MR. ROGERS UNIT STUDY
We absolutely adore Mr. Rogers at our house. He's a personal hero of mine and I feel he is a fantastic example for my children.
Fred Rogers was the creator and host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood from 1968-2001. He had a big impact on children's television and changed the way we think about the inner lives of children. My takeaway from watching years of Mr. Rogers and learning about his life, is that children are whole people who deserve our respect and validation.
“When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.”
He had a wonderful way of validating the emotions of children. In the spirit of Mr. Rogers' legacy, I created these FREE Feeling Flashcards to help children and their caretakers identify and work trough their emotions.
I also included worksheets with drawing and writing prompts to help children cope with their big feelings.
There is a lot of really great Mr. Rogers content available at the moment so now is a perfect time for a Mr. Rogers Unit Study!
I like for my children to learn about the lives of influential or important people. I find learning about the challenges that someone we look up to has overcome can be inspirational and encouraging. Reading biographies can give us perspective about our own lives. They can be great examples of perseverance and how to deal with failure. I find them to be an invaluable resource and we try to read a couple each month.
Here are a few really great books we enjoyed for our study:
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers
Hello, Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers
You Are My Friend: The Story of Mister Rogers and His Neighborhood
Fred's Big Feelings: The Life and Legacy of Mister Rogers
The World According to Mister Rogers
There are also several wonderful movies and documentaries about Mr. Rogers currently available. They aren't necessarily for young children so check the parental guidelines before your watch with your kids.
Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Here are a few more free Fred Rogers and Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood resources for you to enjoy.
Also, I just have to share one of our favorite toys! The Trolley Replica It's a bit pricey but it has a lifetime guarantee and it's held up after three years of rough play with my boys. So if you're looking for a gift for a Mr. Rogers lover, this is a great option!
I hope you enjoy learning about Mr. Rogers as much as my family has. He's had such an impact on our lives. His influence has forever changed the way I interact with children. I'm so grateful for his message of kindness and acceptance.
Thank you all for your support and please remember to download those Free Feelings Flashcards. They are my gift to you!
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