Hello Book Bums families! While reading may be something we do on our own, thinking and talking about the stories and ideas in books is something we do together. Whether it’s in a classroom, a book club, over a cup of coffee, or around your dinner table, the discussion about a book can be the […]
Hello Book Bums families! We believe inspiration can come from anywhere, even the calendar. Today we’re getting inspired by dates and the number two. We have games, books, videos, and lots of ideas for engaging your young learner. Enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click […]
Hello Book Bums families! What a week we are having here in Cincinnati, from the Bengals’ victory to an icy snow day! In this installment of our newsletter we encourage you to take inspiration from life to keep your young readers and yourself curious and learning. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying […]
Hello Book Bums families! In our newsletter this week we are focusing on the positive and drawing attention to ideas and behaviors we want to see more. You can try this at the dinner table or during a car ride with the questions you ask. • How were you a helper today? • Who is […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter is all about vocabulary! We have filled it with ideas for learning, practicing, and reinforcing new words. Please don’t be overwhelmed by all the options; be creative, and do what works for your family. “The limits of language mean the limits of my world.” – philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you and your families are well and adjusting to being back in school after winter break. In the newsletter today we offer some ideas for handling standardized testing and improving kids’ handwriting. And, as always, we include some fun with books and language. Enjoy! “Books are the plane, and […]
Hello Book Bums families! Hello Book Bums families! Remember, as you’re thinking about fitness and health for the new year that relaxing with a good book is beneficial, too! Benefits of Reading: • Strengthens brain with mental stimulation • Increases empathy and expands worldview • Boosts communication skills • Improves vocabulary • Improves memory • […]
Hello Book Bums families! The new year is often a time for resolutions and new beginnings. If your plans for 2022 include books and reading we are here to accompany you with book recommendations and great ideas for you and the young readers in your life. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying […]
Hello Book Bums families! The first day of winter is fast approaching, so our newsletter this week has some chilly, snowy, winter literacy ideas. Challenge yourself or your kids to see how many winter words you can think of. You can make it into a game by coming up with words that start with each […]
Hello Book Bums families! Words are all around us as we live our daily lives. We find them on street signs, in the songs we listen to, on the packaging of our dinner ingredients or a new toy, and on the holiday cards arriving in the mail. Look and listen for interesting sounds, unusual spellings, […]