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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 Arcadia 1 4 Page Vertical 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 North Family from Burley Allison Kay Photography HI I M ROCKY We are hidden gems and will be hiding around the pages of the magazine each month AND I M RUBY Did you know Idaho is nicknamed the Gem State More than 72 different types of gemstones are found here COME FIND US March 31 2025 2 www southernidahokids com
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Preschool When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes A beautifully illustrated picture book that captures the changing seasons Through simple text it shows how nature comes to life as winter melts into spring The book is filled with vibrant colors and gentle imagery making it a lovely choice for young readers Henkes storytelling invites children to observe the small wonders of the world around them It s a calming and joyful celebration of the beauty of change Perfect for introducing young children to the concept of seasons K 3rd grade Mel Fell by Corey Tabor A delightful story about a young bird named Mel who is learning to y With playful illustrations and a fun surprising twist the book shows Mel s journey from nervousness to confidence The story is engaging and encourages readers to embrace new challenges Tabor s lively artwork adds charm to the tale making it both entertaining and heartwarming It s a great read for young children who are discovering the courage to try new things 7TH GRADE 4th 6th grade The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C S Lewis A magical adventure set in the land of Narnia Four siblings discover a hidden world through a wardrobe where they meet talking animals and battle an evil queen The story is filled with themes of bravery friendship and the fight between good and evil With unforgettable characters like Aslan the lion it captivates readers of all ages This is a great introduction into the fantasy story genre for upper elementary readers 208 Grill 1 4 Page Vertical The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett A heartwarming story about a lonely girl named Mary who discovers a hidden garden As she brings the garden back to life Mary also helps herself and others grow The book teaches important lessons about friendship healing and the power of nature With rich descriptive language Burnett creates a world of transformation and hope It s a timeless tale that shows how love and care can bring positive change RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BURLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Music By Design 1 4 Page Vertical 2359 Overland Ave in Burley the 208 grill com March 2025 7
CALENDAR OF EVENTS M O N D AY S Community Group for New Moms 9 00 AM 10 00 AM Munchkin Playland Heyburn Bring your babies up to six months old for free The regular rate applies to older siblings that come along to play 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 W E D N E S D AY S Explore with telescopes at the Centennial Observatory weather permitting 10 00 AM 10 30 AM Burley Public Library T U E S D AY S Music Movement Enjoy a dance and move storytime Best suited for ages 3 6 but all ages are welcome Gaming Guild 4 00 PM 5 00 PM DeMary Memorial Library T H U R S D AY S An opportunity for kids ages 12 17 to explore and play games Mighty Warriors Yoga Mindfulness Children s Class T U E S D AY S 4 00 PM 7 00 PM Studio Enso Burley Make It STEAM Exploration 4 00 PM 5 00 PM DeMary Memorial Library T U E S D AY S 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 Full STEM Ahead 4 00 PM 4 45 PM Burley Public Library F R I D AY S Weekly hands on science technology engineering arts and mathematic activities This program is best for 8 14 but all ages welcome Themes for each week are available on the Burley Library 10 00 AM Ages 5 7 10 00 AM Ages 8 11 11 30 AM Ages 12 Burley City Library website Con dence Through Art Learn valuable art skills during this creative class at the library STAYCONNECTED WITH OUR ONLINE CALENDAR xxx Sponsor Page Horizontal NEW EVENTS U P D AT E S REMINDERS W W W S O U T H E R N I D A H O K I D S C O M C A L E N D A R 8 www southernidahokids com
