Hello Book Bums families! Do you have a great storyteller in your family? Is there someone who always has a tale of family history to share at holiday gatherings? Today we are thinking about those storytellers and the tales that are passed down in families and cultures. From “Once upon a time” to “happily ever […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week we begin with a national holiday and make our way through American history, Venn Diagrams, and apostrophes. Curious how we did it? Read on to see how it all works together. Enjoy as well our regular fun features like Literary Calendar and Wordology Workshop. Word of the Week epigram […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter is here to get you ready for Valentine’s Day. We’re offering games, poetry, learning activities, history, and book ideas! However you celebrate the day, we hope it’s a good one for you and those you love. Word of the Week resilient ( ri-zihl-yuhnt ) adjective/describing word – able […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about royalty. Dr. Christy shares a royal book recommendation and then takes us into the writer’s craft in its pages. We also explore regal word roots and why queen starts with qu. Here’s a game to try. Choose your favorite royal word – princess, […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you have been enjoying the snowy weather. Extra days at home are a great time to read, craft, or sneak some fun learning into your child’s day. This week in the newsletter we share ideas for all that and more. Read on for snowy poetry, grammar tips, groundhog facts, […]
Hello Book Bums families! What do the Bengals and Lunar New Year have in common? It turns out, a lot. Dr. Christy explains it all in this week’s newsletter. We also ask questions about reading comprehension, and share a handful of book recommendations. Enjoy! Word of the Week lunar (loo-ner) adjective/describing word – having to […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we are celebrating MLK. We’re sharing book and movie ideas, inspiring words, and even some family history. You’ll also find our regular features exploring word roots, helpful grammar tips, and fun literary holidays. What would you like to see in the newsletter? You can always to […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy 2023! We hope your new year is off to a healthy, happy start! In this week’s newsletter Dr. Christy dives in to the benefits of being a writer and shares lots of tips for making writing part of your day and part of your life. We also share websites, podcasts, […]
Hello Book Bums families! Have you ever heard the song “Dem Bones” that sings about the foot bone being connected to the leg bone and onward up your skeleton? Today in the newsletter we share fun books and activities to learn the scientific names of those bones and to have some crafty fun. We keep […]
Hello Book Bums families! The gorgeous days continue here in greater Cincinnati, and we are feeling inspired by the natural world. This week in the newsletter we share some fun ideas for spending time outside exploring and learning with your kids. We’re also getting into the spooky spirit with new book recommendations now that October […]