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In the 1970s, Mary Appelhof built a container for worms to eat her garbage. It worked so well, she wrote a book called “Worms Eat My Garbage” and started Flowerfield Enterprises, Inc. a company that sells composting bins, worms and other products for people interested in organic gardening.
Pg. 14 CPR Training for Kids Pg. 16 Picture Sharing Pg. 17 Tricky Tricks Pg. 18 Family Favorites Pg. 20 Juvenile Arthritis Pg. 22 Taking Turns
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Visit Mary’s site: WormWoman.com
Red worms like organic garbage. This means things that mostly come from plants.
Cross out the things in the worm bin that the worms won’t eat.
Pg. 23 Fun Activity Calendar Pg. 24 Internet Safety Pg. 26 Happy Birthdays Pg. 28 Day Trip — Evergreen Museum Campus Pg. 29 All About Brussels Sprouts
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(Hint: Paper comes from trees.)
Vermicomposting, or composting with worms, creates rich soil that helps gardens grow. And it gives humans a clean, odor-free, environmental way to get rid of garbage. The worms get a good meal and contribute their castings to the production of good soil that grows better flowers and vegetables.
Pg. 6 Did You Know - Alphabet
Garbage is for worms! You might think it is gross, but certain kinds of worms think garbage is yummy. Instead of tossing leftover salad, melon peels and apple cores into the trash or disposal, build a worm bin and start raising worms to eat your garbage.
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All day, Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Discover different trains of all sizes and enjoy train modeling, layouts and working kits to start your own hobby. Admission is $5 (children under 7 are free.) For more information, please call (360) 748-0831.
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4th Annual Soroptimist-Kiwanis Talent Show
12 p.m., Thorbeckes Aquatic Center, Centralia This event is free. Door prizes, games and activities related to drowning prevention and water safety, followed by open swim from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please visit thorbeckes.com.
Build, stack and play with fun LEGO bricks, connecting straws, blocks and more. For more information, please visit trl.org.
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6 p.m.,Historic Fox Theatre, Centralia
Three age groups will perform a talent such as singing, instrument or performance. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 7 to 18 and $20 for families (up to five persons.) For more information, please contact Donna Karvia at jwdmkar@aol.com or (360) 748-7860.
Build & Play Saturday
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Enjoy the Variety Show, Laughin Wall, Mash Ups, Armchair Aerobics, Umbrella Parade, door prizes and snacks. For more information, please visit mortonroxy.com.
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10 a.m., Centralia College Health and Wellness Center
Free event with fun activities for the whole family. Activities include art and science activities, snacks, fire department vehicles and more. For more information, please call (360) 736-9391 ext, 465.
2 p.m., Washington State Fair Event Center, Puyallup Fair rides, food booths, animals, music, Silly Ville and tons of free entertainment will make this a fun fair event. Admission for adults is $10, students (ages 6-18) are $8 and kids 5 and under are free. Parking is free. Event runs through the weekend. For more information, please visit thefair.com.
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Lacey Family Fish-In
All day, Woodland Creek Community Park, Lacey
Fishing for ages 5 through 14. Volunteers are onsite to help. Each participant will receive a rod and reel to keep. Cost is $5 per youth participant. For more information, please visit ci.lacey.wa.us.
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Spring Festival
10 a.m., Seedpod Farm, Centralia
Children’s activities, food music, farm fun and more. For more information, please visit seedpodfarm.com.
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Super Girl Scouts Day
9:30 a.m., Northwest Trek Girls scouts of all ages can spend the day seeking badges to add to their sashes and vests by exploring habitats and visiting stations around the park. (Badges are the responsibility of the troop and not provided by Northwest Trek.) Discounted admission is $11 each, and up to five additional tickets may be purchased at the lower price. For more information and to pre-register, please visit nwtrek.org/scoutday.
7:30 p.m., Evergreen Playhouse, Centralia
Come see a great show with performances by children, ages 5 through 13. Additional show 30th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 each or $24 for a family of four. For more information, please email performingartsofhomeschoolers@ gmail.com.
Earth Day Work Party
Give back to the community while having fun. Event includes activities for all ages, and free coffee and sandwiches. For more information, please contact Brian Mittge at (360) 266-0568.
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Children ages 3 through 14 can register to fish and enter to win fun prizes. Free hot dogs and milk available for registered participants. The event is free. Please bring a fishing pole, tackle and bait. For more information, please call (360) 736-8766. (Adults must register child and remain present and supervise.)
