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PUBLISHER GRAPHIC ARTIST Julie Vasquez Owner Limelight Design julie southernidahokids com EDITOR Kristen Francom COMMUNITY EVENT SPECIALIST Shawnee Burt shawnee southernidahokids com SouthernIdahoKids southernidahokids ON THE COVER Ava Jade Turner of Gooding Jenny Esterbrook Photography 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 We re here High Quality Personalized Aeris Care By An 1 4 Page Experienced Pediatric Team Vertical You Can Trust Jared Hansen MD FAAP Jimmy Roberts PA C Call today to schedule 208 391 5952 706 N College Rd Twin Falls ID 83301 MV Roofing 1 4 Page Vertical FREE ESTIMATES AND INSPECTIONS CALL TODAY 208 421 1727 2 www southernidahokids com

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COMMUNITY ARTICLE Lazy River Pool Float The season of exploration and adventure is right around the corner summer the time of warmth and light where one can relax bathe in the sun and sip on a tasty tropical drink Don t forget fishing picnics barbecues camping beach days and swimming There are at least a hundred things to do so go outside and enjoy the warm weather What is your favorite activity for the summer Although the warm weather is lovely sometimes we could use some relaxation by the water where the temperature is a bit cooler How about floating As easy as it might look making an object float isn t as simple as you may think The key factors are density and volume Finding a good balance with weight distribution shape and stability is essential How about giving it a try Supplies needed Popsicle sticks or anything that you can think of that may float Tape or glue Bucket of water Pennies add if you would like a challenge Markers or paint Optional Get creative with the popsicle sticks Instructions 1 Start by gathering popsicle sticks and personalize them if you would like Aim High 1 4 Page Vertical 500 OFF ANY FULL EXTERIOR PAINT Smart Mouth 1 4 Page Vertical CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE 208 329 4037 www aimhighpainting com 4 www southernidahokids com

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COMMUNITY ARTICLE 2 Assemble the sticks and secure them using tape or glue You can assemble them by stacking them on top of each other or side to side Get creative and experiment on what works Remember Find a good balance with weight distribution and stability 3 Place your raft steadily on the surface of the water and see if it floats If it sinks try again 4 Once the raft floats add coins and pennies for extra weight and see if you can keep the raft afloat Make sure you enjoy the sun and have fun Don t forget to explore be creative and wear sunscreen Boba 1 4 Page Vertical Destress Relax Float Magic Your Rest Recovery Sanctuary 1 4 Page Vertical 152 2nd Ave S Twin Falls 208 933 2620 www FloatMagic com Summer 2024 5

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COMMUNITY ARTICLE Empowering Lives Through Play Building Inclusive Communities One Playground at a Time Imagine a playground where every child regardless of ability can swing slide and climb with ease This vision is what drives initiatives like the Idaho Playground Project a nonprofit dedicated to creating fully accessible and inclusive playgrounds in elementary schools across Idaho While the focus is on play the impact reaches far beyond the swings and slides In September 2023 Twin Falls took a leap towards inclusivity by installing its very first fully accessible and inclusive adaptive school playground at Sawtooth Elementary Now in a continuation of that project Harrison Elementary School is partnering with the Idaho Playground Project to build their own adaptive playground With a student population of 385 including 110 in their developmental preschool or special education programs Harrison Elementary recognizes the importance of providing equal opportunities for all its students Among the students eagerly awaiting this new playground at Harrison is JJ Comer a vibrant first grader JJ was born with a rare condition called Rhombencephalosynapsis which resulted in the absence of part of his cerebellum As a result JJ relies on a wheelchair and walker for mobility CSI 1 4 Page Vertical Kool Minds 1 4 Page Vertical www koolminds com Summer 2024 7

