Hello Book Bums families! The calendar and the weather are both letting us know that summer is on the way. This week in the newsletter we share ideas to end the school year well and start making fun, educational plans for your summer needs. Dr. Christy also shares the latest updates from the new Book […]

Hello Book Bums families! Do you remember that famous catchphrase, “It’s time to make the doughnuts,” from a 1980s ad campaign? Well, this week we’re all about doughnuts.  From books and activities for all ages to the famous Donut Trail, we share everything you need to have a spring doughnut celebration. Since we are who we […]

Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter is all about the word building. Dr. Christy shares the importance of building reading stamina for ourselves and our students. She also shares some colorful and musical inspirations for the new Book Bums’ building in Monroe!  We even dive into the Latin roots and discover how many English words […]

Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter is a treasure trove of spring ideas. Dr. Christy shares the secret to growing your own Easter grass as well as her favorite toys and gifts this spring for the kids in your life. We love to hear from you! Reply to this email and share your own […]

Hello Book Bums families! Grass is greening and spring is springing here in the Cincinnati area. This week we are getting in the spirit with books and activities all about robins. These songbirds are harbingers of the new season, and we are sharing both fiction and non-fiction book recommendations, poetry, and a full morning of […]

Hello Book Bums families! It’s that time again. Dr. Christy shares some tips and practice materials for teaching kids how to read a clock just in time to spring forward this weekend. We also share volunteer opportunities so you can join in Book Bums’ good work. Of course you’ll find all our regular features, including […]

Hello Book Bums families! The snow is melting, and we are beginning to think spring. This week in the newsletter we ponder words for spring and share some spring break tutoring updates. Dr. Christy also shares a game-changing tip for reading and spelling well. Read on and enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn […]

Hello Book Bums families! Have you been enjoying the Olympics? In this week’s newsletter we have some practical grammar and word roots in the Olympic spirit.  We also share book recommendations, the history of M&Ms, and an idea sure to get your kids imagining and inventing. Enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from […]

Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we have some fabulous reading ideas, a cute craft to teach sentence basics, and lots of word knowledge for you from roots to homophones. Have you read a book you love recently? We’d love to hear about it! Reply to this email to share any comments, […]

Hello Book Bums families! As February begins, we are thinking about hope, because teaching and writing are all about hope for the future. This week in the newsletter we share two books that have inspired Dr. Christy in different ways, and we reflect on the work of Book Bums and the families we serve. We […]