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Editor’s Note June flew right by and July is when we really start to feel like we’ve settled into our summer routines. Whether yours involves travel, kids in camps, kids at home (or some combination of all), I hope it’s shaping up to be a summer for the books! This month we’re taking a look at preschools, learning a bit about woodcarving and knife skills with Trackers Earth, talking about postpartum nutrition and finding out about a new radio station that’s just for kids. I hope you find something useful in these pages. Thanks for being a part of our NW Kids family! Cheers,
Mary
Cover and Contents photography by TRACKERS EARTH
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Contents JULY 2019 10 2019 Preschool Guide 15 A Knife in Your Life: Woodcarving 20 The Art of Simple Snacking: Postpartum Nutrition 24 Bits & Bytes: ICAN Radio 27 Get Out & Play: July Events
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2019 Preschool Guide Choosing the
SE Portland
best preschool
ChildRoots
overwhelming
ChildRoots is an art and science-based daycare and preschool dedicated to providing superior childcare and education. 6 weeks to 6 years; $1,075-$1,840/monthly. Experiential, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child 1712 E Burnside St, 503-235-1151 childroots.com
task. From
Childswork Learning Center
for your child can feel like an
everything in-
CW focuses on the development of the whole child with respect and compassion. Children investigate, create and learn through play and an emergent curriculum. Parent-Child 2’s-K; $140-$775/monthly. Experiential, Play-Based, Reggio Emilia, Whole Child 4235 SE Salmon Street, 503-234-3611 childswork.org
between, here
Trackers Earth
are some great
The Rovers Forest Days program takes kids out into the forest one day each week to learn real, outdoor skills, grounded in nature and community. 4-5 years; $2195/ annually. Experiential, Outdoor Learning 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave, 503-345-3312 trackerspdx.com/youth/preschool/forest-foxes.php
language immersion to Waldorf and
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NW Portland Bamboo International School Their mission is to provide a culturally rich experience by introducing the Chinese language and traditions to the American Culture. 16 months and above; Call for tuition details. Language immersion, Reggio Emilia 14695 NW West Union Rd 503-531-4094 bamboointlschool.com
French American International School Cultivate intellect and character through rigorous multilingual academic programs in an environment promoting appreciation of diverse cultures and experiences. 2.5-14 years; $15,160 (half day PS-PK) - $21,113 (6th8th)/annually. Play-based, Whole child, International Baccalaureate 8500 NW Johnson St 503-292-7776 faispdx.org
MSB Now in their 4th decade, MSB is a Montessori School set on an idyllic 6-acre campus in the hills west of Portland. 3-12 years old; $9,390$12,000/annually. Montessori 11065 NW Crystal Creek Ln 503-439-1597 msb.org
Xstream Learning Center Their mission is to provide a culturally rich experience by introducing the Chinese language and traditions to children in the community. 2.5 years and up; Call for tuition details. Language immersion, Reggio Emilia 2029 NW Miller Rd 503-841-3445 xstreamlc.com
SW Portland Cedarwood Waldorf School Their early childhood program is playbased and well-rounded, with hands-on artistic & practical activities, social skillbuilding, and loads of time outdoors. Infant-7 years; $1200-$16,500/annually. Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf 3030 SW 2nd Ave 503-245-1477 cedarwoodschool.org
Oregon Episcopal School OES offers an inquiry-based education, where open minds may inquire, explore, and grow. 4–18 years; $19,700–$35,000/ annually. Experiential, Reggio Emilia, Whole child 6300 SW Nicol Rd 503-768-3115 oes.edu
Scuola Italiana di Portland Scuola Italiana offers a Reggio Emiliainspired, cultural immersion preschool in NW Portland. The program is taught by experienced, native Italian teachers. 3-5 years; $11/hour. Language immersion, Reggio Emilia 1542 NW 14th Ave 971-270-0470 scuola.us/preschool continued on p. 12 NW Kids Magazine | 11
Beaverton/Hillsboro
Outer Metro Area
Hillsboro Parent Preschool
ILA French American School