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Did You Know?
ALPHABET The English alphabet (the one we use) has 26 letters.
The Hawaiian alphabet only has 12 letters.
The most commonly used letter from the English alphabet is E.
The Hungarian alphabet has 44 letters.
The letter Q must always be followed immediately by the letter U.
The word “alphabet” comes from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet: alpha and beta.
The sentence “the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” uses every letter in the English alphabet.
A sentence that contains all 26 letters of the alphabet is called a “pangram”. SWWF 6 • April 2016 • Southwest Washington Family
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Davis Teacher Feature Ellen R. E. Bennett, 2nd grade “She is really a great teacher. If I want help, she helps me with anything. You can rely on her. She is really caring and helps me with my AR tests.”
~ nominator, Graysen S.
How long have you been teaching? 32 years (taught in California, Oregon and Washington). Favorite part of teaching? Teaching students to be independent thinkers and celebrating successes in learning!
r ith nominato Mrs. Davis w Grayson S.
What hobbies/interests do you have outside of the classroom? Gardening and traveling with my family. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? When I was little I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I loved music and writing. What made you decide to become a teacher? I decided to be a teacher as I worked part time in a classroom during college as an aide. Do you have a favorite mantra or quote you are always telling your students? I tell my students that making mistakes is the best way to learn and grow! What is your favorite teaching memory? I have many teaching memories, but one of my favorites is a play my 6th graders performed many years for family and friends I sat watching and was so proud of their hard work and determination and just the beauty of watching what they had learned together. Years later these students told me what a special learning experience it was. 8 • April 2016 • Southwest Washington Family
Graysen S. is such a great kid and loves to share, so here are a few quotes from some classmates about their teacher, Ellen Davis. “She is nice and we do a lot of cool things. She does cool art stuff and it is really fun.” ~ Zoey S. “She is nice. She has cool art and really pretty decorations in our classroom.” ~ Lauren G. “She’s one of the best teachers I have ever had!” ~ Jack V.
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Mary Arlene Appelhof 1936 – 2005
In the 1970s, Mary Appelhof built a container for worms to eat her garbage. It worked so well, she wrote a book called “Worms Eat My Garbage” and started Flowerfield Enterprises, Inc. a company that sells composting bins, worms and other products for people interested in organic gardening. Visit Mary’s site: WormWoman.com
Red worms like organic garbage. This means things that mostly come from plants. Cross out the things in the worm bin that the worms won’t eat.
(Hint: Paper comes from trees.)
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Vermicomposting, or composting with worms, creates rich soil that helps gardens grow. And it gives humans a clean, odor-free, environmental way to get rid of garbage. The worms get a good meal and contribute their castings to the production of good soil that grows better flowers and vegetables.
Garbage is for worms! You might think it is gross, but certain kinds of worms think garbage is yummy. Instead of tossing leftover salad, melon peels and apple cores into the trash or disposal, build a worm bin and start raising worms to eat your garbage.
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LIBRARY REVIEW
Expressive Messages
by Linda Conroy of Centralia Timberland Library
No fooling – the books I chose to feature this month are equally wonderful! And in recognition of April Fool’s Day, one book tickles the funny bone. We’ll start with an art book, continue with two stories that have useful messages and wrap up with a little silliness. Beautiful Hands by Kathryn Otoshi and Bret Baumgarten asks a simple question: “What will your beautiful hands do today?” and offers multiple options. The premise is intriguing and the illustrations are stunning. The primary colored, painted pictures are made up of hand prints, fingerprints and simple lines drawn with a fingertip. The results are surprisingly sophisticated: intricately feathered birds; spiny, fiery dragons; and the spreading branches of a tree. The answers to the question are both concrete and philosophical, allowing for extended conversation about possibilities. Don’t read this book when you’re on a tight schedule – you and your child will want to savor the experience. Best for preschool and above.
Children’s books often have positive messages or explore different experiences. Calvin, Look Out! brings back Calvin, the book loving bird we first met in Calvin Can’t Fly, both by Jennifer Berne. When Calvin has trouble distinguishing words and starts tripping over things, he wonders what is wrong. A friendly librarian suggests he might need glasses. Sure enough, after a trip to the optometrist, Calvin sports a snazzy pair of spectacles. His friends’ response to his new eyewear is predictable: they make fun of him. Fortunately Calvin remembers famous figures who wore glasses and decides he’s in good company. But that’s not the end of the story! Calvin finds himself in a dangerous situation and needs help. After initially panicking, Calvin figures out how to summon assistance – with his glasses! Whether your child wears glasses or not, this adventure story celebrates quick thinking and what can be learned from books. Best for preschool through second grade.