CALENDAR OF EVENTS S AT U R D AY March 1 total lunar eclipse visible from start to finish in Idaho until 2033 9 00 AM 12 00 PM Home Depot March 14 Home Depot Kids Project F R I D AY Visit Home Depot for a free kids building project 80 s Movie Club Labyrinth S AT U R D AY 6 30 PM 8 00 PM Burley Public Library March 1 Enjoy a fun movie at the library TOAST Bread Tribute 3 00 PM 5 00 PM 7 00 PM 9 00 PM Wilson Theater Rupert A tribute band to the 70 s hit band BREAD Tickets available online at www historicwilsontheatre com tickets T H U R S D AY March 13 Burley Library Expansion Groundbreaking Ceremony 12 00 PM 1 00 PM Burley Public Library Come celebrate the expansion of the Burley Public Library There will be live music and food T H U R S D AY March 13 Idaho History in Song 7 00 PM Burley Public Library T H U R S D AY March 13 Total Lunar Eclipse 10 15 PM 3 00 AM Herrett Center CSI Campus Enjoy the observatory for the last S U N D AY March 16 Courageous Kids Climbing 1 00 PM 3 00 PM Gemstone Climbing A free rock wall climbing event planned for people of all ages with physical or intellectual disabilities special needs T H U R S D AY March 20 Family Book Club STORYTIMES Bilingual Storytime Burley City Library Tuesdays 10 00 AM except March 25 Storytime for Ages 0 5 DeMary Memorial Library Thursdays 10 30 AM Toddler Preschool Storytime Burley City Library Thursdays 10 30 AM except March 27 Storytime DeMary Memorial Library Fridays 10 30 AM 6 30 PM 8 00 PM Burley Public Library The book this month is Charlotte s Web All ages are welcome T U E S D AY March 25 Spring Break Fun Burley Public Library Monday 3 00 PM Open art day Tuesday 10 00 AM 3 00 PM Play with straws connects circuits blocks and Legos Wednesday 3 00 PM Creative corner writing club for ages 10 Thursday 3 00 PM Board and card games Friday 1 00 PM Movie day DO YOU KNOW OF AN EVENT WE SHOULD INCLUDE IN OUR CA L E N DA R Email jessie southernidahokids com with details March 2025 9
TEACHER OF THE MONTH Cheri Preston 6th Grade White Pine Elementary Burley 10 Years in Education What is your favorite part about being a teacher My favorite part about teaching is that my students teach me just as much as I teach them They inspire me to be kinder more courageous and more inquisitive Something your students might not know about you My students might not know that I can say the alphabet backwards solve a Rubik s cube and juggle but not all at the same time A word of advice 1 Always believe in yourself 2 Spread goodness and kindness in the world 3 Just keep learning asking questions and growing 4 Act like a champion treat yourself like a champion and you will be a champion Nominated by Makenzie She cares so much for each of her students and goes above and beyond the call of duty She makes it seem effortless It seems so natural for her to give so much The kids all love her She teaches them to build each other up and cheer for one another with their different activities and accomplishments My son recently had to have surgery at Primary Children s and she had the class make cards She brought them as well as some books and treats all the way down to the hospital in Utah She also came over to our home a few times to check on him and bring more fun things to keep him occupied and happy during recovery I can t thank her enough she has been such a light 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 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 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 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 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 11
PUZZLES GAMES DR SEUSS Mad Libs Fill in the blanks to create a fun story based on Dr Seuss book Green Eggs and 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 at _________ place I can eat them while I _________ verb action word Do you like green eggs and ham Yes No HHe eeaaltth hy SSmiles m Healthy Sm miiilleess SStart ttaart EEa arrlly Early Kids 7 and up should have regular orthodontic screenings River Valley Ortho 1 2 Page Horizontal Free Screenings for Kids Call us today to schedule your child s ss free appointment 208 678 3265 265 5 1365 E Main St Burley Free Braces ce Consultations ce o tati ta ti no ref ferrall need fe ded d referral needed Flexible In House Financial Options All Insurance Plans Accepted Invisalign Braces TT SS A LLIFETIME IIFFFEEETTTIIIM M UUP PPPPPLLY OOFF CCO OON NNFFFIIID DDEEEN NNCCCEE It s not just s a smile st smi sm mil ile le IIT S LIF MEE SSU SUP SUPPLY CONF CONFIDENCE 12 www southernidahokids com
PUZZLES GAMES FOODS I HAVE TRIED Broccoli Tomato Avocado Hummus Sweet potato Celery Fish Carrots Eggs Cauli ower Lettuce Cucumber Oatmeal Mango Almonds Blueberries Spinach Zucchini Watermelon Yogurt Pistachios IDAHO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS CSI 1 4 Page Vertical Canyon Foot 1 4 Page Vertical APPLY NOW GET 80 OF YOUR TUITION COVERED WHEN APPROVED CSIEAGLECOUNTRY WWW CSI EDU MINI CASSIA 1600 Parke Ave Burley ID 83318 March 2025 13
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 xxx 1 2 Page Horizontal 14 www southernidahokids com Amy Christopherson Director CSI Mini Cassia Center and Idaho Science Mom
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