Hello Book Bums families! Welcome to 2025! For many people, the new year is a season of fresh starts, so in this week’s newsletter we have book recommendations to build confidence, ideas for encouraging your kids by thinking out loud, and a whole list of ways to build reading time into your family. There’s also […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about words. You’ll find gratitude and perseverance in our book recommendation. We share variety and focus in our tips for families and teachers. And in the holiday spirit we have song lyrics, puns, and more. Read on and enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; […]
Hello Book Bums families! Does your family enjoy punny jokes? Here are some Christmas themed-jokes to try out: How much did Santa pay for his sleigh? Nothing – it was on the house! What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes! What does a gingerbread man use when he breaks his leg? A candy cane! […]
Hello Book Bums families! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With the arrival of December and some frosty weather, we are getting in the holiday spirit at Book Bums. This week in the newsletter we share favorite holiday traditions, opportunities to give back to your community, festive breakfast ideas, and a gift giving […]
Hello Book Bums families! In this week’s newsletter we are sharing some Thanksgiving favorites – book recommendations, game and contest ideas, crafty turkeys, and more. We wish you a wonderful holiday with your family and friends. Pause for Poetry Thanksgiving by Edgar Albert Guest Gettin’ together to smile an’ rejoice, An’ eatin’ an’ laughin’ with […]
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! The stores are full of notebooks and pencils, and school buses are back on the roads – a new school year is beginning! This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy shares her thoughts on getting off to a good start. We also have some Book Bums news for teachers. And if […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about learning from our mistakes, a good mindset as the school year approaches. Enjoy all our regular features, some end-of-summer inspiration, and book Dr. Christy calls bananas. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on […]
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 […]