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EASTER EGG HUNT GUIDE SCAN HERE TO VIEW THE GUIDE Arcadia 1 4 Page Vertical PUBLISHER GRAPHIC ARTIST Julie Vasquez Owner Limelight Design julie southernidahokids com EDITOR Kristen Francom COMMUNITY EVENT SPECIALIST Jessie McAllister jessie southernidahokids com southernidahokidsmagazine minicassia southernidahokids minicassia Southern Idaho Kids is a subsidiary of Limelight Design Reproduction without written permission of the publisher is prohibited Submitted editorial content or advertisements are not necessarily endorsed by or representative of the views of Southern Idaho Kids Southern Idaho Kids is not responsible for the reliability or timeliness of any content submitted Southern Idaho Kids is printed and distributed monthly 2025 Southern Idaho Kids All rights reserved ON THE COVER April 30 2025 2 www southernidahokids com Reagan Palomarez from Burley Brandi Teuscher Photography
SCIENCE SPOT Spring into STEM The spring season is full of opportunities to develop a sense of wonder We emerge from our winter routines and begin to notice new life and changing scenery Where I work we have been watching for weeks as the tulip bulbs we planted in the fall begin to burst through the soil There is something magical about the way small brown bulbs become green shoots and bright blossoms after a long winter s nap and I still get excited when I see the first signs of life in the ower beds Years ago I discovered one of my favorite research sites geared towards children and citizen science journeynorth org Journey North tracks shares and invites students homeowners and scientists from all over the world to join in migratory and seasonal science We can learn about animals and plants which follow seasonal patterns including migratory routes and life cycles As part of the Tulip Test Gardens schools including mine can document when bulbs are planted then record when the first shoots appear and later when the owers bloom The Magic Valley is literally on the map because we have participated in this research opportunity for the past several years This data is used to monitor changes in climate conditions and growing seasons which impact our way of life here in Idaho The inclusion of community participants known as citizen scientists is a wonderful reminder that science and research are accessible at many levels I am grateful to college students and faculty for helping plant bulbs provided by generous donors each year Amy Christopherson Director CSI Mini Cassia Center and Idaho Science Mom 3200 E NEW TO TWIN FALLS 3125 Eldridge Ave Twin Falls 208 933 4462 208 Outlet 1 2 Page 20 OFF Horizontal ONE ITEM up to 20 value EXPIRES APRIL 30 2025 CLOSEOUT LIQUIDATION WAREHOUSE APPLIANCES FURNITURE 208 933 4462 www 208outlets com Tues Fri 11am 6pm Sat 9 30am 5pm CLOTHING OUTDOOR ELECTRONICS April 2025 3
EXPLORE IDAHO Balanced Rock Defying Gravity in Nature Balanced Rock is a giant rock that looks like it s about to tip over but never does This amazing natural wonder somehow stays perfectly balanced on a tiny base It s like a magic trick from nature Balanced Rock is really tall about 48 feet high and weighs around 40 tons That s as heavy as several elephants The most amazing part is that it sits on a skinny little base that s only 3 feet wide It s a wonder that it still stays up Over a long period of time wind and water slowly wore away the softer rock underneath leaving this cool top heavy shape Balanced Rock is located in Balanced Rock Park near Castleford The area is full of rugged hills deep canyons and cool rocks to explore It s a great place to have a picnic take a hike or take a fun picture pretending to hold up the rock with your hands People from all over visit Balanced Rock because it s such a unique and awe inspiring sight It s one of Idaho s most famous natural landmarks and it s a great stop if you re exploring places around Castleford Buhl or Hagerman If you ever visit be sure to take a short hike up to the base of the rock and see it up close It s like a real life balancing act created by nature Just like anything out in nature make sure you treat it with respect and don t paint or mark words on it It s best to leave it like you found it Whether you re into rocks hiking or looking for a fun place to explore this amazing balancing act will blow your mind Dogs are welcome at the park but must be leashed At the park nearby are picnic tables and spots to camp self camp no RV hookups Salmon Falls Creek is also nearby and is great for fishing ys You alwa or your sacrifice f eed to ou don t n y w o n at RVO you both win kids No need to wait until your kids are all done with their braces to fix your smile Schedule a free consultation see what Dr Ward can do for you don t forget to request our Parent s Deferred Payment Plan and let us help you get your perfect smile starting today text Schedule Me to 208 219 7758 to reserve your free consultation RIVER VALLEY ORTHODONTICS 4 Enpointe 1 4 Page Vertical Classical Ballet Jazz HipHop Lyrical Little Miss Song and Dance Pointe 133 East 23rd Dr in Burley www southernidahokids com 208 431 6702
