Decatur kidsactivitybook 2015

Word Scramble!

Games!

Puzzles!

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Coloring!

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Dot-to-Dot!

Word Search!

Drawing!

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Map Challenge!

Scavenger Hunt!

More!

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colorful community

note to families and educators This activity book is designed for children of elementary school age and is filled with information about city services. We hope you learn about our city and have fun at the same time.

Use the crayon key below to color in your city’s logo.

To get additional copies or make suggestions for next year’s Kids Activity Book, please contact Casie Yoder at 404-371-8386 or casie.yoder@decaturga.com.

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Georgia Cities Week is in April each year. The 2015 theme is “Destination Downtown.” Each city in Georgia designs its own programs to highlight city services and activities. Decatur celebrates Georgia Cities Week with this special Kids Activity Book.

Kids Activity Book ©2015 City of Decatur, Georgia Design and illustrations

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trees 101

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Decatur is home to a variety of trees – and the city’s new arborist helps take care of them. Use the key to decode the names of these different species from around town.

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special events – just for you!

Solve the mazes below and find the fun at Decatur’s year-round festivals and events. See them all at decaturga.com/events.

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camp counselor query Decatur’s three new summer camps are bustling with kids, counselors, and fun activities! Can you spot the counselors in their special camp t-shirts?

Learn more: decaturga.com/summercamps

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new beacon center cross here shines bright safely!

The new Beacon Municipal Center is jam-packed! It houses the Decatur Police Department headquarters, municipal court, City Schools of Decatur offices, Ebster Recreation Center, a fullsized gym, a pool, and a Beacon community history exhibit.

9-1-1 Know H ow

When you call 9-1-1 in emergency, friendly an answer the phone. Cr folks a safety profile for eate family at smart911 your .com !

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parent #2 information

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Go to smart911.com with your parents to set up a special safety account for your family.

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make a safety passport Fill out, cut out, an d fold up this handy book for a ready referen ce on safety in the city.

Need help folding? Check decaturga.com/kidsactivitybook

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set up for safety success Help Stevie D. pack a safety bag. Circle the objects that should go in his backpack to use in case of emergencies.

Want to pack your own? Get started at ready.gov.

first aid kit tires and junk

local map

clean water cash

non-perishable foods

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radio, flashlight, extra batteries

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touch-a-truck (or a dozen!)

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All of the kids love Touch-aTruck day in Decatur! Connect the dots to see which new vehicle they get to see, touch, and explore this year.

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What other trucks, cars, and things that go have you seen around town?

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operators When you see trucks and theiry of space hard at work give them plent – for safety ’s sake!

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city budget, hard at work Each picture represents a penny in the city budget dollar. Use this key to count the icons and see how the city budget gets divided.

city government general fund solid waste

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found around town Look closely! Can you identify these details from around our city? Write in your answers below.

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stay safe – use your head!

Wearing a bike helmet is safe, smart, and stylish. Decorate helmets for the Park Twins and Patrick Works to help them ride in style.

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