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,…
Optimal number of children at a program
A librarian at the Weston Library in Weston, Florida writes: “We are going to be offering MGOL at our Library in the next few months. What is the the ideal number of children in a group? Also, is it best…
Adapting MGOL Programs for Children with Visual Impairments
Julie Ranelli, Children’s Librarian from Queen Anne’s County Free Library in Stevensville, MD just sent in the following question: I’ve had a blind boy at MGOL for the past two weeks. I have used as many of the adaptations from…