EXPLORE IDAHO Located South of Buhl in the Salmon Falls Creek Canyon Balanced Rock Park Balanced Rock Rd Buhl ID 42 32 50 8 N 114 57 30 1 W Hours Daylight Se Ha bla Esp a o l Smiles 4 Kids 1 4 Page Vertical 208 678 7415 1408 Pomerelle Dr Ste D Burley www smiles4kidsidaho com All insurances welcome including Medicaid No referrals needed Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentists Fee Free Clark 1 4 Page Vertical We are passionately committed to improving the lives of our patients by combining clinical excellence with cutting edge technology In our office we love getting to know our patients and take a sincere interest in their well being Give us a call for your oral maxillofacial needs We have two locations to conveniently serve you Burley 208 831 2901 Twin Falls 208 831 2900 April 2025 5
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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BURLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Preschool Franklin Plants a Tree by Sharon Jennings A delightful story that follows Franklin the Turtle as he learns about the value of caring for the environment Excited to receive a tree on Earth Day Franklin s enthusiasm is tested when he sees that the trees are just small saplings Throughout the story he discovers that with love and care these little plants can grow into strong trees much like himself This charming book is perfect for introducing young children to the importance of nature and Earth Day activities 4th 6th grade The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum The Burley Library Classic Book Month features this book Dorothy is transported to the magical land of Oz by a tornado On her quest to return home to Kansas she befriends the Scarecrow Tin Man and Cowardly Lion who assist her on her journey The story explores themes of friendship bravery and self discovery The Family Book Club will read the book this month and a screening of the 1939 film adaptation is scheduled for April 24 at 6 30 PM open to all ages BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS K 3rd grade The Lorax by Dr Seuss A classic story that delivers a powerful environmental message for readers of all ages The Lorax who speaks for the trees highlights the negative impacts of deforestation and pollution caused by the Once ler s greed Through the charming yet cautionary tale it emphasizes that small actions can lead to big changes for the planet The memorable line UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot nothing is going to get better It s not inspires everyone to take responsibility for caring for our Earth 7TH GRADE Lowriders to the Rescue by Cathy Camper Lupe Flapjack and Elirio return to Earth and meet a young monarch butter y named Sokar who needs help rescuing her family trapped in Northern California wildfires Before embarking on their rescue mission the trio addresses various community challenges including helping Flapjack get glasses supporting a struggling local shop revitalizing a community center and engaging with climate issues The story emphasizes teamwork community involvement and environmental stewardship making it an entertaining and educational read for young audiences and discussions FAMILY STEM NIGHT CSI 1 4 Page STEM demos stations and Vertical workshops MON APRIL 21ST 5 30 7 30 PM at the CSI Mini Cassia Center gym Free to families Popcorn drinks Music by Design 1 4 Page Vertical Swag bags for the first 30 families April 2025 7
CALENDAR OF EVENTS M O N D AY S T U E S D AY S Community Group for New Moms Make It STEAM Exploration 9 00 AM 10 00 AM Munchkin Playland Heyburn 4 00 PM 5 00 PM DeMary Memorial Library Bring your babies up to six months old for free The regular rate applies to older siblings that come along to play W E D N E S D AY S T U E S D AY S Homeschool Rock Climbing 12 00 PM 2 00 PM Fan Zone Athletics Burley Homeschool families are welcome to rock climb for 2 per child with a max of 10 per family T U E S D AY S Homeschool Group 12 00 PM 1 00 PM Burley City Library Homeschool families can get together read and play games T U E S D AY S Telescope Tuesday 6 15 PM 9 00 PM Herrett Center CSI Campus Twin Falls Explore with telescopes at the Centennial Observatory weather permitting T U E S D AY S Music Movement An opportunity for kids ages 12 17 to explore and play games 8 This is a series of six classes for youth ages 10 18 age as of January 1 2025 The cost is 40 for members and 65 for nonmembers 10 00 AM 10 30 AM Burley Public Library T U E S D AY S Enjoy a dance and move storytime Best suited for ages 3 6 but all ages are welcome Full STEAM Ahead T H U R S D AY S Mighty Warriors Yoga Mindfulness Children s Class 4 00 PM 7 00 PM Studio Enso Burley Focusing on strength balance and mindfulness young yogis will learn to move with confidence while practicing calming techniques to help balance anger