Next year, PBS KIDS will be making another trip to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
From Fred Rogers Productions, season five of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is in production now, with 20 new episodes — including a half-hour special — set to debut in the summer of 2020. For the new season, stories will delve into important new topics and themes for preschoolers and parents, including managing sibling rivalry, maintaining calm at mealtimes, missing loved ones, growing up, coping with accidents, and more. Additionally, PBS says that three of the series’ most popular themes and strategies will be revisited through new stories, and that Daniel will meet some fun new neighbors.
“Research shows that Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood nurtures empathy and strengthens emotional recognition, important skills for preschoolers,” says Linda Simensky, vice president, children’s programming, PBS. “This series is the ‘go-to’ resource for parents who are navigating life with their young ones, and we’re excited to provide even more effective strategies to help their kids learn and grow in season five.”
The award-winning series was created by co-executive producers Angela Santomero, chief creative officer at 9 Story Media Group, and Kevin Morrison, COO of Fred Rogers Productions, along with Vince Commisso, president and CEO, 9 Story Media Group.
For season five, PBS KIDS will continue support of its successful multi-platform plan, which provides a host of related content — free of charge — to parents, caregivers, and educators.
