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happy valentine s day ON THE COVER Tia Winmill of Burley Brandi Teuscher Photography 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 2024 Southern Idaho Kids All rights reserved Munchkin Playland 1 4 Page Vertical Enpointe 1 4 Page Vertical Classical Ballet Jazz HipHop Lyrical Little Miss Song and Dance Pointe 133 East 23rd Dr in Burley 208 431 6702 2 www southernidahokids com
VALENTINE S DAY COUPON Make someone s day by giving them a Love Coupon It s a gift you can give them without spending any money Cut out the coupon on the dotted lines fill in the blank lines and give it to a friend or loved one Some ideas for things they can redeem the coupon for are helping do a chore a treat free hug or a lunch date Canyon Foot 1 4 Page Vertical Black Dragon 1 4 Page Vertical February 2024 3
COLORING CONTEST Draw or color a picture about your favorite place to visit in Southern Idaho Show your Valentine some love and get some Sweet Savings ToyFRtOoMwn 1 4 Page 20 Verticaol fF ENTIRE PURCHASE EXCLUDES HOBBIES LEGO 1236 BLUE LAKES BLVD N TWIN FALLS EXPIRES FEBRUARY 29 2024 Gemstone 1 4 Page Vertical EXPIRES 2 29 24 4 www southernidahokids com
April 2024 FREE Email a photo of your child s artwork to julie southernidahokids com YOUR DRAWING HERE Winner will be contacted by email and his her artwork will be displayed on the cover of our April issue of the magazine Open to kids ages 2 18 Deadline is March 10 2024 208 Grill 1 4 Page Vertical 2359 Overland Ave in Burley the 208 grill com Gemstone 1 4 Page Vertical February 2024 5
SPORTS SIGNUPS OREGON TRAIL REC DISTRICT To register call 208 678 6879 or visit OTRD org SPORTS PROGRAMS AGE GROUP Rec Volleyball K 8th grade Competitive Volleyball 7th 12th grade REGISTRATION PERIOD Early November Mid December Call to find out SEASON Early January End of February Early January Early May Queens Traveling Volleyball 5th and 6th grade End of January February March End of April Youth Futsal 3rd 12th grade Early November Mid December Early January End February Futsal Clinics K 2nd grade Early November Mid December Early January End February Diamond Crushers Softball Green Sox Traveling baseball Rec Baseball Softball T Ball 8 18 yrs old 8 13 yrs old 4 14 yrs old Try Outs End of Feb Early March Try Outs End of Feb Early March Mid February Early April End of January Mid July April Early July Mid May End of June Pony League Baseball 13 15 yrs old Mid February Early April June July Youth Pickleball Clinics 4th 8th grade March Mid April May Just Jump Jump Roping 1st 12th grade January End of February April Spring Football 5th 8th grade Early February Early March March End of April Flag Football 5 yrs 4th grade End of April Early July End of August Mid October Gridiron Football Club Tackle 3rd 6th grade End of April Early July End August End of October Mini Cheer Camp 1st 6th grade May End of June Cheerleading 1st 6th grade End of April End of July End of August Mid December Girls Basketball 1st 8th grade May End of July September End of October Kinder Clinics Basketball Boys Basketball Homeschool PE Classes Pickleball Club Morning Walking 4 yrs Kindergarten May End of July 1st 8th grade End of August End of September K 12th grade November December All Ages Year Round All Ages Year Round September End of October End of October Mid December January April Year Round Mon Fri 9 30 11 30 am Year Round Mon Fri 8 30 9 30 am 6 www southernidahokids com
SPORTS SIGNUPS VALLEY REC DISTRICT To register visit valleyrecreationdistrict com BASEBALL SOFTBALL Registration for ages 5 15 is offered during the first half of April Costs are 35 to 55 dependent on age group VOLLEYBALL Registration for grades 3rd 6th is offered during the month of August Matches begin in late September Cost is 35 WRESTLING Registration for grades K 6th is offered last half of February Fees are 35 Wrestling matches are every Saturday in March FOOTBALL Registration for grades 3rd and 4th flag and grades 5th and 6th full contact is during the beginning of August Cost for full contact is 55 and for flag is 35 SOCCER Soccer registration for grades Pre school 4th is offered the last half of August Cost is 35 BASKETBALL Basketball registration for grades 3rd 6th is offered during the first half of December Cost is 35 MINICO YOUTH BASEBALL For more information visit www facebook com MinicoYouthBaseball BASEBALL Rupert Grand Slam June 13 15 Registration opens January 1 on Tourney Machine BURLEY KIWANAS To register visit burleykiwanis portalbuzz com SOCCER Early registration closes usually around late July and late registration around late August TRICITIES RUPERT To register call 208 678 6879 or visit rupert idaho com recreation and pool SPRING Soccer Ages 4 13 Baseball Softball Bowling Grades 1 8 Youth Dodgeball Ages 8 17 Adult Dodgeball Volleyball SUMMER Girls Softball Ages 4 13 Boys Baseball Ages 4 13 FALL Soccer Grades PreK 7 Flag Football Grades K 3 Volleyball Grades 3 7 Fall Cheer Ages 5 10 WINTER Girls Basketball Grades K 7 Boys Basketball Grades K 8 Dodgeball Ages 5 Bowling Cornhole Ages 5 Skating Lessons Ages 5 February 2024 7
CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAYS Bilingual Storytime 10 00 AM 10 30 AM Burley Public Library TUESDAYS Burley Coding Club 3 45 PM 4 45 PM Burley Junior High Room 213 Open to 6th 12th graders In partnership with Burley Junior High School teacher Kaywin Cottle Girls Who Code Burley Public Library TUESDAYS Make It 4 00 PM 5 00 PM DeMary Memorial Library STEAM exploration for ages 6 11 generally but all ages welcome with adult supervision TUESDAYS Telescope Tuesday 6 15 PM 9 00 PM Herrett Center CSI Campus Twin Falls Explore with telescopes at the Centennial Observatory weather permitting WEDNESDAYS Music and Movement 9 45 AM 10 15 AM 10 30 AM 11 00 AM Burley Public Library Head to the library for a dance and move storytime WEDNESDAYS Little s Open Gym 11 00 AM 1 00 PM Elevate Gymnastics Burley Children 8 and under are welcome to climb jump and tumble in the gym Cost is 7 per individual visit for children ages 1 5 8 Children age 1 5 and under are free THURSDAYS Preschool and Toddler Storytime 10 30 AM 11 00 AM Burley Public Library THURSDAYS Baby Pre K Storytime 10 30 AM 11 30 AM 5 30 PM 6 30 PM DeMary Memorial Library Rupert THURSDAYS Homeschool First Graders 1 00 PM 2 00 PM Burley Public Library THURSDAYS ITAV Homeschool Chess Club 5 30 PM 7 00 PM Burley Public Library FRIDAYS Confidence Through Art 10 00 AM 10 40 AM ages 5 10 11 00 AM 12 00 PM ages 11 Burley Public Library Do you have a child who loves art No registration is required First come first served 25 seats available Supplies are provided FRIDAYS Storytime 10 30 AM 11 30 AM 3 30 PM 4 30 PM DeMary Memorial Library FRIDAYS Full STEAM Ahead STAYCONNECTED xxx WITH OUR ONLINE CALENDAR 1 8 PageNEW EVENTS U P D AT E S HorizontaRElMINDERS WWW SOUTHERNIDAHOKIDS COM CALENDAR 8 www southernidahokids com Reset 1 8 Page Horizontal
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 3 00 PM 3 45 PM Burley Public Library Weekly hands on science technology engineering arts mathematics This program is best for ages 8 14 but all are welcome SATURDAYS Open Gym 9 00 AM 11 00 AM Elevate Gymnastics Burley Here s a great opportunity for the kids to climb jump and tumble in the gym FRIDAY February 2 Making Macrame 6 00 PM 8 00 PM Herrett Center CSI Campus Twin Falls Learn the art of creating beautiful and intricate knot designs Fee is 30 paid directly to instructor in exact change on the first day of class Must be 13 SATURDAY February 3 Smart Snacking for Kids 11 00 AM 11 30 AM Burley City Public Library Meg Nutritional Therapy Practitioner will clear up snack confusion and provide practical tips for busy moms Register at www genuineminerals net TUESDAYS THURSDAYS February 6 8 20 22 Dungeons and Dragons 5 00 PM 7 00 PM Burley City Public Library Creative group storytelling tabletop game Must be 12 or older TUESDAYS February 6 20 Family History Genealogy Where to Start 10 00 AM 11 00 AM CSI Mini Cassia Center They will discuss the basics of genealogy from dates and places to memories and treasures Se Habla Espa ol Smiles 4 Kids 1 2 Page Horizontal 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 February 2024 9
HEALTH WELLNESS sponsored by HEALTHYHABITS Mindfulness Techniques to Support Anxiety Today the word anxiety is very common You may wonder What really is anxiety Does my child have anxiety or How do I help them when their anxiety gets overwhelming Anxiety is an emotion that can be characterized by any of the following feelings of tension worried thoughts and a variety of physiological reactions including rapid heart rate fast breathing sweating shaking digestive issues or cognitive disturbances such as ruminating thoughts and difficulty concentrating When feelings of anxiety start rising it can create a spiraling of negative thoughts distorting reality and imposing fear and negativity that can lead to more anxiety Anxiety can surface in many ways and keeping an open line of communication with your child will help you determine when to step in and help Studies have shown that mindfulness is a tool to help decrease anxiety when it starts Mindfulness is an awareness that arises through purposeful attention in the present moment and without judgment When a child can recognize and accept