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Ahlan Simsim follows the adventures of Basma and Jad, two best friends exploring their world. Each episode features familiar Muppet friends, animated characters, and trusted adults who help our characters learn how to identify and manage big feelings—with lots of fun, laughter, and learning along the way!

Meet our Characters!

Basma Headshot

Basma

Jad Headshot

Jad

Ameera_Character

Ameera

Gargur Headshot

Gargur

Elmo Headshots

Elmo

Salma Headshot

Salma

Birds Headshot

Reesheh, Bulbul, and Hassoon

Maz Headshot

Ma'zooza

Hadi Headshot

Hadi

Teta Noor Headshot

Teta Noor

Abul Headshot

Abu'l Fihem

Dabke Headshots

The Dabke Dancers

Cookie Headshot

Kaki

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Your care and support can make a huge difference in the life of a young child. Ahlan Simsim offers variety of materials and activity ideas for young children ages 0-8 including videos, storybooks, flashcards, worksheets, and more. To browse our full resource library, please select an option below.

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The Missing Color

Topic: Optimism and Hope Detailed Goal: Flexibility Audience: Children...

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Ma'zooza and the Light

Topic: Optimism and Hope Detailed Goal: Perseverance Audience: Childre...

Ma'zooza's Toy thumb

Ma'zooza's Toy

Topic: Optimism and Hope Detailed Goal: Perseverance Audience: Childre...

Health day thumb basma

Ahlan Simsim Health Day

Topic: Optimism and Hope Detailed Goal: Perseverance Audience: Childr...

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Jad the Photographer

Topic: Optimism and Hope Detailed Goal: Perseverance Audience: Childre...

Asking for help Jad

Strategy Song - Asking for Help

Topic: Optimism and Hope Detailed Goal: Perseverance Audience: Childre...

Role model jad thumb

Strategy Song - Think of a Role Model

Topic: Optimism and Hope Detailed Goal: Perseverance Audience: Childr...

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Strategy Song - Positive Affirmation

Topic: Optimism and Hope Detailed Goal: Perseverance Audience: Childr...

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Strategy Song - Power Pose

Topic: Optimism and Hope Detailed Goal: Hope Audience: Children 3-8 ...

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Strategy Song - Breakdown into Steps

Topic: Optimism and Hope Detailed Goal: Hope Audience: Children 3-8 ...

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Strategy Song - The Power of Yet

Topic: Optimism and Hope Detailed Goal: Hope Audience: Children 3-8 ...

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