Due to COVID-19, Mother Goose on the Loose began offering Webinars in place of in-person trainings. These have been so successful that they will continued to be offered even when travel is safe. Underlying each webinar is the MGOL philosophy.
Each webinar has interactive components, can be offered on a Zoom platform, and comes with printed resource pages.
Ready-to-go Webinars
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Flannel Board Fun Learn different ways to use flannel boards and felt pieces to engage children and adults of all ages, to direct attention and build skills. |
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Virtual and In-Person Programming for Infants: What, Why, and How? Explores why programs for infants are essential, examines criteria for choosing age-appropriate books and props, explores new ways to use traditional props, and highlights recommended activities. |
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Benefits of using colored scarves and musical instruments with young children are paired with activities that can be easily adapted for in-person or virtual storytimes |
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Play Your Way to Literacy (& STEM) Learning through play and hands-on experiences builds not just literacy skills, but social, emotional, and STEM skills as well! |
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Learn the basics of storytime and explore ways to improve upon the traditional model. |
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Learning to Talk Each Other’s Language: Children’s Librarians and Child Care Providers Growing numbers of childcare providers are required to use the Boston Basics (or state-specific adapted versions of the Basics) in their curriculum. Learn what these are and how to incorporate them into your trainings. |
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ALSC competencies now include trainings for early childhood educators; this webinar shares materials and techniques to help libraries prepare and present. |
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Using Brain Research, Flannel Boards, & Storytime Props to Help Children Build Early Literacy Skills |
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Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Books Explore different ways to build early literacy skills with books, in addition to simply reading them aloud. Learn how to easily share these tips and activities with child care providers. |
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Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Songs & Rhymes Explore different ways to build early literacy skills with songs and rhymes. Learn how to easily share these tips and activities with child care providers during your trainings. |
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Responses to Webinars:“This was one of the best virtual webinars that I have taken. I have watched so many YouTube programs about flannels and never received the information that I needed.
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How does Mother Goose on the Loose strengthen early literacy skills and support the development of the WHOLE child? Find out here! |
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Since the best way to learn is by doing, incorporating props into programs expands fun and learning opportunities. |
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3. Programming for Parents with Infants and Babies Knowing what early parenthood entails helps librarians create environments that are just as nurturing for parents as for their infants. Learn how these programs can be presented on-site or virtually, identify popular elements to include, explore recommended activities and practice developmental tips. |
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4. Using the MGOL Method to Create High Quality, Early Literacy Programs Specific components define MGOL. Learn what those are, and explore ways that they can be adapted to fit your talents and presentation style. |
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Prices:
- 1 hour ready-to-go webinar – $1,000
- 1 1/2 hour ready-to-go webinars – $1,500
- 2 hour ready-to-go webinars – $2,000
- Creating a new webinar – $1,500
To book a webinar, send an email to info@mgol.org or call 443-928-3915 for more information.
Coming soon:
| Knee Bounces: How, What and Why? | Learn the history behind knee bounces and their benefits along with lots of knee bounces to add to your baby programs. | |
| Fantastic Fingerplays | Getting tired of the same old fingerplays? Share your favorites and learn new ones to add to your repertoire! | |
| Developing math skills through songs and rhymes | Gain new tips and tricks for building children’s math skills through early literacy programs. | |
| Ring Your Bells! | Find new resources for using bells in programs, purchasing bells, and sharing their benefits with parents and caregivers. | |
| Tap Your Sticks and More | Rhythm sticks can do more than tap to the beat! Find out new ways to use them. | |
| Shake Your Shakers! | Encourage movement while shaking to the beat. Try out activities and discover all the skills they build. | |
| Freeze Games for Fun | Using freeze games help children practice listening, paying attention, following directions and stopping. It also shows parents fun ways to help their children practice self-regulation. | |
| The Language of the Lullaby | Lullabies relax parents as well as babies. Increase your repertoire and discover new ways to incorporate them into your programs. | |
| Playing with Opposites | Explore multiple playful ways to expose children to the concept of opposites. | |
| All About Humpty | Who is Humpty Dumpty and how can he enrich your programs? Find out in this webinar! | |