One on One Literacy Instruction
We transform your stuggling reader into a thriving student.
Too many parents are worried because their kids are struggling to read and spell well. At Book Bums, we use explicit, systematic phonics instruction to transform struggling readers into excelling students.
To be a successful student, your child needs to be a successful reader.
We know you want the best for your child.
If your child is struggling, you may be worried or frustrated.
You aren't alone. We serve parents like you every day.
We Will Get Your Child Back on Track.
Improve Confidence
Your child will have the confidence to take on new academic challenges.
Better Scores
Your child’s grades across all subjects are impacted by reading skills.
New Opportunties
Your child has opportunities to enjoy activities inside and outside of the classroom.
Book Bums Tutoring uses the Foundations for Literacy (FFL) curriculum created by Dr. Christina Williams Ed. D. throughout her 30 years of teaching and in response to scientific research regarding how to effectively teach students to read and spell. The research makes clear that explicit, systematic phonics instruction, leaning into an awareness of phonemes, is required to accurately navigate the code upon which our language is based. The Foundations for Literacy curriculum is a fast, fun, and highly-effective alternative to the inadequate “strategies” that have infiltrated our school system.
What parents like you are saying...
“We BOTH looked forward to class each Saturday morning. We couldn’t wait to see what fun activities Dr. Christy would have planned for us and which books she would share. I was fascinated by her clever ideas for helping kids “crack the code” of reading. Not only does Dr. Christy have a Ed.D. in Early Literacy, she has years of experience as a classroom teacher right here in our community! This class is well worth the time and money. It was an investment in my child’s literacy that I am so glad I made!”
–Emily M., Educator and Author
"We cannot thank you enough for your amazing support on our literacy journey! I am super happy to report that James improved his MAP score in reading by 18 points from Fall to Winter and he achieved the required 194 to meet the third grade guarantee!
We are forever grateful to you and the Book Bums crew for carrying us across this finish line!!"
-Michelle L.
Text Message 9/13/2019
"Tommy apparently scored lowest of all the second graders in their initial assessment. I am so confused and discouraged about that."
Text Message 2/6/2020
"I just left Tommy's conference and wanted to tell you that I left crying tears of JOY this time. He is completely "caught up" to the averages. His teacher told me she thinks he is the best student she has ever had at sounding out words phonetically."
-Casey P.
Why Phonics? Why FFL?
There are thousands of words in the English language. It is unrealistic to think your child can simply memorize them all. Our language is based on a code and the Foundation for Literacy curriculum helps our tutoring students crack that code.
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Newsletter and Blog Posts
Newsletter – Welcome Spring – March 21, 2025
Hello Book Bums families! Here’s a simple game to play with your family to welcome the first days of spring. Just choose a category and try to think of items in the category for each letter of the word spring. You could try food, flowers, or things you find in a backpack. It’s a great […]
Read MoreNewsletter – Going Green – March 14, 2025
Hello Book Bums families! This Monday is Saint Patrick’s Day (a holiday more popular here in America than in Ireland), so we are sharing some Irish fun in this week’s newsletter. We have ideas for celebrating with kids, tips to help you write your own limerick, tongue twisters, vocabulary, and all the regular features you’ve […]
Read MoreNewsletter -Womens History Month – March 7, 2025
Hello Book Bums families! March is Women’s History Month. You may notice that all this month we’ll be sharing women authors in our Literary Calendar section. National Geographic Kids is a good source for learning about history with kids. You can find their article and photos about the month here. This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy shares […]
Read MoreNewsletter -On Your Way- February 28, 2025
Hello Book Bums families! We close out this February reflecting on being good teachers and parents. Dr. Christy also shares a book she loves, some fabulous music, and Book Bums’ very first podcast! Read on and enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on a […]
Read MoreNewsletter -The Snowy Day- February 21, 2025
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy shares how you can use a simple picture book to explore new writing techniques. We also have some exciting podcast news! In the Literary Calendar section of this installment, we share some information about Erma Bombeck. She has so many quotable quotes, it was […]
Read MoreNewsletter -Happy Valentine’s Day – February 14, 2025
Hello Book Bums families! Happy Valentine’s Day! ‘Tis the season for sweet notes, poetry, and love stories, and this week in the newsletter we have all that and more. Read to the end for a special note about Book Bums holiday hours. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means that […]
Read MoreNewsletter – Teachers Wanted – February 7, 2025
Hello Book Bums families! When life gets busy and messy, as it often does, it’s good to know what your priorities are and what values you want to lean on. This week Dr. Christy shares ideas and lessons from reading and a favorite tv show. We also have a Valentine’s Day craft that’s for the […]
Read MoreNewsletter – Hello February- January 31, 2025
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy talks about No Guess Zones. We also share a February craft, a winter word, some American history, and some comic relief about the English language. We always enjoy hearing from you! Reply to this email to tell us what you like about the newsletter […]
Read MoreNewsletter – Books, Podcasts and News- January 24, 2025
Hello Book Bums families! Here at Book Bums you know we love to think about words and language. But once I learned them, I couldn’t resist sharing some math facts about our current year, the number 2025. • First, it’s a perfect square, meaning it’s the product of 45×45. • Second, you can break 2025 […]
Read MoreNewsletter – Allusion, Illusion, Elusive- January 17, 2025
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you are staying warm in the snowy, frigid weather we’ve been having. This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about audio book experiences, noticing allusions in reading and conversation, and sharing some MLK day news. We begin, though, with a poem appropriate for the wintertime. Blizzard by Linda Pastan […]
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