Check out this super easy (and super adorable) Sesame Street cutting craft for kids!
When I was a kid, if you said you were “watching tv”, you meant you were watching Sesame Street. It was the kids show of our generation and continues to be one of the most iconic brands in the television and education industries. And with good reason. Sesame Street takes an active approach to learning that uses creativity, music, and movement to get kids engaged. And we all know that active bodies and imaginations mean active minds!
On January 16th, Sesame Street will be joining forces with another iconic brand, HBO, bringing viewers a fresh new way to watch the show! To celebrate Sesame Street’s new partnership with HBO, we thought we’d whip up a super fun and easy craft for kids that will help with those all-important scissor skills! This one is perfect for kids of all ages and ability levels – from little ones who are just getting the hang of snipping to slightly older kids who are learning to cut on lines and cut out shapes.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
-Construction paper (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, brown, and black)
-Scissors
-Glue
WHAT TO DO:
First, cut out a few different circles or ovals from construction paper depending on which characters you want to make. We made:
-A yellow circle for Big Bird
-A red circle for Elmo
-A green oval for Oscar the Grouch
-A blue oval for Cookie Monster
For younger kids (or kids who are just learning to snip with scissors), simply have them snip around the edges of each shape to make the character’s “fur”. For kids who are learning to cut on lines, draw short lines around the edge of each shape and have them follow the lines with their scissors to make the “fur”. For kids who have more advanced scissor skills and are learning to change directions and turn their paper to cut out shapes, draw zig zag lines around each shape to make the “fur”.
While the kids are cutting fur, start cutting out the other facial features (eyes, noses, mouths, eyebrows) for the characters. Then, work together to put the features where they belong on each of the faces. And voila! You have some adorable Sesame Street characters perfect for decorating your classroom or refrigerator! These would be the perfect preschool classroom craft and would also be a fun make-and-take for a Sesame Street themed birthday party!
Beginning on January 16th, Sesame Street will be airing new episodes on HBO, HBO NOW, and HBO GO! All of your favorite Sesame Street characters in a brand new viewing space! Be sure to check out HBOkids.com and sesamestreet.org for more details.
And follow HBO, HBO NOW and Sesame Street on the following social media sites: Facebook.com/sesamestreet Facebook.com/HBO Facebook.com/HBONOW Twitter: @sesamestreet @HBO @HBONOW Instagram: @sesamestreet @HBO
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Mami2jcn says
I loved watching Big Bird.
Mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/669302990872907776
Natalie says
I loved it when Bert and Ernie would play in the bathtub with their toys and bubbles were going everywhere! I also loved it when Kermit sang It Ain’t EAsy Being Green.
Natalie says
https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/669321587850547200
Kelly D says
I always enjoyed Cookie Monster eating all of the cookies and the other characters trying to convince him to share.
Elena says
I DIDN’T WATCH it as a kid. I know that my son loves Elmo
Kelly D says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/669354846395473920
Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/669354917060964352
Jessie C. says
My kids love “The Spy Who Loved Cookies.”
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Jessie C. says
tweet-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/669378049268301825
Lisa Brown says
Can’t remember the episodes really, but I do remember the fun songs and singing along. I think one was called Eleven Morning, and I still remember it to this day :)
Lisa Brown says
tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/669470444232286208
heather says
The kids love The Spy who Loved Cookies, My favorite Sesame Street character when I was growing up was Big Bird still love him.
Amy Tong says
My favorite episode was the one they explain where our loved ones go when they pass away. And the emotion we go through. I’m just so touch by that and find comforts as well.
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Shawn Gallagher says
https://mobile.twitter.com/Esham4life/status/669796424889016320
Shawn Gallagher says
I can’t remember my exact favorite…. But basically whenever Cookie Monster was on!
Angel Jacklyn says
You should see how my girlie girl gets when Elmo comes on screen! she gets so excited!
Angel Jacklyn says
https://mobile.twitter.com/kytah00/status/669843708938948609
OFG says
https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/669874448632295424
OFG says
My parents bought Sesame Street books that used to come in the mail every week. I remember feeling so excited when a new book arrived. I now read those books to my children.
sherri crawford says
i like the count and his wonderful laugh
Rebecca Graham says
i LIKED WATCHING bIG bIRD.
Cynthia C says
I especially enjoyed the special about Big Bird in China.
Cynthia C says
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/670587941866094592
Erika says
I loved the “ladybug picnic” song when I was little.
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amanda sakovitz says
i always loved watching elmo
amanda sakovitz says
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Faith Jacklyn says
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/faithjacklynswe/status/671145655071580160
Kristen says
I always like the part where Big Bird’s friend Snuffleupagus showed up.
Kristen says
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/671160314046644224
BusyWorkingMama says
I like any episode that focuses on family values and treating each other well. I can’t come up with a specific example of an episode.
