Read To Me Reader Articles - Jan/Feb 2010

Research Says: Exercise Helps You Learn!
"Our bodies are made to move, and nowhere is this more evident than in a growing child..." In this article, Executive Director Liane Akana explores research that indicates that exercise enhances academic achievement.

President's Message
Read To Me President Lynne Waihee, wishing you a happy new year!

Reader Around Town: Kim Baxter
Kim Baxter is a 30-year-old sports journalist and professor whose journey from small-town Wyoming girl to ESPN online men's college basketball editor highlights her passion for sports and books. 

Craft: Wiggle Fun!
Create a wiggling dog finger puppet to accompany Doreen Cronin's charming and active picture book about a dog that wiggles its way around the house.

Recommended Read Alouds: Books You Can Move To
One benefit of reading aloud is helping children learn to develop attention spans and sit still. However, reading aloud can also be good for moving around to. Here, we feature books that are great with some wiggling, hopping, and dancing fun.