Hello Book Bums families! Though we are all for staying in your lane, we simply must be practical, here. If you’re reading this newsletter on Friday, November 8, you should know that we have twenty days until Thanksgiving and forty-six days until Christmas Eve. Holy smokes! If you’re doing any hosting for either of these events—or […]
Hello Book Bums families! November has arrived, and this week in the newsletter we have several book recommendations for the month. Dr. Christy also shares lessons on the letter e and the growth of a writer. As this month of gratitude begins, we are grateful for all of you who are part of the Book […]
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 […]
Hello Book Bums families! A couple weeks ago we shared the idea of books being mirrors, windows, and sliding doors. Then we found this great graphic which takes the idea and gets creative. We love all these metaphors for books and the reading experience! Which is your favorite? Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn […]
Hello Book Bums families! There are so many ways to describe books and what they mean in our lives. We say books are like friends, like flowers, like libraries. In Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury describes a book as a loaded gun. One way teachers and librarians think of books is as mirrors, windows, and sliding […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter is about all the things we love here at Book Bums. Dr. Christy talks us through some of the science of reading and shares her passion for equipping kids with the tools they need to succeed. We also share book recommendations for kids and adults to start discussions […]