The Mother Goose Parade and The Enchanted Library, by Leslie Prechtel

The Mother Goose Parade is an annual tradition for Early Childhood students. It began in 2000 as a culminating activity after a month of studying Mother Goose rhymes. Early childhood students and faculty dress in costumes that represent their favorite Mother Goose characters. Everyone is encouraged to create a costume from things they have at home. The parade travels through the campus and over to the Coleman Library in the Middle School building.

Beginning in 2008, our little ones have also enjoyed The Enchanted Library as part of their Mother Goose Parade. The Coleman Library is transformed into the “Enchanted Library”, which is a magical storybook wonderland of Mother Goose rhymes and fairy tales. The library staff and volunteers bring the characters to life for Early Childhood and Lower School students. Students parade past various vignettes and stop to hear classic favorites.

Robin Kraft's class on parade.

Rapunzel, Rapunzel... Let down your golden hair!

Mrs. Maddox shares a tale...

Jenny Paulseen as our original Mother Goose.

Mr. Davis gets into the act!

Hey diddle diddle, it's the cat and the fiddle!

The inhabitants of The Enchanted Library.

Hey there Little Red Riding Hood!