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 […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy October! All this month in the newsletter we’ll be sharing ideas related to tricks and treats. This week we have a treat idea along with a book recommendation, family-friendly riddles, and the insights and tips about language and reading you count on Book Bums to provide. Happy reading! Bookbums.com is […]
Hello Book Bums families! We always say that at Book Bums we make learning to read fun, but remember there is real research and science behind what we do. This week in the newsletter, Dr. Christy shares her teacher notes about a great family read-aloud book to help you make the most of your reading […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re leaning into all the things we love best: family read alouds, novels with great word play, and building vocabulary. We also have some fun, spooky Book Bums news to share. So get reading! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means […]
Hello Book Bums families! Has your family tried any of last week’s games to help build executive function skills? This week in the newsletter we share some more games to help your kiddos build reading skills while you’re in the car. You’ll also find a great book series recommendation, some Civics challenges, and of course, […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you’re getting in the swing of the new school year. Our newsletter this week is full of family activities from growing executive function skills through games to starting a family newspaper to getting outside with some poetry. As always, we aim to give you the tools to support your […]
Hello Book Bums families! Did you ever notice that the sept root in September means seven even though September is our ninth month? In the Ancient Roman calendar there were only ten months, and September was seventh as its name indicates. When new calendars came into use they added January and February, so September got […]
Hello Book Bums families! Isn’t it interesting how one thing can lead to another? This week we begin with a fun new book series. The title character gets us thinking about decoding words. The relationship of the characters in the book gets us thinking about word roots. And the theme of the book leads us […]