Sesame in Communities

Rosita’s papi is coming home from the hospital, and her family celebrates by singing together and eating Mami’s homemade cake.

When Rosita’s tummy feels funny because her papi is still in the hospital, Mami helps her notice that she’s feeling worried, and they get busy writing love notes for Papi’s return.

Rosita is frustrated because she can’t join her friends at the movies. Mami reminds Rosita that on cloudy-feeling days, we can talk about our feelings.

What are some safety tips that have worked for your family? Let others know at #seeamazing

Thomas has a good friend in Gabriel. What special friends help care for your child? Send your love at #seeamazing

Building understanding around autism helps all children recognize our similarities and appreciate our differences. Share your story at #seeamazing

There are many different ways of communicating with one another. Share your child’s unique ways of communicating at #seeamazing

How is your child the same or different from Julia, Elmo, or Abby? Tell us at #seeamazing.

How are you like Benny? Tell us at #seeamazing More about Exceptional Minds Exceptional Minds is a nonprofit vocational school and working studio for young adults on the autism spectrum. They are allpursuing careers in visual effects and digital animation"

Children describe autism in so many ways--let’s celebrate and value different perspectives! What do you want kids to know about autism? #seeamazing

All children love to play! What is your child’s favorite game? Tell us at #seeamazing

Post some of your child’s favorite things at #seeamazing

What is your child’s favorite food? #seeamazing

Nasaiah and Abby have the same favorite foods. What does your child have in common with a special friend? Tell us  at #seeamazing

We are all amazing in so many ways. Celebrate every child’s strengths at #seeamazing

We all love to giggle. Share your child’s laughter using #seeamazing

A veteran dad shares his thoughts on watching his kids closely for changes in behavior during transitions, “tuning in”, and being present. Transitions can be hard on kids, too…and the whole family is in this together!

A military mom discusses the importance of community—and reaching out and asking for help—when navigating big changes.

A military mom of two little girls shares advice on coping with changes, maintaining a sense of consistency, and staying positive and resilient, even in uncertain times.

8-year-old Tenley talks about old friends, new friends, a new home and school, and how her family sticks together through all the changes involved when her dad leaves the military.

Elmo talks to a little girl about packing up to move.

Elmo talks kids about staying close with far-away friends.

Elmo talks to kids about how mommies and daddies help with big changes.

Elmo talks to kids about moving and meeting new friends.

Change can be an adventure, and change can make us stronger! Bounce along to this music video celebrating new people, new places, and new experiences.

We all have our own unique perspective! Tell us about the ways in which YOUR child sees things differently at #seeamazing

If your child could have an amzing time with any Muppet, who would she choose and why? #seeamazing

Share the ways in which your child makes YOU a better person at #seeamazing

Who brings amazing to your family's life, and how? How do you return the amazing? #seeamazing

How do YOU "stay in your own lane"? Share your ideas at #seeamazing

Like this family's, every moment of your day counts! Share your story of a special moment at #seeamazing

How do you and your spouse take care of yourselves and each other? #seeamazing

All siblings have an important story to share. Help your child share his at #seeamazing

Tell us what makes your child unique at #seeamazing

After watching this music video, keep the beat going by posting your own video showing the amazing in your child! #seeamazing

The Fairy Talent Show. It’s time for the big fairy talent show, what will Abby do? (c) 2015 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Learning at the Library! Abby, Elmo and Buzz visit a place that has LOTS of words, the library! (c) 2015 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Rainy Day Words. A rainy day turns into a great way to find new words. (c) 2015 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Finding Words on the Farm. A trip to the farm turns out to be a great place to discover new words. (c) 2015 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Shout It From the Mountaintop! Abby and Elmo find fun new words even at the top of a high mountain! (c) 2015 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Ice Cream, You Scream. The ice cream truck brings frozen treats, and some fun new words! (c) 2015 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Words Bowl Me Over! Abby and Elmo go bowling and discover that you can find new words without even looking for them. (c) 2015 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

I Love a Parade! Elmo and Abby go to a parade on Sesame Street, where music is in the air, and some new words too! (c) 2015 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Finding New Words at Night! Abby discovers that you can find new words as close as your own backyard. (c) 2015 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game! A trip to a local baseball game turns out to be a home run for finding new words. (c) 2015 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Let’s Go to the Beach. Elmo and Abby take a trip to the beach where they discover that new words can be found anywhere you go! (c) 2015 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Fun in the Fairy Garden! Abby’s curiosity grows just like the flowers grow in her Fairy Garden as she learns new words with her friends Elmo and Buzz Word.(c) 2015 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Let’s collect words! Elmo and his new friend Buzz Word explore Hooper’s Store to help Abby Cadabby find new words for her special fairy talent show performance.(c) 2015 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Words Are Here, There, and Everywhere is a bilingual multimedia initiative that provides a variety of resources to help develop young children's vocabulary, building on their natural curiosity around science, the arts, and math.

