Weekly Themes

BookSpring is providing Weekly Themes for Families of children ages 3-8 to help create fun and structured reading time together at home.

Here are some great ideas to help you fill your week with fun and books! Updated weekly, check back often.

Week 36 Webs Wings and Wiggly Things Card Ages 6-8

Webs, Wings, and Wiggly Things for 6-8 year olds

Did you know that more insects are living on the earth than all the animals and people together?  Even though some look strange, I love them all so much.  Let's learn more about them in a book! Watch videos, download books to read together, and explore things to do with ...
Week 36 Webs Wings and Wiggly Things Card Ages 3-5

Webs, Wings, and Wiggly Things for 3-5 year olds

Did you know that more insects are living on the earth than all the animals and people together?  Even though some look strange, I love them all so much.  Let's learn more about them in a book! Watch videos, download books to read together, and explore things to do with ...
Week 35 When I Grow Up Card Ages 6-8

When I grow up for 6-8 year olds

This week is Bibi the BookSpring Butterfly's birthday!  Sometimes, growing up sounds a little bit scary, but there are so many wonderful things to look forward to. What do you want to be when you grow up? Books to Read Together  Here are some books to read together! You can ...
Week 35 When I Grow Up Card Ages 3-5

When I Grow Up for 3-5 Year olds

This week is Bibi, the BookSpring Butterfly’s birthday!  Sometimes, growing up sounds a little bit scary, but there are so many wonderful things to look forward to. What do you want to be when you grow up? Books to Read Together  Here are some books to read together! You can ...
Weekly Themes 34 Smell the Roses Card Ages 6-8 (1)

Stop and Smell the Roses for 6-8 year olds

Have you ever heard someone say, "Stop and Smell the Roses?" It means we shouldn't be busy all the time and rush right by a beautiful flower without even noticing it. When you put your mind on the Rose and take the time to smell it and even touch its ...
Weekly Themes 34: Smell the Roses Card Ages 3-5

Stop and Smell the Roses for 3-5 year olds

Have you ever heard someone say, "Stop and Smell the Roses?" It means we shouldn't be busy all the time and rush right by a beautiful flower without even noticing it. When you put your mind on the Rose and take the time to smell it and even touch its ...
Week 33 Shapes Card Ages 6-8

Shapes for 6-8 year olds

Bibi here!  Aren't shapes interesting?  They can be found in so many places.  Circles and squares, triangles, and even stars and hexagons.  My wings are like triangles, and my body is a long oval.  You can draw me if you wish!  Is your face more like an oval, or a ...
Week 33 Shapes Card Ages 3-5 (1)

Shapes for 3-5 year olds

Bibi here!  Aren't shapes interesting?  They can be found in so many places.  Circles and squares, triangles, and even stars and hexagons.  My wings are like triangles, and my body is a long oval.  You can draw me if you wish!  Is your face more like an oval, or a ...
Weekly Theme Butterflies and Book worms Ages 6-8

Butterflies and Bookworms for 6-8 year olds

Have you ever heard of a Bookworm?  Bibi here, the BookSpring Butterfly.  People call people "book worms" because they really really like books!  But did you know there is also a real thing called a book worm?  It's an insect that eats the pages of a book!  I love people ...
Weekly Theme Butterflies and Book worms Ages 3-5

Butterflies and Bookworms for 3-5 year olds

Have you ever heard of a Bookworm? Bibi here, the BookSpring Butterfly. People call people "book worms" because they really really like books! But did you know there is also a real thing called a book worm? It's an insect that eats the pages of a book! I love people ...
Week Fairy Tales Card Ages 6-8 (1)

Fairy Tales for 6-8 year olds

Do you believe in fairies? There have been stories about fairies as long as there have been stories! They are magical little made-up creatures with special powers, and often have wings! So, when people talk about fairy tales, they’re talking about totally made-up stories. What fairy tales do you like ...
Week Fairy Tales Card Ages 3-5

Fairy Tales for 3-5 year olds

Do you believe in fairies? There have been stories about fairies as long as there have been stories! They are magical little made-up creatures with special powers and often have wings! So, when people talk about fairy tales, they're talking about made-up stories. What fairy tales do you like to ...
Week 31 Wind stories Card Ages 6-8

Wind Stories for 6-8 year olds

This week let's explore books about the wind with Bibi the BookSpring Butterfly. The wind can make power, and it can spread seeds around so flowers and vegetables can grow everywhere.  What do you like about the wind? Watch these videos, download books to read together, and explore things to ...
Week 31 Wind stories Card Ages 3-5

Wind Stories for 3-5 year olds

This week let's explore books about the wind with Bibi the BookSpring Butterfly. The wind can make power, and it can spread seeds around so flowers and vegetables can grow everywhere.  What do you like about the wind? Watch these videos, download books to read together, and explore things to ...
Week 30 Cats in Hats Card Ages 6-8

Cats in Hats! for 6-8 year olds

It's me, Bibi.  Have you ever seen a cat in a hat?  I've never seen that.  Or a dish on a fish?  I only wish!  Rhyming is fun, and it helps you get things done.  If you've never tried, I think you should.  Rhyming helps you read, and reading is ...
Week 30 Cats in Hats Card Ages 3-5

