Hello Book Bums families! Time to turn that calendar page to a new month. This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about time, schedules, and life cycles. We share tips on making time for meaningful moments, a fun activity to enjoy with your kids before firefly time runs out, and some work knowledge too. Read […]
Hello Book Bums families! Back-to-school season is almost upon is. If you’ve been out shopping lately you may think it’s already here! This week in the newsletter we share some tips for getting ready, inspiration for teachers, and some valuable information about scheduling your Book Bums’ tutoring sessions. Read on and enjoy! Bookbums.com is an […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter is brought to you by the letter w! We’re sharing a novel, a picture book, a poem, and a spelling lesson all featuring the twenty-second letter of the alphabet. Dr. Christy also shares news about upcoming workshops at the new Book Bums location. Read on and enjoy! Bookbums.com […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you’ll bear with us as we get excited about bears this week. Dr. Christy shares all her bear-related plans and activities for her family’s Gatlinburg trip; and, of course, we share what you need to know about those confusing bear homophones. Read on and enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy Independence Day! We hope you are staying cool and safe in the heat and are enjoying the holiday. This week in the newsletter we offer some grammar tips for the Fourth, share an idea for family fun, and ask for your help with a new Book Bums sign. Read on […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about change. Dr. Christy shares some throwback photos and reflects on what has changed and what hasn’t. We also wonder about how modern life is changing our attention spans. You’ll also find the book recommendations, word nerdiness, and literacy ideas you love. Read on […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we share a book we love and one we really don’t, but we keep thinking about both of them. We also have a video of Dr. Christy herself coaching a student through a lesson as well as advice for inspiring your young learner. We hope you […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope your summer is off to a good start. This week in the newsletter we have some literary and practical tips for dealing with that summer pest, poison ivy. We also share a simple idea for noticing simple pleasures of the season. You’ll also find all of our regular features. […]
Hello Book Bums families! Did you see the recent stories about the Scripps Spelling Bee champion? You can read about the spell-off here. This week in the newsletter, Dr. Christy shares her tips for spelling well. We also have 88 book recommendations to see you through summer. Do you have a favorite that’s not on our list? […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we are lifting up libraries. Our local libraries have more to offer than you may imagine, and we are sharing it with you. It’s also fun to read books set in or about libraries. The New York Public Library shared these two lists of picture books […]