In a world where over 120 million people are displaced and conflict disrupts childhood for 1 in 6 children, the need for accessible, quality education is more critical than ever. Sesame Workshop, the creators of Sesame Street, are addressing this urgent need by providing innovative educational solutions designed to help all children grow, learn, and thrive, especially those in crisis situations. Their groundbreaking initiative, Watch, Play, Learn: Early Learning Videos and accompanying Toolkit, offers a wealth of resources. But where can you stream Sesame Street educational content like this? Let’s explore how to access these vital tools and bring play-based learning to children worldwide.
Watch, Play, Learn: A Library of Early Childhood Education Videos
Funded by the LEGO Foundation, Watch, Play, Learn is a unique collection of educational videos featuring beloved Sesame Street characters such as Elmo and Cookie Monster. These engaging, five-minute animated segments are designed for children aged 3-8 and focus on crucial developmental areas. The videos cover math, science, and social-emotional skills, alongside essential health and safety knowledge. With 140 videos available, this library provides a rich resource for early childhood education, particularly in challenging circumstances. Sesame Workshop understands the profound impact of media in crisis and conflict zones, and these videos are carefully crafted to deliver effective learning experiences.
[
Basma, Elmo and Zoe engaging with educational content, highlighting the play-based learning approach of Sesame Street's Watch, Play, Learn videos.
The Comprehensive Watch, Play, Learn Toolkit for Practitioners
Beyond the video library, Sesame Workshop has developed the Watch, Play, Learn Toolkit. This toolkit is a comprehensive package of user-friendly resources designed to support practitioners in effectively integrating the Watch, Play, Learn videos into their educational programs. It’s aimed at teachers and facilitators across various sectors and provides research-based multimedia content that can enrich existing curricula and enhance program quality. The Toolkit offers facilitator guidance, session plans tailored to each video, and tools for program planning and implementation, including media integration, contextualization, monitoring, and evaluation.
Take a closer look at the resources included within the Toolkit:
[
Watch Play Learn Toolkit Overview, showcasing the range of resources available for educators and practitioners.
[
[
Math Session Plan, illustrating how the Watch, Play, Learn Toolkit provides structured session plans for different subject areas like mathematics.
[
Science Session Plan, demonstrating the Toolkit's support for science education through video-integrated lesson plans.
[
Child Protection, Health and Safety Session Plan, highlighting the Toolkit's resources for sensitive but crucial topics in children's development.
[
Facilitator Guidance for Disability Inclusion, excerpt from the Watch, Play, Learn Toolkit, emphasizing inclusive practices in early childhood education.
[
Technology Guidance Excerpt, a part of the Watch, Play, Learn Toolkit offering advice on integrating technology effectively in educational settings.
[
Standard Operating Procedure Excerpt, a sample from the Watch, Play, Learn Toolkit providing guidance on program management and responsibilities.
[
Contextualizing Watch, Play, Learn Excerpt, a resource from the Toolkit focusing on adapting the materials to different cultural and regional contexts.
Publicly Available Resources and Language Options
Sesame Workshop makes select resources from the Watch, Play, Learn initiative freely available to the public. The Social Emotional Learning Sample Session Booklet, excerpted from the full Toolkit, is one such resource. This booklet, designed to help practitioners integrate Watch, Play, Learn videos on social emotional learning, is available in English, Arabic, Bangla, and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for diverse communities.
English Resources:
[
Social Emotional Learning Sample Session Booklet – English, a publicly accessible resource for social emotional learning from Sesame Workshop.
[
Emotion Flashcards – English, a supplementary English language tool for teaching emotions, available from Sesame Workshop.
Arabic Resources:
[
Social Emotional Learning Sample Session Booklet – Arabic, providing social emotional learning resources in Arabic for wider accessibility.
[
Emotion Flashcards – Arabic, Arabic language flashcards to support emotional literacy, offered by Sesame Workshop.
Bangla Resources:
[
Social Emotional Learning Sample Session Booklet – Bangla, Bangla version of the social emotional learning booklet, increasing resource availability in different languages.
[
Emotion Flashcards – Bangla, Bangla emotion flashcards from Sesame Workshop, catering to Bangla-speaking communities.
Spanish Resources:
[
Social Emotional Learning Sample Session Booklet – Spanish, Spanish version of the booklet, making social emotional learning content accessible to Spanish speakers.
[
Emotion Flashcards – Spanish, Spanish language emotion flashcards, part of Sesame Workshop's multilingual educational materials.
Research and Impact of Watch, Play, Learn
Sesame Workshop emphasizes a research-driven approach, and the Watch, Play, Learn initiative is no exception. Extensive research and learning from Play to Learn pilots have informed the development and implementation of these resources. Explore the insights gained from integrating and utilizing Watch, Play, Learn videos across education, child protection, and mental health sectors:
[
Media Enhanced Direct Services document, showcasing research insights on using media for direct services from the Watch, Play, Learn initiative.
[
Case Study Remote ECD Services in Colombia, a case study highlighting the application of Watch, Play, Learn in remote early childhood development services in Colombia.
[
Case Study Remote-ECD Services in Ukraine, detailing a case study on remote early childhood development services using Watch, Play, Learn in Ukraine.
[
Basma and child coloring together, image from findings of the global process evaluation of Watch, Play, Learn pilots.
[
Formative Research Adaptations and Innovations, document on research adaptations and innovations in developing global early learning video content during COVID-19.
Immediate Crisis Support Resources
For those seeking immediate resources to support children and families impacted by crises, Sesame Workshop offers a library of free, multi-language materials designed for post-crisis support and high-stress situations.
[
Grover and a family, representing crisis and conflict resources provided by Sesame Workshop to support families in need.
While Watch, Play, Learn resources are primarily designed for practitioners and partners through funded partnerships for the full Toolkit, the publicly available resources and videos offer a valuable starting point for anyone looking to stream Sesame Street educational content and support early learning. For more information on partnership opportunities and accessing the complete Toolkit, you can reach out to Sesame Workshop.
[