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COMMUNITY ARTICLE assistance His mom Tiffany shared her hopes for the impact of an inclusive playground on JJ s life A fully inclusive playground means that my son can play alongside his peers with no restrictions limitations or safety concerns It would give him the opportunity to become more independent and feel included This playground would give him a break from his day to day struggles and allow him to just be a kid like every other child and thrive through play This partnership between the Idaho Playground Project and Harrison Elementary School isn t just about building a new playground it s about breaking down barriers and ensuring that every child including JJ has the opportunity to play learn and thrive alongside their friends Features such as wheelchair accessible ramps inclusive swings sensory play elements and accessible ground surfacing create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child can play together without barriers By incorporating JJ COMER A STUDENT AT HARRISON adaptive features playgrounds become more than just places for fun they evolve into dynamic learning environments where children of all abilities can develop crucial social cognitive and motor skills Adaptive playgrounds promote inclusivity foster empathy and teach children the value of diversity creating a space where every child feels valued and included SuINmNSOmUDRiEAtNNDTCAeELn tal 1 4 Page We now have a savings plan for the whole family call us for details Vertical Jump Co 1 4 Page Vertical 208 733 9999 285 Canyon Crest Drive Twin Falls ID www summitdentalsmiles com 8 www southernidahokids com

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So the next time you visit a playground take a moment to think about the magic happening there Think about the friendships being formed the skills being learned and the smiles being shared Remember this isn t just about building playgrounds it s about building communities where every child can thrive Together we can empower lives through play COMMUNITY ARTICLE RENDERING OF PROJECTED PLAYGROUND CURRENT SCHOOL PLAYGROUND AT HARRISON To support the Idaho Playground Project or for more information visit idahoplaygroundproject org or contact Kim Leonard at kim idahoplaygroundproject org Together we can make a difference in the lives of children like JJ and create a brighter more inclusive future for all Frontier 1 4 Page Vertical Canyon Foot 1 4 Page Vertical Summer 2024 9

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WHAT S MAGIC ABOUT THE MAGIC VALLEY Shoshone Ice Caves Explore one of the largest known lava ice caves in the state the Shoshone Ice Caves They offer fun and educational tours with trained experts as your guide They will accompany you on the tour and explain the historical geological and volcanic background of this magnificent landform Discover a mesmerizing world of lava and ice wonders as you explore the caves The caves are about 1700 feet long 50 feet wide and 45 feet in height with an elevation of about 4500 feet With your guide you will take stairs down to a depth of 100 feet under lava into a world of volcanic wonders and ice It is well lit with LED lighting so you can see all the amazing formations in the cave One of the most unusual yet awesome features of the ice caves is that they serve as natural refrigerators It works on an expansion and compression of its airflow which is the same principle we use in modern refrigeration The cave can create a living glacier in a lava desert Its ice block is about 1 000 feet long and varies from 8 to 30 feet in depth No matter how hot it is outside the temperature drops as soon as you enter the cave Temperatures vary from about 23 to 33 degrees year round so don t forget your jackets Hours 10 00 AM to 6 00 PM Open 365 year Ticket prices Adults 12 00 Children 4 to 12 Years old 8 00 Children 3 and under Free Address 1561 N Hwy 75 Shoshone ID 83352 Visit shoshoneicecaves com for more details Venture Upward 1 2 Page Horizontal 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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COMMUNITY ARTICLE Routine Reading A Summer Must for a Sharp Mind The end of the school year means a change in routines for many families One routine that must stay in place is the practice of reading every day The summer slide isn t a myth it s a well documented phenomenon where students skills seem to slide back to a previous level when they return to school in the fall The explanation is simple without consistent practice there is often a decline in academic skills This is especially true when it comes to reading and literacy skills Daily reading serves as a shield against this regression keeping those young minds sharp throughout the summer months It s like a workout for the brain Just like physical exercise strengthens muscles regular reading exercises the mind enhancing comprehension vocabulary and all aspects of literacy This might sound like a lot of work but there are a few simple ways to keep your children s brains active 1 A Topic of Interest While students might be required to read books on specific topics during the school year there s no reason to force a child to read about a topic they aren t interested in during the summer This is a time for children to read for fun and explore their passions through reading The public library can be a great and inexpensive place to find books that fit any interest 2 Reading with your Child It can be a struggle to get the youngest children motivated to read on their own especially when they are still learning to read Summer is a great time to enjoy reading together Reading to your child can be of benefit even if the child isn t reading every word themselves As you read ask your child to follow along pointing to the words as you say them 3 Be an Example Setting aside time to read can be hard but when children see adults reading they understand that this activity is a priority Try setting aside a small amount of family reading Ovation 1 4 Page Vertical Clark Oral 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 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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COMMUNITY ARTICLE time when all members of the family yes even the adults sit down and read independently Afterward discuss what you ve read or share interesting passages 6 Make Reading Interactive Encourage discussions about the books your child is reading Ask them about their favorite characters plot twists or what they think will happen next 4 A Little Goes a Long Way Summer reading shouldn t be a chore and sometimes there s just a lot going on Setting a small attainable goal like 20 minutes daily can keep your child s brain in shape and won t feel like such a heavy lift Engaging in conversation about books helps deepen comprehension and critical thinking skills You can even take this to the next level by further exploring topics or items of interest your child is reading about Parents can help make summer reading a fun and 5 Celebrate Reading Celebrate your child s reading enriching experience for their children setting them up accomplishments whether it s finishing a book for success academically and cultivating a lifelong love reaching a reading goal or discovering a new for reading Let s make this summer one for the books favorite author Reward their efforts with praise encouragement or small incentives to keep them Eva Craner Public Relations Director motivated Twin Falls School District NOW OFFERING A DOCTOR SUPERVISED WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM Lose 20 35lbs in 6 weeks with no drugs exercise injections pre packaged food Dr Jill or shakes More energy less pain less inflammation and less weight in 2024 We are here to support you 1 4 Page Call to schedule your no cost no obligation consultation today Vertical PATIO COVERS DROP SHADES PERGOLAS AWNINGS Superior Door 1 4 Page Vertical 788 Eastland Drive Ste B Twin Falls Idaho 208 734 3030 www drjillfamilychiro com MENTION THIS AD FOR 5 OFF 208 420 5548 SuperiorPatioCovers com 15 S u m m e r 2 0 2 4

