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Things to Do

Celebrate

Did You Know - Frogs

Help at the Animal Shelter

Teacher Feature - TJ Tripp

Under the Weather Advice

Preschool Time

Sam and Coodles Review

News From a Leprechaun

These Kids Mean Business

Special Memories

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What is your favorite part of teaching? Being with my students is a privilege and great fun. They work so hard and I want to do my best for them.

What hobbies do you enjoy? My granddaughter is my number one favorite interest. I have also been a Seahawks fan since the team first started (go Hawks! ) and I love to garden.

What is your favorite teaching memory? Ms. Tripp with student Idellis (Dell).

“Ms. Tripp reaches out to all her students and takes the time to work independently with them. She tries one idea to help a student and if that doesn’t work she thinks of another and so on until she finds the idea that works!” ~ Patricia M., mother of Dell

Learning to do the Macarena with my students with Ms. Street’s class. My students did much better than I did!

Do you have a mantra you are always telling your students?

Keep reading!

What made you decide to become a teacher?

Send in nominations for your favorite teacher, student, or coach.

Mail to 321 N. Pearl, Centralia, WA 98531 or email to jhammond@swwfamily.com. If you email us and we don’t reply we haven’t received your message. Please give us a call at 807-8217.

Name of teacher & nominated/school or coach/team & sport: ________________________________________________________________________ Name of child nominating: ______________________________________________ Name of parent & phone #: ______________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________ Please include a few sentences on why you think your teacher, student or coach should be featured. If you have a picture of your teacher, student, or coach, please send it in too! We may contact you to learn more.

The students on the special needs school bus I drove for several years in Onalaska always asked me to come in and be their teacher so I decided to give it a try. I am sure glad I listened to them!

Teachers: Have you wanted to nominate a student but found it too hard to choose? Nominate your whole class! Email jhammond@swwfamily.com with a picture of your class and short paragraph about why you nominated them. SWWF March 2014 • Southwest Washington Family • 7

PRESCHOOLS If you have a little one ready for preschool, now is the time to get them registered. Here is a listing of some local preschools to help get you started. ADNA CHILD CARE CENTER

179 Dieckman Rd., Adna. (360) 748-4631. Ages: 2½ years to 5 years. Days/times: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Two-, three-, and five-day-a-week options available. Cost: $10 per day. Adna Child Care Center provides a mixed-age preschool, with parents able to choose a two-day, three-day, and five-day a week schedule. The program is unit-based, with topics changing every few weeks. The teacher-child ratio is 1 to 10.

CENTRALIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

1315 S. Tower Ave., Centralia. (360) 736-7657. Ages: *3½ years to 4½ years, **4½ years to 5 years. Days/times: *Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 8:25 a.m. to 11 a.m., **Monday through Friday from 12:10 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Cost: Call for current tuition and material fees. Two separate programs meet the needs of both younger and older preschoolers, with the five-day-a-week program focusing on pre-k skills. There are no more than 12 students per adult, and parent volunteers are welcome in the classroom (with a background check). The programs run in conjunction with the regular school year. The yearly fee can be paid on a 10 or 12 month schedule.

CENTRALIA COLLEGE ECEAP

217 S. Iron St., Centralia. (360) 736-9391, extension 460. Ages: 3 years or 4 years by August 31. Days/times: Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:15 to 11:45 a.m., Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: Based on income requirements. The Early Childhood Educational Assistance Program at Centralia College is designed to help low-income children and families prepare for school. It is a state-funded program that provides comprehensive, family-focused assistance. All participants must meet federal income guidelines. With rare exceptions, they are able to accept a few students above income levels who have special needs or are considered at-risk. Classes follow the college schedule. The program, which is similar to other ECEAP programs in Washington State, focuses on four interactive components: education, health and nutrition, parent involvement and family support. The program also has ECEAP slots in Chehalis, Boistfort, and PeEll. Meals and limited transportation are included. Applications are available through the Centralia College website at centralia.edu.

