Hello Book Bums families! We hope you are enjoying your summer adventures, whether they are happening in the real world or in the pages of books. This week in the newsletter we reflect on the joy of reading and helping kiddos become independent readers. We also share book recommendations and ideas for enjoying your own […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy summertime! This week in the newsletter we offer lots of ideas to get you and your kiddos outside for some summer fun. From engineering projects to a creeking scavenger hunt to city trucks, there’s something for everyone. We also share lots of titles to keep your kids reading as they […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we are diving into the alphabet. Here’s a fun alphabet game to play in the car or in a waiting room. The first person says, “A is for …” The second player repeats what the first person said and adds, “B is for …” Players go […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy June! Whether you are hitting the road for a summer adventure, enjoying your own backyard with your favorite kiddos, or relaxing by the pool with a book, we hope your summer is off to a great start! Enjoy this week’s newsletter. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying […]
Hello Book Bums families! As summer break begins, I can’t resist sharing the poem “The Swing” by Robert Louis Stevenson. How do you like to go up in a swing, Up in the air so blue? Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing Ever a child can do! Up in the air and over […]
Hello Book Bums families! Summer is almost here, and we are turning our attention to some wonderful ways to spend the summer days. Of course that includes reading, so we’re recommending some compelling historical fiction to add to your family’s reading pile. We also share the scoop on Book Bums’ summer workshops and some volunteer […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week we are celebrating graduates. We often think of endings when we hear the word graduation; but another word for the same ceremony is commencement, which means a beginning. You’ll see both words as you read this week’s newsletter, and together they indicate that someone is taking the next step […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week I got to have lunch with an old friend. Amy was my very best friend from second grade until just after I was married and had my first son. We’d first met in Mrs. Murphy’s class at Maineville Elementary School. We used to play Barbies and sing, “It takes […]
Hello Book Bums families! ¡Hola, amigos! It’s almost Cinco de Mayo! Cinco de Mayo will be celebrated on Friday, May 5th: a week from today, so we thought we’d share a little about this holiday and provide some ideas that just might inspire a little fun for your family. You’ll have a little prep time […]
Hello Book Bums families! At Book Bums, we’re all abuzz for summer! Our newsletter this week is full of resources and ideas to get you buzzing too. You’ll find non-fiction book recommendations, scientific crafts, a clever letter to a bee, and lots of ideas for having fun and learning outside. Enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon […]