My colleague, Melanie, knows I love frogs. She recently sent me a link to a blog post detailing a storytime program about my favorite amphibians. It mentions a tip card from the Early Literacy Kit that I co-authored along with…
Hot off the press: “Media Diet” for Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics just update their recommendations regarding media use by young children. Their just-released guidelines go right along with MGOL Technology Policy and fit right in with the new “Goose 2.0” training workshop. For example, here is their…
A wonderful resource for developmental tips
A link was sent to me of a blog that has a wonderful assortment of developmental tips under each of the 5 early literacy practices of ECRR2: Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play. Anyone who is looking for a wide…
Mother Goose on the Loose Technology Statement
MGOL and Technology Many librarians are uncomfortable with the idea of incorporating technology into their programs on a regular basis. We know that there is nothing quite like physically holding a book in your hands and sharing it enthusiastically…
Article published in Children and Libraries Magazine
The most recent issue of Children and LIbraries magazine contains an article entitled “Repeat After Me: Repetition and Early Literacy Development.” Describing a Preschool Services Discussion group that took place at the 2012 annual ALA Conference in Anaheim, CA, the…
You are invited to the ASCLA/COSLA Reception, Saturday, June 29, 5:45-7:30pm, during ALA in Chicago!
I am honored to say that I have been named the recipient of the 2013 ASCLA Leadership and Professional Achievement Award — an annual honor presented to an ASCLA member exemplifying leadership and achievement in one or more of the following…
Upcoming MGOL Training Workshop
Training Workshop, Full Day Consider signing up for the upcoming MGOL training workshop at Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore, Maryland on Monday, September, 9: Location: Port Discovery Children’s Museum, 35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 Price: $300…
Great Website for Parents with Developmental Tips
A great website for parents with suggestions for parents regarding ways to respond their child, activities to share with their child, and the developmental tips behind them can be found at: Healthy Beginnings http://pfs.cte.jhu.edu/pf/pfs/pflink-4zxesty.
Join us for ECRR2 Discussion at ALA Midwinter in Seattle
Are you coming to ALA Midwinter later this month in Seattle? Would you like to talk with other children’s librarians about early literacy best practices and share ideas about using the ECRR2 Toolkit and other resources? Join our cozy Implementing Every…
See the ponies galloping, galloping….
In California, the Wells Fargo Bank, Lincoln branch, just donated a cute stuffed pony to the Lincoln Public Library’s Mother Goose on the Loose program. The children love it. READ MORE ABOUT IT!!!