and emotions For ages 7 9 generally Fee at registration F R I D AY S Confidence Through Art 10 00 AM Ages 5 7 10 00 AM Ages 8 11 11 30 AM Ages 12 Burley City Library April 8 22 4 00 PM 4 45 PM Burley Public Library Weekly hands on science technology engineering arts and mathematic activities This program is best for ages 8 14 but all ages welcome Themes for each week are available on the Burley Library website T H U R S D AY April 10 Burley Book Club 1 30 PM 2 30 PM Burley Public Library All ages are welcome but this is primarily a book club for adults T H U R S D AY S AT U R D AY April 10 12 Jazzin Up the Burley Theatre Learn valuable art skills during this creative class at the library 7 30 PM 8 30 PM Burley Theatre 136 W Main St Burley W E D N E S D AY S Live big band fundraiser to restore the Burley theater Come enjoy this concert by The Sawtooth Big Band as a benefit for the Burley Theatre Celebrate the music from Gaming Guild 4 00 PM 5 00 PM DeMary Memorial Library 6 00 PM 8 00 PM UI Extension 4 H 85 Baseline Rd Rupert April 2 9 16 23 30 Cooking 401 www southernidahokids com
CALENDAR OF EVENTS the past at this historic auditorium and help us raise money to restore the Burley Theatre so it can be a beautiful venue for the arts in our community for years to come F R I D AY April 11 80 s Movie Club Return to Oz 6 30 PM 8 00 PM Burley Public Library Come enjoy a movie at the library S AT U R D AY April 12 Spring Mini Cassia Craft Fair 9 00 AM 4 00 PM Oregon Trail Recreation Center Enjoy unique items and gifts over 100 local vendors lunch and treats S AT U R D AY April 12 Wizard of Oz Movie 10 30 AM Burley Public Library Come enjoy a movie at the library S AT U R D AY April 12 Carney Real Estate Team Easter Egg Hunt 1 00 PM 521 Fifth Street Rupert Take a photo with the Easter Bunny enjoy ice cream from Teedies activities and giveaways W E D N E S D AY April 16 Crochet Club 6 00 PM DeMary Memorial Library All ages and abilities welcome Learn teach and work on crochet projects T H U R S D AY S AT U R D AY April 17 19 Baby Animal Days Burley Straw Maze All Day Calling all animal lovers Come meet both old and new furry friends Bring your family and friends for a day filled with fun education and unforgettable memories Visit the website to purchase tickets at www burleystrawmaze com animal days STORYTIMES Bilingual Storytime Burley City Library Tuesdays 10 00 AM Storytime for Ages 0 5 DeMary Memorial Library Thursdays 10 30 AM Toddler Preschool Storytime Burley City Library Thursdays 10 30 AM Storytime DeMary Memorial Library Fridays 10 30 AM F R I D AY April 18 Mini Clovers Cloverbud 4 H Program 1 00 PM 3 00 PM UI Extension 4 H 85 Baseline Rd Rupert Hands on activities 10 per class or free for kids ages 5 7 years old Classes include dogs ducks rabbits goats pocket pets leathercraft arts and cookies Each class will have crafts STEM activities games and snacks Each member must be enrolled and have an active status suite 208 4367184 for more information S AT U R D AY April 26 Mary Lou s Kids Birding 1 00 PM 3 00 PM Mary Lou s Flower Cart 1550 Oriental Ave Burley Come learn about all things birds We will take you on an adventure to locate all the birds in the greenhouse with a fun scavenger hunt You will learn about birds in Idaho how to attract birds to your yard and what benefits they may have Cost is 20 All kids welcome and parents are welcome to stay April 2025 9
TEACHER OF THE MONTH Karmen Pope 6th Grade Dworshak Elementary School Burley 15 Years in Education What is your favorite part about being a teacher My favorite part about teaching actually has nothing to do with math reading or any of the learning material It is seeing how good these smaller humans can be to each other I love it when they help a peer or invite another into their conversation or play group My favorite part about teaching has everything to do with relationships and learning to care for others Something your students might not know about you At school I am known for my Pope Pancakes miniature pancakes with mini chocolate chips and dipped in small cups of syrup used as a reward in my classroom students behave crave and rave about Pope Pancakes But something my students might not know about me is that I don t even like pancakes The taste and texture of pancakes make me gag I do it just for them and I love it A word of advice Don t do or say things that are mean Be kind People WILL remember how you treated them I always ask my students How do you want to be remembered Nominated by Presley Pettigrew Mrs Pope is an amazing 6th grade teacher and can bring a smile to any face And don t get me started on her Pope Pancakes Her pancakes are the best you will ever have They are so chocolatey and delicious Mrs Pope is amazing at math She is always trying to make math fun for us Lorraine s 1 8 Page 208 678 1011 Horizontal STAYCONNECTED xxx 1 8 Page Horizontal WITH OUR ONLINE CALENDAR NEW EVENTS U P D AT E S REMINDERS WWW SOUTHERNIDAHOKIDS COM CALENDAR 10 www southernidahokids com