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DELL’S CHILDREN’S CENTER CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL

1212 N. Pearl St., Centralia. (360) 736-9964. Ages: 18 months to 5 years. Days/times: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost: $186 per month for three days a week of preschool (up to five hours of care, including preschool). Daycare kids at Dell’s Children’s Center over the age of 18 months enjoy a preschool program that focuses around monthly themes. Teacher-student ratio for the younger students (18 months to 2½ years) is 1 to 7, and 1 to 10 for older students. Non-daycare students are able to participate in the preschool program on a spaceavailable basis. Meals are included.

FIDDLESTICKS COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL

1209 N. Scheuber Rd. (Immanuel Christian Center), Centralia. (360) 736-3040. Ages: *4 years to 5 years, **3 years to 4 years, ***3 years to 5 years. Days/times: *Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., **Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., ***Monday/TuesdayThursday from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $90 registration fee, $65 per month for two days a week, $75 per month for three days a week. Fiddlesticks Cooperative Preschool, affiliated with Centralia College, is a family experience. Parents work in the classroom twice a month, and there is a parent meeting one night a month. Two college credits per quarter available when working in the classroom. The teachers have Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education degrees. The learning environment is center-based, with areas for art, science, manipulatives, dramatic play and more.

HAPPY DAY LEARNING CENTER

3320 Borst Ave. (Centralia Community Church of God, across from Centralia High School), Centralia. (360) 736-0151, Ages: 2½ years to 5 years. Days/times: Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost: call for current rates. Happy Day Preschool is a faith-based program, but not aligned with a specific doctrine. Traditional stories and music are included in the curriculum, as well as some themes. There are four classes offered: 2.5 years to 3 years work on social skills and early learning; 3 years to 4 years focus on pre -kindergarten as well as themed learning centers, creativity and includes the Writing Without Tears program and much more; 4 years to 5 years focuses on pre- academic, family culture, self concepts and much more. Teacher-student ratio is 1 to 10. Children in the daycare program are placed first and remaining spots are available to non-daycare students.

MORTON COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL

KIDS N ME

Morton Methodist Church Annex, Morton. (360) 496-5312. Ages: *3- and 4-year-olds, *4- and 5-year-olds,. Days/times: *Monday/Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., **Monday/Wednesday/Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $100 registration fee. $75 per month. Contact Person: Laurie Hanson

1309 Bishop Rd., Chehalis. (360) 748-8931. Ages: 2 years to 5 years. Days/times: Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost: Included in daycare or $10 per day. Most participants in the Kids N Me program are daycare participants as well. Activities include circle time, calendar, letters, art, and writing names. Preschool takes place during the school year. The teacher-child ratio is 1 to 10.

MOUNTAIN VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL**

1201 Belmont Ave., Centralia. (360) 736-1139. Ages: 4 by August 31. Days/times: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost: $120 per month. $75 non-refundable registration fee. Mountain View Preschool is a bible-based ministry with a strong curricular focus. The Alphatime Letter People, introduced each Monday, anchor the weekly alphabet themes. There are two adults in the classroom, with a maximum student enrollment of 24.

LEWIS COUNTY ADVENTIST PRESCHOOL

2102 S. Scheuber Rd., Chehalis. (360) 748-3213. Ages: 3 years to 5 years. Days/times: Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: Half day and full day programs are available. Please call for price information. Kindergarten readiness and state accredited school with an emphasis on Christian education and values.

MOTHER HUBBARD’S

856 NW Folsom, Chehalis. (360 748-6352. Ages: 2 years to 5 years. Days/times: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Children may attend 2, 3 or 5 days a week). Cost: $100 per month for 2 days a week, $150 for 3 days a week. All children in the Christian-based Mother Hubbard Daycare take part in the preschool program, but non-daycare students may attend as well. There is a 1 to 7 teacher-child ratio. Instruction is based around a theme for the day with songs, fingerplays and activities. Eight supervised centers offer activities such as creative art, eye-hand coordination, small motor skills, and more. Science, music, and outside time are also included. Lunch included.

LEWIS COUNTY HEAD START

Locations throughout Lewis County (360) 736-1696. Ages: 3 years to 5 years by Sept. 1 of current school year. Days/times: Please call for more information. Cost: Must meet federal poverty guidelines. The Lewis County Head Start Preschool serves children and families throughout Lewis County. Part-year classrooms in Randle, Salkum, Toledo, and Centralia/Chehalis. Please call for hours and days available. The focus of the program is on providing children with a quality school-readiness experience and activities in a childcentered early learning environment as well as support to families. Meals are provided and transportation provided based on space availability. Classroom staff members have BA’s or AA’s in Early Childhood Education. For additional information, please contact lchs@lewiscountyheadstart.org.

