Explore a wealth of free, high-quality resources from Sesame Street designed to support families and educators in nurturing children’s growth and development. From printable activities to engaging videos, discover materials addressing crucial topics for your family or the families you serve.
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Get Emergency Ready with Sesame Street: 5 Simple Steps
Prepare for the unexpected with these five easy, actionable steps from Sesame Street. Equip your family with essential emergency preparedness knowledge and skills.
Emergencies
Ages 0–5
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Elmo’s Toothy Dance: Making Oral Hygiene Fun
Join Elmo and his friends in a fun, interactive dance that teaches children the importance of brushing their teeth and good oral hygiene habits in an engaging way.
Health and Hygiene
Ages 1–6
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Storybook: Transitioning Between Homes with Ease
Help children navigate transitions between parents’ homes with this heartwarming Sesame Street storybook. Establish simple routines and provide comfort during family changes.
Divorce
Ages 1–6
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Feeling Faces Game: Explore Emotions with Sesame Street
Dive into the world of emotions with Elmo, Oscar, and Abby! This interactive game from Sesame Street helps children recognize and understand a wide range of feelings.
Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 3–6
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Understanding Traumatic Experiences: A Guide for Parents
Empower yourself to support children through challenging times. Learn about traumatic experiences and how you can help kids feel safe and develop healthy coping mechanisms with Sesame Street resources.
Traumatic Experiences
Ages 0–6
Coloring page of Elmo hugging his dad.
Talking About Feelings: Coloring Activity for Emotional Expression
Encourage open conversations about emotions with this engaging coloring activity from Sesame Street. Help children learn to express their feelings to trusted adults.
Feelings
Ages 1–6
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Brush Those Teeth Game: Hands-On Hygiene Learning
Make learning about dental hygiene interactive and fun! This hands-on game from Sesame Street teaches kids the proper techniques for brushing their teeth, building healthy habits for life.
Health and Hygiene
Ages 1–6
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Sesame Street: A Trusted Resource for School Readiness
73% of Parents believe Sesame Street is a valuable tool in preparing their children for school, highlighting the program’s significant impact on early childhood education.
Latest News from Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization behind Sesame Street, extends its commitment to children through diverse initiatives built on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Creators, educators, partners, and beloved Sesame Street characters collaborate to empower children to be smarter, stronger, and kinder.
Big Bird and Granny Bird.
Coping After Emergencies: Sesame Street Support for Families
Find resources and guidance from Sesame Street on helping families cope and build resilience in the aftermath of emergencies and challenging events.
Sesame Street Supports Military Families with New Resources
Sesame Street for Military Families launches new resources designed to foster strong family connections and provide specialized support for military families and their unique needs.
Sesame Street Season 55 Premieres on Max
Don’t miss the premiere of Sesame Street’s 55th season, launching Thursday, January 16th on Max, bringing new stories and learning opportunities to children everywhere.
Joseph Giraldi Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop welcomes Joseph Giraldi as its new Chief Operating Officer, further strengthening its leadership team and commitment to global impact.
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2024 Annual Impact Report: Sesame Workshop’s Global Reach
Explore Sesame Workshop’s 2024 Annual Impact Report and discover the organization’s significant achievements in making a positive difference for children and families worldwide.
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Support Sesame Street: Help Build a Brighter Future for Children
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Beyond Television: The Wide-Reaching Work of Sesame Workshop
Sesame Street is just the beginning. Sesame Workshop’s commitment extends far beyond television, encompassing research, classroom curricula, and large-scale social impact projects, reaching children and families wherever they learn and play.
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Sesame Street Shows: Reaching Families Through Media
Discover the power of Sesame Street media in reaching and educating children and families around the globe through engaging and educational content.
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Impact Areas: Addressing Challenges Big and Small
Learn about Sesame Workshop’s focused impact areas, supporting children and families through a range of challenges with targeted resources and programs.
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Sesame Street’s Extensive Reach in the U.S.
Close to 12 Million Kids in the U.S. engage with Sesame Street content every month through television, digital platforms, and audio.*Age 0-8
Sesame Street Around the World
Sesame Workshop extends its mission globally, bringing learning, laughter, and essential life lessons to children across diverse cultures and communities worldwide.
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East Asia and Oceania: Diverse Programs, Shared Goals
Sesame Workshop’s presence in East Asia and Oceania is marked by a rich history and diverse initiatives tailored to the specific needs of these vast regions.
Sesame Street Muppets and a crowd of children watering tulips, representing Sesame Street's work in Europe. Europe: Decades of Joyful Learning with Sesame Street
For decades, Sesame Street has been a source of joy and learning for children throughout Europe, adapting to local cultures while upholding core educational values.
Abelerdo playing soccer, representing Sesame Street's work in Latin America.
Latin America: 50 Years of Educational Impact
Sesame Workshop has been dedicated to bringing joyful learning experiences to children in Latin America for over 50 years, fostering development and opportunity.
Kids on steps with Jad, representing Sesame Street's work in the Middle East and North Africa.
Middle East and North Africa: Building Resilience Through Playful Learning
Sesame Street utilizes media, playful learning, and caregiver support to empower children in the Middle East and North Africa to learn, connect, and build resilience in challenging environments.
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Africa: Preparing Children for a Future of Opportunity
Sesame Street harnesses the power of media, strategic partnerships, and community engagement to equip children in Africa with the tools they need for a future filled with potential.
Chamki smiling with group of young girls, representing Sesame Street's work in South Asia.
South Asia: Playful Learning and Community Support
Sesame Street extends its reach to South Asia, leveraging media and community engagement to deliver playful learning and vital support to children across the region.
Big Bird greeting a group of kids, representing Sesame Street's work in the United States and Canada. United States and Canada: Five Decades of Impact at Home
From the iconic Sesame Street show to classroom resources and community initiatives, Sesame Workshop has been making a positive impact in the United States and Canada for over five decades.
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