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS sponsored by SATURDAYS Canyon Rim Park Run 8 50 AM 10 30 AM Twin Falls Visitor Center Enjoy a free fun run with members of the community Participants are welcome to walk jog run or volunteer SATURDAYS Movie Matinee 3 00 PM 5 00 PM Twin Falls Public Library Enjoy a free movie at the library FRIDAY SUNDAY May 31 June 2 Western Days 12 00 PM 9 00 PM Friday 9 00 AM 9 00 PM Saturday 10 00 AM 7 00 PM Sunday Twin Falls City Park Food mini trains vendors car show and more Parade is Saturday at 9 00 AM SATURDAY June 1 Spirit of Magic Valley Run 8 00 AM 11 00 AM Shoshone Falls Park Twin Falls Start time 8 00 AM for half 5k and 10k The kid s obstacle course will begin at 8 30 AM SATURDAYS June 1 July 6 August 3 Home Depot Kids Project 9 00 AM 12 00 PM Home Depot Visit Home Depot for a free kids building project MONDAY June 3 Idaho Play Event STEAM Night 6 00 PM 7 30 PM Frontier Elementary Jerome Hosted by Idaho Play AmeriCorps Reading Corps TUESDAYS June 4 18 July 2 16 August 6 20 Reptile Revue Children s clear vision pediatric eyecare vision therapy 6 00 PM 7 00 PM Herrett Center CSI Campus Come learn about and see reptiles WEDNESDAY June 5 Idaho Play Event Swim Movie Night 8 00 PM 9 30 PM Jerome Rec Center Hosted by Idaho Play AmeriCorps Reading Corps WEDNESDAYS June 5 12 19 26 July 3 10 17 24 Filer Summer Learning Program 1 30 PM 2 30 PM 6 30 PM 7 30 PM Filer Public Library Come celebrate learning and reading with the library There will also be a food truck in the parking lot between sessions Children s Clear Vision Children s clear vision pediatric eyecare vision therapy H U N D R E D S 1O F4 Page SpCoAnLsLorship FUN FRAMES Horizontal T O D A Y FLEXIBLE SPORTS FRAMES INFANT ADULT CHILD SIZES 568 Falls Ave Twin Falls 208 293 8580 www childrensclearvision com 16 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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Be sure to check out our up to date online calendar www southernidahokids com calendar THURSDAY June 6 Summer Reading Kickoff Event 5 00 PM 7 00 PM Twin Falls City Park Bring the whole family to the City Park for an Oregon Trail themed adventure There will be lots of fun as you work through tasks and puzzles to complete your wild west journey THURSDAYS June 6 August 8 Municipal Band Concert 6 30 PM 10 00 PM Twin Falls City Park FRIDAY June 7 Idaho Play Event Glow Dance Party 7 00 PM 9 30 PM Lincoln Elementary Twin Falls Hosted by Idaho Play AmeriCorps Reading Corps SATURDAY June 8 TFNaz Centennial Carnival 12 00 PM 4 00 PM Twin Falls Church of the Nazarene TFNaz is turning 100 This is a FREE event for the whole family They will have games bounce houses face painting photo booth food trucks and lots more SATURDAY June 8 Filer Fun Days Parade 10 00 AM 10 00 PM Twin Falls County Fairgrounds A jam packed day of live music entertainment a beautiful Veterans tribute at noon and food and drinks Parade starts at 10 00 AM Let the kids run wild with bounce houses balloon animals kids train and games After the sun sets enjoy a mesmerizing fireworks display SATURDAY June 8 Magic Valley Kid Market 10 00 AM 1 00 PM The Shanty Bell Burley Come support the entrepreneurs of our community Kids ages 5 16 years old will create a business idea and set up a vendor market that is open and FREE to the public If your child is interested in running a booth see registration information on our website www mvkidmarket com SATURDAY June 8 Free Fishing Day State of Idaho Idaho s Free Fishing Day is a day to celebrate fishing in Idaho and no fishing license is required MONDAYS June 10 24 July 8 22 Family STEM Activity 11 00 AM 12 00 PM Twin Falls City Park Participate in fun outdoor activities and explore STEM science technology engineering and math principles while you re at it Programs will be held at either City Park or the lawn area behind the library weather permitting Kiddos under 8 will need help from a grown up Hosted by the Twin Falls Public Library WEDNESDAYS June 12 26 July 3 10 17 24 Naturebrary 11 00 AM 12 00 PM Twin Falls City Park Naturebrary is a caregiver andme program for babies toddlers and pre k kids on Wednesdays from 10am 12pm beginning June 12th We ll have storywalks make mud pies learn about plant life and much more Naturebrary is a messy outdoors program so dress accordingly WEDNESDAYS June 12 26 July 10 24 August 14 28 Puppet Show 4 00 PM 4 30 PM Filer City Library FRIDAY June 21 Cruise In Movie Night 7 00 PM 9 00 PM Legacy Fields Filer Watch a movie with us on the big 17 S u m m e r 2 0 2 4

