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 […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you have been staying warm and well-supplied with books during this snowy, cold winter. Whether you’re ready to start thinking of summer or stay on a cozy couch with your kiddos, we have ideas for you this week. Dr. Christy also shares a classroom success story to warm your […]
Hello Book Bums families! Games and puzzles are a fun way to build language skills. As the snow returns to Cincinnati this weekend, try some snowy word games. Write out the letters of snowflake, and then see how many smaller words your family can build with those letters. Or choose some common words associated with snow and […]
Hello Book Bums families! It’s cold outside again here in Cincinnati, so it’s the perfect time to share a book about hibernation and learn about sleep words We’re also thinking about libraries and building our own reading lists. We hope you’re staying warm and enjoying this week’s newsletter! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re working on building the good habit of reading! Dr. Christy shares an idea for starting a buddy read with a friend as well as a fun way to enjoy and remember the books your kids read. Keep reading for some exciting Book Bums news! Enjoy! […]
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 […]