**LITTLE INSPIRATIONS CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC

1011 Marsh Ave., Centralia. (360) 736-9500. Ages: 2½ years to 5 years. Days/times: 2 days a week. Please call for more information. Cost: $50 per month. Little Inspirations Childcare Center, LLC offers professional child care. We could help you take care of your precious ones while they learn - whether they are in preschool or are preparing for kindergarten.

ONALASKA COMMUNITY CO-OP PRESCHOOL

220 W. Sixth St., Onalaska. (360) 978-4505. Ages: 3 years to 5 years; limited to 15 students per class. Days/times: Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $100 per month for parents choosing to participate in the classroom 3 days per month, $130 for parents opting not to volunteer. $50 registration fee. Onalaska Community CO-Op Preschool is a fun environment to have your child learn and grow in a caring preschool setting that has been an integral part of our community since 1978. The preschool incorporates classroom curriculum, arts and crafts projects, cooking, special guests, and field trips to enrich your child’s preschool education.

LITTLE SEEDS PRESCHOOL

15000 Old Hwy. 99 (First Baptist Church), Tenino. (360) 264-2255. Ages: 3 years by Aug. 31. *4-year-olds; **3-year-olds. Days/times: *Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., **Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost: $35 registration fee. $85 per month (2 days per week), $115 per month (3 days per week). Little Seeds Preschool is a Christian school that balances freedom of choice with structure. The three-year-old class focuses on colors, shapes, numbers, and learning to get along with peers. The four-year-old class is a kindergarten prep, with additional math, science, and the alphabet. Both include large muscle activities. Children must be potty-trained.

ONE LITTLE TREE PRESCHOOL

1215 W. Main Street, Centralia. (360) 324-9813. Ages: 3 years to 5 years. Days/times: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $100 per month. One Little Tree Preschool is a community-oriented learning environment with curriculum geared toward the growth of the whole child. Here at One Little Tree Preschool we care about our environment and teaching children how to help make the world a better place.

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PRESCHOOLS PEACE LUTHERAN**

2071 Bishop Rd. (corner of Jackson and Bishop), Chehalis. (360) 748-4108. Ages: 3 years to 5 years. Days/times: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $90 per month. Peace Lutheran Preschool is a religious-based preschool, with chapel on Thursdays. There is a maximum enrollment of 20 students, with a teacher and two aides leading the class. Children must be potty-trained.

ROCHESTER PRAIRIE PRESCHOOL

8042 191st Ave. S.W., Rochester. (360) 273-7753. Age: 3 years to 5 years. Days/times: Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Cost: $80 per month. $100 registration fee. Contact Michelle Huseby, registrar, for more information.

SONLIGHT PRESCHOOL PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME

25 SW Circle, Chehalis. (360) 748-0271. Age: *4 years by August, **3 years by August. Days/times: *Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., **Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost: *$85, **$60. $50 non-refundable registraton fee. Playtime Preschool is put on through the Chehalis Parks Department. This is a great opportunity for your child to meet new friends and gain self-confidence while getting into the routine of participating in structured play and learning activities while still having fun. The registration fee goes towards the purchase of class supplies and to secure your child’s fall enrollment.

18206 Corvallis Street(United Methodist Church), Rochester (360) 273-8650. Ages: *3 years to 4 years, **4 years and 5 years, Days/times: *Thursday/Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., **Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday from 8:30 a.m to 11 a.m. Cost: *$115 per month, **$135 per month. $90.00 registration fee. Structured classes to prepare students for kindergarten including writing, ABCs, ABC sounds, numbers, name writing, reading as well as preparing socially, emotionally and physically for kindergarten.

ST. JOSEPH’S PRESCHOOL

ROCHESTER HEAD START

7710 James Rd. S.W., Building F., Rochester. (360) 273-6835. Ages: 3 years and 4 years. Days/times: Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., or 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: Must meet income guidelines. Rochester Head Start, part of the Sound to Harbor Head Start program, offers a developmentally appropriate, pre-kindergarten program with a creative curriculum. Transportation is provided, as are two meals a day (breakfast and lunch in the morning program, lunch and snack in the afternoon program).

