Hello Book Bums families! The gorgeous days continue here in greater Cincinnati, and we are feeling inspired by the natural world. This week in the newsletter we share some fun ideas for spending time outside exploring and learning with your kids. We’re also getting into the spooky spirit with new book recommendations now that October […]
Hello Book Bums families! We are feeling artistic this week! From graphic novel writing month to craft supplies to some inspiring non-fiction book recommendations, we have ideas to inspire your creative kids. Dr. Christy also shares her second week of comma activities. Read on for all this and more. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy autumn! We hope the new season and cooler weather are a welcome change allowing you to soak up some beauty and adventure out in the world. This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about the consequences of too much phone time, and Dr. Christy shares some fun teaching tools for […]
Hello Book Bums families! Think your kids have outgrown picture books? This week Dr. Christy shares creative ways to keep learning from them. We also share a fun vocabulary quiz to test your word knowledge. If you enjoyed our first podcast recommendation, we have another for you. What Should I Read Next is a fun […]
Hello Book Bums families! One of the best parts of a new school year is meeting new students and discovering all the talents and interests they bring to the classroom. Our young people are worth celebrating, and this week in the newsletter we have some ideas to do just that. We’re also diving into words […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we are thinking about labor – the act, the holiday and the word. We hope you get a chance to rest from your labors and enjoy your family and a good book! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope your transition back to school routines is going smoothly. If your days are busy with carpools, sports practice, and other activities, remember the world around us offers many chances to discover interesting words and talk about language. Today in the newsletter we’re thinking about words at the post office […]
Hello Book Bums families! Back to school season has arrived! At Book Bums we love all those new notebooks and sharpened pencils, so much potential! This week in the newsletter we have some book recommendations to keep you focused on that potential. While school bells are ringing we share a poem about different kinds of […]
Hello Book Bums families! Do we have any podcast listeners in our community? Bookish podcasts can be a great way to learn about new books, and there are a lot of them out there. A favorite that both adults and older kids can enjoy is Strong Sense of Place. Each episode focuses on a location […]
Hello Book Bums families! Lots of people make resolutions at the start of the calendar year, but any new beginning can be a good time to start a project or build a new practice into your life: the start of the month, the week, or the school year. This week in the newsletter we offer […]