Sharing Books Together
Explore books with your child to encourage language development.
Watch this video on your own. Then say to kids, “Let’s look at a book!” Find a photo album to “read” together (or make a photo slideshow on your phone). Young children delight in looking at pictures of themselves, their family, and friends; and they will enjoy flipping or swiping through the album and talking about the photos together.
For younger children, hold the album and let kids help you turn the pages. Talk about what you see as you point at the pictures (“Oh look, you’re sitting at the beach on a red blanket with your friend Marco.”).
Older children can explain the details of what’s happening on each page and have fun telling stories. (“What do you think happened right before this picture was taken?” and “What happened after?”). Try starting the album by saying “Once upon a time…” and finishing it with “The End!”
Buzzing About Books
As children grow, they can engage with books (and caring grown-ups!) in special ways.
Sesame Street Alphabet Kitchen
Sesame Street Alphabet Kitchen turns learning vowels and new vocabulary words into a fun-filled cookie making experience.
Learn & Grow: Inside, Outside, on the Go
Learning can happen anytime, anywhere—inside, outside, or on the go!
Parody Party
An album featuring inspired takes on some of the biggest recent pop hits.
Write & Erase Activity Book
Learn your ABCs & 123s with Elmo and Cookie Monster in Sesame Street's: Write & Erase book!
Elmo Loves ABCs
This app is full of games, activities, and videos, which will help teach your child about letters, sounds, and words.
Pop and Play with Elmo!
Wanna mix play and learning? Have your child read Pop and Play with Elmo! to explore counting and colors.