123 SW 6th Street, Chehalis. (360) 748-0961. Ages: 3 years to 5 years Days/times: Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Cost: 2 days per week is $85 per month, 3 days per week is $132.30 per month, 5 days per week is $207.90 per month. Registration fee is $55. Supplies and class project fee is $60. In St. Joseph’s preschool program, small class sizes and varied curriculum are highlighted. Some areas of focus include social skills, math, physical education, language arts, computer lab, science, music, arts and crafts, and religion. Parents are welcome to volunteer in the classroom, but it is not mandatory. All children must be potty-trained.

Fiddlesticks Cooperative Preschool

Open enrollment for 2014-2015 • Our teacher, Bobbi Chapman, has a BA in Early Childhood Education.

About Mother Hubbards Day Care & Preschool Inc: • Christian teachings • Learning through play • Preparation for kindergarten • Scheduling to meet your needs - part time accepted • We serve healthy snacks and lunches

360-740-1659 2215 Jackson Hwy. Chehalis

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TIGER CUBS

813 Eshom Rd. (Centralia High School), Centralia (360) 827-6401. Age: 3 years to 5 years. Days/times: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $75 per month. Tiger Cubs is a special education preschool, providing instruction in fine and gross motor skills, language skills, and social skills. Most students are developmentally delayed and identified through early childhood screenings offered by the Centralia School District. Approximately 4-6 additional participants are not special needs children. The preschool works with the vocational department at the high school, which gives high school students an opportunity to earn early childhood education credits through Centralia College by working in the class. In addition, a special education teacher and a team of para-professionals lead the class, with four adults in each session. The children also receive occupational, speech, and physical therapy as needed.

WESTMINSTER PRESCHOOL

128 N.W. Prindle Ave., Chehalis. (360) 748-0091 or (360) 846-7367. Ages: 3 years to 5 years. Days/times: Choose a combination of days between Monday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Cost: 2 days is $80 per month, 3 days is $110 per month, 4 days is $150 and 5 days is $170 per month. $30 registration fee. Westminster Preschool is a fun and inviting place to prepare your child for kindergarten in a Christian atmosphere. Activities in the program include music, movement and tumbling, science, dramatic play, math, literacy and field trips. Registration starts now.

WINLOCK PRESCHOOL

Off King Road behind the school soccer field, Winlock. (360) 785-3372. Ages: 3 years to 5 years. Days/times: Monday/Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Cost: $50 per month. The Winlock Preschool features a full-time Spanish speaking teacher and serves a wide range of students. The preschool features bi-lingual, migrant and developmental delayed programs. The teacher/student ratio is 1 to 7.

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A: We make shoes for the fairies. Silly fairies wear out their shoes quickly because they dance all night. We are always busy making new shoes for them. They pay us with gold. Lots of gold! We found a leprechaun to answer questions about these mysterious little people! He wouldn’t really show himself to us. Mostly what we saw during the interview were his lips, oversized sunglasses and his hat.

A: Wee folk are three feet tall at most. How many stories in the newspaper does it take to measure 3 feet? Standards Link: Measurement: Use standard measurement. Reading Comprehension: Read grade-level appropriate materials.

A: It isn’t easy. If you should see a leprechaun, get as close as you can without him seeing you.

Leprechaun’s shoe shelf has toppled. Can you match the pairs of fairy shoes? Standards Link: Investigation: Find similarities and differences in common objects; identify matching attributes.

Quickly take him in your grasp and don’t take your eyes off of him. Then ask where his pot of gold is hidden. He will try to talk you into looking away. If you do look the other way, he will be gone when you look back. Standards Link: Spelling: Spell grade appropriate words correctly in context.

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Standards Link: Grammar: Identify and use nouns, verbs and adjectives in writing.

