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Sesame Street: Cookie's Counting Carnival
- Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Windows
- Price: $29.99–$39.99
- Genre: Preschool
Common Sense Media says
Fun basic math games with Muppets in the lead.
Parents say
Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Sesame Street: Cookie's Counting Carnival offers preschoolers a good collection of fun carnival-themed math games. The controls have been simplified for easy use even by toddlers, and they work well on all systems. However, some games make kids wait, which can get annoying. Bonus implements (a chunky stylus for the DS; a Cookie Monster remote sleeve for the Wii) are packaged with the game and help make play easier for kids with tiny hands. Parents should also note that they can set a play timer that will offer children "one last game" at the designated time before turning the game off.
What kids can learn
Kids can learn basic math concepts, such as numbers, counting, letters, shapes, and patterns in Sesame Street: Cookie's Counting Carnival. By playing a series of carnival-themed mini-games starring Sesame Street characters such as Cookie Monster and Big Bird, kids can learn to recognize shapes and colors by name, match patterns, and count out specified numbers of items. Opportunities for pattern recognition abound, but play is sluggish and Wii controls are clunky.
Skills
- Collaboration
- Communicationlistening
- Creativity
- Emotional Development
- Health & Fitness
- Responsibility & Ethics
- Self-Direction
- Tech Skillsusing and applying technology
- Thinking & Reasoningapplying information
What's it about?
In Sesame Street: Cookie's Counting Carnival, Big Bird and Cookie Monster visit an amusement park, where they're guided through the various rides and attractions by a friendly muppet named Chris. At each stop, the friends find a fun number-themed game to play. Some of the games include serving shaped pretzels, seating the correct amount of monsters on a roller coaster, pumping balloons to a specific size, and knocking over stacks of cans.
Is it any good?
Sesame Street: Cookie's Counting Carnival has all the right ingredients for a good preschool game. It's got solid early-education lessons (the same you'd find on the Sesame Street TV show) taught through colorful, easy to play games. A few have too much waiting involved for the correct answer to appear on the screen and the instructions get repetitive. However, the opportunity to play with beloved characters adds to the appeal. There's a really nice variety among the games, which will automatically amp up the difficulty according to how well your child performs at them. And the parental controls are an added bonus. All in all, this is a solid buy if you're looking for a fun-yet-edifying game for your preschooler.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the importance of math. Why do we need to know how to add? When do we use math in everyday life? Why are patterns important? Can you find a pattern in your home?
Families can also discuss limiting screen time for young children. This game helps by offering parents an in-game timer.
What kids can learn
Kids can learn basic math concepts, such as numbers, counting, letters, shapes, and patterns in Sesame Street: Cookie's Counting Carnival. By playing a series of carnival-themed mini-games starring Sesame Street characters such as Cookie Monster and Big Bird, kids can learn to recognize shapes and colors by name, match patterns, and count out specified numbers of items. Opportunities for pattern recognition abound, but play is sluggish and Wii controls are clunky.
Subjects
- Arts:
- Hobbies:
- Language & Reading:
- Math: counting, patterns
- Science:
- Social Studies:
Skills
- Collaboration:
- Communication: listening
- Creativity:
- Emotional Development:
- Health & Fitness:
- Responsibility & Ethics:
- Self-Direction:
- Tech Skills: using and applying technology
- Thinking & Reasoning: applying information
How kids will learn
Kids join Sesame muppets on a play-filled journey through a mathematical carnival, navigating mini-games along the way. Games have kids seat the correct number of monsters on a roller coaster, pump balloons to a specific size, and knock over stacks of cans. Controls are kept very simple, but using the Wii remote can still be quite challenging for very small kids. Equipping very young players with the DS version could be ideal since it comes with a special stylus that their small hands can more easily manipulate.
How parents can help
- Play with your child. This is a one-player game, but your child may need your help with the controls, especially if you have the Wii version.
- Visit a real carnival or create one at your home and invite the neighbors to play.
- Watch Sesame Street episodes with your kids. Ask them questions about what they see.
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- All members
- Parents
- Teens & kids
Kid, 11 years old
January 29, 2011
AGE
For Preschoolers But Ages 6-10 Are Good
Carnuval Games Wii/DS
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| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Windows |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Preschool |
| Developer: | Warner Bros. Games |
| Release date: | October 19, 2010 |
| Price: | $29.99–$39.99 |
| ESRB rating: | EC for (No Descriptors) |
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