Infants and Toddlers Learn Through Play

The basic Mother Goose on the Loose was designed for children birth to age 3 with their parents and caregivers to promote the development of the Whole Child, to enhance parent/child bonding and to provide a joyful early literacy environment that focuses on learning through play. It uses a variety of activities, such as rhymes, songs, puppets, a flannel board and felt pieces, books, and musical instruments to foster speech development, early language and math skills, motor coordination, imagination, exploration, self-confidence, and sensitivity to others.

Instructor

Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen is the creator of the Mother Goose on the Loose program series, a groundbreaking program that promotes early childhood literacy and family engagement. Betsy is a tireless advocate for children's library services to very young children and their families. She has also presented at countless conferences and is well-known for her expertise on serving families and communities with energy, creativity, and compassion. A prolific author, her books include Mother Goose on the Loose: A Handbook and DC-Rom kit with scripts, rhymes, songs, flannel-board patterns and activities for promoting early childhood development (Neal-Schuman, 2006); Booktalking Bonanza: The Early Literacy Kit: A Handbook and tip cards, co-authored with Saroj Ghoting (ALA Editions, 2009); Early Literacy Programming en Espanol: Mother Goose on the Loose programs for bilingual learners (Neal-Schuman, 2010); For more books and articles by Betsy and to view MGOL awards, please click "See Awards & Publications" at the top of the page.

Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen

Executive Director

Mother Goose on the Loose

'Mother Goose on the Loose Teaches Literacy to Infants & Toddlers,' is a treasure trove of interactive activities, songs, and rhymes designed to nurture the whole child. Dive into a world where learning is fun, engaging, and research-based, fostering growth in literacy, math, social-emotional skills, and more.

  • Empower infants and toddlers with essential literacy skills through engaging activities

  • Promote social and emotional growth in children through interactive and fun learning experiences

  • Inspire creativity and curiosity in young minds with imaginative storytelling and playful interactions