Hasbro’s Playskool line and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, celebrated their new partnership with Elmo and his friends and we were invited (my 4-year old and I). The celebration kicked off with Nikki Yanofsky performing her hit single Believe (which we sadly missed due to traffic, construction and disagreements between my GPS and myself) followed by dancing, play and characters.
We arrived just in time to join in on the dance party. The front of the room was full of pint sizers giving it their all with a super sized Elmo. Even some parents were getting in on the fun. There was a whole play area set-up with some fun Sesame Street toys from Playskool. My daughter loved the Sesame Street Sesame World Playset and a group of older kids loved the Sesame Street Elmo’s Colour Mixer enabling them to mix two small play doh colours into a new colour.
The snack bar was great too, offer fruit kabobs, fruit and yogurt granola bowls, little muffins and bite sized sandwiches, plus milk, juice and Starbucks Coffee of course.
Along with Elmo, Abby Caddaby and Cookie Monster were also in attendance. My daughter loves Abby Caddaby (she had the chance to hang out with her when we visited Beahes Turks and Caicos Resort and Spa). My daughter wore here twirley just to be like Abbey. Of course Cookie Monster’s big fuzzy size was a little intimidating to her so she stood on the far side of Abbey for her photo (I kind of felt bad for Cookie Monster. Love how he leaned into the photo too. Too bad my shot is so blurry).
Of course the toy everyone was interested in was the new Let’s Rock! Elmo. Remember Tickle Me Elmo (yes, we have one of those), well Let’s Rock! Elmo is more interactive. Elmo and your child can play music together, like their own mini band. The toy comes with a tamberine and bongo drums but you of course can buy other instruments to use too, like a microphone, guitar and keyboards (for playdates or sibling fun). If the popularity of Tickle Me Elmo is any indication, Let’s Rock! Elmo will be high on Christmas wish lists this year. Luckily my 4-year old received her Christmas gift early this year.
