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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hello Book Bums families! Welcome to 2025! For many people, the new year is a season of fresh starts, so in this week’s newsletter we have book recommendations to build confidence, ideas for encouraging your kids by thinking out loud, and a whole list of ways to build reading time into your family. There’s also […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you had wonderful holiday celebrations with those you love, and we’re wishing you a very happy new year! We’ll be back with our next newsletter on January 10th. Together, let’s make the most of all 2025 has to offer! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about words. You’ll find gratitude and perseverance in our book recommendation. We share variety and focus in our tips for families and teachers. And in the holiday spirit we have song lyrics, puns, and more. Read on and enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; […]
Hello Book Bums families! Does your family enjoy punny jokes? Here are some Christmas themed-jokes to try out: How much did Santa pay for his sleigh? Nothing – it was on the house! What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes! What does a gingerbread man use when he breaks his leg? A candy cane! […]
Hello Book Bums families! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With the arrival of December and some frosty weather, we are getting in the holiday spirit at Book Bums. This week in the newsletter we share favorite holiday traditions, opportunities to give back to your community, festive breakfast ideas, and a gift giving […]
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Hello Book Bums families! In this week’s newsletter we are sharing some Thanksgiving favorites – book recommendations, game and contest ideas, crafty turkeys, and more. We wish you a wonderful holiday with your family and friends. Pause for Poetry Thanksgiving by Edgar Albert Guest Gettin’ together to smile an’ rejoice, An’ eatin’ an’ laughin’ with […]