The Bellingham Herald – Katharine Stahl
“Learning to read begins at birth. Children are born learning and ready to learn. Studies show that 85 percent of brain development happens during the first three years of life. This critical window in brain development helps form the “wiring” necessary to think, communicate, move and form attachments with those around them. Reading aloud exposes children of all ages to new words, ideas, concepts and helps deepen the important loving bonds between parent/caregiver and child.” (more)