The Center for Exploratory Studies - Thursty Project
How do we create positive change in the World?
Where do we start and what tools do we use?
The place to start is with the children and the tools to use are the experiences and media (music, images and technology) that they relate to and learn from. We create a vehicle to communicate positive messages to children and we make these experiences and media fun and engaging. Not only for the children but also for the parents, the teachers and the community; so they will get involved in the process. From these ideas, Thursty the Elephant was created and developed.
The Initial CES Thursty Project was a 6-year proof-of-concept program to test and evaluate the use of an educational cartoon character to create positive change. Not just any cartoon character, but one that used the power and creativity of entertainment and state-of-the-art technology for education. An engaging character that promotes learning using the music that feels good; the words that we are drawn to; and the images and media that are fun and entertaining.
How do we create positive change in the World?
Where do we start and what tools do we use?
The place to start is with the children and the tools to use are the experiences and media (music, images and technology) that they relate to and learn from. We create a vehicle to communicate positive messages to children and we make these experiences and media fun and engaging. Not only for the children but also for the parents, the teachers and the community; so they will get involved in the process. From these ideas, Thursty the Elephant was created and developed.
The Initial CES Thursty Project was a 6-year proof-of-concept program to test and evaluate the use of an educational cartoon character to create positive change. Not just any cartoon character, but one that used the power and creativity of entertainment and state-of-the-art technology for education. An engaging character that promotes learning using the music that feels good; the words that we are drawn to; and the images and media that are fun and entertaining.
Thursty The Elephant
Thursty The Elephant is a soft and lovable elephant character that can sing and dance. He loves to read books learn and explore and play with his friends. He loves his family and he is kind and helpful. Thursty is a star entertainer and has the artistic presence of Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse and the music appeal of Barry Gordy's Motown.
Thursty The Elephant is a soft and lovable elephant character that can sing and dance. He loves to read books learn and explore and play with his friends. He loves his family and he is kind and helpful. Thursty is a star entertainer and has the artistic presence of Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse and the music appeal of Barry Gordy's Motown.