Maple and Willow Together by Lori Nichols explores the joys – and challenges – of being sisters. Maple and Willow get along famously. For example, one is in charge of the umbrella, the other in charge of puddles. But compromise isn’t always possible and things escalate until Maple and Willow are dispatched to separate rooms. Eventually, boredom sets in and the girls make peace. This common scenario is enlivened by Maple and Willow’s use of pig Latin and the soft pencil lines and rich colors in the illustrations. If reading the book isn’t perfectly timed with a sibling disagreement, it’s certainly one to remind your children of if the situation arises. Best for toddlers through kindergarteners. 12 • April 2016 • Southwest Washington Family
When you’re ready for some belly laughs, pick up Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise by Sean Taylor. Hoot Owl knows owls are wise. He doesn’t hesitate to inform us of that fact – and also advertises his remarkable ability to disguise himself. He demonstrates his prowess – or tries to – on various unsuspecting prey. Owl turns himself into a carrot (to trap a rabbit) and a wolf (to catch a lamb) and into various other objects. It seems that Owl is really good at NOT catching anything to eat! But he is persistent and eventually he succeeds – but not with cute little animals. The bold illustrations with thick lines and just a few colors on each page are inviting and fun. What is really humorous, though, is Hoot Owl’s flair for the dramatic and his ideas for silly costumes. Expect lots of giggles as you read through this book! Best for toddlers through first grade.
Visit the library for these books – or ask your friendly library staff to suggest other titles. Library books are available in multiple formats: traditional books, audio books (both downloadable and on CD) and e-books. You’ll also find DVDs, downloadable music, music CDs, and magazines for both you and your children. Don’t forget that your local library offers story times and other free events for all ages. Check the library events calendar at TRL.org to find out what’s happening near you. See you soon at the library! SWWF
Linda Conroy is a youth services librarian at Centralia Timberland Library. Not surprisingly, she loves to read and share books with children of all ages! She is a mom to a big dog and enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews.
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CPR For Kids by Kerri Serl of Napavine
What is CPR? Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique used when a person’s heart or breathing stops. The person performing CPR pushes down on the person’s chest to move blood through the heart and body. In traditional CPR, the person or a helper also breathes into the person’s mouth to provide oxygen to the their lungs. CPR with only chest compressions is called hands-only CPR.
Can kids learn CPR? Most children around 12 or 13 years old can learn and perform CPR successfully. Kids as young as nine years old can learn CPR as long as they have enough body weight and a large enough mouth for a good seal during mouth to mouth breathing. and the stamina to do CPR until help arrives. But, consider that brain damage can start to occur four minutes after the heart stops beating; if a child can do CPR for two minutes after calling 911, that adds two more minutes for help to arrive before brain damage begins.
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Where can kids learn CPR in Lewis County? — Janice Nielsen of Toledo Lewis County Fire District 2 teaches CPR and basic first aid to adults and kids. Nielsen feels everyone should learn CPR and first aid for the safety of those around them, but also “learning CPR gives them the confidence to act without panicking.” — Patrick Jacobson works at the Winlock Fire Department. He teaches CPR on the side because he knows the more people who know CPR and first aid the better the outcome. He has taught kids at Boy Scoutsand Girl Scouts and also offers private classes.
Did you miss this? Keep an eye out for next year. Fire District 6 out of Adna taught adult and child CPR training to seventh-graders in the Adna School District this past February. They used an allin-one kit called CPR Anytime that has everything an individual would need to learn and practice CPR. The students were instructed on how to recognize the need, where to perform CPR and the use of automatic external defibrillators. The CPR Anytime kits were then given to the students, who were asked to take the kits home to teach five friends or family members. District 6 wanted to “train the trainer,” increasing the number of local people who can perform CPR in an emergency. Each kit included a mini practice mannequin and an instructional DVD which teaches CPR in English and Spanish. Although it is not a certifying course, the one hour CPR Anytime class educates people in effective, continuous CPR for emergency situations.
Did you know that the first step of CPR is to call 911?
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CPR is discussed as an adventure story in “The Healthy Thinking Kids in The Junior Heart Squad,” a book for young kids by Janice Barry. Available on amazon.com or ordered through a local book store.
