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! At Book Bums, we’re all abuzz for summer! Our newsletter this week is full of resources and ideas to get you buzzing too. You’ll find non-fiction book recommendations, scientific crafts, a clever letter to a bee, and lots of ideas for having fun and learning outside. Enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon […]
Hello Book Bums families! April is National Poetry Month. As we did last year, we’ll be sharing a poem each week to celebrate and inspire you. We begin with a favorite from Mary Oliver. Also this week in the newsletter, Dr. Christy shares some fun-filled activities for little ones learning their letters and gets excited […]
Hello Book Bums families! Has your month been flying by? Do you ever wish to turn back the hands of time? Maybe you feel like you’re trying to beat the clock. Do you agree that the days are slow, but the years are fast? It’s high time we told you that this week’s newsletter is […]
Since it’s usually crazy returning from a break and getting back into those classroom routines, this is the perfect time to try something new—something that can absolutely transform your students’ reading and spelling skills. Day 1, Back in the Classroom On the very day you arrive back in your classroom, please set aside 15 minutes […]
e time they reach third grade, sight words are not enough. Word Family associations are not sufficient to support the sophisticated demands of “at grade level” reading in third grade. There are no pictures. Word structures have become more complex. All of the tools provided by the typical greater Cincinnati early childhood classrooms have left many children ill-equipped.
When thinking about teaching kids to read, what comes to mind? Chances are, you think about the alphabet. We teach kids that catchy tune, slap some letter magnets on the fridge, and drag out the alphabet puzzles. That’s a great start! But what kids really enjoy is getting your feedback about how they’re doing with […]