Thoughts 1486-1490
In the week of programs about "Play," Mister Rogers plays with wooden blocks and a toy tractor. He and other musicians try out different instruments throughout the week, and Mister Rogers even walks on stilts.
Promotion Packet February 1989
Overview
These materials tell about the special guests and Neighborhood of Make-Believe storyline from the Neighborhood week on “Fun and Games.” Fred Rogers’ message seems to be that joining a team and learning a game can be difficult, but persistence and a desire to play can lead to much joy in a sport.
These promotional materials were sent to PBS stations to advertise the theme week. Family Communications used these promotional packets to describe why and how Fred broached particular topics that are of importance to children.
Date
1989
Type
PDF
Source
Family Communicatins, Inc.
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September 1996
Fred Rogers wrote this article for Pittsburgh Magazine. He wrote these statements to accompany theme weeks of the Neighborhood. This piece went along with the week on "Play." Play can help children deal with difficult times in their lives.
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