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS sponsored by screen Come early and pick your spot You will be able to leave your car overnight for our show the next morning if you reserve a camping RV spot at www campspot com park legacy fields rv park SATURDAY July 22 Youth Triathalon 8 30 AM 12 30 PM Twin Falls City Pool There will be three skill levels Participants must provide their own bike Each participant that signs up early will get a shirt Extra shirts can be purchased but sizing is not guaranteed Each participant will be given a cinch sac Check in 8 30 AM to 9 00 AM Event starts at 9 00 AM SATURDAY July 22 Duck Donuts 2 Year Anniversary All Day Duck Donuts Twin Falls Kids duck pond rubber duck races and face painting 9 00 AM 12 00 PM FREE donut hole sundaes THURSDAY FRIDAY June 27 29 Shrek Jr Performance 7 00 PM 9 00 PM Orpheum Theater Come support our community s young actors and actresses with this fun and hysterical play FRIDAYS June 28 July 26 August 23 LEGO Club 4 00 PM 6 00 PM Filer Public Library We ll supply the space the LEGOs and the build sheet All you have to do is come see us and build your masterpiece Free to the public All ages welcome Children s clear vision pediatric eyecare vision therapy FRIDAYS June 28 July 12 26 Movies in the Park 7 00 PM 10 00 PM Twin Falls City Park FRIDAY SATURDAY July 12 13 Kimberly Good Neighbor Days Kimberly City Park Activities on Friday evening parade Saturday morning events at the park on Saturday and fireworks Saturday night at Kimberly High School More details will be updated online as they become available SATURDAY July 20 Kids Art in the Park 8 30 AM 12 00 PM DID YOU KNOW Children 1 18 can receive FREE lunch this Summer SCAN THE QR CODE WITH YOUR PHONE TO FIND A LOCATION 18 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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Be sure to check out our up to date online calendar www southernidahokids com calendar Twin Falls City Park This engaging program offers a fun filled day of artistic exploration for children of all ages Pre register online by July 1st or sign up for same day registration starting at 8 30 am at the Twin Falls City Park www magicvalleyartscouncil org art in the park food festival FRIDAY July 26 Summer Reading Finale Street Dance 6 00 PM 8 00 PM Twin Falls City Park Bring the whole family for a street dance There will be music snacks games and a whole lot of fun SATURDAY July 27 Magic Valley Kid Market 10 00 AM 1 00 PM Twin Falls City Park Come support the entrepreneurs of our community Kids ages 5 16 years old will create a business idea and set up a vendor market that is open and FREE to the public See registration information at www mvkidmarket com TUESDAY August 6 National Night Out 3 00 PM 9 00 PM Twin Falls City Park An annual community building campaign that promotes policecommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie ALL SUMMER Various Days Shawnee s Storytime Shawnee our Community Events Specialist hosts multiple storytimes throughout the area Follow her Facebook page to find out where the next one will be https www facebook com profile php id 100068376482783 mibextid LQQJ4d SUMMER LIBRARY READING PROGRAMS For details on each library s summer events check out their websites TWIN FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY twinfallspubliclibrary org GOODING PUBLIC LIBRARY gooding lili org FILER PUBLIC LIBRARY filer lili org WENDELL PUBLIC LIBRARY wendell lili org JEROME PUBLIC LIBRARY jerome lili org KIMBERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY kimberly lili org HANSEN COMMUNITY LIBRARY hansen lili org BUHL PUBLIC buhlpubliclibrary org HAGERMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY hagermanpubliclibrary org STAYCONNECTED WITH OUR ONLINE CALENDAR 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 19 S u m m e r 2 0 2 4

