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.
September 1996
Overview
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. This article addresses two such situations– when children have to wait, and when they are getting ready to start school.
These pieces of advice encourage parents to comfort their children by giving them tools, such as homemade toys and games, to play through their worries.
Date
1996
Type
PDF
Source
Fred Rogers
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