As creator and writer, Fred Rogers has based his television
series on child development principles from his own studies and his work with
consultants, assuring that this carefully structured program can help children
develop the skills they will need for learning -- skills like:
- Self-esteem
- The ability to deal with their feelings
- Self-control
- Imagination
- Creativity
- Curiosity about their world
- Appreciation of diversity
- Cooperation
- Tolerance for waiting
- Persistence
- Ability to handle rules and limits
