Sisimpur, the Bangladeshi adaptation of the popular children’s series Sesame Street, has launched an innovative initiative to enhance children’s learning through nursery rhymes. Supported by USAID/Bangladesh, Sisimpur has created 40 Bengali nursery rhymes, featuring the beloved characters Halum, Tuktuki, Ikri, and Shiku. The initiative aims to make education more engaging for children.
Most of the rhymes are drawn from pre-primary to second-grade textbooks, helping young learners connect with their curriculum in a fun and enjoyable way. The collection also includes traditional Bengali rhymes such as Hattima Tim Tim, Oi Dekha Jay Talgach, and Ata Gache Tota Pakhi, as well as modern rhymes by renowned writers. The rhymes, brought to life by the voices of Sisimpur characters, aim to spark creativity and foster imagination among children.
According to Mohammad Shah Alam, Chief of Party of USAID’s Sisimpur Project and Managing Director of Sesame Workshop Bangladesh, nursery rhymes play a crucial role in nurturing children's creativity and language skills. “Rhyming helps children develop phonological skills, learn new words and sentence structures, and appreciate the rhythm of the Bengali language,” he said. “We hope these videos will make learning more enjoyable and meaningful for our children.”
To further engage with children and parents, Sisimpur celebrated International Education Week by sharing these rhymes through its social media platforms and the Sisimpur app. Additionally, the rhymes will be made available through Sisimpur’s school and community programs.
