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SCIENCE SPOT Dr Seuss Oobleck In classrooms throughout the country kids celebrate reading this month in honor of Dr Suess s birthday Whether we read classic stories in print or watch the animated versions Dr Seuss creates a perfect background for science learning that spans generations Through colorful imagery Dr Seuss invites us to explore fantastic worlds with memorable characters timeless rhyming patterns and stories with a lesson Two of my favorite Seuss stories to share during STEM lessons are Horton Hears a Who and Bartholomew and the Oobleck Horton the elephant reminds us there are microscopic organisms living just beyond our view and Bartholomew teaches us what happens when oobleck falls from the sky Oobleck is a mixture of cornstarch and water that behaves like either a solid or a liquid depending on how much pressure you apply We can introduce kids of all ages to tools like magnifying glasses and telescopes as we make observations and share new insights There likely isn t a kid who doesn t like to play with oobleck To make your own ooblek combine two parts corn starch with one part water and add green food coloring if you want to match the images in the Dr Seuss story Kids can stir the ingredients and notice a change in the consistency of the mixture They have successfully made a nonNewtonian substance which defies the rules of liquid and solid If they pour it slowly oobleck acts like a liquid But when they punch the mixture it is firm like a solid Oh the places you ll go as you combine reading and science this month Amy Christopherson Director CSI Mini Cassia Center and Idaho Science Mom WARD ORTHODONTICS FEELS LUCKY Lucky to serve our friends in the Magic Valley We treasure building beautiful smiles and amazing relationships Thank you Ward Ortho LUCKY 1 2 Page Horizontal wardcampbellortho wardorthoidaho WA OR TM WARD CAMPBELL ORTHODONTICS March 2025 13
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PUZZLES GAMES DR SEUSS Mad Libs Fill in the blanks to create a fun story based on Dr Seuss book Green Eggs and Ham Ham I am _________ _________ I am Your Name Your Name Today I eat green eggs and ham I can eat them in a _________ thing I can eat them with _________ friend s name I can eat them when I play _________ favorite toy I can eat them with _________ favorite food I can eat them _________ times a day number I can eat them at _________ place I can eat them while I _________ verb action word Do you like green eggs and ham Yes No FOODS I HAVE TRIED Broccoli Tomato Avocado Hummus Sweet potato Celery Fish 18 Carrots Eggs Cauliflower Lettuce Cucumber Oatmeal Mango www southernidahokids com Almonds Blueberries Spinach Zucchini Watermelon Yogurt Pistachios
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HEALTH WELLNESS sp ons o re d by HEALTHYHABITS Bold Bites Feeding Picky Eaters Feeding picky eaters can feel like a tough puzzle to solve Children might say no to foods for lots of reasons and it s normal for parents to feel unsure what to do But guess what Being a picky eater is normal Lots of kids go through phases where they re picky about food because they re learning to be independent and cautious about new things MILK Here are some helpful tips to encourage your picky eater to try new and healthy foods Stick to the Rotation Rule Mix things up by offering different foods each day For example if your child had carrots yesterday today they could have broccoli or carrots Keeping it varied helps them get used to trying new things without feeling overwhelmed Start Small Sometimes big portions can be intimidating Begin with tiny portions like one pea or a small piece of noodle and encourage your child by saying it s easy and you could be done in a second Ensure foods they enjoy eating are available during meals or snacks as well Then gradually increase the new food over time Perfect Your Timing It can take children up to 15 tries before a child may like a new food Instead of introducing new foods during big meals like lunch or dinner try offering them as snacks This takes off the pressure at lunch or dinner invite a friend over for dinner who likes trying different foods Seeing their friend eat something might encourage your child to give it a try too Keep Your Cool Some kids like the attention they get from avoiding certain foods To make trying new foods feel more casual offer them without making a big deal out of it This way your child may feel more relaxed and willing to give it a try Remember it s all about patience and having fun with food With these strategies you ll be helping your picky eater become more adventurous over time Makenzie Searle St Luke s Community Health Manager Sponsored by Invite an Adventurous Friend Sometimes kids are more willing to try new things when they see their friends doing it So March 2025 21
TEACHER OF THE MONTH Ali Perrapato 4th Grade Stricker Elementary School Kimberly 18 years in Education What is your favorite part about being a teacher I love sparking a lifelong learner It is so rewarding to find creative ways to motivate my students to do their very best and to search out new opportunities to learn When I see my students excited about learning and unlocking new achievements I feel they are truly understanding the value of knowledge Something your students might not know about you My first time paragliding my instructor and I crash landed and were lost in the wilderness until dark The very next day I went again A word of advice If my mind can conceive it if my heart can believe it then I can achieve it Muhammad Ali Nominated by Brittany Dyer She should be nominated because she goes above and beyond to create a caring inclusive and inspiring classroom environment She always puts her students first making sure that each one feels valued and supported Her dedication to not only teaching but also nurturing her students individual growth is exceptional She makes learning fun and engaging while also fostering kindness confidence and a love for learning in every student Her positive impact goes far beyond the classroom and she truly makes a difference in the lives of the children she teaches Do you know a teacher that deserves some recognition To nominate them visit our website at www southernidahokids com nominate your teacher 22 www southernidahokids com