Sesame Street Beginnings: Talk, Read, Write! is part of Every Day is a Reading and Writing Day, a bilingual (English and Spanish), multimedia initiative produced in partnership with the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), that provides parents, caregivers, and facilitators with tools to support young children's early literacy development. This video is designed to help young children along the exciting path from listening and speaking – to reading and writing! It includes tips, information, and activities for making language and literacy a fun part of everyday life for children and families. Children and grownups can also enjoy watching the lovable Sesame Street Muppets as they reinforce important literacy messages through song and dance. Talk, Read, Write! was originally developed by Sesame Workshop and funded by The Prudential Foundation, and has been has been reviewed and endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Sesame Street Beginnings: Language to Literacy is part of a Every Day is a Reading and Writing Day, a bilingual (English and Spanish), multimedia initiative produced in partnership with the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), that provides parents, caregivers, and volunteer coordinators with tools to support the early literacy development of children ages 2-5. Featuring the friendly cast and Muppets of Sesame Street, Language to Literacy is designed to get children and families excited to talk, sing, and use language through everyday moments. Viewers can also enjoy watching real families modeling simple games and activities that support children’s fundamental skills around listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Language to Literacy was originally developed by Sesame Workshop and funded by The Prudential Foundation, and has been has been reviewed and endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Oscar, Elmo and Rosita learn how to protect themselves from the dangers of lead. Presented by Sesame Street.

Talk, Listen, Connect: Homecomings provides support and resources for military families with children aged two to five. Elmo's dad returns home from working far away, and the whole family works together to adjust.

This Sesame Street program helps military families cope with deployment.

Approximately two out of three middle class families are at high risk of sustaining or losing their economic security. Too often, parents are being forced to make difficult decisions that affect their childrens well-being. In response to these recent changes in family economics, Sesame Street has produced a primetime special, Families Stand Together: Feeling Secure in Tough Times. This hour-long special, hosted by Al Roker, Deborah Roberts and Elmo, aims to help families with children, ages two to eight, experiencing difficult economic circumstances by offering strategies and tips that can lead to positive outcomes for their childrens physical and emotional well-being during this tough economic climate.

Elmo and Rosita learn what to do when their friend has trouble breathing. Presented by Sesame Street.

Deployments, Homecomings, Changes provides support and resources for military families with children aged two to five. Rosita's father comes home in a wheelchair, and Elmo helps Rosita cope with her emotional response to this sudden change of events.

Grover and Rosita show children and parents fun and easy ways to prepare for an emergency.Sesame Workshop, along with PSEG, has created Let’s Get Ready! Planning Together for Emergencies, which offers advice, activities and ideas to help the whole family prepare for the unexpected.

Little Children, Big Challenges provides much-needed resources for families with young children (ages 3 – 8) as they encounter the difficult changes and transitions that come with a parent's incarceration.

When Families Grieve is designed for families with young children who are coping with grief. Watch Elmo and his family as they find new ways to talk about their feelings after the death of Uncle Jack. Real families discuss how they cope with their emotions, find ways to remember, and move forward after experiencing the death of a parent.

Little Children, Big Challenges: Divorce offers support and resources for families with young children (ages 2–8) as they encounter the tough transitions that come with divorce. Watch Abby Cadabby share her own families' story of divorce with Elmo and other Sesame friends. Real parents and families share tips on how they cope with their feelings around divorce, talk with children about this difficult transition, and find ways to move forward.

The Sesame Street pals put on a show about healthy living. Presented by Sesame Street.

Sesame Street's Elmo and Abby discover they can learn anytime, anywhere. Presented by Sesame Street.

Growing Hope Against Hunger: Raising awareness of widespread hunger in the United States.

For Me, for You, for Later: First steps to spending, sharing and saving.

Math Is Everywhere introduces children to math skills for future school success.

Food For Thought is designed to help families eat healthy on a budget.

Healthy Teeth, Healthy Me is designed to motivate children, their parents, and caregivers, to care for children's oral health.