Hillsboro Parent Preschool is cooperative school that inspires children’s creativity, wonder and love of learning. 3-5 years; $180-$258/monthly. Experiential, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Cooperative Preschool 168 NE 8th Ave, Hillsboro 503-648-4781 hillsboroparentpreschool.org
The mission is to provide a stimulating learning environment with a technological, artistic, and critical-thinking orientation for their students. 10 weeks-5th grade; $8,880 to $17,150/annually. Language immersion, Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia 14788 Boones Ferry Road and 17147 Warren Ct, Lake Oswego 503-662-8452, ilapdx.org
Little Fruit Farm Montessori Celebrating a Love for Learning since 2004! Beautiful home & garden school, classical Montessori activities, AMI teachers, low ratio. 2-6 years; $700-$1200/monthly. Montessori 16445 SW Melinda St, Beaverton 503-521-8603 littlefruitfarmmontessori.com
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Multiple Locations Portland Parks Preschools Play-based, child-centered educational program committed to providing guidance that supports each child in the classroom. Scholarships available. 3-5 years; $130-$514/ monthly (scholarships available). Play-based Multiple Locations, 503-444-0682 portlandoregon.gov/parks/preschool
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A Knife in Your Life Adapted from the TRACKERS EARTH GUIDE TO KNIVES & WOOD CARVING
It’s time to get dangerous. Teaching kids knife and woodcarving skills is aiding in their development and exploration, an essential part of growing up. So If you’re interested in getting your kids a knife and getting them started on this fun and empowering activity, we’ve got a few recommendations for you.
Why Carving is Appropriate for Kids A knife is a tool, not a toy. And we all need to learn to use tools. After all, not everything will be made by Fisher Price with safety scissors. Kids will eventually encounter sharp objects, and instead of seeing it with fear, we can teach them to greet the knife as a tool that can be useful. Plus, wood carving is a great way to enhance kids’ manual dexterity. It teaches fine motor skills, and asks them to gain control over their extremities. It encourages hand-eye coordination. And, it’s a full body activity that requires constant focus and attention. Finally, introducing your child to a knife does so much to demystify the fear of scary things. The more we can use “dangerous” tools like fire and knives responsibly, the more we can empower kids to be in control and remove the sense of dread. Kids get excited about doing “adult” tasks. They want to feel responsible, like we trust them. And we can trust them, if we give them tasks that have a perceived high risk and actual low risk. continued on p. 16 NW Kids Magazine | 15
So How Do We Do That? First, we need to lay some ground rules for parents. Here are the things you should keep in mind as you get your kid started on wood carving: 1. S upervise kids at all times. This can taper off as you notice them becoming more adept at handling and using the knife, but it’s super important to keep a vigilant eye. 2. G rip the knife and piece of wood with a fist, wrapping your thumb around the rest of your fingers. Think of holding ice cream cones—thumb tucked back and away so the blade never crosses any fingers. After all, no one likes thumbs in their ice cream. No thumb dies! 3. C arve away! Seriously, away from yourself, and never in your lap. Remember that the blade is moving in one direction and remove all things in its path, including your body parts. This means yours, too, as the parent helping.
Choose Your Tool There are so many kinds of knives out there that it begs the question of where to start. For young ones, we recommend a smaller blade with a handle that fits comfortably in their hand. We like to get kids started with the Mora 120, but any sharp and sturdy knife will do. And yes, I mean sharp. More accidents happen 16 | NW Kids Magazine
with a dull knife than a sharp one, as a dull knife requires more force to make a cut. A sharp knife will allow for more fluid motion as it moves through the wood.
And Now We Carve To get started, use only forward cuts. That means any cut moving away from your body. There are many other techniques that you can learn and grow into, but forward cuts are all you need for whittling, and allow kids to complete many projects from start to finish.