Finding a CPR Class for Adults and Kids Jeanine Armstrong Glenoma (360) 520-1252
Julie Johnston Adna (360) 880-1805
Patrick Jacobson Winlock (360) 388-2338
Chris Layton Centralia (360) 269-5835 SWWF
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Scrapbook Masen G., age 8, holds his new baby brother, Kole C., 8 days old.
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April Fool’s Day is known for pranks and fun jokes. No one knows for sure how the holiday was created. Some shenanigans of this fun day have included sending someone on a “fool’s errand,” looking for things that don’t exist, playing pranks and trying to get people to believe ridiculous things.
One theory: When Pope Gregory XIII made a new calendar and moved New Year’s Day from April 1st to January 1st. The people that forgot the change and celebrated New Year’s on April 1st were teased as “April Fools.” Another theory: A professor of history at Boston University said that a Roman emperor was told by a group of jesters that they could do a better job than him. The king responded with allowing a jester to be king for one day. The jester passed a law calling for silliness on that day and it became a yearly tradition. The funny part— the professor made it all up as a April Fools joke. It took a few weeks for everyone to catch on!
A few tricks others have had some silliness with: Replacing the white filling in Oreos with white toothpaste.
Putting googly eyes on everything in the fridge.
Commenting and acting excited about all the snow outside to someone just waking up.
A plastic bug placed into a cereal container.
Stringing all the cheerios together and putting them back in the box.
Remember — the fun should be light hearted, silly and create laughter on both sides.
Quick! Turn to the last page in this magazine for your own April Fool’s trick!
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Family FAVORITES Southwest Washington
Thank you for nominating your Family Favorites Vote for your favorite March 21 - April 8th
Visit swwfamily.com to vote. This years’ nominations were amazing! There were even a few categories that had ties. We wanted to include as many as we could, so you will see a few with a few more names.
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Providence Women’s Health Clinic
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Centralia Women’s Center
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COACH Jake Wild,
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Rochester U12 Softball
Dr. Chris Nelson,
Pat Imboden St. Joseph/Centralia Christian Girls Basketball and Boys Basketball
Chehalis Children’s Clinic
Dr. Dan Henricksen, Chehalis Family Dentist
Dr. Brian Roberts, Ash & Roberts, Centralia
Dr. Trisha Goldsby, Chehalis
Dr. Jennifer A. Marnik Scalici, Dr. Elisha Mvundura,
Mrs. Hanshaw, St. Joseph School, Chehalis
Dr. Joseph Wiley,
DENTIST
Karen Carlton,
St. Joeseph School, Chehalis
Northwest Pediatrics Center
PRINCIPAL St. Joseph School, Chehalis
St. Joseph School, Chehalis
Mrs. Rimmeried,
Dr. Jennifer Polly,
Dr. Jemima Tso,
Carissa Talley,
Miss Moyer,
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Cooks Hill Community Childcare Center, Centralia Happy Day Learning Center, Centralia
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Lewis County Adventist School Linda Conroy, Centralia Timberland Library
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TOY STORE
Let’s Play Something, Napavine Book ‘n’ Brush, Chehalis Sunbird, Chehalis
CAMPGROUND Ike Kinswa State Park, Silver Creek
Lewis and Clark State Park, Toledo
Mayfield County Park, Mossyrock
MUSIC INSTRUCTOR Mrs. Rachel Gillispie,
St. Joseph School , Chehalis
Mr. Gary Porter,
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HAIR SALON
Jack and Jill’s, Tumwater P’Zazz Salon, Chehalis Brianna’s Place Salon & Wellness Spa, Chehalis
ENTERTAINMENT
McMenamin’s Olympic Club Theater, Centralia Shankz Black Light Mini Golf, Chehalis
PLAYGROUND
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Quesadilla Factory, Centralia Centralia Rollerdrome Thorbeckes Indoor Pool, Centralia
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Santa Parade, Chehalis
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Childhood Arthritis While arthritis and pain are often associated with the elderly, young people, including children, can experience arthritis as well. According to the Arthritis Foundation, juvenile arthritis, or JA, comes in many forms and affects nearly 300,000 children. JA is an umbrella term used to classify a variety of diseases affecting the joints and musculoskeletal systems in children. Unlike adults, who may develop arthritis from years of wear and tear on the body, kids with JA can often trace their condition to genetics. JA also is an auto-immune disease in which the body’s natural immune system ends up attacking its own cells by mistake when something goes awry. With arthritis, that attack can result in pain, inflammation and fever. Juvenile arthritis can cause persistent joint pain, swelling and stiffness. The Mayo Clinic says that some children with arthritis also develop serious complications, such as growth problems or eye inflammation, and JA may affect the skin and gastrointestinal tract.
