Hello Book Bums families! As we get into fall here are a few jokes and riddles you can share in your family during a car ride or around the dinner table. If money really did grow on trees, what would be everyone’s favorite season? Fall What asks but never answers? An owl Who helps the […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we enjoy some word nerdiness, share great books, and learn fun facts about history and Dolly Parton! There’s truly something for everyone. Read on and enjoy. “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” -Stephen King Bookbums.com is an Amazon Associate; We earn from qualifying purchases. This means […]
Hello Book Bums families! Did you know that generally only Americans call this season fall? The word came into fashion when English poets wrote about falling leaves. Colonists brought the idea of fall with them and the change stuck in this country, while in England they still call it autumn. Whatever you call it, we […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week in the newsletter we are focused on school skills. Dr. Christy shares the dos and don’ts of parent/teacher conferences, tips for spelling tests, grammar for grown-ups, and a trio of books on building good habits. If there’s something you’d like to see in an upcoming newsletter, let us know […]
Hello Book Bums families! Welcome September! Here in Cincinnati we’ve been enjoying some cooler weather that has us thinking about fall. This week in the newsletter we share autumnal events celebrating apples, pumpkins, and literacy too. Read all the way to the end for a great handwriting workshop offer from Book Bums. Bookbums.com is an […]
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 […]