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Welcome to Sesame Workshop

The global nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more, where unforgettable characters, passionate educators, and best-in-class partners come together on a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

Mission-driven. Kid Focused.

We care about one thing: children. And we’re working to meet their needs in all sorts of ways: educating with great shows and other content full of endearing characters and proven educational value, enriching lives and creating possibilities with social impact work around the world, and building experiences that bring families of all shapes and sizes together.

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Supporting Families in Times of Unprecedented Uncertainty

As the pandemic continues, Sesame Workshop has launched a special initiative to help parents and children navigate challenging days. 'Caring for Each Other' provides a rich array of Sesame Street resources designed to comfort, educate, and entertain.

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Promoting Acceptance, Understanding, and Inclusion

Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children helps children with autism and their families face everyday challenges and build community connections.

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Announcing Our Latest Co-Production!

Ahlan Simsim--”Welcome Sesame” in Arabic--launches in February 2020, bringing critical early learning with a focus on social-emotional skills to children across the Middle East, especially those affected by conflict and displacement.

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Supporting Military Families

Military and veteran families face unique challenges--and experience unique joys! Our free, bilingual resources help them through deployment, homecoming, and other big transitions.

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Sharing the Power of Learning Through Play

Play is vital for children to learn. With the LEGO Foundation’s help, we’ve brought playful learning to South Africa, Mexico, and India--and now, to the Syrian response region and Bangladesh.

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Latest News from the Workshop

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Caring for Each Other in Stressful Times

Families around the world are facing a new reality, and Sesame Workshop is here to help, with weekly character videos, playful learning activities, and strategies to provide comfort and help children and caregivers stay physically and mentally healthy—and new animations in 19 languages mean Sesame Street resources can reach kids across the globe.

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Helping to Make Sure Every Child is Counted

As the 2020 Census gets underway, Sesame Workshop has launched a campaign to help families understand the importance of counting every child in their home. New PSAs featuring Elmo, Rosita, and Count von Count help parents and caregivers understand what’s at stake for children and communities and how easy it is to participate.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Sesame Street

Sesame Street turned 50! We’re proud to have brought learning and laughter to children around the world for five decades—and excited to do so for generations to come.

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Our Work to Bring Learning and Hope to Displaced Children is Featured on 60 Minutes

The global refugee crisis has displaced millions. Sesame Workshop is partnering with the International Rescue Committee to bring early education, nurturing care, and playful learning to children affected by the Syrian refugee crisis - and to spread awareness of the critical need for early childhood development in refugee communities and beyond. Get a sneak peek at our all new local version of Sesame Street, Ahlan Simsim, premiering in early 2020. Watch us on 60 Minutes!

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Helpsters and Ghostwriter Receive Awards, New Episodes to Drop on Apple TV+

Both Sesame Workshop programs featured on Apple TV+ are 2020 Parents’ Choice Gold Award winners. Helpsters and Ghostwriter will drop more episodes on the new streaming platform soon, continuing to teach pre-coding concepts to preschoolers with the help of problem-solving monsters and inspiring a love of literature in elementary school audiences with a mystery-solving group of friends.

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Sesame Workshop Launches Initiative to Support Children Affected by Parental Addiction

Sesame Street Muppet Karli—whose mother struggles with addiction—offers hope and resilience-building strategies.

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HBO Max and Sesame Workshop Announce New Content Partnership, Cementing a Shared Commitment to Kids and Families

New seasons of Sesame Street will premiere on HBO Max starting in 2020, and fans will have access to 50-year library of Sesame Street for the first time ever.

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Remembering Legendary Puppeteer Caroll Spinney

The beloved artist behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, who brought joy to children and families around the world for five decades, died peacefully at home in Connecticut on December 8th, 2019, at age 85.

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