We always like to bring you news about local Sesame Street Live ticket contests and sweepstakes. Over the years there have been tickets giveaways that required coloring pictures, making a blog comment or telling a fun or funny story about your child. This one adds a lot of creativity to the mix. WIVB is asking …
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Several Puppeteers Ready to Voice Elmo
Late last year the puppeteer that gave Elmo his voice and laugh,Kevin Clash, retired from Sesame Street. Many fans of Elmo and the television show wondered what would be next for the little furry Muppet and whether Clash’s exit ultimately meant that Elmo would also leave the show. But we can also rest assured that …
Sesame Workshop Gets $1 million donation for STEM
Sesame Workshop, the parent company behind Sesame Street, is working to educate children in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Reports have shown that US children are falling behind in the STEM areas. The United States government and several different organizations are working to create different programs to help close the gaps. …
Lawyer Using Sesame Street Divorce Videos to Help Families
Sesame Street released videos, and other resources to help families dealing with the difficulties that that children experience as parents divorce. One California family lawyer,B.Robert Farzad, applauds the effort Sesame Street has made to help children and has now decided to point parents in the direction of this free resource as they go through this …
Families can Visit Sesame Street Characters at National Children’s Museum
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 …
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 …