First MGOL Goslings Training
A Surprise Footnote Connection
Currently, at the request of ALA Editions, I am revising my Mother Goose on the Loose manual, originally published in 2006. I wanted to add in information about connections with “the seven life essential skills every child needs” from Ellen…
The Goslings are Growing
Here’s a video about the Mother Goose on the Loose Goslings program: On October 21, I will be presenting on “Early Literacy Programming for Families with Fragile Babies” with partners from Port Discovery, the University of Maryland Medical Center, and…
What does MGOL have in common with the Declaration of Independence?
While she was a student, my mother was required to memorize the part of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. She recited it to me when I was a child: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all citizens…
Research Review: How Guided Play Can Build Math Skills
Read the following Research Review by Erica Zippert and use the bolded sentences as developmental tips for parents! If you’d like to react to this article, feel free to leave a comment or respond to the questions below. “Taking Shape:…
The Conversational Duet
Following up on the last article discussed on this blog is an article about the importance of parents speaking to their children from the Dallas News. Calling the ideal way to share words “the conversational duet,” Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta…
MGOL for Preschoolers
I recently completed a 5 week series of MGOL sessions for some Baltimore County preschoolers and their parents, at a local early childhood center. In addition to having a great time, the power of MGOL to change family dynamics was…
Visit Mother Goose on the Loose, Vegas style!
Mother Goose will be on the Loose in Las Vegas for the American Library Association. Mother Goose on the Loose will be at table 1782 in the exhibit hall of thes: Exhibit Hours Friday, June 27 5:30pm – 7:00pm* Saturday,…