The Best of Sesame Street

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Decades after the show premiered, kids are still falling in love with Elmo, Big Bird, and all of the characters who live on Sesame Street. And parents love it too. It set the standard for high-quality, easily accessible, educational entertainment for kids. The characters, songs, and stories have expanded from television into books, apps, games, movies, and more, inspiring kids to learn in every format. We've gathered together some of our favorite Sesame Street media from the past 50 years that includes ABC's, 123's, and great character-building lessons for kids all over the world. For more excellent picks for preschoolers, check out these Educational TV Shows for Kids.

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Sesame Street

age 2+

Classic show endures changes, but learning content remains.

PBS , Max Educational (1969)
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APP

Elmo Calls

age 3+

Favorite character delivers fun, supportive messages.

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APP

Elmo Loves ABCs

age 3+

Learn the alphabet with tracing, puzzles, videos, and songs.

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APP

Elmo's Monster Maker

age 3+

Your created Muppets play with Elmo in real video.

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APP

Sesame Street

age 3+

Stellar clips (and games!) right at your fingertips.

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MOVIE

Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate

age 3+

Cheerful special celebrates virtual fun and friendships.

April 14, 2020 2020 NR (25 minutes)
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MOVIE

Sesame Street Kids' Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost

age 3+

Teaches kids what to do when they're lost.

February 3, 1998 1998 NR (40 minutes)
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MOVIE

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

age 3+

Abby chases a red rabbit into a fun fairy tale for all ages.

September 29, 2008 2008 NR (45 minutes)
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MOVIE

Sesame Street: Be a Good Sport

age 3+

Cute collection of sports-related lessons for preschoolers.

January 21, 2014 2014 NR (124 minutes)
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MOVIE

Sesame Street: P Is for Princess

age 3+

These princesses don't need a prince! Perfect fun for pre-K.

August 3, 2010 2010 NR (45 minutes)
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TV

Sesame Studios

age 3+

Delightful YouTube shorts have quality content for tots.

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MOVIE

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

age 3+

Sesame Street fans will love this sweet movie.

October 1, 1999 1999 G (73 minutes)
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TV

The Furchester Hotel

age 3+

Friendly Muppets solve guests' problems in lively series.

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TV

The Monster at the End of This Story

age 3+

TV version of beloved Sesame book helps kids face fears.

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APP

The Monster at the End...

age 3+

A fun adaptation of the classic Sesame Street book.

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TV

The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special

age 3+

Superb Sesame special teaches anti-racism to preschoolers.

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TV

When You Wish Upon a Pickle: A Sesame Street Special

age 3+

Role playing reinforces affirming themes in fun TV special.

HBO Educational (2018)
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APP

Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame

age 4+

Adorable monster de-stresses kids with Sesame Street style.

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APP

Elmo Loves 123s

age 4+

Kids learn numbers with beloved Muppets.

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MOVIE

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

age 4+

Kindness saves unfriendly street in fun holiday story.

November 25, 2016 2016 NR (60 minutes)
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