How to Make a Cut: 1. Pay attention to what you’re cutting. Watch the blade at all times to be aware of where it’s going. 2. Protect the inner and outer blood circle. That means you take care of your body (the inner circle) and other bodies in your path (the outer circle). Don’t let the blade pierce the inner or the outer blood circles. 3. Let the knife do the work. Take a shallow angle and don’t try to muscle through cuts. Rather, rely on the sharpness of your tool to find the correct path through the wood. When you reach a tough spot, like a knot, make smaller cuts to chip away. The less force you exert, the more control you have. Giving a knife to your child can feel like a big step. But encouraging your kid to use tools—and teaching them to use tools properly—will instill a sense of empowerment and respect. These basics should be enough to get your child starting on a whittling project, but for more information, check out the Trackers Earth Guide to Knives and Wood Carving. So grab a knife. Get carving.
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The Art of Simple Snacking: A Postpartum Doula Shares Her Secrets by KRYSTLE GARD
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Parenting is hard in general - and even more so when you’re hungry! Finding healthy and easy snacks for yourself and your children can be challenging under the best of circumstances. Add in picky eaters, allergies or a tight budget, and snack time can become very stressful. When it comes to snacking we have found four things to be true: 1) each family member has different snacking preferences; 2) trying to find the onesize-fits-all snack for kids of varying ages is nearly impossible; 3) store bought snacks tend to be laden with sodium and sugar; and 4) we simply don’t have extra hours in the day to
make homemade muffins and granola bars from scratch. As a postpartum doula with Bridgetown Baby, I love sharing tips, tricks and creative solutions to simplify tasks and make parenting more enjoyable. One of the secrets I keep up my sleeve is my favorite snack recipe for parents and kids alike: Healthy No-Bake Granola Bites. The recipe is easily modifiable (you can throw in favorite additions to suit different tastes), quick to make in bulk, and it’s an excellent grab-and-go snack for all ages, from toddlers to adults.
Healthy No-Bake Granola Bites (adapted from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe) These no-bake bites are loaded with whole grains and protein, easy to pack for an on-the go treat, and make a perfect one-handed snack for breastfeeding or pumping sessions.
Ingredients:
2 cup quick oats 1 cup ground flax meal 1 cup crispy rice cereal (preferably brown rice cereal) 1 cup nut butter 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (optional) 1/2 cup chopped dried fruit (optional) 2/3 cup honey or agave syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp coconut oil (optional) Extras: hemp seeds, coconut, cocoa nibs
Instructions:
1. S tir all the ingredients together in a large bowl until combined. 2. U se a tablespoon measure to drop rounded balls onto a parchment lined or nonstick baking sheet. 3. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. 4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Best part - they freeze really well! So make a bunch and freeze them for later. This is a recipe that will grow with your family’s tastes and ages - and it makes a fun project to do together with toddlers or older kiddos. Happy snacking!
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Local Resources Meal Delivery:
Postpartum Support:
Full Belly Fare
Birthing Stone
Portland’s healthy meal delivery service. Includes vegetarian, paleo, vegan, dairy free and soy free options. fullbellyfare.com
Postpartum doula care, including 3-day live-in support, 4th Trimester support, or a postpartum package that includes 20 hours of care to be used within baby’s first month (either 2 overnights or 4 daytimes of 5 hours each. birthingstone.com
No Mess Chef Individual and family style meal plans - including breakfast, lunch, and dinner - as well as bone broths for optimal postpartum healing and recovery from illness. Available for delivery in Vancouver and the Greater Portland area. nomesschef.com
Bridgetown Baby Postpartum family care, classes, lactation services, and free bi-weekly support group for parents in the greater Portland/Vancouver area. bridgetownbaby.com
Farm to Fit
