The skit on bath time was a direct address to meeting physical development and self-care. Throughout the program there were flashing countdowns of numbers along with games, poems and stories that included use of the letters. Through these models not only fast-mapping and developing grammar were encouraged but also both cognitive and intellectual developmental needs were being met. Also, Early on in the program an elder neighbor, Gordon, takes a younger new neighbor, Sally, on a tour around Sesame Street. Throughout the episode Sally has the opportunity to meet and greet several puppet and human characters. In one portion Sally meets a puppet character by the name of Oscar the Grouch. Oscar, who is introduced as a grumpy grouch who lives in a trash can, is initially mean and bothered by the banging to summon his presence. Gordon gently explains to Sally that Oscar may be grumpy but also knows how to be nice. After summoning a second time Oscar shows how to be social even when in a bad mood. During a time of brain maturation, learning emotional regulation and socialization young children can experience developmental benefits both psychosocially and emotionally through these types of
The skit on bath time was a direct address to meeting physical development and self-care. Throughout the program there were flashing countdowns of numbers along with games, poems and stories that included use of the letters. Through these models not only fast-mapping and developing grammar were encouraged but also both cognitive and intellectual developmental needs were being met. Also, Early on in the program an elder neighbor, Gordon, takes a younger new neighbor, Sally, on a tour around Sesame Street. Throughout the episode Sally has the opportunity to meet and greet several puppet and human characters. In one portion Sally meets a puppet character by the name of Oscar the Grouch. Oscar, who is introduced as a grumpy grouch who lives in a trash can, is initially mean and bothered by the banging to summon his presence. Gordon gently explains to Sally that Oscar may be grumpy but also knows how to be nice. After summoning a second time Oscar shows how to be social even when in a bad mood. During a time of brain maturation, learning emotional regulation and socialization young children can experience developmental benefits both psychosocially and emotionally through these types of