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sponsored by HEALTH WELLNESS HEALTHYHABITS Situational Awareness During the Summer With summer approaching it is a great time to create situational awareness habits to protect your children as they play outdoors and interact with strangers Situational awareness means you are always aware of your surroundings and have your head on a swivel For example you re walking down the hallway at school you see a person with questionable behavior As they get closer you notice they do not have a visitor pass What do you do We encourage you to listen to your inner voice trust your instincts and report that person to staff immediately Another example your smoke detectors activate while you re asleep at home Having an escape plan and practicing that escape plan is a form of situational awareness A typical child abductor may use verbal ploys by directing or demanding the child to come to them engaging in conversation with a child or impersonating someone such as a trusted family friend medical professional or police officer They often offer food candy or drinks and ask children to help locate something often an animal A few opportunities to put Situational Awareness into practice this summer include 1 Trust your instincts If you see something say something Pay attention to your gut feelings or any suspicious behavior from individuals around your child If something feels off remove your child from the situation and report any concerns to the appropriate authorities 2 Teach stranger awareness Educate your child about the concept of strangers and the importance of not talking to or accepting anything without your permission It is important to teach children that an adult would never ask a child for help directions lost pet etc 3 Keep your head on a swivel and always be looking Keep your child within your line of sight when they are playing or moving around in public areas Avoid distractions like phone usage that may hinder your ability to monitor their activities 4 Always be prepared Have an escape plan for any situation Randy Hall Emergency Manager St Luke s Sponsored by 21 S u m m e r 2 0 2 4

