Parents trust Sesame Workshop to not only entertain their children but to enrich their learning as well. In partnership with SC Johnson, they just released a new set of videos and tools to foster your little one’s curiosity and inspire STEM exploration.
Available on SesameStreetinCommunities.org in English and Spanish, the resources encourage children and their parents and caregivers to explore scientific concepts through everyday questions concerning the world around them.
“Children are naturally curious, and as families continue to cope with uncertainty and transitions due to COVID-19, children have more questions about how and why things are the way they are. When we encourage children to ask lots of questions, we’re helping them build their curiosity and think like little scientists,” said Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, Senior Vice President of US Social Impact, Sesame Workshop. “We’re proud to team up with SC Johnson to celebrate children’s questions as springboards to start scientific exploration together as a family.”
With a focus on health and sustainability, the new content includes:
- Just Ask! — a music video with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Julia’s dad and brother Sam that helps get children excited about asking questions.
- What Are Germs? — a video featuring Julia’s dad teaching Abby and Sam about germs, giving an up-close look at them, and explaining how to get rid of some of the germs that make us sick.
- Reuse! — a video showcasing Ernie and Elmo turning recycled bottles into art—showing children that they can make amazing creations and help the planet by reusing some things that have already served their original purpose.
- STEM and Levers — a video focusing on simple machines, with Ernie and Abby learning to use wheels and levers to move a very big pumpkin.
- New printable activities including “Questions for a Virus” and a “Let Curiosity Thrive” chart to spark big questions and conversations for families.
- New articles for parents about using children’s questions as a springboard for playful learning in everyday moments.
“SC Johnson is committed to educating and enabling future generations, and this latest series of engaging content is designed to help children, through their parents and caregivers, think scientifically, gain the skills they need to live healthier and more sustainable lives, and encourage family connections,” said Alan VanderMolen, Chief Communications Officer at SC Johnson.
