Hello Book Bums families! Our sense of smell is closely connected to memory. Encountering a particular scent can return us to specific moments in time. This week in the newsletter we are thinking about holiday smells. We even have a scratch and sniff book recommendation for you. Hope you smell something wonderful today! Word of […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy December! As you begin this busy, festive season we have ideas for creating bookish traditions, having fun with favorite Christmas characters, and meaningful gift giving. Please enjoy this week’s newsletter. Word of the Week frigid (frij-id) adjective/describing word – very cold in temperature We bundled up in coats, hats, and mittens […]
Hello Book Bums families! This edition of our newsletter marks two years of offering book recommendations, teaching tools, poetry, word roots, music and podcast ideas, gift suggestions, family activities, and word fun to you, our readers. Thanks for being with us as we head into year three! Read on for a sweet book idea, Dr. […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we have offerings to help you prepare and enjoy your holiday gatherings. From place settings to poetry, we’ve got you covered. We are so grateful for all of you who open the newsletter each week and join us on our word-loving, bookish, learning adventures. Happy Thanksgiving! […]
Hello Book Bums families! We wish a happy Veterans Day to all our military families. This week we share a pairing of books, non-fiction and fiction, that center on World War II. We also consider the Old English roots of our language and focus on the joys of ordinary days. We love to hear from […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we share picture book ideas, spelling tips. and some of our usual wonderings and knowledge about words. Dr. Christy also reflects on delight and caretaking in her daily life, perfect reading to begin a thankful November. Word of the Week absorb (ab-zorb) verb/action word – to […]
Hello Book Bums Families! At Book Bums we love to make learning fun. This week in the newsletter we’re sharing great ideas for exploring the world through maps and globes. It’s not all geography, though. There is plenty of language learning as you snack and play. If you’d like to try a challenging, geographic word […]
Hello Book Bums families! St. Patrick’s Day commemorates Saint Patrick, the Bishop who first spread the message of Christianity in Ireland. When we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, however, we also celebrate the Irish culture in general. Though it’s true that many of our traditions originated in the US—not the Emerald Isle, even the Irish have […]
Hello Book Bums families! Has your month been flying by? Do you ever wish to turn back the hands of time? Maybe you feel like you’re trying to beat the clock. Do you agree that the days are slow, but the years are fast? It’s high time we told you that this week’s newsletter is […]
Hello Book Bums families! March certainly seems to be coming in like a lamb rather than a lion, and we hope you are enjoying the springy weather. This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy shares a fabulous, recent, audio book experience as well as some recipes. We’re also digging into laughter and grammar that makes […]