Kindred Mothercare
This local meal delivery service focuses on getting families their caloric needs in a healthy and fresh way. Food is delivered twice a week and can fit any diet (keto, paleo, diabetic) with innovative and delicious options. farmtofit.com
Postpartum doula care, TummyTime!™ education, infant massage and breastfeeding support. kindredmothercare.com
Nutrition Education & Support:
Willow Tree Wellness Acupuncture, herbal medicine and cupping for the entire family, including postpartum women. willowtreeclinic.com
Alavita Perinatal Nutrition Associates Nourishing the Modern Mother. alavitanutrition.com
Tara McCann Wellness Preconception coaching for each woman’s unique journey to motherhood. taramccannwellness.com
Michael Gill, Natural Health Specialist Practical, in-home coaching around food and stress relief. michaeligill.com
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More simple snack ideas: Roasted Chickpeas Celery and nut butter Dried fruit: mango, pineapple, cherries etc. Smoothies Hummus and carrots Popcorn with nutritional yeast Hard boiled eggs Sliced chicken or turkey Pizza toast (toast with sauce and cheese, other toppings optional) Avocado toast Hummus & arugula tortilla wrap Homemade chex mix Homemade kale chips Baby bentos Mini frittatas made in muffin tins Baked/dehydrated fruit chips Baked sweet potato or zucchini chips One-ingredient banana “ice cream” Krystle Gard is a postpartum doula with Bridgetown Baby in Portland, Oregon. When she isn’t writing or supporting other families during their 4th trimester, she is outdoors somewhere beautiful with her three young boys (including 3 year-old twins) and husband. Bridgetown Baby is the premier postpartum doula and lactation support group in Portland and SW Washington. Bridgetown Baby specializes in supporting families after birth with postpartum plans that enhance healing, bonding and joyful memories that will set the tone for a lifetime of connection.
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BITS & BYTES Public Radio for Kids? Introducing ICAN! The classical music public radio station All Classical Portland has created a brand-new second radio network, created for children (ages 0-12). The new station has been available since April 15, 2019 on its HD-2 channel and online at allclassical.org/ICAN. The International Children’s Arts Network (ICAN) is a 24-hour radio service and is the first of its kind in the United States of America. Designed for young listeners, the network features music, poems, and literature from around the world, locally produced and curated by All Classical Portland. “This ground-breaking, brandnew radio station exemplifies our mission to provide access to the arts for all; and to nurture a love of music and literature in young people,” said All Classical
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Portland’s President & CEO and ICAN Executive Producer Suzanne Nance. “Creating a resource like ICAN for children in our community and beyond will support arts education and promote emotional literacy.” Nance continued, “The art and music shared on ICAN will serve as a luminous window into various cultures.” ICAN is designed for children, parents, grandparents, guardians, caregivers and schools, featuring enriching content that is safe, entertaining and inspiring. From lullaby hour and story time, to programming that will introduce various languages, ICAN is a nurturing, cultural, audio playground for youth in the Pacific Northwest and around the world.
Sharing her passion about the network, ICAN Program Manager Sarah Zwinklis, said: “You will find the content to be unlike the traditional children’s media so many of us were raised on. ICAN provides an audio destination where kids can be inspired to listen, dance, color outside the lines, and create their own adventures. Much of the content on the network will be presented by children - we believe in the power of these young voices.” Sarah continued, “ICAN is for anyone that wants to be transported into a world where the possibilities are endless!”
ICAN is part of All Classical Portland’s JOY program, (Joyous Outreach to You/th). JOY is dedicated to increasing equity and inclusion in the arts and classical music. Learn more at allclassical.org/JOY Listen to ICAN: Online at allclassical.org/ICAN and at KQAC HD-2 89.9 Portland/ Vancouver, KQOC HD-2 88.1 Gleneden Beach, KQHR HD-2 88.1 The Dalles/Hood River.
