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Sesame Street

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Sesame Street, the recipient of 85 Emmys, engages children with its unique blend of excitement, humor, and compassion. Sesame Street helps children learn and grow in a constantly changing, continually challenging environment. For children 2 to 4 years old.

Upcoming episodes

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Tue., May 22, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Abby's Tricycle

Abby learns to ride a tricycle with help from Gordon.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Tue., May 22, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Abby's Tricycle

Abby learns to ride a tricycle with help from Gordon.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., May 23, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Abby's Tricycle

Abby learns to ride a tricycle with help from Gordon.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Wed., May 23, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Tribute to Number 7

A celebration of 7, featuring seven dancing chickens, the No. 7 rumba and a sad letter S, who can't think of how to contribute to the fun. Also: Hugh Jackman presents the word on the street: concentrate.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Wed., May 23, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Tribute to Number 7

A celebration of 7, featuring seven dancing chickens, the No. 7 rumba and a sad letter S, who can't think of how to contribute to the fun. Also: Hugh Jackman presents the word on the street: concentrate.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., May 24, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Tribute to Number 7

A celebration of 7, featuring seven dancing chickens, the No. 7 rumba and a sad letter S, who can't think of how to contribute to the fun. Also: Hugh Jackman presents the word on the street: concentrate.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Thu., May 24, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Stinky's Annual Birthday Flower

On Stinky the plant's birthday, Elmo, Zoe and the others give him presents---including drums, a tutu, a guitar and balloons---that they like, but that he can't use—because he's a plant.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Thu., May 24, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Stinky's Annual Birthday Flower

On Stinky the plant's birthday, Elmo, Zoe and the others give him presents---including drums, a tutu, a guitar and balloons---that they like, but that he can't use—because he's a plant.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., May 25, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Stinky's Annual Birthday Flower

On Stinky the plant's birthday, Elmo, Zoe and the others give him presents---including drums, a tutu, a guitar and balloons---that they like, but that he can't use—because he's a plant.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Fri., May 25, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Fri., May 25, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Flood

Oscar helps fix a leaky pipe; Morty the Musical Muse stops by at Abby's Flying Fairy School; Murray has fun with a Rube Goldberg contraption. Also: John Krasinski explains soggy.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., May 26, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

The Flood

Oscar helps fix a leaky pipe; Morty the Musical Muse stops by at Abby's Flying Fairy School; Murray has fun with a Rube Goldberg contraption. Also: John Krasinski explains soggy.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Sat., May 26, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)

A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., May 26, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)

Observe, Record and Annoy

Oscar takes a computer class in Grouchology. His professor (Jason Jones) assigns him to learn what worms like to squirm around in the most---and to annoy someone while doing so.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Sat., May 26, 2012
7:00 am
(60 minutes)

A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Sun., May 27, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)

A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., May 27, 2012
6:30 am
(60 minutes)

Abby's Tricycle

Abby learns to ride a tricycle with help from Gordon.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Sun., May 27, 2012
7:00 am
(60 minutes)

A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Mon., May 28, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary

Mary Mary Quite Contrary plants a garden near Oscar's trash can, but the grouch doesn't like it.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Mon., May 28, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary

Mary Mary Quite Contrary plants a garden near Oscar's trash can, but the grouch doesn't like it.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., May 29, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary

Mary Mary Quite Contrary plants a garden near Oscar's trash can, but the grouch doesn't like it.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Tue., May 29, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Baby Bear's Baby Doll

Baby Bear doesn't want Telly to know he plays with dolls.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Tue., May 29, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Baby Bear's Baby Doll

Baby Bear doesn't want Telly to know he plays with dolls.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., May 30, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Baby Bear's Baby Doll

Baby Bear doesn't want Telly to know he plays with dolls.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Wed., May 30, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Good Bird's Club

Big Bird feels bad about himself after the president of the Good Bird's Club teases him about his appearance.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Wed., May 30, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Good Bird's Club

Big Bird feels bad about himself after the president of the Good Bird's Club teases him about his appearance.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., May 31, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

