
About the Show
Takalani Sesame follows the adventures of Elmo and Zuzu, two best friends exploring their world. Each episode features your favorite Takalani Sesame friends and some new ones too (introducing Basma and Jad) in all new adventures packed with fun, laughter, and learning!

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Highlighted Resources
Your care and support can make a huge difference in the life of a young child. Takalani Sesame offers a variety of materials and activity ideas for young children ages 0-8 including videos, storybooks, flashcards, worksheets, and more. For Covid related tools and resources please click here...
Washing Your Hands Maze
Washing Your Hands Maze
Topic: Environment and Health
Detailed Goal: Handwashing
Audience: Children 3-8
Washing our hands throughout the day keep germs away. Invite your child to use their finger to trace Cookie Monster's journey through this maze, and make sure he washes his hands along the way. File size: 1 MB
Elmo's World News Special Report: Cover Your Cough and Sneeze Dance
Elmo's World News Special Report: Cover Your Cough and Sneeze Dance
Topic: Environment and Health
Detailed Goal: Safe coughing/sneezing
Audience: Children 3-8
Elmo delivers a special news report about how kids are staying healthy at home by coughing and sneezing safely.
Talking to Children About COVID-19
Talking to Children About COVID-19
Topic: Environment and Health
Detailed Goal: Virus facts, explaining to kids
Audience: Children 3-8
Talking to children about COVID-19 can be tricky. This infographic provides caregivers with simple language and tips to share with their children to help them stay healthy and feel safe. File size: 4 MB
Staying Healthy
Staying Healthy
Topic: Environment and Health
Detailed Goal: Understanding germs/virus
Audience: Children 3-8
Safe and proper hygiene practices are critical to staying healthy. This storybook introduces your child to the concept of germs, mask hygiene, and the importance of handwashing. File size: 6 MB