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Bringing the lessons of Mister Rogers into the digital age

Playful and practical, When You Wonder, Youre Learning introduces a new generation of families to the lessons of Mister Rogers Neighborhood. By exploring the science behind the iconic television program, the book reveals what Fred Rogers called the tools for learning: skills and mindsets that scientists now consider essential. These toolscuriosity, creativity, collaboration, and morehave been shown to boost everything from academic learning to childrens well-being, and they benefit kids of every background and age. They cost next to nothing to develop, and they hinge on the very things that make life worthwhile: self-acceptance; close, loving relationships; and a deep regard for ones neighbor.

When You Wonder, Youre Learning shows parents and educators the many ways they might follow in Rogers footsteps, sharing his tools for learning with digital-age kids. With insights from thinkers, scientists, and teachersmany of whom worked with Rogers himselfthe book is an essential exploration into how kids and their parents can excel at what Rogers taught best: being human.

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With lessons from Mister Rogers Neighborhood and examples from the acclaimed education network Remake Learning, this book brings Mister Rogers into the digital age, helping parents and teachers raise creative, curious, caring kids.

Authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski know theres more to Mister Rogers than his trademark cardigan sweaters. To them, Mister Rogers Neighborhood isnt just a childrens program its a proven blueprint for raising happier, healthier kids. As young people grapple with constant reminders that the world isnt always kind, parents and teachers can look to Fred Rogers: an ingenious scientist and legendary caregiver who was decades ahead of his time.

When You Wonder, Youre Learning reveals this never-before-seen side of Americas favorite neighbor, exploring how Rogers nurtured the tools for learning now deemed essential for school, work, and life. These tools can boost academic performance, social-emotional well-being, and even physical health. They cost almost nothing to develop, and theyre up to ten times more predictive of childrens success than test scores.

No wonder its been called a must-read for anyone who cares about children. With insights from thinkers, scientists, and teachers many of whom worked with Rogers himself When You Wonder, Youre Learning helps kids and the people who care for them do what Rogers taught best: become the best of whoever they are.

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When You Wonder, Youre Learning

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