Cookie's upbeat, funny baking competition has heart of gold.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 2+?
Any Positive Content?
Sesame Street</em></a><em> </em>productions, there's an educational element. Raising money for a good cause takes teamwork, perseverance, and hard work, but with Cookie Monster at the helm, raising money can be fun. The health benefits of exercise are modeled and discussed by chef and athlete co-host Eddie Jackson.</p>
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Products & Purchases
very little
This show features Sesame Street characters, who have market appeal.
Positive Messages
a lot
Come together to do good things. Competitions can build communities. Exercise helps build a person's body and their connection to the people around them. Make a plan to work toward success. Teamwork makes the dream work. It takes a village to raise a child. People can push through anything if they have each other. Hard work gets you closer to your goals. Having fun can inspire people to work together. Show good sportsmanship even if you lose.
Educational Value
some
As is typical for Sesame Streetproductions, there's an educational element. Raising money for a good cause takes teamwork, perseverance, and hard work, but with Cookie Monster at the helm, raising money can be fun. The health benefits of exercise are modeled and discussed by chef and athlete co-host Eddie Jackson.
Positive Role Models
some
All of the adults in this show are kind, supportive, helpful. The parents who started a local track team for the benefit of the neighborhood kids model commitment to bettering their community. The adults show that there are winners and losers of a competition, but everyone can enjoy the process. Adults model good sportsmanship and a positive attitude.
Diverse Representations
some
All of the main characters in this show are Black men, women, and children, representing working people and people who have experienced success.
Parents need to know that Cookie Monster's Bake Sale is a special starring Sesame Street's hungry monster, Cookie. In it, there's a baking competition meant to raise money for a community track and field team. Eating sweets is a focus, as per Cookie Monster's norm, but great fun is had by all participants. Teamwork and perseverance are not only modeled but are talked about in helpful ways by adults and kids.
I HATE THIS TV SHOW MY DAUGHTER JULIANNE WATCHED IT AND IT WAS BAD!!!!
What's the Story?
In COOKIE MONSTER'S BAKE SALE, Cookie Monster teams up with Food Network star and athlete Eddie Jackson (Kids BBQ Championship) to help a community track team raise money for uniforms. Kids from the team help the adults make sweets to sell at a bake sale that will benefit their track team. Which part of the team will create the best treats?
The adults are having as much fun as the kids in this fun, altruistic baking show, which makes it a good bet for young kid and adult viewers alike. The great chemistry between Cookie Monster and chef Eddie Jackson sets a giggly, festive tone in Cookie Monster's Bake Sale. Meanwhile, thekid and grown-up contestants in this show model joyful service to a common cause. This fun special is a positive contribution to the Sesame Street legacy.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about working together in Cookie Monster's Bake Sale. How does a show like this one, where groups of people work together for the common good, help kids learn about teamwork?
Not everyone wins in this show, but perseverance yields good results. How do you see perseverance moving you toward your goals?
Adults model direct, but kind, communication in this show. How can good communication build a connection?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by
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