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COMMUNITY ARTICLE How Do Children Benefit From Being Outdoors To express his disapproval of the week long ban on electronics my 9 year old said boisterously enough for me to hear him from the neighboring room I m bored I chuckled inside while relishing the moment Perfect No suggestions were given nor commercial toys provided He was left merely with his own imagination The electronics and music he had been using to entertain himself had robbed him of his fullest capacity to be creative socialize exercise and so much more And then it happened he wandered outside Did I feel bad Honestly for a minute I did I felt like a no fun old fashioned mean mama But that feeling quickly left when I thought about the benefits he would gain from this mama being an electronic thief in hopes of him exiting the house Was the pain of boredom worth the price to get him outside Absolutely Here are just a few of the physical mental and emotional benefits he was about to gain Just by stepping into the sunshine one s pineal gland is activated This helps to build a stronger immune system make better decisions and have a more positive perception of the world It also controls one s sleep patterns Hmm Ever wonder why there s a higher rate of sickness and sadness as we move indoors more during the fall and winter months Could having less sunshine and outdoor time be a significant contributing factor But benefits from being outdoors don t stop with the pineal gland Merely relocating outdoors promotes more physical movement which leads to more advanced motor skill development increased balance and coordination stronger muscles and bones and greater physical endurance When a child is more coordinated stronger and has more endurance another positive effect happens confidence builds These are quite significant gains our children and ourselves can obtain simply by being outside On the flip side staying indoors increases the frequency of snacking and adds more calories to Makona Therapy 1 2 Page Horizontal 22 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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COMMUNITY ARTICLE a child s day With abundance of food especially processed foods more readily available to us than any other time in history it s no wonder that 1 3 of children in the United States today are overweight or obese However it s not just the physical body that reaps rewards when a child moves outside one s mind and attitude also benefit greatly The mind becomes more creative curious and self directed and a child s problem solving skills increase Imagine your child has an assortment of moveable parts materials they can move and manipulate themselves or with other children These might be things such as sticks rocks rope cardboard boxes egg cartons pine cones old pots and pans a sheet pipe etc I know what you re thinking this sounds like a junkyard However these types of supplies can promote hours of endless creative play I won t attempt to make a list of what could be created when a child is left to self direct with such items but a few benefits of unstructured outdoor play with moveable parts are a decrease in stress depression anger aggression and symptoms of ADHD along with an increase in happiness focus more creativity and curiosity Additionally when engaged in this type of play Family Health Services 1 2 Page Horizontal 23 S u m m e r 2 0 2 4

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COMMUNITY ARTICLE with other children teamwork and sharing skills are also enhanced I don t think any parent would want their child to miss out on this lengthy list of benefits But to all those busy parents don t fret if you missed soccer tryouts There doesn t need to be a grand plan an official team event or even a set plan at all Allowing time for your child to be bored is actually good for them However if you want to make suggestions here are a few ideas to try Challenge your child to build an obstacle course for you both to race through in the backyard Provide a hose with a multi patterned spray nozzle and a bottle of dish soap then step back Get an old film camera with or without film depending on age and let them photograph nature Have a whip cream battle fly a kite or bathe the dog Move traditionally inside tasks outside homework folding laundry on a tarp meal time etc Even though we might see the physical mental and emotional benefits for our children as the main reason to get them to move outdoors being outside also results in exploration and appreciation for nature There are many opportunities especially in our community for children to learn about and develop stewardship for animals and the Earth making it an even better place to live for themselves and future generations Mindy Petramalo Head of School Acton Academy CHALLENGE For the next week track how much outdoor time your child is getting each day including outdoor time at school Would he or she benefit from more time outside Write down the benefits you see in them physically mentally and emotionally as you encourage more outdoor play Scan the code for a handy tracking chart Acton 1 4 Page Vertical MV Ped Cancer 1 4 Page Vertical 24 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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sponsored by sponsored by HEALTH WELLNESS Washing Our Hands SPOTLIGHT Did you know that we carry around 1 500 bacteria on each square centimeter of the skin on our hands and even more under our fingernails Many of these bacteria are picked up when we touch surfaces like door handles cell phones pencils pens and other common school supplies What s even worse some of these bacteria can live up to three hours on our hands Davidson Washroom 2017 Because people frequently touch their eyes nose and mouths these germs can enter into our bodies and make us sick CDC 2019 According to the Center of Disease Control one of the best ways to reduce the spread of these germs is through regular handwashing particularly before and after certain activities such as eating blowing our nose going to the bathroom and playing with friends CDC 2018 When washing your hands remember these 6 simple steps that will help efficiently wash those pesky germs away 1 Wet your hands 2 Use soap 3 Scrub your hands together for 20 seconds 4 Rinse your hands thoroughly 5 Dry your hands 6 Turn off the water and open the door with a paper towel Our hope here at Physicians Immediate Care Center is that you and your family will have an illness free school year However if you ever find yourself feeling a little bit under the weather we are always here for your immediate health care needs References https www cdc gov handwashing Jonathan Pittard PA C has been providing care for Twin Falls and the surrounding areas since 2009 208 736 7422 OPEN 8AM TO 7PM SEVEN DAYS A WEEK www picctf com We ve moved across from Walmart in Twin Falls 25 S u m m e r 2 0 2 4

