Welcome! I am so happy you are here and that I will be able to share this new Percussive Storytelling™ program with you, your students, and your school. This interactive resource accompanies my live performance program, Frankie the Otter, which I created while I was the 2021-2022 Gretsch Fellow in Children's Music at the Fred Rogers Institute. Informed by the teachings and philosophies of Fred Rogers, this teacher's resource draws connections between the work of Fred Rogers and the world of an otter named Frankie. In addition, each section includes thematic concepts, curriculum connections, and activities ideas. Throughout the resource you will see various hyperlinks and QR codes that provide access to additional online content that accompanies this guide. An example, Introduction to Frankie, is below.
Talking to Children about Difficult Things in the News
During times of tragedy and difficulty in the news, it can be difficult to know whether and how to talk to children about what is happening in their world. In this resource we offer ideas and support for guiding children through news about difficult current events.
Educators in all sorts of settings may work with adoptive, foster, and kinship families, and the children within them. The lessons within this resource are to support those educators, as they in turn support these children and families.
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