After years of planning and construction, the National Children’s Museum has opened in the National Habor, Maryland. The museum has interactive play and exhibits designed just for children. Sesame Workshop has partnered with the museum in creating areas that fosters growth and includes fun. Along with the exhibits, visitors to the museum will get to …
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Abby Cadabby’s Parents’ Divorce to Help Young Children
Over the years Sesame Street has taken difficult subjects and broken them down to a level that young children can understand. Sesame Street not only teaches the core academic subjects, they also work with the social and emotional development of the child. This includes helping parents and children discuss difficult complicated topics. Sometimes it may …
Big Bird One of the Top 2012 Yahoo Searches
Yahoo has released several lists of the top keywords that searchers were using in 2012. It ranked 5th for “Top Searched Meme.” These are things that go extremely viral and spread quickly over a short period of time. The term “Big Bird” became viral after one of the presidential debates between President Barack Obama and …
Sesame Place Very Furry Christmas and Other Holiday Events
This Christmas season parents and children can enjoy A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place in Longhorn, Pennsylvania. The holiday festivities started on November 17th and will continue through December 31st. The park is open on select dates during that span of time,so you should be sure to check with the park before heading on …
Kevin Clash Resigns from Sesame Street
Over the last month controversy has followed Kevin Clash, the voice behind Elmo. Now the famous puppeteer has decided that it is best for him to resign from his position at Sesame Street. Sesame Workshop has said that Elmo will continue, and that he is more just one person. Clash has been a part of …
Sesame Street at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Float and Balloons
Once again, watchers of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be able to see many of their favorite Sesame Street characters riding on floats or through the air as large balloons. As in previous years, the parade will take place in New York City on Thanksgiving Day and will air nationally on NBC. Many in …
Sesame Street Speaks to Children About Super Storm Sandy
Storms can be scary for adults, but something listed that can be extremely frightening for children. Elmo was on a local New York radio stations to speak to the children about how scary the storm. He wanted everyone to know that he was scared when Hurricane Sandy came on shore but it helped to talk …
Big bird and Elmo Part of Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
Sesame Street characters have been a part of parades across the country for years. Once again these characters will be a part of Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. Parade watchers will see some large Elmo and Big Bird balloons. This parade, like many others will feature many different floats, bands, and large balloons. Although it is …
Sesame Street Fans Plan Million Puppet March
Sesame Street is not about politics, but it has involuntarily been tossed into the political realm. During the last presidential debate, Mitt Romney brought up the fact he would try to cut federal funding to PBS if he is elected. That brought out an ad from the Obama campaign that mocked Mitt Romney going after …