Children may become anxious and stressed when they are faced with winning and losing. Thus, Fred Rogers devoted a week of the Neighborhood to “Games.” Children need reassurance that they will always be loved, no matter the outcome of the game they are playing. In this article for Pittsburgh Magazine, Fred offers ideas for games that are not about winning and losing.
Although, as Fred points out, games with clear rules can be helpful to children. Playtime can be an opportunity for children to learn about discipline and love.
Fred Rogers helped children to learn that they are lovable and capable of loving. He believed that love is the basis of learning, and this article focuses on the connection between love and learning how to write. He comments on the power of the written word—even if children cannot yet read what you've written to them.
Sam Newbury, initially a producer for Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, went on to work on some of Fred's projects beyond the television program, including professional development and educational materials.
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