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customers and her younger sister, Alayna, occasionally joins in and sells a few dozen also. Maddie explained that both she and her sister are putting their earnings into a savings account “for college or a car.” Maddie helps clean out the chicken coops, which is an important job, but also her least favorite part of the day-to-day operation of McGregor Eggs. She finds collecting the eggs and watching her dog chase and frolic with the hens to be the more enjoyable aspects of her business. Maddie plans to continue selling eggs for as long as she can. When asked what she wants to be when she grows up, she replied, “I want to be a farmer or a teacher — or a teacher that sells eggs.”

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by Megan Berry of Centralia It must have been the late ‘80s. The school year had just ended and my sisters and I were making big plans for our summer vacation. We were confident that running our own neighborhood newspaper business would be a lucrative way to spend the next few months. Sadly, The M Street News never really got off the ground — it lasted just two or three issues before our entrepreneurial spirit waned and we moved on to pursue other enthusiasms. My memories are pretty vague, but I believe creative differences, an unreliable typewriter and lack of a sound business plan were to blame for our failed attempt. My short-lived experience is nothing like the business ventures of the three local youngsters I recently interviewed. These three budding entrepreneurs have managed to create small, successful businesses and possess more money management, marketing and business management skills than I ever did at their age.

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Business: McGregor Eggs Proprietor: Maddie, age 11, Centralia

After their baby chicks matured and began laying, Maddie and her family found themselves with an abundance of eggs that they alone couldn’t consume. In trying to get rid of the egg surplus, eldest daughter Maddie quickly discovered quite a market for fresh, local eggs right within her own circle of acquaintances. She hatched a plan to start her own business — McGregor Eggs. Now Maddie sells eggs by the dozen to teachers, coaches, her dad’s coworkers, friends and family members — and business is thriving! There are plenty of eggs and plenty of

Business: Boaz Simonds’ Bakery Proprietor: Boaz, age 9, Chehalis In May of 2013, Boaz brought home a first place ribbon from the Spring Youth Fair for his “Despicable Me” minion cake. Since then he’s been making special order cakes for all occasions, as well as some cupcakes and bread cornucopias thrown in for good measure. Boaz Simonds’ Bakery is headquartered in his family’s home kitchen, where he makes everything from scratch. Boaz stays plenty busy filling orders placed by family and church friends, selling his creations at craft fairs and maintaining his business’ Facebook page. Thankfully, his mom is there to guide him through the whole process and his brother pitches in when orders pile up. Among his favorite aspects of running the bakery, Boaz cites being in charge, making a lot of money and the joy of creating edible art. He admits there is also a downside. “I don’t like cleaning up from cooking,” Boaz laments, “so sometimes I pay my brother to do it for me.” Boaz has learned a lot about money management and basic business practices since the spring of 2013. As part of his homeschool math lessons, he is required to complete a profit and loss statement for his business and pay his parents for the supplies he uses. It sounds like he is well on his way to accomplishing his goal of one day becoming a professional baker. “I want to have it as a career when I grow up and am on my own,” Boaz says of baking. “I want it to be a big cake factory that I can make hundreds of cakes in.”

Business: Best Magnets Proprietor: Lenora, age 10, Centralia They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and this proverb certainly seems to apply to the inception of Lenora's business. She was frustrated with average magnets because they couldn’t hold her artwork up on the refrigerator. So about three years ago she set about making her own superstrong refrigerator magnets. Her dad suggested using recycled bottle caps, helped her order some magnets online, and Best Magnets was born!

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Lenora’s favorite part of running the business is the assembly of her product, with which her brother, Miles, occasionally helps. Assembling these powerful magnets is not to be taken lightly though, says Lenora, “I don’t like when I get pinched by the magnet clipping onto the bottle cap or getting burned with the hot glue.” Currently, Best Magnets are sold at her parents’ coffee shop, Santa Lucia. You’ll find them there, neatly packaged and bearing her slogan “Super strong magnets made by two kids and one adult.” Lenora has learned quite a bit about what it takes to operate a business during her years at the helm of Best Magnets. “You work a lot to run a business,” she states matter-of-factly. Her advice for other entrepreneurs is simple and smart, “Save money so you can buy more supplies.” SWWF

Megan Berry is a local mom who values the small businesses in her community and is happy to support small business owners of any age. She resides in Centralia with her husband, Clyde and their daughter, Susannah.