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PRINCIPAL OF THE MONTH Angela Hild Principal St Edwards Catholic School Twin Falls 25 years in Education sponsored by What is your favorite part about being a principal Working with kids on a daily basis Whether it is having fun with them on the playground or working on helping them make better choices I love that I get to interact with kids and have an impact hopefully each day Something your students might not know about you I wasn t a very good student myself I m a bit of a procrastinator and I would always wait until the last minute for everything They may be shocked that I wasn t at the top of my class in high school or in college but I did get through A word of advice Everyday is full of failure and success Keep going and find the joy in both Failure teaches you something you didn t know before It isn t an end point but a change in direction so don t be afraid of it or unwilling to accept it Nominated by Vicki Cleverly Angela is such a hard worker available to students and parents any time day or night The kids have so much respect for her It is incredible The kids are so well mannered and kind but they still have so much fun The Principal of the Month will receive a Sodamix gift card and a cookie platter To nominate a teacher visit www southernidahokids com nominate your teacher xxxBuy a 24oz drink get a SponFsRoErEP1a2goez KIDS DRINK HorizontalExpires August 31 2024 1553 Washington St North Suite 100 Twin Falls 208 613 1771 26 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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FROM THE BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS This year the theme for our summer reading program is Adventure Begins at Your Library Check out some of these great books about adventures and journeys 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 Preschool Hike by Pete Oswald In this sweet nearly wordless picture book a father and child head out on a hike keeping a cherished family tradition alive 4th 6th grade The Thirteenth Fairy by Meliss De la Cruz Real life and fairy tales collide in this book One day Filomena Jefferson Cho discovers that the heroes in Never After a series of fairy tale books she loves are real Soon she s thrust into a world of evil fairies and beautiful princesses where an evil queen is plotting to destroy what is left of the fairy tribes To save herself and the kingdoms of Never After Filomena must find the truth behind the fairy tales before all falls to ruin Talking with your family about quitting can be hard Project Filter Project Filter is here to start the conversation 1 8 Call 1 800 QUIT NOW or visit PageProjectFilter org for more information on quitting smoking chewing or vaping for you or a loved one Horizontal September 2022 Yo u d e c i d e w h e n P r o j e c t F i l t e r w i l l s h o w y o u h o w K 3rd grade Lift by Min L Iris loves to push the elevator buttons in her apartment building but when it s time to share the fun with a new member of the family she s pretty put out That is until the sudden appearance of a mysterious new button opens up entire realms of possibility places where she can escape and explore on her own 7TH GRADE Skyward by Brandon Sanderson Spensa s world has been under attack for decades Now pilots are the heroes of what s left of the human race and becoming one has always been Spensa s dream Since she was a little girl she has imagined soaring skyward and proving her bravery Flight school might be a long shot but she is determined to fly And an accidental discovery in a long forgotten cavern might just provide her with a way to claim the stars Renaissance 1 8 Page Horizontal xxx 1 8 Page Horizontal southernidahokids southernidahokids NOW Clover Christian ENROLLING PreK 5th Grade 1 8 PageA CARING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION HorizontalIN THE COUNTRY 3552 N 1825 E Clover Christian School SE of Buhl www cloverchristiansch org 208 326 5198 27 S u m m e r 2 0 2 4

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