Mister Rogers visited the cast of STOMP during “Mad Feelings” week. During the week of programs, Mister Rogers explored the question, “What do you do with the mad that you feel?” Fred was known to go to the piano when he was dealing with angry feelings. He said that when he was growing up he was not allowed to bang on furniture, but he could play loud, angry notes on the piano.
Always encouraging viewers to find healthy ways to express their feelings, Mister Rogers visited STOMP to see the creative ways they used household items to make noise and relieve tension.
Brockett's Bakery is hosting a group of musicians who sing in Spanish. Rather than just sitting and listening, Mister Rogers joins in on the fun. He learns about and experiments with an instrument that mimics the sound of rain.
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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