The Good Bird's Club

Big Bird feels bad about himself after the president of the Good Bird's Club teases him about his appearance.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Thu., May 31, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Camping Fun

Chris and Elmo go camping in the woods, where they're joined for dinner by a beaver, two turtles, two raccoons, and ducks that have just returned from Venezuela.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Thu., May 31, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Camping Fun

Chris and Elmo go camping in the woods, where they're joined for dinner by a beaver, two turtles, two raccoons, and ducks that have just returned from Venezuela.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., June 1, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Camping Fun

Chris and Elmo go camping in the woods, where they're joined for dinner by a beaver, two turtles, two raccoons, and ducks that have just returned from Venezuela.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Fri., June 1, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Fri., June 1, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Squirmadega Car Race

NASCAR great Jeff Gordon guest stars as an announcer who calls a worm-car race featuring Slimey.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Sat., June 2, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)

A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sat., June 2, 2012
7:00 am
(60 minutes)

A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sun., June 3, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)

A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sun., June 3, 2012
7:00 am
(60 minutes)

A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Mon., June 4, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Big Bad Wolf Huffs and Puffs Slimey

Slimey's afraid to tell anyone after the Big Bad Wolf huffs and puffs and blows him into Snuffy's lunch.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Mon., June 4, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Big Bad Wolf Huffs and Puffs Slimey

Slimey's afraid to tell anyone after the Big Bad Wolf huffs and puffs and blows him into Snuffy's lunch.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., June 5, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

The Big Bad Wolf Huffs and Puffs Slimey

Slimey's afraid to tell anyone after the Big Bad Wolf huffs and puffs and blows him into Snuffy's lunch.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., June 5, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Princess Show

A penguin plays princess with Abby and Rosita, and is asked by a prince (Paul Rudd) to let her hair down à la "Rapunzel," put on a glass slipper à la "Cinderella," and be kissed à la "Sleeping Beauty" and "Snow White."

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Tue., June 5, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Princess Show

A penguin plays princess with Abby and Rosita, and is asked by a prince (Paul Rudd) to let her hair down à la "Rapunzel," put on a glass slipper à la "Cinderella," and be kissed à la "Sleeping Beauty" and "Snow White."

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Tue., June 5, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Princess Show

A penguin plays princess with Abby and Rosita, and is asked by a prince (Paul Rudd) to let her hair down à la "Rapunzel," put on a glass slipper à la "Cinderella," and be kissed à la "Sleeping Beauty" and "Snow White."

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., June 6, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Princess Show

A penguin plays princess with Abby and Rosita, and is asked by a prince (Paul Rudd) to let her hair down à la "Rapunzel," put on a glass slipper à la "Cinderella," and be kissed à la "Sleeping Beauty" and "Snow White."

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., June 6, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Princess Show

A penguin plays princess with Abby and Rosita, and is asked by a prince (Paul Rudd) to let her hair down à la "Rapunzel," put on a glass slipper à la "Cinderella," and be kissed à la "Sleeping Beauty" and "Snow White."

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Wed., June 6, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Amphibian Show

Elmo and Abby must find an amphibian when they appear on the "Find That Amphibian" game show, but they don't even know what an amphibian is.

Rating: TV-Y

Previously aired episodes

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Tue., May 22, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Observe, Record and Annoy

Oscar takes a computer class in Grouchology. His professor (Jason Jones) assigns him to learn what worms like to squirm around in the most---and to annoy someone while doing so.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Mon., May 21, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Observe, Record and Annoy

Oscar takes a computer class in Grouchology. His professor (Jason Jones) assigns him to learn what worms like to squirm around in the most---and to annoy someone while doing so.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Mon., May 21, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Observe, Record and Annoy

Oscar takes a computer class in Grouchology. His professor (Jason Jones) assigns him to learn what worms like to squirm around in the most---and to annoy someone while doing so.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sun., May 20, 2012
7:00 am
(60 minutes)

A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., May 20, 2012
6:30 am
(60 minutes)

Cowmonster Pair

Elmo and Telly help Little Bo Peep find her lost cow. Along the way, they learn about animal tracks and catch a chicken, a raccoon and a moose.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Sun., May 20, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)

