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Sesame Street is the greatest. A whole generation of kids in the Philippines grew up learning from the show.

I still remember some songs from episodes way, way, way back when I was a kid.

Keep it up!!

Minnie C.
Philippines

My 2.5 yr. old son Brendan loves loves Sesame..he learns from the characters, laughs with them and just simply adores Cookie Monster ! I'm so grateful the show is still on the air, current, fresh of ideas and original. NOTHING compares !!
I grew up w/ Sesame and I can't wait for my 5 month old daughter to start appreciating it as well.....

Thank you !

Theresa
Long Island, NY

my kids Katherine and George are always pending of the clock for the 10 a'clock show and when we go to the movies to rent a movie they go to the displays to see if there is any movie of elmo, cookie monster, or any other sesame street character, thanks for doing such a wonderful program for kids sincerely Ana

Since 1969, Sesame Street has been promoting the intellectual growth of preschoolers. This is not simply just my opinion, but studies have actually been conducted that show a strong positive relationship between viewing Sesame Street and increasing children's learning (as well as better impulse control and concentration). The positive effects of this show seem to benefit children from many various backgrounds, as well as both boys and girls.

Among the positive effects, improved vocabulary, learning of numbers, letters, and other skills such as sorting and classification are the most noted (Mabel Rice 1990). Perhaps the segments of the show children might learn (and retain) the most from encourage their involvement (such as responding with clapping, talking, or singing along), repeated segments to aid in memorization, and the various skits that are possibly found more entertaining.

With all the negative effects many studies have suggested TV viewing has on children, the research on Sesame Street may seem especially hopeful. Television is usually an inescapable part of our lives, and still has the potential to be used for good (as certain cartoons are attempting as well). Not only does Sesame Street provide the entertainment that may be sought after in other programs, it's engaging and repetitive qualities seem to have significant association with intellectual growth in young children as well. Sesame Street may be far more useful than mere entertainment.