September 2008

Ever make a mistake? A young apprentice applied to a master-carpenter for a job. The older man asked him, “Do you know your trade?” “Yes, sir!” the young man replied proudly. “Have you ever made a mistake?” the older man inquired... read more>> Annual Broadcast Schedule Monthly Schedule Find Your Local PBS Station Tell a Friend Subscribe to Newsletter Just a Mistake Do you remember the story Fred Rogers told in the Mad Feelings workshop video about a time he got angry with his grandsons? The boys were in the yard with the babysitter, squirting water with hoses, when he came by. Even though he told them he didn’t want to get wet, the older boy began squirting water close to him, testing the limits.  more>> Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Episodes for Viewing The episodes this week can help you open the door for conversations about one of the most important tools for learning -- being able to deal with mistakes.  more>> Activities for Child Care Here are two activities you can offer children to help them find ways to handle mistakes positively. more>> Neighborhood Highlights Every week of MISTER ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD focuses on a theme important in childhood. September 8 - 12 MISTAKES Expecting and accepting mistakes 2008 Family Communications, Inc.