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This week, Sesame Street, a perennial favorite of parents, children and their care givers, launched their 42nd season with a new twist. Elmo, Grover, Big Bird and friends on Sesame Street will know be learning about 21st century skills. The show will focus on a STEM curriculum. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and math. It is buzz word that educators and even President Obama use in an effort to bring awareness to these specific subjects where U.S. students are falling behind their peers in other countries. animations. While much of the focus on STEM education has been directed at older children, Sesame Street is bringing awareness to younger children.
“Sesame Street’s curriculum fosters children’s natural inclinations to ask questions and encourages investigation and experimentation in order to make new discoveries,” adds Dr. Rosemarie Truglio, Vice President of Education and Research, Sesame Workshop. “By approaching STEM education as an integrated discipline through the process of scientific inquiry, rather than individual domains, the curriculum helps children develop a better understanding of how things work, and builds stronger cognitive reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving skills.”
According to the Sesame Street Workshop, producers of the the show, Season 42 of Sesame Street also introduces a new interstitial featuring the excitable, inquisitive and furry orange monster, Murray. In 11 new segments airing at the beginning of each STEM-related show, Murray poses a scientific question and sets up an experiment to find the best answer to his question. With help from some friends, Murray observes, investigates and discovers the answers to his questions! “Murray’s Science Experiments” furthers the season’s STEM curriculum focus and helps preschoolers say, “Let’s find out!”
With the focus on STEM education, the show will have a brand new segment “Murray’s Science Experiments;” new “Super Grover 2.0” stories and new “Abby’s Flying Fairy School.” We are very excited to see more focus given to these disciplines. Since 1994, CompuChild has been a supporter of technology education for young children and we are thrilled that others see the benefit as well. What do you think of the changes to Sesame Street?
We are pleased to announce Raylene and Dustin Hynes from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma have joined the CompuChild franchise system. With their addition, CompuChild now provides age-appropriate computer instruction for young children in 29 states.
Both Raylene and Dustin have extensive backgrounds in education. Dustin is a computer teacher and coach for the Broken Arrow Public Schools. Raylene has also taught in the Broken Arrow Public Schools, as well as Union, Peckham and Skiatook school districts.
Raylene and Dustin are currently adding Tulsa area child care centers and schools to their schedule. Affordable classes are conducted in childcare centers and preschools on a regular basis to provide children with a structured progressive curriculum in technology education while utilizing educational software. In fun and fast-paced classes, children learn about computers in an environment that emphasizes collaboration and cooperation.
For more information about this educational and fun enrichment program, child care centers, school directors and parents in Tulsa County may call 918-251-9697 or send an email to rhynes@compuchild.com.
