Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter has everything you need to get in the Thanksgiving spirit. We’re sharing a host of fun tools, crafts, and games to practice everything from place settings to thank-yous to good manners. We’ve also included a holiday poem that may surprise you. (Did you think it went with a […]
Hello Book Bums families! Welcome to November, everyone! This week in the newsletter we are building reading and writing skills while we learn about history and practice thankfulness. We’ve included two different PDFs that you can download and use at home. Dr. Christy is also offering a special gift to ten lucky writers. Read on […]
Hello Book Bums families! Volunteers Needed! If you live in the greater Cincinnati area and you’d like to help some struggling readers, Dr. Christy, with The Faith Alliance, will be leading an after-school program at Lakota’s Creekside Early Childhood School on Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. beginning in November. You do not need to be a […]
Hello Book Bums families! Ursula K. Le Guin once said that when we read a book, we help to create it. I think she meant that we bring our experiences and imaginations with us to a story, and they become part of the tale we unfold as we read. That’s part of why sharing a […]
Hello Book Bums families! Have you ever heard the song “Dem Bones” that sings about the foot bone being connected to the leg bone and onward up your skeleton? Today in the newsletter we share fun books and activities to learn the scientific names of those bones and to have some crafty fun. We keep […]
Hello Book Bums families! The gorgeous days continue here in greater Cincinnati, and we are feeling inspired by the natural world. This week in the newsletter we share some fun ideas for spending time outside exploring and learning with your kids. We’re also getting into the spooky spirit with new book recommendations now that October […]
Hello Book Bums families! We are feeling artistic this week! From graphic novel writing month to craft supplies to some inspiring non-fiction book recommendations, we have ideas to inspire your creative kids. Dr. Christy also shares her second week of comma activities. Read on for all this and more. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We […]
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! Think your kids have outgrown picture books? This week Dr. Christy shares creative ways to keep learning from them. We also share a fun vocabulary quiz to test your word knowledge. If you enjoyed our first podcast recommendation, we have another for you. What Should I Read Next is a fun […]
Hello Book Bums families! One of the best parts of a new school year is meeting new students and discovering all the talents and interests they bring to the classroom. Our young people are worth celebrating, and this week in the newsletter we have some ideas to do just that. We’re also diving into words […]