this show is great it teaches children to count and be good citizens
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Sesame Street
(Rated TV-Y, Educational, Starring Frank Oz, Kevin Clash, Carroll Spinney, Where to watch: PBS, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 3. -
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Common Sense says
Come and play on everyone's favorite street.
Themes in this show include: friendship
updated 11.11.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 3 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Sesame Street
Parents need to know that this classic educational series sometimes deals with strong emotions -- such as missing a friend, suffering from low self-esteem, and being worried about a new sibling's arrival -- but the messages for kids are always positive and self-affirming. The Muppet characters are sometimes slightly irreverent, but that tiny bit of edge is what makes the show fun for older viewers to watch, and it never gets in the way of preschoolers' learning or enjoyment. And, of course, there's the show's superb educational content, which supports early skills in literacy, math, and science and exposes kids to a variety of cultures through music, dance, and language.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the topics that each episode tackles. What did you learn about numbers and letters today? Watching with your kids will give you many creative play ideas -- try carrying a theme from the show into activities when the TV shuts off.
- Kids: How do the show's different styles and stories help you understand the featured topics? Do the songs help you remember some of what they're trying to teach?
- In what ways does the show reflect American culture? How do the characters represent their cultural heritages? How do the show's music, dance, and language teach you about the world's diversity?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
we love sesame street!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
great
on for kids ages 1-5. any kid older than that will find it boring.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
this show ius
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
GREAT FOR TEACHING KIDS ABCS AND MATH!
I'm a teenager, and I LOVE this show. And this is coming from a guy that watches Ren and Stimpy. Education: Teaches kids the alphabet, and how to count. Positive messages: Messages of tolerance are frequent, especially with Bert and Ernie, which teach kids that there's nothing wrong with being gay, which is important in our homophobic world. Sexual: No problems, unless you're a homophobe.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Not going to lie..Favorite show as a kid!
Its true. THis show was also my favorite. Its very sutible for children, and I remember watchign it until I was like 7. :] Elmos world was always a favorite part of mine:) If i had to pick something that isnt suitible for kids...its that they let the strangers through elmos door..But children don't even udnerstand that--so its fine! :) Favorite Street!
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
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