Minutes With Mother Goose: Recent Episodes
Rebekah Gooslin
This podcast was created in the era of the 2020 virtual learning where fourth grade students from Mrs. Gooslin’s class share takeaways from the week. Stay tuned for next week as students use the power of their voice to make a difference in their world!
Enjoy this cover of a beautiful song, originally performed by Andrea & his son Matteo Bocelli. We would like to dedicate this song to all the students, staff, parents and community of Woodford County Schools. Soloists featuring on this recording includes: Riley, a student from Southside Elementary, Falyn, a student from Woodford County High School and myself, a teacher at Southside Elementary. Thank you for all your support during these past two years. There is nothing that we can not do, as long as we walk in love, humility, and unity with one another. "Only humility will lead us to unity, and unity will lead to peace." - Mother Teresa A special shout out to a former teacher, mentor, co-worker and long-time friend, Mrs. Charlene Hensley. Our prayers are with you! -Mrs. Rebekah Gooslin
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Today’s episode we salute and celebrate all our veterans! You will hear interviews with Mr. Tom Sheldon a respected third grade teacher and US Veteran, Mr. Danny Adkins Woodford County Public Schools Superintendent, and a third grade student John Lewis and his mom, Ms. Heather who has started Wreaths for Veterans service project. Freedom is never free. It comes with a cost and we say thank you to all who have answered the call to serve and protect our wonderful country so that we might enjoy our precious freedoms today!
Welcome back to Season 3 with Minutes With Mother Goose! In today’s episode, you will hear from 4th grade co-hosts, our principal, teachers, parents, and community members as everyone participated in the first community event of the 2021/2022 school year, the Annual 5K Color Fun Run!
After 33 years of public service in education, we would like to honor and celebrate by dedicating this season 2 finale to our very own Woodford County Public School’s Superintendent, Mr. Scott Hawkins. Thank you for putting our kids first! You are the ESSENCE OF TRUE LEADERSHIP!
In today’s episode, we have special guest Dr. Jason Vickers, a published author who shares with students the writing process and how to publish a book. Dr. Vickers leaves with the audience some important writing tips: “Read books you enjoy by your favorite author and notice their style of writing, read books about things you love and practice writing a little bit each day.” You will also hear from a few third graders as they share some takeaways they received from comparing and contrasting stories written by the famous children’s author and illustrator, Patricia Polacco. Polacco has an incredible story of perseverance and I encourage every teacher to check out her books! Hope you enjoy the show!
In today’s episode, you will hear from third grade student co-hosts in Mrs. Gooslin’s class and a few special guest. Students interviewed Mrs. McAllister the art teacher at Southisde Elementary and Ms. Bug Brown the leader of the Fellowship Christian Athletes in Woodford County. Each guest shared ways they are showing love and kindness with others in our community and around the world.
In today’s episode, students from Mrs. Gooslin’s third grade class decided to create a podcast episode about Groundhog Day. From beginning to end, students organized, researched and edited even the smallest of details of the show as they discussed the history behind this famous, Pennsylvania tradition. Students also made predictions whether or not if they believed Phil would see his shadow. Then, about an hour later we had a very special guest to stop by our class today to say, “Hi!” So of course, we asked Mr. Scott Hawkins, the Woodford County Public School’s Superintendent if he would like to answer a few questions about Groundhog Day and what he hoped would happen. We had so much fun! Hey folks, it’s always a great day to be a Southside Stallion!
Happy New Year everyone and welcome to Season 2 of Minutes With Mother Goose! In today’s episode, we have a new teacher among us. How did Mr. Fionn end up in the Bluegrass state? Tune in to hear how this second grade teacher made his way to America! You will also hear from 3rd & 4th grade student co-hosts as they discuss setting goals for 2021. We have a special surprise for you at the end of today’s episode. I promise you will be blessed!