Parents run errands, and often we have our little helpers with us. These little helpers are great at pointing out, grabbing and even discreetly placing items of importance into our already overflowing carts to make our trip “better.” Unfortunately these items are needed by them — not us. When my oldest daughter was around three or four I noticed a problem with her always wanting to help by “reminding” me of everything possible as we went down each isle. (I used to know exactly how many items were in each isle, no kidding!) To curb this “helpfulness,”

guess what I tried? No, I did not give her everything she reminded me of. I did not tell her she could never EVER have anything. I did what moms do best — I went right down the middle and I used “MAYBE.” After this wondrous epiphany of incorporating MAYBE in my speech pattern, we went on a scheduled shopping trip and before we went into the store I told her, “If you are able to not ask for anything, or remind me of what you or I need, then MAYBE you will end up with something when I am all done shopping. But (this is the important part) if you ask for even one thing, you will receive n.o.t.h.i.n.g."

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We then proceeded into the store and of course she forgot and started reminding me and I was able to say (a few times throughout the trip), “Bummer, now you don’t get anything at this store today,” and I would finish my shopping and leave with what I needed and she would leave empty-handed. We went to a few more stores without success (for her), and then I took her on a shorter trip so that she would not have

a chance to forget and remind me. This gave me the chance to offer to buy her a small item and let her know it was because she did great at remembering not to ask or remind me for anything. I repeated these short shopping trips a few more times and guess what? It clicked! She realized that if she reminded me she never got anything and when she held her tongue she would MAYBE get something.

Now, I have three girls I have taught this and it is so wonderful to be able to go in a store and not have my little chickadees chirping for things. The best part is, if one starts to forget, I can usually overhear one of the others saying, “shhhhhh, if you don’t ask for something, MAYBE we will be able to get something, but if you ask we aren’t going to get anything.”

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Read Across America celebrates the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Write a poem to honor Dr. Seuss.

Oh, say, do you know all the words to The Star Spangled Banner? Congress made it our national anthem in 1931. National Anthem Day

Did you remember to move your clocks forward?

Gather some old magazines and make a collage today. Be creative.

Make a list of the women who have made a difference in the world. National Women’s History Month

Fat Tuesday is Mardi Gras!

Celebrate today with lots of apples—fresh apples, applesauce or apple pie.

Johnny Appleseed Day Today is the anniversary of the first walk in space in 1965. Can you find out something about space exploration today?

Get some aerobic exercise today.

Write a letter to a relative A that lives walk in far away. the park Celebrate can be the birthday calming and of César re-energizing. Chávez

Pour bubble solution in a large, shallow pan. Dip a new fly swatter into the liquid and make hundreds of tiny bubbles. National Bubble Month

The Girl Scouts was founded on this day in 1912. Find out if there’s a troop you could join in your area.

The famous Cliff Swallows of Mission San Juan Capistrano are returning from their winter vacation in Argentina. The flower for the month of March is a daffodil.Draw your favorite flower today.

Luther Burbank was born on this day in 1849. Learn about this great botanist, scientist and inventor.

When you brush your teeth today, make sure your brushing lasts for two minutes.

Cut a whole peanut shell in half. Remove the nut. Add hair and a hat to make a peanut puppet. National Peanut Month This is the middle of the month and a festive day in the Roman calendar. The day was dedicated to the Roman god, Mars.

What does it mean when someone says “Use your noodle”?

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Butterfly Day

Go for a walk to find signs of spring, like new buds on trees or birds building nests. First Day of Spring

Randolf Caldicott was born on this day in 1846. The Caldicott Medal is awarded to children’s books with superior illustrations. Have you read any? March is said to be a windy month. Go to the park or the beach to fly a kite today.

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Want to volunteer? A person can become a volunteer for the shelter if they are: • Over the age of 14 years old • Complete volunteer handbook and waiver forms • Attend a volunteer orientation class given by shelter staff, which is offered twice a month (the first Friday at 3:30 p.m. and the third Saturday at 2 p.m.)

During the orientation class new volunteers will learn about shelter policy and the rules. Shelter volunteers typically get to do the “fun stuff,” such as walking dogs, bathing dogs or puppies and playing with cats and kittens.

