![A small child sits with Elmo as their family reads flashcards.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/School-Readiness-Topic-376x282.png?theia_smart_thumbnails_file_version=2)
School Readiness
Simple ways to lay the foundation for learning.
Rudy Gets Ready for School
Bridging the gap between home and school can help kids feel safe and secure in the classroom. Watch how Rudy’s dad, Freddy, asks questions and involves himself in Rudy’s school.
Explore these resources to help children build the skills they need to succeed in school… and in life!
![Printable activities for both inside and outside.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/USSI_PNC-Printable-Thumbs-April-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Learn & Grow: Inside, Outside, on the Go
Learning can happen anytime, anywhere—inside, outside, or on the go!
![Bert and Ernie surrounded by blocks and leaves.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PNC-Game-InsideOutside-v1b-667x500.jpg)
Inside, Outside With Bert & Ernie
Children can play—and learn!—along with Bert and Ernie as they observe and notice, gather and collect, sort and match, and use clues that build reasoning skills.
![Elmo, Abby and Rudy sitting on a rug.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PNC-Video-LearningPartySong-667x500.jpg)
Learning Party
When children feel welcome and included, school can feel like a learning party that they’re invited to each and every day!
![Sing Along: Learning Party printable.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PNC_Printable_Sing-LearningParty-667x500.jpg)
Sing-Along: Learning Party
Every day can be a celebration of learning. Keep the music going!
![Wes and Maggie Cadabby.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PNC-Video-WelcomeArtists-667x500.jpg)
Welcome, Artists
Learning is all about relationships… and relationships with teachers are special!
![Cookie Monster at Circle Time storybook.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PNC-Storybook_CookieMonsteratCircleTime-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Cookie Monster at Circle Time
A storybook about circle time, classroom community, caring friends, and… COOKIES!
![C is for... printable.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PNC_Printable_Cisfor-667x500.jpg)
C is for…
Classroom communities care, collaborate, show compassion… and celebrate!
![A teacher clapping with children.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PNC_Article_MagicCircle-667x500.jpg)
Just for Teachers: The Magic of Circle Time
Learning is all about relationships!
![My Classroom Circle art game.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/My-Classroom-Circle_thumb_en-667x500.png)
My Classroom Circle
Children can create their own unique circle canvas to share their favorite things with their classroom community… and see what they may have in common.
Turn everyday moments into brain-building adventures!
![Elmo and Abby play with a block tower.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SchoolReadiness_Video_HowWeGrow-667x500.jpg)
This Is How I Grow
Elmo and his friends sing about all of the ways that they learn and grow, like counting, building, stretching, moving, laughing, singing, dancing, and cooking!
![Elmo on Sesame Street with Bert.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SchoolReadiness_Interactive_ElmosBrainGames-1-667x500.jpg)
Elmo’s Brain Games
You can help children build important skills in everyday moments.
![A parent reading to a child.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SchoolReadiness_Article_EverydayWordPlay-667x500.png)
Everyday Word Play
Tips to turn everyday activities into language-learning moments.
![I Know My Numbers coloring page.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SSIC_Aug_Printable_IKnowMyNumbers-ENG-667x500.jpg)
I Know My Numbers
A printable coloring page with the numbers 1 to 10.
![Playing with colors art tool.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Interactive_ColorsRedGreen-667x500.jpg)
Playing With Colors
An interactive game to build the basic skill of color recognition.
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![Back to School Playlist](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/460x360-Music-BackToSchoolCol.jpg)
Sesame Street Back to School Music Playlist
This curated playlist is perfect for both little learners and educators alike! A mix of energetic hits and mellow tunes sets the mood for getting into the learning groove.
![Abby, Elmo and Rudy singing.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PNC_LearningPartyLyrics-667x500.png)
Learning Party Lyrics
Every day can be a celebration of learning. Keep the music going!
![Printable activities for both inside and outside.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/USSI_PNC-Printable-Thumbs-April-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Learn & Grow: Inside, Outside, on the Go
Learning can happen anytime, anywhere—inside, outside, or on the go!
![Bert and Ernie surrounded by blocks and leaves.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PNC-Game-InsideOutside-v1b-667x500.jpg)
Inside, Outside With Bert & Ernie
Children can play—and learn!—along with Bert and Ernie as they observe and notice, gather and collect, sort and match, and use clues that build reasoning skills.
![My Classroom Circle art game.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/My-Classroom-Circle_thumb_en-667x500.png)
My Classroom Circle
Children can create their own unique circle canvas to share their favorite things with their classroom community… and see what they may have in common.
![A teacher clapping with children.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PNC_Article_MagicCircle-667x500.jpg)
Just for Teachers: The Magic of Circle Time
Learning is all about relationships!
![Elmo, Abby and Rudy sitting on a rug.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PNC-Video-LearningPartySong-667x500.jpg)
Learning Party
When children feel welcome and included, school can feel like a learning party that they’re invited to each and every day!
![C is for... printable.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PNC_Printable_Cisfor-667x500.jpg)
C is for…
Classroom communities care, collaborate, show compassion… and celebrate!
![Sing Along: Learning Party printable.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PNC_Printable_Sing-LearningParty-667x500.jpg)
Sing-Along: Learning Party
Every day can be a celebration of learning. Keep the music going!
![Rosita and blocks.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ReadyForSchoolChallengePodcast3-1040x780.jpg)
Discover more resources for parents, caregivers, and providers.
![Elmo and a child read a book together.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Language-and-Literacy-Topic-750x219.png?theia_smart_thumbnails_file_version=2)
Language and Literacy
Language is a key part of early childhood education and helps lay the foundation for success in school.
![Two young children play with number blocks and an abacus.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Math-Topic-750x219.png)
Math
Math is all around us—and both kids and grown-ups can make math fun every day!
![A young girl uses a magnifying glass to inspect soil with Grover.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Science-Topic-750x219.png?theia_smart_thumbnails_file_version=2)
Science
Kids learn science by exploring the world around them. Everyday moments are perfect opportunities to build science skills.