The Electric Company
The Emmy-winning instructional series, from Children's Television Workshop (now called Sesame Workshop), creators of "Sesame Street," teaches basic grammar and reading skills to kids 6-10 through skits, songs, sketch comedy and animated segments. Intended for a slightly older audience, "The Electric Company" features skits such as The Adventures of Letterman, Love of Chair, and The Last Word.
Media Type: TV Show
Genres: Educational, Musical, Comedy
Educational Topics: Grammar, Sight Words, Rhyming
Grade Level: Elementary
Teaching Activity Idea: Write a poem using the words introduced.
Discussion Questions: How does rhyme help us remember words?
Rating: TV-Y
