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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 2017, we began a pen pal project with our Kindergarten classes, both in the Pittsburgh Public Schools, but in different parts of the city. What began as a project for our students grew into a friendship and ongoing professional relationship, including our learning about Mister Rogers' Neighborhood with Educators'...
A joint position statement, adopted in January 2012, of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College, intended to provide guidance to those working in early childhood education programs.
Read our 2022 Annual Report to learn about the ways we invested in the strengths of caring adults and advanced Fred's legacy this year!
April 2023: The other day I heard a child singing "Row, row, row your boat," and I couldn't help thinking of the delightful version of that song that Fred wrote for King Friday - Propel, propel, propel your craft... Gently down liquid solution. Ecstatically, ecstatically, ecstatically, ecstatically,
Positive learning outcomes are related to healthy social-emotional skills, and both are strengthened through quality interactions with adults. Discover various ways to inspire interactions, encourage engagement, and spark conversations.
August 2022: With all the attention on high tech these days, I was happily surprised by a low-tech moment I had when I was doing an observation in a preschool.
This newsletter explores what we can continue to learn from Fred Rogers, including ways in which we can show love to one another. Examples of loving actions include doing something kind and smiling at someone.
Music helps to cover a variety of subjects that children deal with every day. This newsletter uncovers how Fred used music to assist in topics such as language development, science and math concepts, and social-emotional development.
Emma Swift Lee, the director of the Fred Rogers Institute, talks on Good Morning America about the love of reading. Fred Rogers shared with us the gift of unhurried time, which we can share with our children.
nformed 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.
January 2023: A while ago, I was observing a group of preschoolers, and I was amazed at how long they stayed at a task. What was so engaging? They were making something rather ordinary and kind of "old-fashioned" -- paper chains.
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