Appreciating the Small Things

“How many times have you noticed that it’s the little quiet moments in the midst of life that seem to give the rest extra-special meaning?" - Fred Rogers

It may seem strange to suggest slowing down when so many of us aren't doing a lot of the activities we normally do. But opening up space to notice small and wonderful things in our lives can help us appreciate, explore and learn about our world, especially during challenging times. As caring adults, we can help children notice and appreciate the small things by creating opportunities for them to look, giving them time and space to explore and offering quiet and silence so they can concentrate and think.

To read more about how Fred Rogers embraced the small and wondrous things, take a look at this newsletter from the Fred Rogers Center.