CR Williams says
I love the episode that talked about loving your hair.
Tina m says
my son loves all of them. he loves when they dance and sing!
Tina m says
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/671535683517988864
Kerry says
I remember loving Mr. Snuffleupagus – I think because I liked saying his name!
inspiredtree says
Me too, Kerry! And he was just plain cute! :)
Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/671804782936502273
rachel says
My daughter loves watching Ernie sing “Rubber Ducky.”
sandra says
I liked the count’s number counting
maria cantu says
I loved watching oscar the grouch being grouchy.
Elle says
I loved the Sesame Street song/video We All Sing the Same song. I sang it as a kid all the time. I still find myself humming the tune every now and again.
Elle says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/672533110802636800
CR Williams says
https://twitter.com/mommysweetiepie/status/672830301719040001
Anne says
I well remember loving Ernie singing “Rubber Ducky.” In fact, I think my siblings and I must have driven our dear mother crazy with that song! (Oh geez, now it’s stuck in my head! Ha!)
Anne says
I shared your cute Sesame Street craft and the Sesame Street giveaway on Twitter:
https://mobile.twitter.com/NotherAnneOther/status/672860109731704832
Thanks!
Carolsue says
I can’t remember a specific episode, but they especially liked the ones featuring Oscar the Grouch!
Gina M says
My favorite segment was anything with Bert and Earnie as a kid.
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Gina M says
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Susan Smith says
I remember watching the Cookie Monster eat so many cookies.
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/673684044853342208
Emily N. says
I liked watching Elmo laugh.
Emily N. says
https://twitter.com/prizepuzzle/status/673706317773672448
latanya says
I like learning to count with count dracula
latanya says
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/674204045360394241
Madeline says
I can’t remember a particular segment, but I always loved those Martians that said yip, yip.
Betty C says
Only my youngest children were in the right age group to watch Sesame Street. The others were much older. Considering that my children watch when it first began in the 60’s I don’t remember what they enjoyed most. They all enjoyed Cookie Monster though.
Betty C says
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/674274349717676032
D Schmidt says
My favorite memory is watching the show with my Mother as a child and always listening to the theme tune knowing it meant time to collect my Sister from school.
D Schmidt says
tweeted https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/674355363953684482
Madeline says
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/674374195711725568
Debbie B says
Big Bird was always my favorite Sesame Street character when i was growing up – i can’t recall a particular episode as its been too many years!
Debbie B says
i posted a tweet here:
https://twitter.com/purplepanda1966/status/674565214772203521
Ellie Wright says
I can’t think of one episode in particular, but I’ve always loved Big Bird.
ELIZABETH P says
I loved when elmo sings about anything – my kids do too – it’s adorable
ELIZABETH P says
https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/674790344777580544
Thomas Murphy says
I loved the music in Sesame Street when I was a kid.
Thomas Murphy says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/674808813548122112
Jerry Marquardt says
My nieces really loved those mid 90’s episodes of Sesame Street with Big Bird.
Jerry Marquardt says
I publicly Tweeted this giveaway: https://twitter.com/versatileer/status/674830874442100737
erica best says
i used to love the real life parts of the show was i was kids like filming with real kids
erica best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/674848549063024640
Tabathia B says
I loved watching Bert and Ernie segments and how the scenerios played out
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Tabathia B says
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angie says
Gosh. I haven’t watched this show since I was a kid and I am 42! hahaha I don’t remember segment names but always loved it when they visited Burt and Ernie’s apartment.
angie says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/674984355173965824
Stephanie Phelps says
Wow that was a long time for me and I remember one about counting and that is it!
Stephanie Phelps says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/675015430436691968
Linda C. says
When Ernie sings the Rubber Ducky song.
Linda C. says
Tweet https://twitter.com/Lindiac/status/675098545695903744
WHITNEY says
It’s been so long since I’ve seen Sesame Street I can’t remember, but I always remember Sesame Street Live and meeting big bird.
WHITNEY says
I sent out a tweet: https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/675102808463564800
amy says
Love your craft, we are definitely going to do it this month! :-) We like the episode with Cookie is a Sometimes Food (with Cookie Monster of course), and newer episode Grover Does It All– 2 favorite characters that make you smile and laugh!!!
Jessica Fitzsimmons says
I loved the little boy Jonathan. He was so cute and curious and wonderful. Watching his clip still makes my happy.
Cindy deRosier says
I’m the Editor of Fun Family Crafts and wanted to let you know that we have featured your Sesame Street project! You can see it here:
https://funfamilycrafts.com/sesame-street-characters-cutting-craft/
If you have other kid-friendly craft tutorials, we’d love for you to submit them. Thanks for a great project idea!
Mary Beth Sisco says
As a school OT, I can’t wait to introduce the Sesame Street characters into our practice with scissors! Love the direction they are going in the recent couple years. Big fan!