Children that are under the age of 14 may volunteer if they are accompanied and supervised by a parent. “Any socialization given to an animal helps to make that animal’s time at the shelter more enjoyable and the pet more adoptable. Anyone interested in doing extras like yard work, extra cleaning or laundry may do so with shelter staff direction or assistance.” ~ Amy Hanson, Lewis County Animal Shelter

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Comforting Home Remedies for Cough and Cold Season by Christine Ramirez, MD of Northwest Pediatric Center The winter season is upon us and with it comes a myriad of coughs and sniffles. It can seem to take forever — from that first cough until your child is back to their normal energetic self. We understand that it can be difficult to watch your little one have trouble breathing when their nose is plugged, or to listen to them cough through the night. To help you along that journey, here are a few effective and natural remedies that will help them feel better as they fight the infection.

Steam

Nature’s miracle for mucous breakdown! Try giving your child a bath, or steam up the bathroom and let them sit in the steam for 10 to 15 minutes. Patting their back, slightly harder than you would for burping, while sitting in the steam can be helpful to shake the mucous loose and allow them to cough it up more easily. Doing this before bedtime can help them breathe comfortably as they drift off into dreamland. A hot steam humidifier can be helpful to provide the same relief throughout the night.

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A few points to remember when using a humidifier: • Remember to change the water daily and air out the room in which it is used since mold loves to grow in warm and wet places. • Clean out your humidifier regularly. A vinegar rinse is highly effective! • Make sure to read the manufacturer's instructions for proper placement and usage. Some allow for the addition of mentholated or eucalyptus oil drops and these can also be effective.

Heads Up Keeping the head of your child’s bed slightly elevated can help them sleep more comfortably. With younger children, a pillow or rolled towel can be placed under the head of the crib mattress. For older children, try propping them up on an extra pillow, or lifting the head of the bed on small blocks.

Goodbye Cough

A spoonful of honey can help decrease your child’s cough and soothe a sore throat. It can be mixed with lemon juice or given by itself. Honey is also known for it’s antimicrobial properties so it will also help in fighting the infection! *Important note: Remember that honey cannot be used in children under 12 months of age due to the risk for infant botulism.

Mentholated Ointments

These can be very helpful for clearing congestion and allowing your little one to sleep at night. Apply it to their chest, under their pajamas to prevent them from rubbing it into their eyes. • For children less than two years of age use the ointments with care. Look for baby vapor rubs, specially formulated to be gentler for your little one. • Remember not to place it directly under the nostrils! *Please note: Occasionally the mentholated ointments can cause wheezing in children, especially those with a history of asthma. Watch your child and use a small amount when applying it for the first time to monitor for any adverse effects.

Flush it Out

Homemade saline: • 1 cup warm water in a

clean container. (Use distilled or boiled water.) • 1/3 teaspoon of noniodized canning or pickling salt • Pinch of baking soda This homemade solution can be stored at room temperature for up to one week.

Hydration, Hydration, Hydration As with any illness, it is important to stay well hydrated. Not only that, increasing your child’s fluid intake will also help to thin their secretions which allows for easier removal.

WHEN TO CALL A DOCTOR

Okay, so we’ve gone over several natural ways to help your child to feel better. But what do you do when that doesn’t work? When should you call your doctor? • Fever (100.4 F) for more than 5 days • Congestion that is worsening or present for more than 10 days • Cough that is persistent and worsening after 2 weeks • Chest pain with breathing or coughing • Wheezing • Rapid breathing or any difficulty breathing • Persistent ear pain

In older children, sinus rinses can be very helpful for clearing out congestion. A large syringe, nasal cleansing pot, or squeeze bottle can be used for the rinses. The saline solution can be purchased from the pharmacy or made at home. To use: Tilt head forward and insert the tip of the container gently into the nostril, aiming toward the back of the head, and deliver a gentle stream. The saline wash should come out of the mouth or opposite nostril. After the wash they can If there is ever a time when you are gently blow their nose to remove any remaining saline. uncomfortable or you feel that your child is Repeat at least twice daily. Clean the pot/bottle after taking a turn for the worse just remember that each use. your primary care provider is only a phone call In younger children, a suction bulb or nasal aspiraaway. tor, with or without nasal saline drops, can be used to clear congestion. The drops can be purchased at your SWWF local pharmacy or made at home. To use the drops: Christine Ramirez received a Bachelor of Deliver 2-5 drops in one nostril and wait 10 seconds. Then occlude the opposite nostril and suction the nos- Science in Biology with a minor in Spanish from Andrews University in 2006, graduated tril in which you placed the drops. Repeat on the opfrom Loma Linda University School of posite side. This is most effective for breathing comfort Medicine in 2010 and completed her when performed prior to feeding and sleeping. internship/residency in pediatrics in 2013. She currently works at Northwest Pediatric Center and resides in Centralia.

