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The lovable Muppets of Sesame Street have never shied away from difficult topics. There was a series of episodes wherein Big Bird's nest was destroyed by a hurricane, a grease fire in Hooper's Store and Elmo's subsequent fear helped children deal with emotions following the terrorist attacks in 2001, and, of course, there was the loss of Mr. Hooper -- a veritable institution on the show and in many children's lives -- that helped children deal with the loss of a loved one. Now, the show, in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security, is being more proactive in dealing with emergencies.
Sesame Workshop has put together a magazine for parents, a workbook for kids, and a DVD featuring Grover and Rosita helping their families prepare for emergencies. The materials are aimed at kids aged three to five years old. Wherever you live, there is bound to be some sort of disaster to be ready for, be it earthquakes (our personal bugaboo), hurricanes, tornados, flooding, or even the simple house fire. If you have children to protect, it's even more important to be ready and that your kids know what to do should something happen. What better way to learn than via their Muppet friends?
Best of all, the magazine and workbook can be downloaded for free from the Sesame Workshop website. Check it and make sure your kids are prepared!
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ReaderComments (Page 2 of 2)
9-29-2008 @ 8:56AM
Becky said...I grew up with Sesame Street..... as did my 7 children .....
I love the way they have star guests. Even Presidents have been on Sesame Street.
I think it is wonderful that they are teaching children what to do in an emergency....
Becky
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9-29-2008 @ 10:23AM
Shelly said...I personally would rather my child learn the right way watching something as gentle as Sesame Street then learn about terrorists from some kid at school whose parents don't know what they are talking about. I truly applaud SS
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9-29-2008 @ 10:45AM
Natalie said...It is great Sesame Street is dealing with life's realities on the level of their young (and very intelligent) viewers ages 3-5. My sisters were babies when Sesame Street first aired, and we still talk about and laugh about the old muppets songs and skits as adults. So much has changed in our world since the late 60's/early 70's, and thank you Sesame Street for keeping ALL of us aware! :-)
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9-29-2008 @ 11:20AM
Marcella said...Great idea. I love that Sesame Street teaches concepts of "street smarts" for lack of a better word (daily living concepts, character education, dealing with difficult issues, etc.) and not just academic material.
I'm glad to see most people on here are supportive of this. For those who think this is overly paranoid or that children shouldn't be exposed to this, that they should be allowed to "be kids", I think that is actually exactly what this is doing. It is presenting information they need to know in a child friendly way. I am an educator, and parents love their kids, but a lot of the parents I interact with would not know how to discuss a topic like this. And they wouldn't be able to do any teaching in the moment of a real emergency. I think this is great, especially if parents follow up with conversation.
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9-29-2008 @ 12:46PM
Lowell said...Why are the Teenage Mutant Turtles one of the 5 most irritating shows? Growing up with the turtles was the best part of my life. The other shows pictured are understandable.
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9-29-2008 @ 1:50PM
daisyd1112 said...Wow this is a wonderul idea and for those who think it is not-it is not being broadcasted so it is an individual decision. I am thrilled that this is a FREE download. Children cannot be shielded from hearing about disasters and not being told may be more harmful than having knowledge. Way to go Sesame Street-no kids around here to watch it but I will download it just the same because there will be a day when it will help someone I know.
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