“The greatest gift you ever give is your honest self . . . Whatever you really love to do . . . love that in front of children. That’s going to be a far more important gift than anything you could ever give them wrapped up in a box with ribbons. . . The last thing . . . you have to be is perfect at it. It’s the spirit that gives that kind of gift its wings.” Fred Rogers
As at Thanksgiving, we think Fred Rogers can help support students, teachers, and parents over the winter holiday season. These two articles from the Fred Rogers Company about supporting children through winter holidays seem especially appropriate:
Winter Holidays | Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: What is it about the winter holidays that stimulate so much emotion?
Disappointment at Birthdays & Holidays | Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Strategies for understanding and coping with disappointment that children may feel around holidays.