Hello Book Bums families! I once taught a book called Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess which includes a main character named Iris. Iris believes that if you love something, you should love it extravagantly. We are bringing that feeling to this week’s newsletter with our Word of the Week, ideas for beginning the new year […]
Hello Book Bums families! We sincerely hope you’re enjoying many splendid moments with your loved ones over the holidays and that you’ll remember them fondly for years to come. I’m not sure about you, but I’m not one to make New Year’s resolutions. I don’t even resolve to read a particular number of books as […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you enjoy your winter break and have lots of time for family, friends, and good books! This week we’re thinking about a favorite holiday beverage – hot chocolate. To get you in the mood, enjoy this musical clip from The Polar Express. We also have a creative last minute […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope our local friends are staying warm in the cold and snowy weather. This week in the newsletter we share some suggestions for cozy reading as well as Christmas card ideas and some seasonal punctuation tips. From Jane Austen to Santa there’s something good inside. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; […]
Hello Book Bums families! Did you know that the practice of cutting paper snowflakes for decorations dates back to the Victorian era? The beginning of our knowledge about snowflakes’ shape and structure goes back even further, to the 17th century. In our house, we enjoy making snowflakes and hanging them on windows to create a […]
Hello Book Bums families! As we welcome December, our newsletter this week has ideas for bringing reading and writing into your holiday preparations and celebrations. We share a gingerbread house reading nook, ideas for letters to Santa and thank yous at school, and even some word nerd knowledge about Christmas trees. Do you have a […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy Thanksgiving! Of course you know that turkey is the traditional main course of this holiday. Have you ever noticed the English idioms (expressions that are understood, but not taken literally) that have to do with turkey? When you want to get right to the point you can talk turkey. If […]
Hello Book Bums families! Here at Book Bums we draw inspiration from all kinds of people, places, and things. This week we are thinking about Taylor Swift songs, coffee shops, simple notebooks, and new picture books. What are you reading and thinking about these days? We love to hear from you, and you can always […]
Hello Book Bums families! If you are ready to turn your attention to winter holiday preparations, we are here for you this week! We have craft and gift wrap ideas along with some holiday fiction. Dr. Christy also shares some important information on dyslexia. Read on and enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we share some amazing clock ideas as we fall back this weekend. We also have a special request for Book Bums families. But we begin in the holiday spirit with a poem for Halloween. Mr. Macklin’s Jack O’Lantern by David McCord Mr. Macklin takes his knife […]