what they are feeling they have an easier time letting that emotion go When the child has a hard time accepting the emotion grounding techniques can be helpful Below are 2 grounding activities you can try with your child 1 Focus on your breathing Take a big deep breath in through the nose for 5 seconds Hold for 5 seconds Exhale out your mouth for 5 seconds This refocuses the brain on breathing and can slow breathing down to provide a calming effect 2 Enlist all 5 senses Find something you can see touch hear smell and taste This can redirect your child to the present moment and help overcome moments of anxiety Take a deep belly breath to begin 5 LOOK Look around for 5 things that you can see and say them out loud 4 FEEL Say 4 things you can feel 3 LISTEN Listen for 3 sounds 2 SMELL Say two things you can smell If you can t smell anything or you can t move then name your 2 favorite smells 1 TASTE Say one thing you can taste If you can t taste anything say your favorite thing to taste Take another deep belly breath to end Jenn Maynard St Luke s Magic Valley Paramedics Sponsored by 10 w w w s o u t h e r n i d a h o k i d s c o m
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TEACHER OF THE MONTH Lisa Anderson 5th Grade Paul Elementary Paul ID 23 Years in Education sponsored by What is your favorite part about being a teacher I love getting to know the students and their own individual personalities I love seeing the growth they make not only with academics but also the growth in their character I love seeing them accomplish their goals and realizing they can do hard things Something your students might not know about you My students may not know about me is how much I struggled in school as a child and how I understand most of their struggles in their social personal and academic lives A word of advice When you are struggling keep trying It s our failures that lead us to our greatest successes When we keep trying it builds our character and makes us a better and stronger person Nominated by Kim Grove Mrs Anderson is a wonderful teacher She has a positive impact on her students while they re in her classroom and for years beyond She was my son s 5th grade teacher Now a freshman in high school he still remembers her in such a positive light In fact at his first wrestling match of the year he wanted to know if she might be there Mrs Anderson was willing to come to see him wrestle and 4 years after he was in her class She s a teacher that will always hold a special place in both of our hearts The Teacher of the Month will receive a Fizz Farm gift card and a cookie party for their class To nominate a teacher visit www southernidahokids com nominate your teacher xxx Sponsor Page Horizontal 12 w w w s o u t h e r n i d a h o k i d s c o m
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Preschool Lola Loves Stories by Anna McQuinn Lola Loves Stories is about how much Lola loves to go to the library with her daddy Every night she reads a new story and the next day she acts it out One day she s a fairy princess the next day she goes on a trip to Lagos This wonderful book displays the joy of reading and the power of imaginative play K 3rd grade Hair Love by Matthew A Cherry Vashti Harrison Illustrator This heartwarming story is about the love between fathers and daughters and a lesson in self confidence Zuri s hair has a mind of its own Zuri knows it s beautiful When mommy does Zuri s hair she feels like a superhero However dad is afraid to tackle Zuri s hair But he loves Zuri and he ll do anything to make her happy Even if he needs a little confidence to do it 4th 6th grade 7TH GRADE Who Was Harriet Tubman by Yona Zeldis McDonough This non fiction book tells the story of Harriet Tubman Born a slave in Maryland Harriet used the Underground Railroad network to free other slaves from the South Throughout her life she worked as a nurse a spy and spoke out for women s rights This is a simple introduction to her story that older children will find engaging Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson This novel chronicles a professional football player s mental decline due to the onset of chronic traumatic encephalopathy CTE The story is told from the point of view of his preteen son ZJ The novel paints a picture of how a young boy adjusts to the decline of his beloved father by leaning on the support and love of is family and community RECOMMENDATIONS Celebrate Black History Month with these wonderful titles FROM BURLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Burley Kids 1 2 Page Horizontal 14 w w w s o u t h e r n i d a h o k i d s c o m
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