Talking with Children about COVID-19
In Spring 2020, we shared considerations for talking with children about the novel coronavirus that was rapidly and drastically changing life as we knew it.
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Fred Rogers was a practical scholar of child development, and his careful consideration of the needs and experiences of children is preserved in the 22,000 items in the Fred Rogers Archive at Saint Vincent College. The resources of the Fred Rogers Institute are grounded in the Fred Rogers Archive and rigorous research with educators and other children’s helpers. Search our topics - there is something for everyone!
In Spring 2020, we shared considerations for talking with children about the novel coronavirus that was rapidly and drastically changing life as we knew it.
Talking openly and honestly with a child about a loved one's substance use disorder is helpful, though difficult. In this brochure, we share ideas for talking with a child about addiction.
June 2022: It was 1968 when Fred introduced us to his song, "What Do You Do with the Mad that You Feel." That was over fifty years ago, and the messages of that song are as needed today as ever. Fred knew how important it is to help children learn to deal with their angry feelings. But in his song he wasn't ...
The importance of wonder and asking questions is nothing new to educators. Early Childhood educators especially, know how to allow opportunities for children's "why?" and "how?" and "hmm..." and "oh, my!"
Please click on the button below to read Fred's NAEYC speech from 1983, "Past and Present," which talks about trusting self as "a positive contributor to children's development."
A guide from the Fred Rogers Institute for supporting children through the death of a loved one.
A guide from the Fred Rogers Institute for supporting children through hard moments in life.
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.
January 2022: Here we are at the beginning of the year when we're "looking ahead," wondering what this new year will bring. It seems kind of ironic, but "looking back" can help us with our journey ahead. There's even a name for that in early childhood — reflective teaching.
A guide from the Fred Rogers Institute for supporting children through divorce and separation.
May 2022: Welcome to springtime - the "growing season!" Many teachers are using this time of year to offer a science lesson about "growing" by planting seeds. It's a great way to help children see first-hand what a seed needs in order to grow into a plant - soil, water, light.
August 2023: The world lost a legendary musical giant last month when Tony Bennett died. We're left with our memories and treasured recordings. I wonder if you knew that one of those recordings was from our very own Neighborhood - in 1975. Not with Lady Gaga - but with Lady Elaine!
Fred Rogers loved questions. And he loved inviting YOU to ask questions about anything and everything.
Learn how to talk to children about the important topic of politics, as political conversations surround us everyday. This resource covers voting, elections, and how to approach differences in opinions and ideas.
As Educators' Neighborhood moves into its fifth year of educators learning together inspired by the life and work of Fred Rogers, I've been reflecting on the core of this work, it's essential through-line, the heart of it.
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