Jalan Sesama

Like other Sesame Workshop initiatives, this programme centres around the use of television to impart life lessons to children. In the case of Jalan Sesama, the educational objectives were crafted in collaboration with Indonesian advisors and experts to address the unique educational needs of Indonesia's preschoolers. In addition to the regular characters of Sesame Street, such as Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, and Elmo, the show also features new characters and Muppets created specifically for this version, such as Momon, a 5-year-old boy who loves drawing and counting, and Putri, an extroverted young girl who seeks to expose children to the joy of learning while emphasising Indonesia's diversity and heritage in culture, music, and the arts. The programme's format includes original animations, new segments with the Indonesian muppets, dubbed content from Sesame Street's international library, and locally produced live action films that are designed to provide viewers with a window into the lives of Indonesian children around the country.

Sesame Workshop has extended Jalan Sesama to children and communities who may not have access to television or who have limited opportunities for early childhood education through the creation and distribution of educational materials. In partnership with the Ministry of National Education (MONE), Jalan Sesama developed and distributed: 2 Big Books (one on literacy and one on math), 2 posters (one for literacy and one for math), a flash card game, a Story Mat, and a children's activity book, as well as a DVD compilation of Jalan Sesama segments that address literacy and math complement the printed materials. In addition, Jalan Sesama conducted a 2-day training workshop with early childhood centre teachers to ensure that educators are familiar with the materials and can use them effectively in the classroom.

Early Childhood Development.