Hello Book Bums families! Happy autumn! We hope you are staying healthy and enjoying the change of seasons. This week in the newsletter we are celebrating the coming of fall with book recommendations, science experiments, poetry, and snacks! Dr. Christy also shares tips for spelling and better understanding the sounds in words. Read on and […]
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 […]
Hello Book Bums families! You know that here at Book Bums we love words. This week in the newsletter we are exploring words in song lyrics (especially lyrics we heard wrong), poetry, movies, and of course, books. We hope you enjoy and learn some new words along the way. “Summer afternoon, summer afternoon; to me […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about how art and language interconnect to inspire us. If you’re in the Cincinnati area and looking for some art experiences this summer, consider checking out the Picasso exhibit at the Cincinnati Art Museum or the immersive Art Experiences. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; […]
Hello Book Bums families! Do you have a go-to book or movie for when you want to have a good cry? This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy shares some of her favorite tear-jerkers and thinks about the value of reading books with big emotions. We also get nerdy about words starting with the /w/ […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy summertime! This week in the newsletter we offer lots of ideas to get you and your kiddos outside for some summer fun. From engineering projects to a creeking scavenger hunt to city trucks, there’s something for everyone. We also share lots of titles to keep your kids reading as they […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we are diving into the alphabet. Here’s a fun alphabet game to play in the car or in a waiting room. The first person says, “A is for …” The second player repeats what the first person said and adds, “B is for …” Players go […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy June! Whether you are hitting the road for a summer adventure, enjoying your own backyard with your favorite kiddos, or relaxing by the pool with a book, we hope your summer is off to a great start! Enjoy this week’s newsletter. Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying […]
Hello Book Bums families! As summer break begins, I can’t resist sharing the poem “The Swing” by Robert Louis Stevenson. How do you like to go up in a swing, Up in the air so blue? Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing Ever a child can do! Up in the air and over […]