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 […]
Hello Book Bums families! How has your summer reading been going? Have you made time for you and your children to enjoy books? I hope some of your reading time has been spent reading aloud to your kids, no matter their age. This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy reaches into her teacher toolbox to […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you are enjoying your summer so far and finding time for many enriching experiences. This week in the newsletter we’re sharing book club ideas and writing activities to keep your kids enjoying books all summer long. We’re also feeling inspired by E.B. White; read on for three quotes from […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy breaks down the Science of Reading. We share a patriotic book recommendation and wonder about number words. We wish you a safe and festive Fourth of July Weekend! Fun facts about July: 1. Many countries celebrate their independence during July including Canada, Belgium, France, […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we are thinking about light. Enjoy ideas for reading, crafting, and enjoying the lights in your life. Simplify, slow down, be kind. And don’t forget to have art in your life – music, paintings, theater, dance, and sunsets. -Eric Carle Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We […]
Hello Book Bums families! The hot weather this week is the perfect excuse to stay inside with a good book. We hope your family has been enjoying some reading time together. This week in the newsletter we have book recommendations, cool facts about words, and some ideas for making summertime easier. We love to hear […]
Hello Book Bums families! Is your family traveling this summer? Airports, road signs, and rest stops are great places to look for words. Younger kids can take the alphabet challenge, looking for letters until they find them all from A to Z. Staying local? Challenge your kids to find new words at the zoo, the […]