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Chamki Visits Sesame Street
Sesame Street provides a comprehensive curriculum that supports preschoolers' cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Children learn to use their imaginations, build social skills, and respect peoples differences.<br/> <strong>Ages:</strong> 3-5<br/> <strong>Educational Goal:<\/strong> Social and Emotional Growth, Language and Literacy, Creative Arts, Health
Chamki Visits Sesame Street
Season 48 Episode 15 | 25m 25s | CC
Big Bird tells Grover that his pen pal, a friend who he has a lot in common with, is flying to Sesame Street all the way from India. When Big Bird’s friends find out that his pen pal is actually Chamki and not a bird after all, Big Bird explains that friends don’t have to look the same or be from the same country to have a lot in common.
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