Mother Goose on the Loose is a proven method for planning and presenting programs that focuses on the WHOLE CHILD and incorporates research-based theories of learning, music, puppets, picture books, nursery rhymes, art, math, play, and language. It helps young…
Vision, Mission, and Values
Vision, Mission, And Values Vision Statement Mother Goose on the Loose envisions a world where children EVERYWHERE have a strong foundation that will enable them to be successful in school and in life. Mission Statement Mother Goose on the Loose…
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…
List of positive words
List Of Positive Words Amazing! Awesome! Beautiful work! Beautiful! Bravo! Breathtaking! Brilliant! Congratulations! Cool! Dynamic Excellent! Exceptional! Extra special! Extraordinary! Fabulous! Fantastic! Good! Good for you! Good job! Great! Great work! Hooray for you! How nice! Incredible! Inspiring! Looking good.…
MGOL Method
MGOL Method MGOL has a unique structure; each session is comprised of 10 segments that follow a specific order. These segments repeat and vary in an optimal 80% / 20% ratio. MGOL integrates findings from brain research, best practices from…
Connections with Core Standards
Connections With Core Standards MGOL helps to develop and strengthen MMSR (Maryland Model for School Readiness) Skills and also aligns with Core Curriculum Standards in the following areas: Personal and Social Development 1.0 Personal self-regulation: Children will demonstrate effective personal…
More about the economic benefits
More About The Economic Benefits Research shows that investing in Early Childhood Programs is essential not just for the well-being of our children, but for society as a whole. Nores,Milagros. (2013) Yes, Public Preschool is a Smart Investment, Associate Director of…
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!!!
Positive reinforcement, words of praise vs. acknowledgment
At a recent MGOL training workshop in Indiana, a discussion on the effect of praise was started. Apparently, according to the HighScope curriculum, praise can be harmful. In a 2011 resource guide (ReSource2011.12winter_72-1.pdf): “Many well-intentioned teachers have used praise to…
Mother Goose on the Loose is “a typical public library program for babies, parents, and caregivers”
A survey sent out by the ALSC Early Childhood Programs and Services Committee (ECPS) contained questions regarding current efforts by public libraries to serve parents/caregivers and their babies. Although responses showed that programs varied significantly in frequency, attendance, and length,…