Jan 25, 2016 - Explore jim jensen's board 'Play with me Sesame - different songs, games and funny parts' on Pinterest. See more ideas about sesame street, muppets, sesame.

Play with Me Sesame is an original series created by Noggin and Sesame Workshop. When the show was made, Sesame Workshop co-owned the Noggin channel. The show is a spin-off of Sesame Street created specially for Noggin. It features interactive segments hosted by four characters: Bert, Ernie, Grover, and Prairie Dawn. The show is unique in that it was the first and only time an outside company. Engaging games and activities such as Bert's “Pigeon Patterns” and Grover's elephant photo safari encourage preschoolers to express themselves and play along while learning fundamental concepts such as same and different, and identifying animal sounds.

Of course we are all familiar with the children’s classic television show “Sesame Street.” However, are you aware that there is some extension of that show that the NOGGIN network presents? It’s true! It is called “Play with Me Sesame” and stars Bert, Ernie, Prairie Dawn, and Grover. Yes, other “Sesame Street” characters do appear, but the four mentioned are really the hosts.

This show encourages its preschool audience to get involved. Along with games and activities, segments from the original “Sesame Street” episodes are featured. The same basic goals of “Sesame Street” apply to this spin-off, but they are done in different ways. Just like “Sesame Street,” there are regular segments that are shown in every episode.

Although there is no letter or number of the day, “Play with Me Sesame” covers other topics. Bert has a segment called “Pigeon Patterns” where he creates a pattern with his favorite bird — pigeons. He then recreates part of the pattern and asks the audience to help him complete the pattern. Bert also has another part that he hosts where he uncovers a bowl of his favorite food — oatmeal — to reveal a picture at the bottom of the bowl. He asks the audience to try and guess the picture as he scoops out sections of the oatmeal. Prairie Dawn has a segment that she hosts where she shows artwork drawn by “Play with Me Sesame” viewers. She sings an introductory song and then sings about the pictures, making rhymes. The pictures are all different, but they usually have one thing in common. Prairie Dawn always points this out to make sure that the preschoolers recognize that people’s perceptions of one thing can vary. I really like this segment, and my daughter likes dancing around while Prairie Dawn sings.

“Play with Me Sesame” teaches preschoolers many important concepts. Like you could see with Prairie Dawn’s segment, this show teaches children about similarities and differences. This also applies to Bert’s pigeon pattern game. “Play with Me Sesame” also encourages interactive play and creativity.

You and your preschooler can see “Play with Me Sesame” on NOGGIN network. Check your local listings for channel and times. For more information or for “Play with Me Sesame” activities, please visit NOGGIN.com.

Play With Me Sesame Pigeon Patterns Games

Related Blogs: