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Play with Me Sesame

(Rated TV-Y, Educational, Starring Frank Oz, Fran Brill, David Rudman, Where to watch: Sprout, Nick Jr.)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Lovable Muppets invite preschoolers to play along.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Encourages preschoolers to express themselves and interact with others.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Play with Me Sesame

Parents need to know that this series adds an important building block to the educational value of the original Sesame Street series by encouraging little ones to think and interact with the show's characters.

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    tootie7
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    i learned my numbers!

    I love tyhi program my kids as learn so much the show helps me keep them happy and and also teach them that means a whole lot to me

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    Rheneas Choi
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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    mommamia
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    So glad we found Play with me Sesame

    My daughter tried to watch Sesame Street but it didn't keep her attention. Plus, I didn't enjoy watching it either. Then, I found Play with me Sesame on the Sprout channel and we both love it. It is what sesame street used to be. It is much more educational and my daughter is more interactive with the ideas and games they play. It makes more sense because it is made for it's audience. One thing, I wish it was played on the PBS channnel.

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