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Circle every other letter to reveal why cucumbers are a great after-school snack that will give you an energy boost.

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Carefully have an adult help you cut a cucumber into slices about 1/4 inch thick.

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Place a slice on top of a cracker.

Sprinkle cucumber slice with chili powder.

You can also top the cucumber slice with hummus and a tomato slice. Or try spreading some peanut butter on a cucumber!

Hold this page up to a mirror to discover an amazing pickle fact!

Have you heard the expression, “As cool as a cucumber”? It’s used to describe someone who is really cool, like kids who read Family magazine. The phrase actually comes from the fact that cucumbers are 96% water, making them feel cool inside. In fact, the inside of a cucumber can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the outside!

Cucumbers are believed to be one of the oldest plants cultivated. Cultivated means planted and tended by people.

What’s in a pickle? It’s a cucumber soaked in vinegar and spices. Pickle Puzzle: How many pounds of pickles does an averate American eat in a year? To find out, add the number of pickles in jar A and jar B. Subtract the number of pickles in jar C. Multiply by the number of pickles in jar D. Add the number of pickles in jar E.

Cucumbers are thought to have come from India around 3,000 years ago. The fruit then spread to Greece and Italy, where it became an important part of the Roman diet. The Romans took them to other parts of Europe. It is believed Christopher Columbus brought cucumbers to North America.

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Getting Kids to

Go Green Eco-friendly lifestyles aren’t just for adults. Encouraging kids to go green at a young age can set them up for a lifetime of making decisions with the environment in mind. The following are just a few ways parents can impart a sense of responsibility to the environment on their youngsters. Lead by example. Many kids try to mimic their parents' behaviors, and moms and dads can take advantage of that by making sure kids see them as they recycle, conserve water or make other eco-conscious choices. If kids want to know why you're separating trash or opting for tap water over bottled water, explain to them the positive impact that such behaviors can have on the health of the planet.

researchers believe that such hobbies are contributing to higher rates of childhood obesity. But they also can harm the environment. Gaming systems, whether played on televisions, computers or handheld devices, use a substantial amount of energy. Parents who encourage more eco-friendly activities, such as reading or playing outside, can get the best of both worlds, as kids will be getting out and about and embracing activities that don't harm the planet.

Encourage eco-friendly hobbies. Today's youngsters have a host of technology at their disposal, and parents know full well that such access can be both good and bad. While technology can enhance learning in the classroom and beyond, gaming systems and other electronic devices have made it easy for kids to forgo outdoor activities in favor of more sedentary hobbies. Many medical

Ride bicycles more often. Reducing fuel consumption is one of the most effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint, and even though kids can't drive, that doesn't mean they can't pitch in to conserve fuel. Children who attend school close to home can ride their bikes rather than taking the bus or hitching a ride with mom or dad. Explain to youngsters the impact that such a choice can have on the environment, and ride bikes with your kids whenever possible, be it on trips to the park or to visit friends and family members. Many kids love to ride their bikes, and they might like it even more if they understand the positive impact that such a hobby is having on their planet.

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Teach kids to reuse products. Waste is a significant environmental issue, but reusing products is a great way to cut back on waste. Items that would once be tossed into the trash after serving their purpose can be repurposed when tackling projects around the house, and kids can get in on the act, too. Rather than purchasing store-bought decorations for holidays like Halloween or Chanukah and Christmas, reuse old products to craft homemade decorations. Birthday gifts or items exchanged during the holidays can be wrapped in old newspaper instead of store-bought wrapping paper. Many products that would otherwise be discarded can be reused, and kids might enjoy finding new ways to make use of old items.

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