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Tag Archives: Mister Rogers
More Music and Art – and Why I Teach
Music has been a great inspiration, and children have truly created wonderful works of art. When I think of classical music inspiring children I immediately think of the renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma playing for Mr. Rogers. This video clip speaks … Continue reading
Posted in art, Imagination, Inspiration, music, Teaching young children, The Arts, Uncategorized, wonder
Tagged Cubism, Mister Rogers, Monet's Garden, Piet Mondrian, Pointillism, Still life art, The Art Show, Yo-Yo Ma
92 Comments
My Words To a Parent
To all parents out there, worried about their young child, and trying to keep school and learning going at home – here are my words to a parent who was concerned that her child often wanted to play: “When you … Continue reading
Mister Rogers and Back-To-School
It’s back-to-school week for teachers. We’re moving across the street to a new location for one year while our school building will undergo a long overdue renovation. Moving is hard. Starting a new school year is hard. We’re in our … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, Diversity, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, geography, Inspiration, Kindness, preschool, Quotes, self esteem, Teaching young children, wonder
Tagged Early Education, Fred Rogers Quotations, Making a Difference, Mister Rogers, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Quotations, Teacher inspiration, Teachers back to school
84 Comments
The Wisdom of Mister Rogers – Part 2
In Part 1, I talked about my good fortune to watch the TV show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood with my children, to hear Fred Rogers speak at a national conference for teachers, and to see the documentary, “Won’t You Be My … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, Kindness, Quotes, self esteem, Teaching young children
Tagged Early Education, Fred Rogers Quotations, Inspiration, Mister Rogers, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Quotations, The World According to Mister Rogers
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The Wisdom of Mister Rogers – Part 1
I had the good fortune to watch Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood on television with my children in the 80’s. I also had the good fortune to hear Fred Rogers speak at a national teacher’s conference in the 90’s. He was a … Continue reading
Posted in Diversity, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, Kindness, Learning About the World, Love, self esteem, Teaching young children
Tagged Early Education, Fred Rogers, Making a Difference, Mister Rogers, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, prejudice, teaching young children, Understanding children, Won't You Be My Neighbor documentary
88 Comments
Those Two Short, Precious Years
When our daughter took piano lessons with Nancy, I would sit and wait in the living room of her big old house, along with our young son. We had an hour together. An hour that didn’t have the distraction of … Continue reading
Posted in books, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Giving thanks, Imagination, Inspiration, Kindness, Love, reading aloud, Teaching young children
Tagged children's books, Early Education, Kindness, Making a Difference, Mister Rogers, reading books to children, teaching young children, The Velveteen Rabbit
50 Comments
When Nothing Goes Right, There’s Mister Rogers
Mister Rogers Nothing went right yesterday at school. I should check to see if there was a full moon. Grumpy was the mood of the day for children. At our Morning Meeting Allie, Gloria’s BFF, stood with her arms crossed. … Continue reading
Posted in Early Education, Kindness, Love
Tagged Early Education, Emotions, Fred Rogers, Kindness, Mister Rogers, teaching young children
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