Takalani Sesame

- Season 6

(2013)

The word of the day is "Amazing". The friends are bored on Takalani Street....it seems nothing exciting ever happens. But then we meet some amazing kids, who perform flick flacks - to the astonishment of our muppet friends. Zikwe however....feels he can do much better.

The word of the day is "DOG". The friends on Takalani Street learn about having a pet. We go on a field trip to a pet store and then sing along with Neno in the snow.

The word on the street today is "Brush "The family on Takalani Sesame street get some silly painting lessons from Zikwe. Kami introduces us to the various types of brushes and what they can be used for. Neno teaches us about our teeth and the importance of brushing.

The word on the street is "Proud". We learn about the importance of names, as we discover the origin of Kamogelo's name. Kami also helps Moshe recycle his personal possessions to create new things he can be proud of. We sing along in Neno's world and later join the whole Takalani family and Junior Sports Stars in singing our national anthem.

The word on the street is OBSERVE. Kamogelo teaches us how to observe the various stages of the moon. Neno teaches us about drawing, before we receive a very special treat on Takalani street when Letoya Mangezi sings about the stars.

The word on the Takalani Sesame is "Newspaper". We learn about the different things we can find in a newspaper - news articles, news about sports, comics and puzzles that we can do. Neno teaches us about cameras and how to use them.While Kami shows us how to count backwards.

The Word on the Street is Bones. Today we visit a dinosaur at a museum and we meet Skelly the Skeleton. We learn that foods like spinach and milk make our bones stronger, and Zuzu is so happy to be invited to a Zimbabwean family's home for dinner. Our muppet friends sing a wonderful song about bones.

The Word on the street is ANGRY. Today we join Neno playing his favorite game hopscotch and Kami with a paddle ball. Zikwe and out other friends teach us how to deal with our feelings of anger. We see dancing elephants on a truck and learn what things cannot dance, we also watch our friends spending a great time together. The number of the day is 10.

This week on Takalani Sesame, we learn about the word Apology. Zikwe makes a mistake, and learns to say he's sorry to Kamogelo. We visit with Abby and Neno who teach us how to show our feelings. We also visit Sara and her friends in an orphanage who tells us all about a day in her life in Tanzania. Neno tells us all about the fun we can have playing games with our friends.

This week on Takalani Sesame, the word on the street is Pretend. Takalani Street is buzzing with excitement when Zuzu has a new play to share with her friends. We visit with Bert and Ernie who show us how much fun we can have pretending to be different things. We meet Siya, the young actress who plays the role of Chrissie in SABC's daily drama, Generations. Global Grover discovers new and interesting way to make toys in India, and Kami is transformed into a princess.

This week on Takalani Sesame, we learn all about the word "DISAPPEAR". Moshe, Zuzu, Zikwe and Kami teach us about the meaning of the word when Neno thinks that the sun has disappeared. We travel to Australia with Global Grover and meet a little boy who lives in a special home, dug out in the hills. We also learn all about the weather with Neno; and the muppets sing a song about the sun.

The word on the Takalani Street is "GARDEN". Moshe is excited to bring new herbs into his garden, but has trouble deciding where to plant them? Zikwe steps in to help. Grover takes us all the way to Jordan, Isreal where we learn all about how to make woven baskets from banana leaves. Kami and Zuzu are joined by the kids from Takalani Street saying goodbye with the music of nature from Tanzania to South Africa.

This week on Takalani Sesame we learn all about the word "PREPARE". The friends on Takalani learn all about the meaning of the word "Prepare"- Zikwe shows Neno all the things you would need to prepare for school from coloring pencils to Didi the Donkey. Grover introduces us to Ahmed in Egypt who spends his day with his cousins in Egyptian countryside. Moshe 'over prepares' himself stretching for exercise, and the our Takalani friends have fun in a race to the finish.

