Rosemarie Truglio, PhD discusses how Sesame Street prioritizes kids' emotional well-being with research-backed strategies, focuses on executive function & STEM education, and normalizes therapy for children. The show's enduring impact resonates with viewers, blending reality & fantasy to address evolving needs.
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Sesame Street emphasizes children's emotional well-being amidst a global mental health crisis through a 'whole child curriculum'.
Research-informed content creation and engaging storytelling enhance young children's emotional awareness on Sesame Street.
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Importance of Focusing on Emotional Well-Being for Young Children
Sesame Street embarked on a new commitment to address children's emotional well-being due to the global mental health crisis. By incorporating a 'whole child curriculum,' Sesame Street ensures development in academic, social-emotional, and health aspects in tune with evolving societal needs.
Teaching Young Children about Emotional Well-Being
Sesame Street effectively teaches young children about emotional well-being by providing meaningful and engaging content. They focus on age-appropriate material, essential vocabulary for emotional awareness, and use audiovisual elements to enhance comprehension. Rigorous research, including learning sciences and formative research, informs the creation of impactful content.
Introduction of 'Feelings Helpers' and Resources for Emotional Well-Being
Sesame Street introduced 'Feelings Helpers' to depict therapy and mental health support positively. The initiative stemmed from advisory curriculum seminars and aims to destigmatize mental health. Collaborations with partners like Headspace and resources on emotional well-being via podcasts, books, and digital games contribute to aiding children's holistic development.
Sesame Street has entertained and educated generations of children. Developmental psychologist Rosemarie Truglio, PhD, Sesame Workshop’s senior vice president of curriculum and content, talks about why the show has a new focus on young children’s emotional well-being; how Sesame Street translates complicated concepts into stories that young kids can connect with; the research that underpins all of the content on Sesame Street; and why the Sesame Street characters still resonate with so many adults.