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Arthritis is typically a lifelong condition. Although flareups may last a few days or weeks, those with arthritis can usually expect their symptoms to persist throughout their lives. This can be especially challenging for children who are not mature enough to understand their condition. Furthermore, JA can be easily overlooked by doctors who are not used to seeing young patients with arthritis.
Symptoms: Stiffness:
Children with JA may be particularly stiff in the morning.
Fever:
Fatigue:
JA can cause children to be more tired than usual. Fatigue also can affect eating and sleeping patterns.
Sudden fevers not linked to any respiratory or stomach ailments may be indicators of JA.
If a pediatrician suspects JA, he or she likely will recommend a visit to a pediatric rheumatologist, who will then take a complete health history to determine the type of symptoms present and the length of time those symptoms have been present. Laboratory work, x-rays and other imaging tests will rule out other conditions, but no test can definitively say if a child is or is not suffering from JA.
Pain:
Kids who complain of pain right after waking up rather than after a day of physical activity may be exhibiting signs of JA. Pain may dissipate as children begin moving.
Swelling:
Redness and swelling around the joints is an indication of inflammation. This swelling may come and go or persist for several days.
There is no cure for arthritis. The goal of treatment is to reduce pain and inflammation and improve quality of life. Several different treatment plans may be tried until the right combination is found. Weight management and healthy eating can help a child with JA prevent further joint damage as he or she ages. Physical activity, including low-impact exercises that take the stress off of knees or hips, also are good for the joints and can improve strength and flexibility. SWWF
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Giving and Taking by Dallas Smith of Lewis County Head Start
“No! It’s mine!” For years, a variation of these words have echoed through school hallways, closed bedroom doors and from backyards throughout summer months. Tears, stomping feet, arguments, the tug of war — no parent, teacher, or caregiver is immune from the sharing dilemma! Advice is freely shared by others, such as set a timer, put away special items, use timeout, and if children argue, take the toy away. These are temporary solutions which can lead to sneaky behavior, selfishness, or resentment. When teaching children sharing, it is helpful to think of the long range goal of what we want children to learn about giving to others. Often adults require children to simply give up their doll, Legos or video game without considering how strongly children identify with their personal belongings — or as in toddler rules, what is in their hands. Through a child’s eyes, these items can be seen as an extension of themselves or a part of their identity. Also, as children mature and get older, there can be fear their property will not be returned in the same condition. When sharing or bargaining for a turn there is a responsibility for both the lender and borrower to be respectful, the lender should consider the other person’s feelings and the borrower needs to understand just because they want a turn, doesn’t mean the lender has to immediately indulge their wishes or demands. It has been my experience most children just want to know they are going to get a turn, or when they give someone a turn they will get the item back. Consider teaching sharing as a two-fold approach, showing empathy for
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other people’s feelings (lender) and helping children learn how to delay personal gratification (borrower). Below is an example of a simple tried and true sharing system I have used throughout my time as an educator. 1. When children want a turn they ask, “Can I have a turn when you are done?” 2. Have the other child say, “Yes, when I am done I will give you a turn.” 3. When you see the child is done follow through by having them take the item to the other person and say, “It’s your turn now,” and have the other child say, “thank you.” 4. Your responsibility is to help children consistently follow the system. Remember, even as adults we experience many times when we are not willing to share a coveted item, a pair of new shoes placed on a high shelf, jewelry locked up for safe keeping, or the last brownie wrapped tightly in plastic wrap strategically stored in the darkest part of the refrigerator for a precious moment alone. SWWF Dallas Smith is the Director at Lewis County Head Start and has worked in Early Childhood Education for over 20 years. She holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Lower Columbia College and a Bachelor of Arts with a split emphasis in Psychology and Organizational Development from Evergreen State College. She enjoys music, walking, reading and outdoor activities. She currently resides in Kelso.
2016 Find some of your favorite books and read them to a friend.
Tick the box on each day when you have completed 15 minutes of reading. Children who develop a love of reading will become better students and build a better future.
How long can you go without watching TV? How many books could you read if you gave up TV for a few days?
Look up at the sky for 15 minutes tonight. How many aircraft can you spot in that amount of time?
Turn Off TV and Read Month
How many foods starting with the letter B have you eaten this week?
