Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” stars 4-year-old Daniel Tiger, his family, and friends as they learn key skills for navigating school and life. Catchy strategy songs about learning social and emotional skills will have the whole family singing! This show for preschoolers ages 2 to 4 is inspired by the iconic “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Learn More About the Show
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Articles
“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” Songs to Manage Feelings
The next time a meltdown arises, try one of these short and simple "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood" songs to help your preschooler manage and ease those big feelings.
Helping Kids Learn to Take Turns and Practice Waiting
Learning how to share and take turns can be a challenge. Here are ways you can help your child practice waiting for their turn.
Practicing Water Safety at Every Age
Splashing in the water can be a lot of fun! Whether you’re heading to the lake, the pool, the beach, or even the bathtub, we’ve rounded up tips for teaching kids about water safety.
There Are Many Ways to Say “I Love You”
Finding small moments throughout the day to do something together is one way to say, “I love you.” Here are six grr-ific ways to say “ugga mugga,” inspired by “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.”
Simple Strategies to Help Your Child Manage Anxiety
It is natural for all children to experience anxiety at times. The good news? Parents and grownups can use simple strategies to support kids when anxious thoughts arise.
5 Steps to Teaching Kids to Say “I’m Sorry”
We all mess up sometimes. But apologies are hard — even for adults. Here are a few ideas, and some ways to engage as a family with songs from “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” that your child already knows and loves!
Birthday Party
Daniel Tiger Birthday Party
Throw a grrrriffic party for your little tiger’s birthday!
Life's Little Lessons
Encouraging Your Child to Keep Trying
We don't always succeed in everything we try. Here are a few ways to talk to your child about being persistent, with a little help from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
Pretend Play at Home Activity
Have fun playing pretend with your child. Try these ideas that use everyday items from around your home.
What to Say When Your Child Feels Disappointed
Here are a few tips for helping your child work through disappointment, based on an episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
Make a Book About Friends
30 min activityHelp children learn to listen to each other and continue to play despite conflict.
Encouraging Children to Share and Take Turns
Learning to share can be a challenge for young children. Here are a few tips for helping children become comfortable taking turns and sharing.
Daniel Tiger Visits the Dentist
Let's talk about going to the dentist with Daniel Tiger and your young child.
Hands-On Activities
Make a Puppet: Daniel Tiger, Miss Elaina, and O the Owl
30 min activityThese “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” paper bag puppets are easy to make with your children.
Make a Trolley Path
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Trolley follows the dotted path to each destination. Encourage an interest in transportation, and have fun creating a unique trolley path.
Make Matching “Thinking of You” Bracelets
10 min activityMake matching bracelets to wear with your child to help them feel reassured whenever you are separated — like at school or after a difficult drop off!
Practice SUPER Morning and Bedtime Routines
20 min activityTry these simple morning and bedtime routines with your child to help them navigate daily transitions as they wake up and go to sleep.
DIY Fun Time Spinners
15 min activitySometimes parents need children to play quietly while they work or take a break. Create a Fun Time Spinner with activities your child can do alone. Make a second spinner filled with family-friendly activities you can do as a family after work or on the weekends.
Make Family Paper Bag Puppets
Just like Daniel Tiger likes to be a helper in his family, your child can be a helper too. Make and use puppets to practice empathy and compassion skills for when a family member needs extra care.
Recipes
Mom Tiger's Banana Bread
75 min activityMaking something from scratch is a great way to say "I love you."
Mom Tiger’s Strawberry Banana Ice Pops
10 min activityOn warm, sunny days, join Mom Tiger in preparing tiger-tastic fruit ice treats that will delight your child's taste buds.
Bake Easy Mini Pizzas
Make this quick and easy pizza snack with your assistant chef! What topping combos will they choose?
Make Daniel Tiger Banana Swirl
15 min activityInvite your child to take a break and help you in the kitchen to make a delicious banana swirl treat.
Bake “Get Out the Mad” Cookies
45 min activityKneading and pounding dough is one way that children can deal with strong feelings like anger and frustration. Try it with this delicious oatmeal cookie recipe.
Grandpere's Veggie Soup
Enjoy together time with your family as you prepare a delicious soup dish inspired by Daniel Tiger's Grandpere.
Coloring Pages and Printables
Does your child love Daniel Tiger? Download and print these coloring pages and printables to encourage independent play for your preschooler!
Games
Doctor Daniel
Going to the doctor can be scary for young children. You can help your child prepare for an upcoming checkup by exploring tools a doctor uses such as a stethoscope and an otoscope.
Hide and Seek
Daniel and his family are playing a game of hide and seek. Can your child spot the characters in each of the scenes?
Guess the Feeling
Daniel and his friends are playing a game of feelings charades. Your child can play along to explore how facial expressions and body language change with different feelings.
Coloring
Your child can use this painting game to create and color a scene featuring favorite characters from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.
My Bedtime
Daniel Tiger and his friends are getting ready for bed. Your child can help Daniel and his friends complete their bedtime routines in this online game.
Look Closely
In this game your child can explore and look closely at many things in the Enchanted Garden along with Daniel Tiger on a sunny or rainy day. Encourage a sense of wonder and appreciation for looking closely at the things around you.
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