A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sat., May 19, 2012
7:00 am
(60 minutes)

A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., May 19, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)

The Bubblefest

Alan and Chris oversee the Bubblefest festivities, which include a mystery, a riddle and a pop quiz for Elmo and Abby, who also use a hula hoop to create a giant bubble.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Sat., May 19, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)

A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., May 19, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

What's in Big Bird's Nest

Big Bird can't wait to sleep in his new pajamas, but something in his nest is making him uncomfortable.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Fri., May 18, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

What's in Big Bird's Nest

Big Bird can't wait to sleep in his new pajamas, but something in his nest is making him uncomfortable.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Fri., May 18, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., May 18, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

The Latinization of Marco

Rosita helps Gina teach Spanish to Gina's son Marco, who was born in Guatemala.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Thu., May 17, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Latinization of Marco

Rosita helps Gina teach Spanish to Gina's son Marco, who was born in Guatemala.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Thu., May 17, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The Latinization of Marco

Rosita helps Gina teach Spanish to Gina's son Marco, who was born in Guatemala.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., May 17, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Elmo Wants to Have a Ball

Elmo works to earn money to buy a ball; L.A. Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel explains "stupendous"; a macaroni dinosaur comes to life at Abby's Flying Fairy School; Murray experiments with balls; Elmo's World focuses on mail.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Wed., May 16, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Elmo Wants to Have a Ball

Elmo works to earn money to buy a ball; L.A. Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel explains "stupendous"; a macaroni dinosaur comes to life at Abby's Flying Fairy School; Murray experiments with balls; Elmo's World focuses on mail.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Wed., May 16, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Elmo Wants to Have a Ball

Elmo works to earn money to buy a ball; L.A. Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel explains "stupendous"; a macaroni dinosaur comes to life at Abby's Flying Fairy School; Murray experiments with balls; Elmo's World focuses on mail.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., May 16, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Cowmonster Pair

Elmo and Telly help Little Bo Peep find her lost cow. Along the way, they learn about animal tracks and catch a chicken, a raccoon and a moose.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Tue., May 15, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Cowmonster Pair

Elmo and Telly help Little Bo Peep find her lost cow. Along the way, they learn about animal tracks and catch a chicken, a raccoon and a moose.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Tue., May 15, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Cowmonster Pair

Elmo and Telly help Little Bo Peep find her lost cow. Along the way, they learn about animal tracks and catch a chicken, a raccoon and a moose.

Rating: TV-Y

Program description

Sesame Street is funded in part by a Ready To Learn cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Education through PBS.

Sesame Street, the recipient of 85 Emmys, engages children with its unique blend of excitement, humor, and compassion. Sesame Street helps children learn and grow in a constantly changing, continually challenging environment.

The Sesame Street format now includes brand new segments, smoother transitions, and a deeper focus on school readiness. Daily segments include "Journey to Ernie," a problem solving game of hide-and-seek, and the wildly popular "Elmo's World." Children can also expect a daily dose of Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and the Count.

For children 2 to 4 years old.

Series Goals

Sesame Street encourages children to:

  • Take beginning steps toward reading, writing, mathematics and science.
  • Appreciate cultural diversity by modeling people who differ in appearance, action, or point of view playing together, working together, making friends, and resolving conflicts.
  • Appreciate the arts in a variety of forms including visual art, music, and dance and create their own art as they develop the concept, "I am an artist."
  • Learn about the body and how to keep it healthy and safe.

Helping Kids Prepare for School

Sesame Street is built around a comprehensive, whole child curriculum created by in-house child psychologists and educators. Every segment, every song, and every story is designed to educate young viewers about a specific lesson — and every year the curriculum focus changes to address the current educational needs of children.

Channel guide

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Via antenna
26.4
26.1
26.2
26.3
Comcast
26, 92
220 (DC), 219 (Balt)
265
266
Cox
26, 802
1026 (Fairfax), 1003 (Fredericksburg)
800
801
Verizon FIOS
26, 471
526
474
472
RCN
26
613
39
38
DirecTV
26
26
  
Dish Network
8076