President's Message
Lynne Waihee, Read To Me president, speaks to the virtues of poetry and the read aloud experience.

Research Says, and Tips:
Using Poetry to Teach Reading - An oldie but goodie, this article written in 2001 by retired Virginian teacher and guest writer, Mary Haga gives a great overview of how to use poetry in the classroom.

Rhyme Time - Read To Me's, Harmon gives us the benefits of Rhyme, Rhythm and Repetition in ones formative years.

Westcoast Connection Connects
Westcoast Connection does a repeat performance this summer with Read To Me International. Starring 10-12th graders from across the continental U.S., these students volunteered some of their time in the preschools to show us that giving back to the community never felt so good!

Craft Corner:  Beat the Heat, Fan Away
An easy craft with paint sample cards, kids of all ages can use these fun and colorful fans to cool off during the hottest time of the year.

Recommended Read Alouds: Poetry Picks
A list of poetry books for all ages and times, these read-alouds have the benefit of being easily accessible and bite-size.