Do something nice for a brother or sister today. Maybe they will do something nice for you!
Can you do a cartwheel? If so, teach a friend how to do one. If not, work with a friend that knows how.
With a friend, create a secret code. Write messages to each other using the code. Then see if other friends can “break” the code and figure out what you wrote.
Who were the first people to reach the North Pole on this day in 1898?
Beverley Cleary was born on this day in 1916. Can you find the names of the books she has written? Have you or your friend mastered the cartwheel yet? Don’t give up! Practice is great exercise.
Learn all the words to one of your parents’ favorite songs. Have a family sing along tonight!
Do something to improve your health today. Go for a long walk, make a nutritious meal and get a good night’s sleep.
Discuss the meaning of the word meditate. Close your eyes and sit completely still. Be calm and meditate for five minutes today.
The Titanic sank on this day in 1912. What caused the disaster?
Bees, bats and butterfly populations are all in decline. Make your garden a haven for wildlife and encourage these pollinators. Go to nwf.org for more.
Clip coupons from The t up Chronicle. Se y items and pla ur store with yo friends.
Learn about the Create a comic strip. Use two characters Nature Explore club to gain a better to tell knock-knock Watch a movie made appreciation of jokes or riddles. before 1950. Then nature. talk about things you noticed that are different from modern movies.
Explore different career choices today. Learn a little of what it takes to achieve these careers.
Find a puddle to splash in!
Do you have books you’ve outgrown? Contact your library and see if you can donate them.
Put on gloves and go for a walk and pick up trash in your neighborhood or join a park clean-up project.
Calling all poets! Write down ten pairs of words that rhyme. Now write down a poem using those words. National Poetry Month
Plan a visit to a tree nursery
On this day, you can ask a question and the person answering must give an honest answer.
Arbor Day
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Online Safeguarding The Internet can be a great resource for kids to research school projects and
assignments as well as play games (of course.) However, the access to the wonderful plethora of knowledge also carries potential hazards.
Parent tips from our very own IT expert, Jon Bennett Tips for keeping your children secure on the Internet: 1. Use parental controls. This will allow you to not only limit which sites your child can access, but you are also able to schedule the times they are able to access the Internet as well as how long they are allowed online. 2. If you have a web cam disable it from your child’s account. If they need it for a legitimate reason you are able to allow access on a case-by-case basis. 3. Allow Internet access only in common areas of your home. 4. Don’t forget about smartphones and tablets. They are very powerful computers that have nearly the same capabilities as desktops and laptops yet are often overlooked. 5. The same is true for gaming systems such as Playstation and Xbox. With social media capabilities intertwined in the game systems, they are a very common way for your child to communicate with others without your knowledge or approval. There are parental controls available on these systems as well. 6. Monitor your child’s use. This can be difficult but it is critical. You should know about your child’s online world. 7. If they have social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) make sure you are one of their friends or followers. This will allow you to monitor not only what they share but what is shared to them. 8. Make sure you have passwords to all of their online accounts. Check them regularly to ensure the password hasn’t been changed. 9. Most importantly — talk to your children and make sure they feel they can talk to you. Talk to them about never sharing their address, what school they go to or any other personal information online. 24 • April 2016 • Southwest Washington Family
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April
Birthdays Parker G. turns 6 on Nehemiah R. turns 5 April 22! on April 5!
Ayla L. turns 6 on April 24!
Samantha M. turns 8 on April 8!
Melodee T. turns 1 Robert M. turns 9 on Karlee V. turns 11 on Zaden W. turns 9 on on April 12! April 18! April 1! April 14!
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Birthdays McKenzie M. turns 9 on April 18!
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Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday Fees: $25 for adults, $24 for seniors (65 and older) and $23 for ages 5 through 16. Five and under are free. *Waterpark has a separate fee and hours. Please see website.
Fun things to see include: AVIATION AND SPACE MUSEUM Includes aircraft and artifacts such as the Hughes Flying Boat HK-1 Spruce Goose, SR-71 Blackbird, the North American X-15, manned spacecraft, history of flight display and more.
DIGITAL THEATER Movies such as “Robots,” “Living in the Age of Airplanes” and more.
WINGS AND WAVES WATERPARK Fun slides, pools, wave pool, activity areas and hands-on-science center that includes colorful displays of the planets and interactive exhibits.
OREGON AVIATION HALL OF HONOR Recognizes men and women in Oregon aviation. SWWF 28 • April 2016 • Southwest Washington Family
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