Hello Book Bums families! Spring is springing all around in our local area. This week in the newsletter Dr. Christy digs into some spring dirt. We share some book recommendations to get you into your garden and a poem in praise of worms. As always, we’re thinking about words and learning. Reply to our newsletter […]
Hello Book Bums families! In this week’s newsletter we do some thinking about thinking, and Dr. Christy shares a book full of thinking skills for the twenty-first century. We also have ideas for creative ways to get your kiddos writing. As always, we learn about words and have fun with language. We’re so glad you’re […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter has something for everyone: a deep dive into some nautical non-fiction, eclipse day ideas, teacher talk about syllables and phonemes, and some poetry and book recs as well. What would you like to see in an upcoming newsletter? Get in touch by replying to this email to let […]
Hello Book Bums families! Do you have a favorite author of children’s books? Kate DiCamillo is a favorite of ours. Today in the newsletter, Dr. Christy reflects on DiCamillo’s writing and what she values in it. We also share a simple strategy for helping your kids (and yourself) build memory muscles. Read on and enjoy! […]
Hello Book Bums families! If you’re part of the Book Bums family, you are likely already a reader and know the importance of books and language. Even so, I am often amazed at what studies show about the power of reading. Check out the benefits illustrated in this chart. Word of the Week eminent (em-ih-nuhnt) adjective/describing […]
Hello Book Bums families! I recently listened to a podcast episode where the hosts focused on books they were embarrassed not to have read yet. But did you know that hundreds of thousands of books are published each year? (Millions, if you include self-published works.) Since there’s no way we can read it all, enjoy […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we’re sharing ideas for learning from the world around us, from pennies to street signs. You’ll learn about bossy r’s, word roots, and how to make a paper football for the big game. Read on and enjoy! Word of the Week antsy (ant-see) adjective/describing word – impatient […]
Hello Book Bums families! Welcome February. Here are some fun facts about this month: February is one of the most misspelled words in the English language. The name comes from a Latin word meaning purification. Historically, February is the snowiest month in the United States. The odds of being born on February 29th are about […]
Hello Book Bums Families! I read a book recently with a main character named Chase. Of course the word chase is also an action verb. Can you think of other first names that are also action verbs? Make it a challenge in your family on a car ride or around the dinner table. We’d love […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you are staying warm and safe during this very cold stretch. This week in the newsletter we’re turning our attention to the sweet business of maple syrup. We have book recommendations, poetry, and some modern technology to help with an age old practice. We love to hear from you! […]