Sesame Street
A longtime favorite of children and adults, and a staple of PBS, "Sesame Street" bridges many cultural and educational gaps with a fun program. Big Bird leads a cast of characters teaching children numbers, colors and the alphabet. Bert and Ernie, Oscar the Grouch and Grover are just a few of the other creatures involved in this show, set on a city street full of valuable learning opportunities.
Media Type: TV Show
Genres: Children, Educational
Educational Topics: Literacy, Numbers, Social Skills
Grade Level: Early Elementary
Key Moments: Elmo’s World segments
Teaching Activity Idea: Practice counting, letter tracing, or identifying emotions.
Discussion Questions: What did Elmo learn today? Can you show what he did?
Rating: TV-Y
Streaming: PBS Kids, Netflix