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The “Letter of the Day” on Sesame Street is not a fixed letter—it changes with each episode.
- The segment rotates, featuring a different letter in each episode.
- Recent examples include S, C, A, and L.
- Hosts have included Cookie Monster, Prairie Dawn, and Elmo.
- Both models state that the Letter of the Day rotates and is not a single fixed letter.
- Both provide examples of letters such as S and C to illustrate the rotation.
What is the “Letter of the Day”?
Sesame Street includes a recurring educational segment called Letter of the Day. Its purpose is to spotlight a single alphabet letter, teach its name and sound, and often include a short song or dance.
It is a rotating segment
- There is no single, universal letter that is designated as “Letter of the Day” for all episodes. Each episode selects its own letter, so the featured letter varies over time28.
- This rotating format has been part of the show since its early years and continues with different hosts.
Example letters from recent videos
| Letter | Episode / Video | Link |
|---|---|---|
| S | “Letter of the Day: S” | 2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MalwbgulxW82 |
| C | “The Letter of the Day is C!” | 8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7y_ni_EOYk8 |
| A | “Elmo’s Letter of the Day: A!” (song) | 7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/track/0xui0ty6djXgUytRjA26L97 |
| L | “Letter L (Elmo’s Letter of the Day Dance)” | 10" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p3v96lktkA10 |
There are also full‑alphabet compilations that string together every Letter of the Day song, such as A‑to‑Z Songs1 and Elmo’s Letter of the Day! A to Z Compilation4.
Who presents the segment?
Historically, different Muppet characters have hosted the segment, including:
- Cookie Monster
- Prairie Dawn
- Elmo (more recent episodes)
These details are documented on the Muppet Wiki3.
How to find the current letter
Because the letter changes with each episode, the easiest way to see the most recent one is to check the latest “Letter of the Day” upload on the official Sesame Street YouTube channel or the PBS Kids site. The video titles typically include the letter (e.g., “Letter of the Day: S”).
Bottom line: The “Letter of the Day” is a dynamic, episode‑specific feature rather than a fixed daily letter.