{"id":23232,"date":"2020-08-30T10:04:49","date_gmt":"2020-08-30T06:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/?p=23232"},"modified":"2020-08-30T10:04:49","modified_gmt":"2020-08-30T06:04:49","slug":"the-ahlan-simsim-friends-are-back-for-a-new-season-of-exciting-adventures-and-playful-learning-for-children-across-mena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/the-ahlan-simsim-friends-are-back-for-a-new-season-of-exciting-adventures-and-playful-learning-for-children-across-mena\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ahlan Simsim Friends Are Back For A New Season Of Exciting Adventures And Playful Learning For Children Across MENA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ahlan Simsim<\/em>, the Arabic children\u2019s show by the creators of Iftah Ya Simsim<\/em> and Sesame Stree<\/em>t shows around the world, is returning to screens for a second season for children across the Middle East.<\/p>\n

Premiering onAugust 30th<\/sup>, the new season followsBasma, Jad, Ma’zooza, and Hadi as they play, sing, and learn together with their friends Elmo, Kaki, and Gargur. With a new video playdate format, Season 2 reflects the way many families are staying connected amid the pandemic and models playful activities to build the socio-emotional skills children need to reach their full potential. Along the way, the Ahlan Simsim <\/em>friends learn new techniques for managing big feelings like frustration and sadness and ways to cope with the uncertainty so many children are experiencing.<\/p>\n

Season 2 premieres on August 30th<\/sup> on MBC3, and episodes will also be available on YouTube<\/a> and local broadcast channels across the region this fall.<\/p>\n

Each of the 26new episodes features a comedic story segment to help young viewers identify and express their emotions and learn simple strategies to manage big feelings. Research shows that these “emotional ABCs” lay the foundation for young children’s healthy development and future success.\u00a0 Young viewers learn alongside Basma and Jad as they master concrete strategies like belly breathing and expression through art. Season 2 also includes new “Number of the Day” and “Word of the Day” segments, designed to meet the needs of children at a time when many schools and early childhood programs are interrupted.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know how important it is to establish a foundation to help overcome challenges and build resilience from a young age, and the new season of Ahlan Simsim<\/em> is designed to give children the skills they need to succeed in school and life\u2014all with a little help from Basma, Jad, and friends,\u201d said Sherrie Westin, President of Social Impact and Philanthropy at Sesame Workshop. <\/strong>\u201cAs so many families across the Middle East and beyond are facing uncertainty,Ahlan Simsim <\/em>is here to help foster playful learning and build the socio-emotional skills needed to get through tough times and thrive into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe designed Season 2 to reflect the realities that young children and families are experiencing today, with new virtual playdates and storylines with strategies and activities that families can do together at home,\u201d said Khaled Haddad, Executive Producer of Ahlan Simsim<\/em>.<\/strong>\u201cJust when we need them more than ever, the Muppets of\u00a0Ahlan Simsim <\/em>are back to bring early education, comfort, and joy to children across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n

Produced in Amman with Jordan Pioneers, Ahlan Simsim<\/em> is brought to life by a team of writers, producers, and performers from across the Middle East and North Africa. Grounded in research and with input from local early childhood development experts, Ahlan Simsim <\/em>is tailored to meet the unique educational needs of young children while celebrating the rich diversity of the MENA region. Ahlan Simsim <\/em>joins a long line of groundbreaking, Arabic-language educational shows from Sesame Workshop: Children have been laughing and learning alongside Sesame\u2019s Muppet characters for 40 years, starting with\u00a0Iftah Ya Simsim<\/em>‘s premiere in Kuwait in 1979, followed by local versions of Sesame Street <\/em>in Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine.<\/p>\n

Ahlan Simsim<\/em> is part of a broader humanitarian initiative of the same name, which is a partnership between Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to deliver early learning and nurturing care to children and caregivers affected by the Syrian conflict. Through the TV show and in-person direct services across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, Ahlan Simsimreaches families wherever they are\u2014from classrooms and health clinics to TV and mobile devices\u2014with the vital educational resources that they need to thrive. This program, generously funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the LEGO Foundation, not only addresses immediate needs, but builds a strong foundation for future wellbeing.<\/p>\n

Channels and timings: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Starting August 30, Season 2 of Ahlan Simsim <\/em>will air daily on MBC3 from Sunday to Thursday at 12:30pm KSA.<\/p>\n

Ahlan Simsim <\/em>episodes will also be available on Roya TV and Jordan TV in Jordan, Nour Sat and Tele Liban in Lebanon, Al Sumaria in Iraq, and NRT 3 in the Kurdish Region of Iraq (in Kurdish).<\/p>\n

Full episodes and bonus content will also be available on the Ahlan Simsim <\/em>YouTube channel<\/a>. Visitwww.ahlansimsim.org<\/a> for videos, storybooks, flashcards, worksheets, and more.<\/p>\n

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