My doctorate in communications design is from the University of Baltimore. They called me a few months ago and asked if they could interview me for an article in their alumni magazine; they were writing on the topic of information…
Puppet Kisses
A librarian in Virginia recently sent an email asking the following question: “I attended the mgol workshop at the Library of Virginia in September of 2010 and am doing the 10 part program a tmy Public Library. It is going very…
Summer Reading for Babies and Toddlers AND a great program at ALA
On the public library listserv (pubyac), there is a link to a blog with wonderful information about a Summer Reading Club for babies and toddlers called Rubber Ducky Club. Check it out here: http://tinytipsforlibraryfun.blogspot.com/2011/06/doing-summer-thing.html Also, don’t forget to stop by…
The Power of Play
I would like to tell you about an exciting program that I am involved with at the upcoming ALA conference in New Orleans. It is called “The Power of Play” and will be taking place on Saturday, June 25, 2011 from…
Great Workshops
I’ve just returned from some exhilarating workshops! Last week, there were full-day MGOL workshops in Western Maryland and Michigan; this week I presented a 2-day Early Literacy Workshop with my colleague, Saroj Ghoting, in Wisconsin. Now I’m getting ready for…
Back in action!
A NEW RESOURCE: Check out the nursery rhyme videos created by librarians on the MGOL Website, in the Resources section, under “Nursery Rhymes”. If you’d like to post some nursery rhymes, please send the Web link information and name of…
Earlier this week, I received an email from someone named Sue Berlove advertising a fair trade product which could be a resource for early literacy programming. It is called “3 Bags Full Finger Puppet Pouches” and consists of a unique…
Using MGOL with Children with Autism via Karma Dogs
My friend and colleague, Janet Shepherd, has been adapting MGOL for use with children with autism. She is part of the Karma Dogs program, and often attends my MGOL sessions with her dog, Tami. She says that she has made…
Indestructibles
A few years ago, I was introduced to an incredible resource called “Indestructibles.” These books for babies are water-proof, tear-resistant, and baby-durable. Extravagant, bold illustrations capture babies’ attention and there is now a nursery rhyme series also. The creator of…
Short holiday rhymes
At one of my more recent workshops, I learned this cool rhyme about Thanksgiving from Megan Berben. Here it is: The turkey is a silly bird. His head goes wobble, wobble. And he knows but just one word – Gobble,…