Hello Book Bums families! Happy Mother’s Day to all our Book Bums’ families! This week in the newsletter we’re zooming in… on the books we read and the world around us. Read on for ideas on how to spell well, have fun with book characters, and notice detail and beauty in nature. You don’t want […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy May! We hope you and your families are enjoying spring. This week in the newsletter we have ideas for making the season more colorful. We also have some inspiration for teachers in the home stretch of the school year and, as always, some nerdy word knowledge to share. You can […]
Hello Book Bums families! March is Women’s History Month. You may notice that all this month we’ll be sharing women authors in our Literary Calendar section. National Geographic Kids is a good source for learning about history with kids. You can find their article and photos about the month here. This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy shares […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy Valentine’s Day! ‘Tis the season for sweet notes, poetry, and love stories, and this week in the newsletter we have all that and more. Read to the end for a special note about Book Bums holiday hours. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means that […]
Hello Book Bums families! When life gets busy and messy, as it often does, it’s good to know what your priorities are and what values you want to lean on. This week Dr. Christy shares ideas and lessons from reading and a favorite tv show. We also have a Valentine’s Day craft that’s for the […]
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! November has arrived, and this week in the newsletter we have several book recommendations for the month. Dr. Christy also shares lessons on the letter e and the growth of a writer. As this month of gratitude begins, we are grateful for all of you who are part of the Book […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we are thinking about storytelling. We share some famous spooky stories as well as an idea for becoming a good storyteller. Dr. Christy also presents a storytelling conundrum. She needs your help to decide if a picture book goes too far with its story. You can […]
Hello Book Bums families! If you’re local, we hope you are enjoying the sunshine and cooler fall weather we’ve experienced of late. At Book Bums we’re ready to learn no matter the season, and this week we’re sharing more seasonal activities for families and readers. In this edition of the newsletter you’ll find a fun […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter is full of seasonal ideas and serious tips to make learning fun. We’re sharing some free monster downloads to practice word sounds and spelling. Dr. Christy also takes a deep dive into Halloween traditions, a murder of crows, and even the stock market. Enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon […]