The popular kids’ programme Galli Galli Sim Sim, the Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed TV series- Sesame Street, is back on Doodarshan with more fun, laughter and learning. This season the Galli friends bring us important life messages around child protection, gender equality and executive functioning skills, in addition to learning language and numbers. So don’t forget to catch the show on Doordarshan on every Saturday at 10.30 am.

Undoubtedly, there is a constant need for early childhood education in India, not just in preschools but also at home where parents are looking for stronger and more engaging learning tools. With an aim to help children and caregivers at home, Galli Galli Sim Sim continues to bring engaging and educational content focused on language and cognitive development of the little ones. The show introduces a brand new way to develop vocabulary and understand meaning of words through a non-verbal animation with the lovable Toto and Dhenchoo. The popular Bert and Ernie’s Math segment has also become even more exciting in 3D animation.

Child safety is a growing concern with caregivers in India. Also, building essential executive functioning skills which are critical for kids to deal with situations that they face on a daily basis is of significant importance. Recognizing this need, Galli Galli Sim Sim continues to bring focused content through its ‘I Love Elmo’ segment that helps provide strategies to kids and caregivers to deal with these situations. The all new ‘Cookie Crumby Pictures’ help kids build executive functioning skills like following instructions, problem-solving, self-regulation, task persistence and planning. This season also brings an all new interactive segment where Chamki meets inspiring women and talks to them about how they overcame their challenges by resiliency and determination to fulfill their dreams.

Speaking about the new season, Sashwati Banerjee, Managing Director, Sesame Workshop in India says, “Kids’ early experiences have a uniquely powerful influence on the formation of their cognitive capacities, social skills and even later I.Q. Hence, tapping them at a young age is extremely critical. Through positive role-modelling by our well-researched characters, we are able to bring about a positive change in little kids who start believing and trusting their beloved muppets. Hence, when Chamki talks to her friend Googly about saving water, our little viewers take it seriously and start acting towards water conservation.”