Play with me Sesame

YMA recommendation

Approved as non-violent media, with caution. Slapstick comedy

Most suitable age range:

2-4

Availability

At time of review, screening on ABC free to air & ABC 2.

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About the program

Year of production	2002
Classification advice
Rating	G
Consumer advice lines	None
Duration	20 minutes

Other information
Country of origin	USA
Production Company	Sesame Workshop

Synopsis

Play with me Sesame is essentially a visual play-date hosted by Sesame Street regulars - Ernie, Bert, Grover and Prairie Dawn - who invite children to participate in a variety of games and activities.

Points to consider

Words of caution

Slapstick comedy includes:

Characters play a train game and crash (off screen) but reappear dizzy and shaken, especially Grover who collapses shortly thereafter. While this is done for comic effect, any children trying this at home are potentially at risk of hurting themselves and others.
Super Grover crashes into people and inanimate objects while attempting to land.
Bert often shouts at Ernie in frustration.

Positive aspects

Bert teaches colours, matching and patterns (early maths concepts) through use of his computer games
children are praised and encouraged in no matter what they want to be
the characters try to help one another.

Questions to ask

Do you think that would hurt if that happened in real life?
Is there another way that Bert could deal with Ernie?