Hello Book Bums families! This week we are thinking about writing as well as reading, and we’re sharing activities to get you and your children putting pencil to paper. Kids who read and talk about books may naturally want to try creating their own. “A great novel, rather than discouraging me, simply makes me want […]
Hello Book Bums families! Book Bums has a new phone number! We were having many difficulties with our previous provider and, as a result, we had to change our number. We know it’s inconvenient, and we apologize for that. For us, it was worth the inconvenience in order to move to another business who will […]
Hello Book Bums families! While reading may be something we do on our own, thinking and talking about the stories and ideas in books is something we do together. Whether it’s in a classroom, a book club, over a cup of coffee, or around your dinner table, the discussion about a book can be the […]
Hello Book Bums families! We believe inspiration can come from anywhere, even the calendar. Today we’re getting inspired by dates and the number two. We have games, books, videos, and lots of ideas for engaging your young learner. Enjoy! Word of the Week inspire (in-spye-ur) verb/action word – fill with strong emotion and move to […]
Hello Book Bums families! What a week we are having here in Cincinnati, from the Bengals’ victory to an icy snow day! In this installment of our newsletter we encourage you to take inspiration from life to keep your young readers and yourself curious and learning. Word of the Week spectacle (spek-tuh-kuhl) noun/person, place, or […]
Hello Book Bums families! In our newsletter this week we are focusing on the positive and drawing attention to ideas and behaviors we want to see more. You can try this at the dinner table or during a car ride with the questions you ask. • How were you a helper today? • Who is […]
Hello Book Bums families! This week’s newsletter is all about vocabulary! We have filled it with ideas for learning, practicing, and reinforcing new words. Please don’t be overwhelmed by all the options; be creative, and do what works for your family. “The limits of language mean the limits of my world.” – philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein […]
Hello Book Bums families! We hope you and your families are well and adjusting to being back in school after winter break. In the newsletter today we offer some ideas for handling standardized testing and improving kids’ handwriting. And, as always, we include some fun with books and language. Enjoy! “Books are the plane, and […]
Hello Book Bums families! Hello Book Bums families! Remember, as you’re thinking about fitness and health for the new year that relaxing with a good book is beneficial, too! Benefits of Reading: • Strengthens brain with mental stimulation • Increases empathy and expands worldview • Boosts communication skills • Improves vocabulary • Improves memory • […]
Hello Book Bums families! The new year is often a time for resolutions and new beginnings. If your plans for 2022 include books and reading we are here to accompany you with book recommendations and great ideas for you and the young readers in your life. Word of the Week eloquent (adjective/describing word) – an […]