Special episode of Sesame Street helps military families cope
March 30, 2009
Some of your students may have family members fighting overseas. If these brave souls are in combat, there’s always the chance they might not come home in one piece (or at all). Sesame Street, which has never shied away from the unhappier parts of life, will air their special episode Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change on April 1 at 8 p.m. (check your local TV listings).
Muppets Elmo and Rosita, along with guests Queen Latifah and John Mayer, will help kids deal with the consequences of their family members suffering battlefield injuries such as losing limbs, or dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. Coming Home is designed to help kids cope with a new way of life by asking questions and supporting one another.
The Sesame Workshop recommends kids watch Coming Home with their parents, so make sure to mention that when you mention the program to your elementary students. They might ask you a few questions, too, so it may be good for you to watch this episode as well. -BILL FERRIS
Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change
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