Hello Book Bums families! Language is all around us, on advertisements, street signs, and restaurant menus. We love to pay attention to the words and turns of phrase we encounter out in the world to enrich our reading and writing. If you’re a sports fan, try noticing the verbs and metaphors that announcers and sports […]
Hello Book Bums families! As the school year begins, we hope our newsletter continues to be a companion and resource for you in raising great readers and writers. This week Dr. Christy shares an encouraging message for parents as well as more ideas for bringing language learning to the classroom and out in the world. […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we are digging into flowers – books, poetry, artwork, and the meanings behind them all. We also share some great tips for building writing skills and enriching language learning. Read on and enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means that […]
Hello Book Bums families! Back to school time is fast approaching, and this week in the newsletter Dr. Christy shares helpful ideas for preparing. Book Bums’ handwriting workshops return this month, and we have all the details. We’re also thinking about baseball, verbs, and flags. Enjoy! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying […]
Hello Book Bums families! As we all enjoy the fruits of summer, Dr. Christy shares a bounty of books and activities on bees, the pollinators who make the deliciousness happen. We also have some book recommendations for adult readers, some literary history, and more. We hope you enjoy this week’s newsletter. Bookbums.com is an Amazon […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy shares a report from the Book Bums Summer Fun program as well as spelling tips and a great book recommendation as you start to think about back to school season. We love our Book Bums community. Thanks for all you do to raise great […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope this finds you soaking up summer. This week in the newsletter we share a book about the Super Soaker as well as a recipe, a summer poem, and more of Dr. Christy’s picks from her bookstore shopping. What are you up to this summer? Respond to this email to […]
Hello Book Bums families! Happy Independence Day! Whether you are heading out into nature or staying cool inside with a book, we have you covered in this week’s newsletter. We hope you enjoy your holiday weekend! Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on a link […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re thinking about book worms. We have recommendations for a summer reading series and award-winning titles as well as a rock painting challenge. Dr. Christy also shares plans and resources to host your own hands-on, literary, nature workshop at home – all about worms! Read on […]
Hello Book Bums families! ‘This week in the newsletter we’re exploring America. From historical fiction set in 19th century Maryland to a literary article from the Smithsonian to a spelling lesson in a National Park – there’s something for everyone. Dr. Christy also shares some simple questions you can use to check your child’s reading […]