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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Behind the Scenes with Creator Angela Santomero (w. giveaway)

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In May I had the pleasure of attending the PBS Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado where I had an opportunity to get a sneak peek at Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. This new PBS show for ages 2-4 year olds debuts on your local station this Monday, September 3.  

One of the reasons I’m so excited about Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is because it was developed in conjunction with the Fred Rogers Company. Mister Rogers has been called a master communicator for his ability to look right into the screen to convey emotions verbally and through his expressions. His legacy lives on to provide positive messaging aimed to aid in a child’s emotional development at a young age so our kids grow up feeling confident, secure, and develop empathy towards others. Take a look at this clip that helps address the real fears that kids have when visiting the pediatrician.


Through the shows, Daniel Tiger and friends teach themes of cooperation, self control, respect, persistence, and patience all while wearing a red sweater just like Mister Rogers! These skills are important for kids to learn and practice early since they’re brand new.
Since it’s been proven that emotional development is built early in a child’s brain, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood helps young kids get the social and emotional help they need when they’re little. Investing in a child through early intervention provides emotional literacy tools that preschoolers and kindergarteners can use for the rest of their lives.
Creator and Executive Producer, Angela Santomero, is no stranger to hit quality educational television programming for kids. She’s the mastermind behind Blues Clues and Super Why and here she provides an insider’s look at Mister Rogers and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood during the PBS Annual Meeting.


To celebrate the premiere of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, PBS has provided me with a prize pack that is sure to put a smile on the face of new fans! It includes a Daniel Tiger luggage tag, crayons, Daniel Tiger printables, backpack and crayons, pencils, and stickers!

To enter, leave a comment about a memory you have of watching Mister Rogers OR a comment about Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Be sure to include your email address or Twitter handle in your comment!

For extra entries, Tweet this daily and leave a link to your tweet in your comment: I’m looking forward to watching @DanielTiger on @PBSKids! Learn more about the show & enter a Daniel Tiger #giveaway on TechSavvyMama.com 1 entry/tweet per day.
For more Daniel Tiger,
  • Visit PBSKids.org to play interactive games with Daniel Tiger and his friends. Toddlers and preschoolers can engage in pretend play activities, explore routines such as bedtime and bath time, express feelings and creativity through music and art, and model positive relationships and appreciation for others.
I am a PBS Very Important Parent. PBS provided travel accommodations so I could attend the PBS Annual Meeting but no additional compensation was received for my participation in the program, this post or hosting a giveaway.

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  1. Tammy says

    I remember watching Mr. Rogers myself and with my children. We all recall him putting on his shoes and offering tidbits of wisdom. The neighborhood concept is an excellent one and it’s good to see Daniel Tiger carrying on the legacy to teach kids.

  4. susan says

    I remember all of Mr. Rogers friends and how much they all shared with one another. I’m excited to see Daniel Tiger again!
    @susanlanai

  11. Cassandra Eastman says

    My 3 year old loves Daniel Tigers Neighborhood, and i’m so glad he enjoys it. I remember watching Mr. Rogers as a child with my 2 sisters, and how much we looked forward to it everyday!
    eastman520@gmail.com

  12. Jessica says

    I’m a PhD candidate of Psychology, and also the Mom of a two year old. Daniel Tiger has become my son’s FAVORITE show, and I couldn’t be happier with the visible change in his social-emotional intelligence (eIQ) after watching only a few episodes. The show is entertaining and well-built for the 2-4 year old demographic. Kudos to PBS once again!

    jessicararmour@gmail.com