Launching Children Into a World of Reading
Today we’re talking about farms and barnyards! Have you ever been to a farm? Farms are a wonderful places filled with lots of different animals and crops we grow for food. Let’s read some books together about what goes on at farms! Watch videos, download books to read together, and explore things to do with […]
Today we’re talking about farms and barnyards! Have you ever been to a farm? Farms are a wonderful place filled with lots of different animals and crops we grow for food. Let’s read some books together about what goes on at farms! Read together at home Here are some books to read together! You can […]
Numbers This week’s theme is all about numbers…can you think of 5 ways that we use numbers every day? Read together at home Read these free, sharable books from our friends at Storyweaver about families! You can download and save them and keep them forever, to read again and again. Things to do Learn more […]
Numbers This week’s theme is all about numbers…numbers are all around us! Read at Home Together Read these free, sharable books from our friends at Storyweaver about families! You can download and save them and keep them forever, to read again and again. Things to Do Together Learn more with our partner Austin PBS: Play the Peg+Cat Games […]
This week’s theme is all about science. Explore our reading laboratory! So much of our world is studied and discovered through science. Scientists help us know what the weather is going to look like, how to develop new technology and medicine, and all sorts of other things. What questions about the world do you have […]
This week’s theme is all about science. Explore our reading laboratory! So much of our world is studied and discovered through science. Scientists help us know what the weather is going to look like, how to develop new technology and medicine, and all sorts of other things. What questions about the world do you have […]
Listen to The Ocean Have you ever seen the ocean? What does it sound like? If you haven’t, what do you think it would sound like? Can you make a list of animals that live in the ocean? Bibi, the BookSpring butterfly loves the ocean! What about you? Read at Home Together Read these free, […]
Listen to The Ocean Have you ever seen the ocean? What does it sound like? If you haven’t, what do you think it would sound like? Do you know what animals live in the ocean? What about plants? Bibi, the BookSpring butterfly loves the ocean! Read at Home Together Read these free, sharable books […]
Love My Family Spending so much time together might have given you a chance to learn something new about someone in your family. Or maybe you are missing family that you haven’t been able to see for a while? Maybe they would love to have you read to them, or maybe they would read to […]
Love My Family Spending so much time together might have given you a chance to learn something new about someone in your family. Or maybe you are missing family that you haven’t been able to see for a while? Maybe they would love to have you read to them, or maybe they would read to […]
Pages of Pets! BookSpringers know that pets can be an important part of the family. We all love our cats, dogs, fish, birds, and more. They can be real, borrowed, or even pretend. This week is a time to learn more about the different animals we can have as pets. Before you begin: Did you […]
Pages of Pets! BookSpringers know that pets can be an important part of the family. We all love our cats, dogs, fish, birds, and more. They can be real, borrowed, or even pretend. This week is a time to learn more about the different animals we can have as pets. Before you begin: Did you […]
New ways of gifting “forever” books BookSpring has continued to deliver books through partnerships with elementary schools, childcare centers, and clinics throughout the pandemic. In order to help reduce the COVID slide and keep young readers motivated, we are customizing the way we make our book distributions through our longstanding partnerships. Now, we are offering […]
By Emily Ball Cicchini, PhD Making Back To School Special This year back to school feels so strange for so many families. The comforting routines and rituals we normally repeat this time of year, from purchasing school supplies to meeting the new teachers to getting back to a schedule of earlier to bed and earlier […]
Sun, rain, and reading is this week’s theme! Bibi loves the sun and reading, and she wants to learn about the advantages of rain to the world. Watch the introduction video in English and Spanish and enjoy some read-aloud videos. Read Together You can download the books to read together. Read these free, sharable books […]
Sun, rain, and reading is this week’s theme! Bibi loves the sun and reading, and she wants to learn about the advantages of rain to the world. Watch the introduction video in English and Spanish and enjoy some read-aloud videos. Read Together You can download the books to read together. Read these free, sharable books […]
Getting to Know Me is the theme this week! Families can help young children think about who they are by asking these questions. Who are you? What do you like? What don’t you like? What makes you happy? Who is your best friend? What makes you feel silly and nice? What makes you unique? Watch […]
Getting to Know Me is the theme this week! Families can help young children think about who they are by asking these questions. Who are you? What do you like? Where do you come from? Who is in your family? What makes you unique? Watch the introduction video in English and Spanish and enjoy some read-aloud […]
Our friends at H-E-B at N. Lamar and Rundberg have a little more in store for teachers and families preparing for back to school. TODAY (Friday, August 7) 500 in-store and Curbside shoppers will receive an extra “surprise and delight” as part of the retailer’s back-to-school initiatives – a free book from Read3, no purchase […]
Access an updated list of internet services via inmyarea.com. During the Covid-19 outbreak, BookSpring wants to make sure all families can easily access the internet. Online resources are vital sources for continuing childhood education during this period of self-quarantine. Many affiliated enterprises are swiftly updating accounts and web pages with new videos, e-books, and activity […]
BookSpring’s Board of Directors is comprised of individuals committed to ensuring we do the best work possible in pursuit of our goals to serve children and families in Central Texas. Board members are active participants in our annual evaluation and planning efforts. They volunteer their time to actively participate in committees and help fundraise in […]
by Emily Ball Cicchini, Executive Director Considering all the challenges for the past fiscal year (July 1, 2019- June 30, 2020), BookSpring is doing remarkably well. This sense of accomplishment is reflected by those in the community with whom we are working. We received a modest Payroll Protection Program loan and several unplanned new grants, […]
Summer is the perfect time for kids to immerse themselves in reading U.S. Bank employees are teaming up with us to promote summer reading! Employees shared some of their top children’s book recommendations for kids age 6-8. Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene Review by Lauren Mcconnell The Nancy Drew series is a great collection […]
Summer is the perfect time for kids to immerse themselves in reading. U.S. Bank employees are teaming up with us to promote summer reading! Employees shared some of their top children’s book recommendations for kids age 4-5. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Reviews by Halle Morrell The life of a caterpillar is rather […]
We’re reposting this guest blog, by Natalia Mirkowicz, to encourage parents and caregivers, during quarantine, to establish a reading routine with their babies at home. Here’s why… A common misconception among families is that literacy education starts during the school years. Yet, research shows that starting to read and speak to newborns already begins to […]
Summer is the perfect time for kids to immerse themselves in reading! U.S. Bank employees are teaming up with us to promote summer reading! Employees shared some of their top children’s book recommendations for kids from birth-age 3. The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister Review by Halle Morrell The Rainbow Fish was the only one […]
Over the years we have been fortunate to work with the wonderful ladies of the National Charity League (NCL). The group’s mission is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development, and cultural experiences. This week we want to shine the spotlight on our NCL liaison Suzi Scaramuzza! What […]
What is your job at BookSpring? Director of Development and Marketing What do you like about your job at BookSpring? I love working towards fulfilling our vision of home libraries for every kid in need throughout Central Texas and encouraging families to read together. How has your job at BookSpring changed with the outbreak of […]
Lorena Koppel recommends you spend your summer relaxing and enjoying a great book! If you loved the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan, and are looking for similar reads to enjoy, you’ve come to the right place! Here are 5 of the best middle-grade fantasy essentials for your next reading adventures. Fablehaven by Brandon Mull […]
Here are some summer reading recommendations for elementary age kids. These picture books will captivate and entertain the family while you remain home. We recommend families make time to read together twice a day! Click here to access steps for building a reader-friendly home. The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat Recommended […]
