Sesame Street Mecha Builders
Sesame Street Mecha Builders
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Sesame Street Mecha Builders is a CGI series about mechanical, or "mecha," versions of puppets Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Abby Cadabby. The characters' personalities remain the same, but they have new skills and physical attributes (a la Inspector Gadget). They help their town by doing things like using a laser cutter to slice an alien space pie and solving problems together. They also learn STEM concepts on their adventures, like what asteroids are, how to make a hypothesis, and collecting data. These superhero-esque bots definitely enter new territory for the franchise, but preschoolers who like a little sci-fi with their Sesame will be thrilled to learn along with fave characters in a fresh format.
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What's the Story?
Mecha Elmo, Mecha Abby, and Mecha Cookie Monster are "mecha," or mechanical, friends with some special robot skills. These skills allow them to solve various problems around Pretty Big City; their communication and teamwork skills also help in keeping their community happy and safe.
Is It Any Good?
Robot versions of Sesame Street characters sounds pretty weird on paper, but this lively series is sure to please action-loving kids. Plus, parents can be reassured that the learning embedded in each episode of Sesame Street Mecha Builders is legit; the characters learn STEM concepts in clear ways. Plus, even though they look a little different, Elmo, Cookie, and Abby remain their lovable selves -- with a few extra skills like the ability to fly, become giant, and produce lasers from their arms.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about building. Why is it fun? What can you learn from making and creating something?
How are Mecha Elmo, Abby, and Cookie different from their usual characters? How do they use their special skills?
TV Details
- Premiere date: May 9, 2022
- Cast: David Rudman, Dave Droxler, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
- Network: HBO Max
- Genre: Educational
- Character Strengths: Communication, Teamwork
- TV rating: TV-Y
- Last updated: May 3, 2022
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