Update: Elmo’s playdate was a huge success with millions of kids around the globe tuning in for all the virtual playdate fun. It was like one big Sesame Street Zoom call {giggle}. Check out how your kids can still play along now that it is available in multiple places listed below…
It’s time for a playdate with Elmo!
With social distancing still in place, it will have to be a virtual playdate, but everyone’s favorite Sesame Street character will be hosting his very own playdate. Sesame Street: Elmo’s Playdate will air on April 14th!
Elmo’s Playdate Invitation
Sesame Workshop’s Caring for Each Other initiative is part of the process, working to try to help their youngest fans learn, grow, and understand more in this time of crisis.
The solution?
A virtual playdate with Elmo, of course.
And you are invited!
Sesame Street Playdate
Elmo will be joined by his friends Cookie Monster, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and more as they discover how they can still play together while maintaining social distancing.
The special will be set up like a Zoom style call in order to help little ones see where this applies to their own situations.
A Sesame Street Zoom call!
Now that is cool.
Celebrity Playdate with Elmo
Celebrity guests include Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway and Tracee Ellis Ross, for songs and games, while Elmo and friends will also celebrate every day heroes like doctors, nurses, and EMTs who are crucial during this time.
Let’s Play with Elmo!
The creators behind Sesame Street: Elmo’s playdate share that they under isolation efforts are difficult for families, especially ones with children, and hope that the special can help provide laughter, joy and relief for these families.
Where Elmo’s Playdate is Available
Sesame Street: Elmo’s Playdate will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners’ streaming platforms, as well as part of the HBO offering on HBO Max at the time of its launch.
More Sesame Street Fun from Kids Activities Blog
- Call your favorite Sesame Street characters!
- We absolutely love these calming techniques from Rosita Sesame Street.
- Looking for a new look on zoom? Check out these Sesame Street background that are free to download!
- Will I am Sesame Street – ask questions!
- These Sesame Street books are something you have to investigate!
- Have you seen the pep talk to Elmo? Go Louie Sesame Street!
SOME OF OUR FAVORITE WAYS TO KEEP KIDS BUSY
- Get kids off technology and back to basics with learning worksheets you can print at home!
- Make being stuck at home fun with our favorite indoor games for kids.
- Coloring is fun! Especially with our Fortnite coloring pages.
- Check out our Frozen 2 coloring pages.
- What’s the best kind of party? A unicorn party!
- Learn how to make a compass and go on an adventure with your kids.
- Create an Ash Ketchum costume.
- Try these fun edible playdough recipes!
- Kids love unicorn slime.
- Set up a neighborhood bear hunt. Your kids will love it!
- Check out this list of over 40 virtual field trips!
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