Welcome to Mother Goose on the Loose, a fun-filled thirty minute interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. Learn More

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Why MGOL?

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, play, and language.

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Workshops

Mother Goose on the Loose offers workshops with information about baby brain development and school readiness, as well as a hands-on Mother Goose on the Loose session.

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Testimonials

“Betsy Diamant-Cohen’s Mother Goose on the Loose training was the most transformational workshop for our staff at the San Francisco Public Library.”

Christy Estrovitz, Early Literacy Specialist,
San Francisco Public Library
San Francisco, CA

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Latest Posts

All About Play

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I was recently introduced to a wonderful blog about called “Play Makes Us Human” by Peter Gray, a Boston college research professor.  It is hosted on Substack, which gives the ability for readers to comment.  There is a free option in addition to paid subscriptions.  Check out a few of the blog posts below!

I could not individually link each post, so click here to view the entire page of blogposts.

https://substack.com/@petergray

 

Link to Blog Post 11: Age-Mixed Play II: It's Benefits for Social Development
Blog post #10: The special Value of Age-Mixed Play I: How Age Mixing Promotes Learning
Blog post #9: Why Adult Directed Sports Are No Substitute for Kid-Directed Play
Blog Post #7" Beyond Groos: A Biological Theory of Education
Blog Post #6 Qualities of Play that Make It Idea for Acquiring Skills