Sesame Street in Communities

Great teachers can lead to even greater learning - in and out of the classroom! Strong relationships with teachers help children feel safe and ready to learn. Tag a teacher to wish them a happy #WorldTeachersDay! https://lnkd.in/eKtsNNZw #Resources

Music is a great way to express ourselves and connect with one another! Learn more about how music can help children make new friends: https://lnkd.in/dAZvpYbF #KidsMusicDay #Resources

This #EmotionalWellnessMonth, encourage children to learn about and express their feelings, just like their #SesameStreet friends! ?? When our children laugh, cry, or share any other feeling, they’re telling us something important. Exploring what each feeling can look like—and the words we use to talk about them—helps children learn to express themselves, understand others, and manage big feelings when they come up. https://lnkd.in/egfWve4z #Resources

Spending time together makes the whole family smile! Sing along to this video and talk with your family about the things you like to do together. https://lnkd.in/evyCtVvX #Resources

We’re sending hugs and thinking of all our friends impacted by Hurricane Helene. You're not alone!???When natural disasters happen, there are many ways to comfort children and help them rebuild a sense of safety. Explore free resources that can help: m.sesame.org/Hurricane2024

Skills like paying attention, focus, and reasoning are like superpowers for the brain! ?? Children can play this game to help practice skills like listening to instructions, staying focused even when there are distractions, remembering several-step directions, and more. After playing, look around your home to see if you can create your own brain games. Look for opportunities to sort, match, wait, listen, observe, and find. To play this game with kids, visit: https://lnkd.in/ech2MuFX #Resources

When rubber duckie is missing, #SesameStreet neighbors work together to help! Watch this video with children to help inspire them to find ways to help others. https://lnkd.in/e6m-pBXw #Resources

Explaining the difference between anytime and sometimes foods to kids is the first step to helping them build healthy meals in the future! ?? Anytime foods are foods we should eat every day, like fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. ?? ?? Sometimes foods are foods we should only enjoy once in a while, like cookies, chips, sodas, and snacks high in sugar, fat, and salt. ?? ?? Encourage children to eat nutritious meals everyday with these tips and visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/esaZvTc4 #BetterBreakfastMonth #Resources

Recycling is good for our planet and it can be a lot of fun too! Watch this video and brainstorm with children about ways to creatively reuse bottles, cans, and cardboard to make something new. https://lnkd.in/evs4FPpH #Resources

Talking to young children about emergencies can be hard. This #NationalPreparednessMonth, consider these tips and find more resources at https://lnkd.in/dGjd3kDU #Resources