Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we are thinking about getting outside and into nature. We share books and poetry about animals and hiking tips for local trails. We also offer a simple way to encourage your child to grow their observational and storytelling skills. Read to the end for Book Bums’ […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about the big picture of what we do, from the educational principles that guide us, to the joy of reading with a child, to preparing your students for test day. We also share a poem to inspire you this week. Read on and enjoy! […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about beginnings. We have ideas for new books to read, new hobbies to try, and new strategies for spelling. Dr. Christy also shares the beauty of offering fresh starts to the kids in our care. What are you beginning this spring? Bookbums.com is an […]
Hello Book Bums families! April showers have definitely arrived in the Cincinnati area. We are already looking forward to the flowers they will bring us. This week in the newsletter we have a dandelion craft to celebrate spring as well as lots of information on handwriting and decoding language when reading with kids. Read to […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy shares more about her new podcast series on the sounds we hear in words as well as a short quiz you can take to test yourself. You’ll also find all your favorite, regular features. For National Poetry Month in April we return to our […]
Hello Book Bums families! Here’s a simple game to play with your family to welcome the first days of spring. Just choose a category and try to think of items in the category for each letter of the word spring. You could try food, flowers, or things you find in a backpack. It’s a great […]
Hello Book Bums families! This Monday is Saint Patrick’s Day (a holiday more popular here in America than in Ireland), so we are sharing some Irish fun in this week’s newsletter. We have ideas for celebrating with kids, tips to help you write your own limerick, tongue twisters, vocabulary, and all the regular features you’ve […]
Hello Book Bums families! As July comes to a close, we hope you are enjoying lots of summertime moments. This week in the newsletter we have practical advice, a book recommendation about family history, and great ideas for reading with your kids and starting some literary conversations. We’d love to hear what books you and […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy shares how to approach tough words and make learning them fun. We’ve included a downloadable game for your kiddos to build and play at home. We’re also thinking about goals, entrepreneurship, and shopping local. Do you have some big or small goals that you’re […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we are thinking about reading and listening, window art and books as windows. We hope it gives you a moment of reflection in this busy season of the year. If you have a favorite book you’d like to see recommended in the newsletter, please respond to […]