Yes, 2020 has had it’s challenges. However, having a grateful attitude about the positive things in our life is not an challenge, but a choice. Our attitude is the only thing that we can control when everything about this year has been uncertain. How we choose to react to life’s obstacles is up to us. Do we hang our harp on a willow tree? Or, will we keep on singing? In today’s episode, you will hear from a few special guest including Woodford Co. Public School’s K-8th Virtual Academy Principal, Mr. Joe Albert and many of my virtual academy’s parents. My fourth grade students (aka co-hosts) interviewed their parents on the perks of virtual learning. From all of us in Mrs. Gooslin’s fourth grade class, we would like to say Happy Thanksgiving!
This episode is dedicated to all the men and women who are serving or have served this wonderful country of the USA! Today, you will hear from some amazing fourth graders as they interview two brave US Marines. Sergeant Major David Compton and Señora Cinthia Compton are incredible role models for our students and we are honored to have them join our class podcast! As the classic song goes, “Bless ‘em all, bless ‘em all!” 🇺🇸 ❤️🇺🇸
In today’s episode you will hear from Southside Elementary’s Principal, Mr. Jeremy Reynolds and a few fourth grade students from Mrs. Gooslin’s class. Mr. Reynolds shares with us a few details about last week’s Red Ribbon Week and some daily routines he feels that are important here at Southside. We hope to plant a few seeds of hope by sending the message of making healthy choices and to purposefully live a drug free lifestyle. As my students writes, “Your future is key!”
Who’s ready for a creepy story? In today’s episode, students record a Halloween Special and a Wisconsin Legend, “ The Yellow Ribbon.” We also have a special guest, Mrs. Michelle Cason, the Woodford County Public Schools Gifted and Talented Coordinator who shares with us a few Kentucky creepy stories.
Has 2020 been a difficult year for you or someone you know? Coping strategies and building positive relationships are important factors for our students during this virtual world of learning. In today’s episode, you will hear from special guest Southside Elementary’s Guidance Counselors, Mrs. Bianca Bargo and Mrs. Debbie Spears and a few fourth grade co-host as we discuss ways to build friendships and stay connected even through a screen!
Today is the last day of 100% virtual learning in Woodford County and some kiddos are actually coming back into the school building on September 28th!!! With this incredible news, our fourth grade team decided to throw a virtual party to celebrate! We have many special guest with us today and you’re gonna hear lots of your Christmas favorites! So, grab your favorite holiday mug, a warm, cozy blanket, sit back and enjoy as you listen to - Christmas in September; A School Year to Remember!
In today’s episode you will hear from special guest as they share tips and strategies for students and parents on the topic of reading. You will also hear from several fourth grade student who share their favorite books and reading strategies. Remember, a great adventure awaits for you inside the pages of a new book! Mrs. Gooslin leaves her students the message, “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader!”
In today’s episode, you will hear from Southside Elementary’s Academic Dean Mr. David Beaty and today’s co-host fourth grader Elizabeth. In this podcast we discuss the incredible book Malala’s Magic Pencil. During this episode and book review, you will hear bits and pieces of a magical story of HOPE and of how one brave girl uses her voice and her pen to share her story with the world. “One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.” - Malala Yousafzai
In today’s episode, you will hear from students in Mrs. Gooslin’s class as they discuss world problems they hope to help solve one day. We also had a very special surprise guest who was happy to join us today, the Woodford County Schools’ Superintendent Mr. Scott Hawkins! Thanks again for tuning in to “Minutes With Mother Goose! “ Until next time...Stay kind, you are smart and remember to go make a difference in your world!
In today’s episode we will discuss Back-2-School Week: Virtual Learning Style. I’m Mother Goose, your host and a fourth grade teacher at Southside Elementary. A few special guest from Mrs. Gooslin’s superstar fourth grade joins the call, Raelyn, Andrew and Elizabeth. Principal Jeremy Reynolds and Administrative Dean, David Beaty also stopped by and both share a special message of encouragement and perseverance as we all learn together in this digital, virtual learning experience. Thanks for tuning in!
Hello everyone, my name is Mrs. Gooslin fourth grade teacher at Southside Elementary. In this episode, I give a short introduction for the purpose of creating this podcast. I thought it would be cool if on Friday’s I’d interview a few of my students as they share out their thoughts and ideas of some special takeaways from the week. I can’t wait to see where this leads! Never underestimate the POWER of our voice!