SZA teaches Elmo and friends about gratitude
Ms SZA teaches children how to be kind to themselves using a song and a gratitude jar as teaching tools.
Move over, Ms Rachel. There's a new toddler learning enthusiast in town, and she's bringing her Grammy-award-winning vocals with her.
'Sesame Street' has joined forces with SZA to teach children about the importance of kindness and gratitude.
In the show's latest episode, the 'Snooze' hitmaker helps Elmo and his Muppet friends learn how to use a gratitude jar.
"A gratitude jar is a place where you can put words or pictures of things you are grateful for," SZA explains.
"Sometimes, when you feel sad or have other really big feelings, it can be easy to forget the things you are grateful for. So, the jar helps us to remember."
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SZA, Elmo and his friend then break out into song.
"Be kind to me, be kind to you / Being kind is how I show my gratitude / Kindness can change the way you feel / Gratitude's the right attitude," they sing.
'Sesame Street' shared a clip of the song on Instagram.
"Thank you to our friend Ms. @SZA for teaching us about gratitude. We are grateful for you!" the post caption read.
SZA left an enthusiastic comment in the post's comments section.
"I love Sesame Street! I love this song! I love everybodyyyyyy! Save the children," the 35-year-old said.
Social media users are also thrilled about the collaboration.
"This song [is] about to go platinum in my crib," one person joked.
Another person added, "I'm kicking my feet like a lil girl all over again.
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SZA's appearance on 'Sesame Street' is not surprising.
Earlier this year, she revealed that she wants to make children's music.
"To fulfill my last 2 album requirements, I think I just wanna make peaceful children’s music [and] get outta here," she wrote on X.
While some told her to stick to her alternative R&B sound, others thought it was a great idea.
"SZA’s shift towards making children’s music and her vision of becoming a farmer after fulfilling her album contract is intriguing," X user @AzZaid wrote.
"It reflects her desire for a more peaceful and impactful life beyond the music industry, focused on giving back to underserved communities."
It looks like fans might get a SZA children's album after all!
To fulfill my last 2 album requirements I think I just wanna make peaceful children’s music n get outta here . Then go be a farmer n donate the produce to underserved communities.
— SZA (@sza) January 4, 2025
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