This week on Takalani Street, our friends learn all about the word "SUBTRACTION". Moshe and Neno learn about subtraction when they try to go to the market with Didi the donkey - but Didi's cart is too heavy to move. We meet Super Grover who has to solve a prickly problem. Zikwe learns about subtraction by playing musical chairs, and Moshe is so excited about subtracting oranges that he forgets he needs to sell them.

The word on Takalani Street this week is "HALF". Moshe learns all about the word half when he tries to sell a delicious loaf of freshly baked bread to two customers. Zikwe the magician teaches us all about half with Magic Mike. We learn about half-time in a sports game, and Super Grover tries ridiculous ways to get a chicken over the wall.

The word on Takalani Street this week is "INVESTIGATE". Moshe has a case of "disappearing breakfast" for Zuzu to solve, Zuzu teaches us about all the different ways you can learn more about something by investigating. Super Grover takes us to the North Pole to investigate why things are cold, and we go to the Ditsong Museum of Natural History with Lufuno and his class to investigate dinosaur fossils.

This week on Takalani Sesame we learn all about "FAMILY!". Our friends learn that anyone can be part of a family - even a pair of socks. Moshe gets excited about having a special lunch for the Takalani Family, and Super Grover takes us under the sea.

This week on Takalani Sesame, our friends learn all about the word "Measure". Zuzu has a new special play for her friends on Takalani Street....but the special tree she has is too big for her theatre. Zikwe thinks he can fix this problem....but can he? Super Grover learns about measuring weight in a very rocky boat. And we visit a little girl in KwaZulu Natal who tells us all about getting her first sari.

This week's word on Takalani Street is "FLOAT". Kami teaches Neno about all the different things that can float in water. Super Grover rescues three piggies stuck in a river, we visit with a science class in Mpumalanga as they learn why leaves float, and Neno teaches us all about the fun of bath time.

This week on Takalani Street, our friends learn all about the very big word "GIGANTIC". A "giant" visits our friends on Takalani Street, Super Grover rescues a little squirrel carrying a very heavy and large acorn and we visit a world in Johannesburg with very small buildings where we all feel gigantic. Our friends end the adventure with a trip around South Africa in a gigantic hot air balloon.

The word on Takalani Street this week is "PAIR". Our friends learn all about balance in a tug of war, Neno has lots of fun counting socks and teaches us all about our feet. While our Takalani friends show us their different pairs of shoes.

This week on Takalani Sesame, our friends learn all about the word "PERSISTANT". Neno gets special coaching from Zikwe as he learns how to play basketball. Super Grover finds a difficult problem, and keeps on trying until he finds a solution. And we travel all the way to Tanzania to learn about the life of a very special little boy called Manka.

This week on Takalani Sesame we learn about the word "STUCK". Moshe and the Takalani friends go on a picnic, but have trouble when Moshe gets his hand stuck in the toffee jar. Together they solve the problem. Super Grover has a problem of a swinging door....how will he keep it open? And we travel to Pretoria to meet a little boy who father is a bee keeper and learn all about where honey comes from.

This week on Takalani Sesame, our friends learn about the "PENGUIN". Zikwe returns from a trip to the beach and tells his friends all about the wonderful things he saw...like Penguins. We visit KwaZulu Natal and learn all about penguins and what they eat, while Neno teaches us about fishes. We move it with Moshe as he teaches us the Penguin Waddle song and dance.

This week on Takalani Sesame, we learn about the word "FRIGHTENED". A strange box arrives in Takalani....and it moves. What could possibly be inside? We meet a little girl, who is afraid of the dark but soon learns how to be brave. Neno teaches us all about sleeping and the friends sing about how to be brave and not afraid.

The word on Takalani Street this week is "PATIENCE". Zuzu and Neno get very excited while they wait for Moshe to come home from a very long trip. Our friends teach us when to be patient - when waiting our turn in a game or growing plants. Neno teaches us all about growing banana and Grover takes us to Jordan, Israel where we learn all about making banana skin baskets.

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