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Registration opens:
November 23rd, 2026

The Rhyme and Reason of Mother Goose

Atkinson
2026-12-12 10:00:00 2026-12-12 12:00:00 America/Chicago The Rhyme and Reason of Mother Goose Explore why Mother Goose and poetry are essential to early literacy and ways you can use Mother Goose with young children. Atkinson Branch - Community Room

Saturday, December 12
10:00am - 12:00pm

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Atkinson Branch

Community Room

Explore why Mother Goose and poetry are essential to early literacy and ways you can use Mother Goose with young children.

Discuss the inclusion of childhood rhymes of different cultures and backgrounds as well.     
 
Tier 2 continuing education: 2.0 hours  
 
This Ready to Read program is geared toward early care and education teachers, but all interested adults are welcome! 
 
 
Registration required; adults only; no children, no exceptions.  
 
Check in begins 10 minutes prior to class start time so workshop can begin as scheduled. To receive credit, attendees must arrive on time.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Educator Training |

TAGS: | Ready to read |

Atkinson Branch
Phone: 414-286-3019
Branch manager
Joy Zanders
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Mon, Nov 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Nov 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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