HEALTH WELLNESS sp ons o re d by HEALTHYHABITS Child Abuse Prevention Keeping Children Safe April is Child Abuse Prevention month a time to raise awareness and take action to protect children Child abuse is more common than many realize 1 in 10 children experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday In most cases the abuser is someone the child knows and trusts 60 are acquaintances teachers neighbors or community leaders 30 are the child s extended or immediate family 10 are strangers It is important to have open age appropriate conversations with children about how to keep themselves safe Encouraging them to speak up when something feels wrong can help prevent harm 3 4 5 Talk About It Talking about abuse and body safety can help minimize the stigma and help a child make an outcry if something happens to them Recognize the Signs Become familiar with the signs of abuse grooming and boundary violations React Responsibly Learn how to react if a child trusts you with information that could be abuse Learn how you can be supportive in the child s disclosure journey This April take a moment to recognize the resilience of child abuse survivors When you see a blue pinwheel remember every child deserves to have a safe happy and healthy childhood Together we can protect them Silvia Renova Gaxiola M Coun LPC St Luke s CARES MV Program Manager Recognizing the Signs Children who experience abuse may not always be able to express what is happening Warning signs include Unexplained injuries Changes in behavior withdrawal from activities Regressive behavior bed wetting thumbsucking Fear of going home or to a place they previously enjoyed going Changes in eating and or sleeping behaviors Changes in school performance and attendance Lack of personal hygiene Risk taking behaviors Concerning sexual behaviors How to Keep Children Safe Darkness to Light D2L org offers the Stewards of Children program a training program designed to help caregivers and community members protect children The program s five key steps include 1 Learn the Facts Educate yourself about child abuse recognizing its prevalence and how it occurs 2 Minimize Opportunities Learn about how to minimize the risk for a child to be abused IT ISN T JUST A LITTLE RASH MEASLES SYMPTOMS TYPICALLY INCLUDE Measles can be dangerous especially for babies and young children Measles Can Be Serious High fever may spike to more than 104 F Cough Runny nose Red watery eyes Rash breaks out 3 5 days after symptoms begin xxx 1 4 Page Vertical About 1 out of 4 people who get measles will be hospitalized 1 out of every 1 000 people with measles will develop brain swelling due to infection encephalitis which may lead to brain damage 1 or 2 out of 1 000 people with measles will die even with the best care You have the power to protect your child Provide your children with safe and long lasting protection against measles by making sure they get the measles mumps rubella MMR vaccine according to CDC s recommended immunization schedule WWW CDC GOV MEASLES April 2025 11
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COMMUNITY ARTICLE The Transformative Power of Student Exchange A Win Win for Everyone In an increasingly interconnected world one of the most impactful ways to foster global understanding and unity is through foreign student exchange programs which offer countless benefits to students schools host families and the broader community International students bring diversity and interactions with community members foster mutual respect break down stereotypes and encourage global citizenship In schools foreign students contribute diverse viewpoints that enhance classroom discussions providing American students with firsthand insights into different cultures histories and global issues Exchange programs offer students life changing experiences They gain independence adaptability and resilience while navigating new cultures education systems and social norms Host families play a crucial role in the exchange experience providing a welcoming home for international students In return they gain an enriching cultural experience learning about different customs and traditions while forming lifelong bonds Foreign student exchange programs strengthen communities enrich schools empower students and create lasting bonds By participating in student exchange we take a step toward a more connected understanding and harmonious world ISE is seeking volunteer host families in the Magic Valley for the upcoming school year For more information visit www rockymountain iseusa org or contact the Magic Valley Area Representative Bethany Farrer at 406 4752595 or bethany0427 gmail com Pedal on into ToyTown for some new fun active toys for the kids this spring Burley Kids Dental 1 4 Page Vertical Toytown 1 4 Page Vertical 20 oFF YOUR PURCHASE EXCLUDES LEGO UPSTAIRS HOBBIES 1236 BLUE LAKES BLVD N TWIN FALLS EXPIRES APRIL 30 2025 14 www southernidahokids com
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