Videos Mother Goose on the Loose programs take place in a joyful atmosphere, use some songs and rhymes by Barbara Cass-Beggs, follow a prescribed format & structure, incorporate developmental tips for adults as well as positive reinforcement for children, and…
Resources
Resources The foundation of Mother Goose on the Loose sessions is built on nursery rhymes, presented through songs and rhymes. Developmental tips are added to give explanations for adults attending the programs. These can include: Information about child development Findings…
Developmental Tips
Developmental Tips Parents and caregivers spend more time with their children than librarians do. Giving short “developmental tips” to parents during a program explains what you are doing, why you are doing it (the benefit to the child or what…
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…
MGOL Workshop Clips
MGOL Workshop Clips Mother Goose on the Loose programs take place in a joyful atmosphere; the training workshops do so too! Lots of useful information combined with practical tips, hands-on activities, positive reinforcement, and extensive hand-outs make this workshop invaluable.…
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…
Other Recommended Products
Over the years, a few products have stood out as being particularly beneficial to facilitators of Mother Goose on the Loose Programs. These are high quality items that are independently produced. Indestructibles are books with extravagant, bold illustrations that are…
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…