Via the ALSC listserv, Katie Ross from Kanawha County (WV) Public Library and Saroj Ghoting alerted me to this survey conducted through the organization, Zero to Three. Since so much of getting a good basis for early literacy skills and healthy development…
Creating a Learning Environment
According to Barbara Cass-Beggs, these are the most effective conditions under which children can learn music: Security and Stability: A musical outline that follows a logical sequence provides children with a sense of order and security. Activities should be geared…
The Listen, Like Learn Approach
The Listen, Like Learn Approach Barbara Cass-Beggs invites a toddler to tap on her drum during a “Your Baby Needs Music” class. The “Listen, Like, Learn” approach for teaching music to young children was developed by Canadian music educator, Barbara…
Welcome to the new Website
Welcome to the new Mother Goose on the Loose Website. This new design will be much easier to navigate and update. One of the cool, new features is a map that shows where Mother Goose on the Loose programs (as…
Tips for Finding Funding
Tips for Finding Funding There are different ways to obtain funding for presenting Mother Goose on the Loose sessions or offering the training workshops. For your convenience we have outlined some of them below. Partnerships Grants …
Book Your Workshop
Book Your Workshop All Mother Goose on the Loose workshops participants will: Understand the applied research on childhood brain development Master the structure, formula and principles of Mother Goose on the Loose Learn how to create high-quality early literacy programs…
Workshops
Bring Mother Goose on the Loose to your local library, preschool or daycare.
Benefits for Educators/Librarians
Benefits for Educators Mother Goose on the Loose is easy to plan! The program: Builds on repetition from week to week Combines simple parent education tips effortlessly with activities for young children Incorporates music, movement, language and art Utilizes an…
Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen
Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen Betsy Diamant-Cohen, creator of Mother Goose on the Loose, holds a BA from Brandeis University, an MLS from Rutgers University, and a DCD (Doctorate of Communications Design) from the University of Baltimore. History In the early 1980s, Betsy…
Benefits for Children
Benefits for Children Mother Goose on the Loose helps young children (infants to age 3) get ready for school by developing: A love for learning through nursery rhyme activities and music and music that will ensure their success throughout their…