Hello Book Bums families! Happy autumn! We hope the new season and cooler weather are a welcome change allowing you to soak up some beauty and adventure out in the world. This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about the consequences of too much phone time, and Dr. Christy shares some fun teaching tools for […]
Hello Book Bums families! It’s still hot outside, but at Book Bums we are starting to think back-to-school thoughts. This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy reflects on running and perseverance. We also share several new book recommendations and our poem of the month. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy breaks down the Science of Reading. We share a patriotic book recommendation and wonder about number words. We wish you a safe and festive Fourth of July Weekend! Fun facts about July: 1. Many countries celebrate their independence during July including Canada, Belgium, France, […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we are thinking about light. Enjoy ideas for reading, crafting, and enjoying the lights in your life. Simplify, slow down, be kind. And don’t forget to have art in your life – music, paintings, theater, dance, and sunsets. -Eric Carle Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We […]
Hello Book Bums families! The hot weather this week is the perfect excuse to stay inside with a good book. We hope your family has been enjoying some reading time together. This week in the newsletter we have book recommendations, cool facts about words, and some ideas for making summertime easier. We love to hear […]
Hello Book Bums families! Is your family traveling this summer? Airports, road signs, and rest stops are great places to look for words. Younger kids can take the alphabet challenge, looking for letters until they find them all from A to Z. Staying local? Challenge your kids to find new words at the zoo, the […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week we’re thinking about young entrepreneurs. Whether you have a budding businessperson in your household or you just want to read about one, we have ideas. We’re also wondering about words and food. From doughnuts to melons, we’ve got snack time covered. Enjoy! “Let the wild rumpus start!” – Maurice […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy Summer! We wish you a season of rest, fun, and new experiences! This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about enriching experiences, growing skills, and of course – books. Read on for lots of summer ideas. And remember, you can always get in touch by responding to this email. We […]
Hello Book Bums families! We’re sharing even more book recommendations this week, along with tips from Dr. Christy for reading and writing through the summer. Don’t miss a great opportunity for the Book Bums community to participate and serve our local community in the Faith Alliance Summer Literacy Program. Keep reading for all the details! […]
Hello Book Bums families! Warmer weather is here, and we are all thinking about summer. This week’s newsletter has over 70 book recommendations so your kids will never run out of book ideas. Now is a great time to visit the library or put some books on hold so you are ready when summer break […]