Did you grow up watching Mr. Rogers? I sure did! Check out this beautiful new book of Mr. Rogers songs, presented as poetry with colorful illustrations. It’s one to treasure!
You can win the book. To enter our random drawing, let me know if you were/are a Mr. Rogers fan. (Update: Congratulations to Amy, our lucky winner!) To be included in our random drawing, submit your comment to this blog by Wednesday, May 1. Good luck!
Here are some other goodies I ran across this week. I think Mr. Rogers would approve of them!
Here’s a chance to honor the teachers around you. Now through Sunday, McAlister’s Deli is hosting the McAlister’s Loves Teachers contest. Three teachers will win a prize of $1,000 each for school supplies. To nominate a teacher, visit mcalistersdeli.com/teacher-appreciation. Plus, mark your calendar, McAlister’s will have Free Tea for TEAchers during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6–10.
Get a free subscription to a magazine that’s all about children’s books and authors, both up-and-coming and super famous. Story Monsters Ink is celebrating School Library Month by giving away 1 million FREE digital subscriptions to teachers and librarians all over the world. Get yours at storymonsters.com/store/subscription; enter the code STORYMONSTERTEACHERS at checkout.
How can your students help bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators critical to our pollinator-plant ecosystem and our food production? Check out the free activities and video available from the American Farm Bureau Purple Plow project. Here’s the link: purpleplow.org/challenges/pollinator-challenge. Activities are for grades 5 and up but have lots of elements of interest for younger grades too.
My favorite part of watching Mr. Rogers was the trolley and the puppets in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. I never did understand why Mr. Rogers changed his shoes and put on a sweater when he entered his house, though. Things didn’t work that way at my house!
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PS: The new Learning magazine digital issue features all freebies. Take a look!
Watched this with my kids.
We liked the calming effect of Mr. Roger’ show and we liked when he showed videos of how everyday things were made.
When I was home sick from school, I LOVED watching Mr. Rogers. He was on at 12:30.
Always have been a fan; always will be a fan!
Everyday at 12:30!
Lifelong Rogers fan here!
Yes, I liked Mr. Rogers.
Mr. Rogers is my hero. He gave love with his soul. His amazing ways of acceptance through the use of gentle talk and his puppets. I wish we had more human beings like him. To me Fred Rogers was a gift from God to all! His words will resonate for many generations.
Mr. Rodgers greatest gift was 143, I LoveYou! Every child that watched believed he was talking directly to him/her. We need more teachers/preachers/entertainers like him to fight for quality children’s programming.
I absolutely loved watching this show as a child. I wish more children today heard his message.
I loved watching Mr. Rogers and continued to watch with my 27 year old son.
That is so sweet!
He is/was a great teacher to all ages.
I loved watching his show.
I grew up watching him and loved the show!
My children and I loved the show.
My younger daughter loved Mr. Rogers. He is so calming. My grandson loves Daniel Tiger????
Loved Mr. Rogers and especially loved the movie about him
Loved watching Mr Rogers!!!!
Grew up in Pittsburgh with Mr Rogers. Loved when he’d talk with people like the various steelers and pirates we all knew and when Lou Ferrigno (the incredible hulk) was on. I also loved when they went and visited other places in the Burgh. I think he is one of the reasons I teach today, as I grew older listening to him in interviews and reading his views helped to form the teacher I wanted to be.
I would occasionally watch Mr Rogers with my younger brother. At the time I thought the show was too calm and corny, especially in comparison to Sesame Street. I preferred the musicality of Sesame Street and the lively puppets. I did, however, find myself staying to watch the segments where Mr. Rogers “took” us on a “field trip. I remember learning about how crayons were made.
As a early childhood educator I have grown to admire Mr Rogers and the impact he has had in terms of early childhood. My regard for him grew even more after watching the documentary, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” on PBS.
I grew up watching Mr. Rogers and love his caring attitude and gentleness. I keep my favorite quote outside my classroom to remind every student that sees it, “I like you, just the way you are.”
I love that!
Love mr Rodgers and my boys love Daniel tiger!
We should all aspire to be more like Mr. Rogers. Every neighborhood would be a better place to be.
I have always loved Mr. Rogers message of love and acceptance.
I grew up watching him and my daughter loves Daniel Tiger!!
I am a huge fan of Mr. Rogers … I still sing many of his songs!
I loved watching Mr. Rogers. I liked the field trips the best.
Yes! I even had Mr. Rogers and his characters on one of my birthday cakes when I was growing up.
This was a staple of our childhood. My brother, sister, and I watched faithfully as young children. Love him still!
Oh my goodness! I would love to have this book. I love Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood and my girls are Daniel Tiger fans!
I loved Mr. Rogers show!! It was one of the few shows we were aloud to watch.
I grew up watching Mr. Rogers . Once my daughter was born, I made sure she grew up watching him too. The world needs more Mr. Rogers
Mr. Rogers was possibly the most inspirational people in the world.
Sorry edited version; Mr. Rogers was quite possibly one of the most inspirational people in the world.
Best show for young children ever! Hands down. I’m a huge fan!
Grew up watching.
I loved Mr. Roger’s growing up and even tried to climb into the television to go to the Land of Make Believe with him. I still love watching it sometimes.
I am a fan of his show and also I am fascinated by his life story.
Mr. Roger’s fan!
I love/loved Mr. Rogers and plan to watch him with my kids!!
I loved Mr Roger’s and know my littles will too.
I would love to win this book as I love Mr. Rogers. I was 16 yrs old when when his first episode came out but my younger siblings and my children grew up watching him. I just recently watched the documentary on his life and read an article at school about NAYCE and Fred Rogers and the use of technology in the classroom. He was intelligent and brought a whole new learning experience to children of all ages. I have incorporated some of his videos into my lesson plans on community helpers, sharing, and diversity isses just to name a few. I wish he was still alive and still teaching us about his neighborhood/ community.
Mr. Rogets was the greatest child advocate ever!! What a hero!
I loved how he treated all with kindness and respect. Also how he stood up against racism and showed the public how ignorant they were being, but in a very tactful way.
I grew up watching Mr. Rogers. I loved watching him change his shoes & singing. I did want to be his neighbor & I loved his calm demeanor. As a person & teacher he is an inspiration.
Mr. Rogers real entertainment and fun. We need more of this in this time
I am such a huge fan, made me realize how much of an educator one can become with his amazing wisdom… miss him dearly …now me & my daughter watch Daniel Tiger & which she loves
We need more people like Mr. Rogers, not just in this world, but on TV and in the media for the next generations.
I love Mr. Rogers!
Yes I grew up watching Mr. Rogers and really liked it. Now my son is watching the spin off of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 🙂
Loved Mister Rodgers! I definitely was a fan!
I sing and use many Mr. Rogers video clips with my students every week! No one else teaches kindness and compassion like Mr. Rogers.
Love Mister Rogers and have the privilege of working with an amazing teacher who weaves his lessons into her own each day. From video clips to lessons on kindness . . . there’s no one better to help our children learn to be compassionate young humans.
Grew up watching Mr. Rogers and love that my kids love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood!
Love Mr. Rogers and grew up watching him. I teach Pre-K and include his songs in our lessons.
Loved Mr Rodgers watched with my kids and grandkids. So many worthwhile lessons
Huge fan! I can replay the Crayon Factory episode in my head! Love him and his message about kindness and love.
I appreciate Mr. Rogers much more as a grownup than I did as a kid-I think I just had too short of an attention span 🙂
I LOVED Mr Rogers when I was little. Many fond memories
Mr. Rogers showcased people of color and people with disabilities and explained to children in an appropriate way that they are people to be respected and treated just like everyone else. What great lessons he taught and not just to children!
I always changed my shoes when i came in three house, just like Mr Rogers!