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE The American Library Association has released their 2025 Youth Media Award winners Here are some of the books that made the list If you or your child would like more suggestions come see us at the Twin Falls Public Library Recommending titles and connecting the right book with the right reader is our favorite thing to do Preschool You re So Amazing by James Catchpole Schneider Award honor book One legged Joe is amazing He knows this because wherever he goes people always tell him he s amazing Amazing for sliding down the slide for kicking a ball even walking to get an ice cream or just eating an ice cream Of course being Amazing Joe is better than being Poor Joe A groundbreaking picture book which explores how we respond to disability 4th 6th grade First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly winner of the Newberry Medal When Ridge a time traveling teenager from the future gets trapped in 1999 he befriends Michael a lonely twelveyear old boy changing the course of their lives forever GIVE YOUR MARKETING A Boost xxx 1 4 Page Vertical ADVERTISE WITH US To learn more visit www southernidahokids com advertise K 3rd grade My Daddy is a Cowboy by Stephanie Seales Caldecott Award honor book While a young Panamanian American girl and her father share just us time on an early morning horseback ride around their town he tells her cowboy stories and she realizes she is a cowboy too 7TH GRADE Brownstone by Samuel Teer winner of the Printz Award In the summer of 1995 almost fifteenyear old Almudena is sent to live with her estranged Spanish speaking father and together they renovate a brownstone and build a relationship while Almudena navigates the Latin American side of her heritage for the first time Garbage Bin Cleaning Bin Bath 1 8 Page Horizontal Commercial Residential Pressure Washing locally owned operated One Time Monthly or Quarterly Cleanings thebinbath com 208 731 0601 Boba Blast 1 8 Page Horizontal March 2025 23
COMMUNITY ARTICLE The Science of Reading How Literacy Education Has Changed to Ensure All Students Learn to Read As parents keeping up with the evolving education landscape can sometimes feel overwhelming One area where we ve seen significant change is in how we teach literacy Thanks to research in the science of reading we now understand much more about how children learn to read and how we can help them succeed This approach to reading instruction ensures that all students no matter their starting point have the skills they need to excel 1 Phonemic Awareness Phonemic awareness is the ability to recognize and manipulate the individual sounds in words It is one of the earliest steps in learning to read For example hearing and playing with sounds in words like cat c a t or dog d o g helps children develop the foundation needed for reading Activities like rhyming games or segmenting sounds can support this skill at home The science of reading is based on decades of research examining how the brain processes written and spoken language The focus is on teaching foundational skills that help children decode words understand meaning and develop a love for reading 2 Phonics Phonics is closely related to phonemic awareness but it goes a step further It teaches the relationship between letters and their sounds For instance children learn that the letter b makes the b sound or that sh makes the sh sound This skill helps children begin to decode sound out words when they read 3 Letter Knowledge Letter knowledge is understanding the names and sounds of letters This skill is the foundation for both phonics and Key Skills for Reading Success Understanding these key skills can empower you to support your child s literacy development at home and better understand how their classroom teacher supports their literacy needs Se Ha bla Esp a o Smiles 4 Kids 1 2 Page Horizontal 208 734 7415 1411 Falls Ave E 1000C Twin Falls www smiles4kidsidaho com A l l i n s u r a n c e s w e l c o m e i n cl u d i n g M e d i c a i d N o r e f e r r a l s n e e d e d Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentists 24 www southernidahokids com l
COMMUNITY ARTICLE spelling For young learners letter knowledge is an essential building block in the journey toward reading 4 5 6 Fluency Fluency is the ability to read a text smoothly and accurately Fluent readers can read quickly without stumbling over words which is essential because fluency helps with comprehension Students who don t have to focus on sounding out every word can concentrate on understanding what they re reading Parents can help by encouraging regular reading practice and allowing children to read familiar books and stories aloud Vocabulary Vocabulary refers to the words a child understands and can use The larger a child s vocabulary the easier it is for them to understand what they read This is why it s essential to expose children to new words both in and out of school You can support vocabulary growth by talking with your child about new words they encounter using them in different contexts and reading books with rich varied language understand and make sense of what is being read It s the ultimate goal of reading instruction For a child to comprehend a text they need to be able to decode the words and understand their meanings in the context of the story or information Parents can help by asking questions about the books their children read discussing the main ideas and encouraging them to predict what might happen next in a story The science of reading shows that every child can become a skilled reader with access to the right instruction and practice Understanding the key literacy skills and supporting your child s learning at home can help set them up for success in reading and beyond giving you a sense of accomplishment as you witness their progress Stay tuned for the next segment in our literacy series Successful Readers How Parents Can Support Literacy Education at Home which will be published in the April edition of the Southern Idaho Kids Magazine Comprehension Comprehension is the ability to Eva Craner Public Relations Director Twin Falls School District Sequoia 1 2 Page Horizontal For more information on our child care and after school programs please contact sequoiachildrenscenter gmail com March 2025 25
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