The LEGO Group has announced a collaboration with Sesame Workshop that turns animal stories into building activities. Funded by the LEGO Foundation, the new videos invite children aged 4 to 6 to explore nature alongside familiar Sesame Street characters. For families who enjoy building together, free supporting resources offer a way to create animal habitats with LEGO bricks and everyday craft supplies.
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What children learn from the animal stories
Each of the three short films introduces an animal, where it lives and how it helps its ecosystem. Bats, butterflies and worms take centre stage, with the characters discovering why these creatures matter.
Cookie Monster is initially scared of a bat. The Count helps him understand that bats pollinate plants and protect crops, including the cacao trees that provide chocolate. Elmo and Grover explore how butterflies indicate a healthy garden, then build and craft spaces that welcome them. Oscar the Grouch teaches Elmo about worms and their contribution to healthy soil.
From watching a film to building a habitat
The accompanying activity guides and printable materials help you continue the exploration after watching. Children build a home for the animal they have encountered, considering its food, water and shelter as they develop their own ideas.
The resources are intended for families and educators, whether the activities happen at home, in a library or museum, or with a community group. The wider aim is to encourage outdoor exploration and help children develop a lasting connection with nature.
Where to find the free learning resources
The films and related activities are available through the LEGO Group’s Build the Change webpage. The videos are also rolling out through Sesame Street’s YouTube channel. This collaboration provides free educational materials rather than announcing a commercial LEGO set or product.
Build the Change is the LEGO Group’s social impact programme, with support from the LEGO Foundation. It encourages children to explore real-world challenges creatively and share their ideas. Its Little Ones adaptation is designed for the same age group as these videos.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the videos designed for?
The videos and the Build the Change for Little Ones activities are designed for children aged 4 to 6.
Does the collaboration include a new LEGO set?
No commercial LEGO set or product is included. The collaboration offers free videos and educational activities.
Which animals do the videos explore?
The films explore bats, butterflies and worms, including their habitats and the ways they support the natural world.
Source
LEGO Group press release of 27 October 2026: The LEGO Group teams up with Sesame Street
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