladybug Spots With Your Child
Explore counting and animal knowledge with your child by creating ladybug art.
Create a “My Favorite Toys” Book
Make a book about all of your child's favorite toys!
Elmo's World Compliment Cards
Teach your child about kindness with these one-of-a-kind compliment cards.
Elmo's World Kindness Bingo
Every time your child does an act of kindness, circle it!
Learning to Resolve Conflicts With Role Play
Help your child learn about strategies to resolve conflicts.
Play I Spy With a Rhyming Twist
Use this new twist to a classic game and develop your child’s rhyming skills!
Sesame Street Pencil Toppers
20 min activityMake the back-to-school season a bit more fun with DIY Sesame Street pencil toppers.
Take a Nature Walk and Make Art With Leaves
30 min activityGo on a nature walk with your child and make an easy art project that inspires curiosity about colors, textures and shapes.
Games
Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck
Go on a cooking adventure with Cookie Monster. Gather supplies from the farm, make ingredients in a factory and then follow step-by-step instructions to make the recipe.
A Job For Me
Elmo and Abby want to learn about the jobs of people in their neighborhood. Your child can explore the neighborhood with Elmo and Abby to meet a musician, veterinarian, delivery person, firefighter, architect and scientist.
Abby and Elmo's Potty Plan!
Elmo and Abby are learning to use the potty. Look for signs that they need to go and then follow step-by-step instructions for using the bathroom, flushing and washing hands.
Elmo's World
In this game, your child can play six different mini-games and learn about shapes with Elmo.
Letter Dance Party
In this game, your child can practice letter recognition and dance with Big Bird and Snuffy.
Monster at the End of This Game
Find the monster at the end of this game while Grover does everything he can to stop you!
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