Cats in Hats! for 3-5 year olds

It's me, Bibi.  Have you ever seen a cat in a hat?  I've never seen that.  Or a dish on a fish?  I only wish!  Rhyming is fun, and it helps you get things done.  If you've never tried, I think you should.  Rhyming helps you read, and reading is ...
Week 29 Jurrasic Readers Card Ages 6-8A

Jurassic Readers for 6-8 year olds

Bibi here. Do you like dinosaurs? RAWR... I do too! T-Rex, Raptors, and Triceratops. This week we take a Jurassic Readers journey as we explore the world of dinosaurs.  Watch this video, download books to read together, and explore things to do with BookSpring. Books to Read Together  Here are ...
Week 29 Jurrasic Readers Card Ages 3-5A

Jurassic Readers for 3-5 year olds

Bibi here. Do you like dinosaurs? RAWR... I do too! T-Rex, Raptors, and Triceratops. This week we take a Jurassic Readers journey as we explore the world of dinosaurs.  Watch this video, download books to read together, and explore things to do with BookSpring. Books to Read Together  Here are ...
Week 28 Monster Reader Card Ages 6-8

Monster Readers for 6-8 year olds

Do you like spooky things?  I do!  Bibi here, talking to you today about monsters!  Monsters can be scary, and monsters can be nice…trucks can be monsters, and so can little sisters and brothers!  But the kind of monsters I like most are monster readers…people who really, really, really like ...
Week 28 Monster Reader Card Ages 3-5

Monster Readers for 3-5 year olds

Do you like spooky things?  I do!  Bibi here, talking to you today about monsters!  Monsters can be scary, and monsters can be nice…trucks can be monsters, and so can little sisters and brothers!  But the kind of monsters I like most are monster readers…people who really, really, really like ...
Week 27 Love of Reading Card Ages 6-8

Love of Reading for 6-8 year olds

Hello, my friend! It’s Bibi from BookSpring, sharing my love of reading with you.  Why do I love reading? It helps me feel good.  It teaches me things I don’t know.  I love it so much when people read aloud to me.  There are so many reasons to love to ...
Week 27 Love of Reading Card Ages 3-5

Love of Reading for 3-5 year olds

Hello, my friend!  It’s Bibi from BookSpring, sharing my love of reading with you.  Why do I love reading? It helps me feel good.  It teaches me things I don’t know.  I love it so much when people read aloud to me.  There are so many reasons to love to ...
Week 26 Books for All Seaasons Card Ages 6-8

Books for All Seasons for 6-8 year olds

Bibi here.  Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.  The four seasons are a wonderful cycle, a pattern that repeats year after year after year.  Hot, cold, dry, or rainy, you can count on the beauty of each season.  Just like books, they’ll always be there to help you, even as they change.  ...
Week 26 Books for All Seaasons Card Ages 3-5

Books for All Seasons for 3-5 year olds

Bibi here.  Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.  The four seasons are a wonderful cycle, a pattern that repeats year after year after year.  Hot, cold, dry, or rainy, you can count on the beauty of each season.  Just like books, they’ll always be there to help you, even as they change.  ...
Weekly Themes 25 Book a Trip 6-8 years

Book A Trip for 6-8 year olds

BookSpring recommends families help young children to imagine the world of air travel.  Planes fly overhead all the time.  What would it be like to be on them?  What would you see outside if you were inside?  Where would you want to go?  Why would you be going? Where are ...
Weekly Themes 25 Book a Trip 3-5 years

Book A Trip for 3-5 year olds

BookSpring recommends families help young children to imagine the world of air travel.  Planes fly overhead all the time.  What would it be like to be on them?  What would you see outside if you were inside?  Where would you want to go?  Why would you be going? Where are ...
Weekly Themes 24 Honoring our Ancestors 6-8 years

Honoring our Ancestors 6-8 years

Bibi here.  Do you ever feel different?  Like butterflies, you can see them in many different colors:  black, brown, white, and all shades in between.  In the past, great leaders have worked to make sure all people feel like they belong.  Books are a great way to remember and respect ...
Weekly Themes 24 Honoring our Ancestors 3-5 years

Honoring our Ancestors 3-5 years old

Bibi here.  Do you ever feel different?  Like butterflies, you can see them in many different colors:  black, brown, white, and all shades in between.  In the past, great leaders have worked to make sure all people feel like they belong.  Books are a great way to remember and respect ...
Week 23 It's snow time Card Ages 6-8

It’s Snow Time! for 6-8 year olds

It’s Bibi again!  Have you ever seen the snow?  It’s so beautiful, and each snowflake is unique….just like me and you!  If you can’t see the snow where you live…maybe you can get a snowcone!  Any way you scoop it, snow is amazing! Read Together at Home Here are some ...
Week 23 It's snow time Card Ages 3-5

It’s Snow Time! for 3-5 year olds

It’s Bibi again!  Have you ever seen the snow?  It’s so beautiful, and each snowflake is unique….just like me and you!  If you can’t see the snow where you live…maybe you can get a snowcone!  Any way you scoop it, snow is amazing! Read Together at Home Here are some ...
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