Hello Book Bums families! We hope back-to-school season is treating you well. This week in the newsletter we bring you lots of resources to help you through – a book recommendation for your anxious student, tips for building alphabet basics, and Book Bums’ brand new program to help you appreciate your teachers all year long! […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope August is treating you well. This week we are thinking about butterflies and fun, non-fiction books to inspire readers’ curiosity. Read on for simple phonics lessons from Dr. Christy and a summery recipe. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click […]
Hello Book Bums families! August has arrived, and we have some fun facts about this summer month: • This month is named after Augustus Caesar. • August contains some fun food holidays such as Watermelon Day, S’Mores Day, and Potato Day. • August is International Pirate Month. Arrgh! • A person born in August will […]
Hello Book Bums families! August is just around the corner, and we’re all starting to think about school starting again. Whether your family is ready to head back to the classroom or savoring some last, relaxing days of summer, this week’s newsletter has something for you. We’re sharing book recommendations and toys to enrich travel […]
Hello Book Bums families! You know that here at Book Bums we love words. This week in the newsletter we are exploring words in song lyrics (especially lyrics we heard wrong), poetry, movies, and of course, books. We hope you enjoy and learn some new words along the way. “Summer afternoon, summer afternoon; to me […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you are having some summer fun. We’re having fun with emojis and pizza and books! Also this week in the newsletter Dr. Christy is getting philosophical. Follow her thought process from naptime reading with her grandson, to the nature of apples, to poetry. And don’t miss the TEDx talk […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about how art and language interconnect to inspire us. If you’re in the Cincinnati area and looking for some art experiences this summer, consider checking out the Picasso exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum or the immersive Art Experiences. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; […]
Hello Book Bums families! Do you have a go-to book or movie for when you want to have a good cry? This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy shares some of her favorite tear-jerkers and thinks about the value of reading books with big emotions. We also get nerdy about words starting with the /w/ […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you are enjoying your summer adventures, whether they are happening in the real world or in the pages of books. This week in the newsletter we reflect on the joy of reading and helping kiddos become independent readers. We also share book recommendations and ideas for enjoying your own […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy summertime! This week in the newsletter we offer lots of ideas to get you and your kiddos outside for some summer fun. From engineering projects to a creeking scavenger hunt to city trucks, there’s something for everyone. We also share lots of titles to keep your kids reading as they […]