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Get Out and Play! This month’s local adventures PORTLAND BUBBLE RUN
July 3
July 6
Introductory workshop where you will get familiar with percussive instruments and the basic use of the Chakra Overtone Drum. You play, practice the work, have fun and most importantly - feel the effect of the frequencies on your body. This small group opportunity will support the growth of musical skills, making friends, playing a unique instrument, and is a sensory experience designed to both soothe as well as delight the human body. Welcoming children wherever they’re at, on or off the spectrum, and in all stages of social development. $10 - $20, facebook.com/ events/837500396614431
Keep the party going with the Monthly Summer Sangria Party. Join Hip Chicks the first Saturday of the month for food, wine, music and SANGRIA! Featuring 3 of their Portland-Made Wines + 3 Elevated Sangrias. Admission includes a tasting of each of the wines and live music with Beth Willis 4pm - 7pm. Wines available by the glass and bottle with Sangria available by the glass and Growler. Plus small plates available for purchase. $12, facebook.com/ hipchicksdowine
Sprouts Session, Kids & Teens COD Workshop
July 4-7
5th Annual Portland Craft Beer Festival With over 70 craft breweries, Portland, Oregon continues to hold the title of The Best Beer City in the World. Only beers, plus ciders and wine, crafted within the city limits of Portland are featured at the PCBF which makes it unique and different from other beer festivals. Food will be available for purchase from locally based food vendors. Additionally, a substantial representation of craft artisans will have vendor booths at the event. 21+ only except on Sunday when all ages are welcome! $25 - $30, portlandcraftbeerfestival.com
Hip Chicks Summer Sangria Party
July 6
Adventure Club for Kids Have kids 8 years old or older that needs to get out of the house? Check inside the Columbia Gorge Outlets for the Adventure Club! Kids will enjoy meeting a new character each month, fun activities, dress up, snacks, and more! The special activity for July will be a bounce house and face painting! Free, shopcolumbiagorgeoutlets.com/ Adventure-Club
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KIDS COOK - SUMMER SALAD
July 7
Kids Cook – Summer Salad Enjoy the full bounty of summer. Junior Chefs will shop the market to pick out favorite vegetables and try new ones! They’ll rinse, peel, slice and dice to prepare fresh salads and explore herbs to make a dressing or two. Enroll your junior chefs — ages 7 to 12 — in Kids Cook at the Market classes, where they’ll cultivate culinary skills and experience a cornucopia of farm-fresh foods! Classes include shopping the market for ingredients, hands-on instruction, a shared meal, and recipes to take home so students can share what they learned with family and friends. $5 - $10, portlandfarmersmarket.org
July 8 - 12
Personal Safety 101: Kick’n it for Kids Kick’n It for Kids explores topics related to personal safety and selfdefense using fun games, martial arts and both the performing and visual arts. Kids have fun while learning about gender equity, selfcare, healthy relationships, assertive communication and more. This is a great class for students who want to build confidence, gain street smarts while having fun and gaining a deeper understanding of non violence communication. All genders welcome! $150, tinyurl.com/y2j5v8tb 28 | NW Kids Magazine
HOW TO RIDE A BIKE
July 9
How to Ride a Bike for Kids Is your child struggling to learn how to ride their bike? Through step by step, engaging activities they’ll help them with their cycling. Kid-friendly instructors will provide a combination of personalized and group instruction to help overcome fears, teach important skills such as starting and stopping, and help them understand how to maneuver their bike around obstacles. Students should arrive with their own bike with the training wheels removed. This class is for children 5 - 11 years old. $65 - $85, rei.com/events/21795/how-toride-a-bike-for-kids
July 12 - 13
Portland Sketch Comedy Festival: Kids These Days Part of the Portland Sketch Comedy Festival, Kids These Days is a New York City-based sketch team that performs monthly at the People’s Improv Theater and at comedy festivals across the country. when not performing with KTD, members can be seen regularly as some of the most impressive, accomplished performers at NYC’s Upright Citizens Brigade theater and at The Magnet Theater. $12 - $15, sirentheater.com
July 13
KidFitStrong Fitness Challenge The KIDFITSTRONG Fitness Challenge is the nation’s largest mobile fitness event traveling from coast-to-coast dedicated to keeping kids active and healthy. Kids of all ages get the opportunity to flex their physical fitness by participating in a completion-based obstacle course designed to challenge speed, strength, agility and overall physical fitness. There will be a variety of activities for all ages and on-site programming designed to inspire kids and families to live a more active and healthy lifestyle! Free, kidfitstrong.com
July 13
Portland Picnic The Portland Picnic is a one-day wine tasting event with live music, local beer & great food. The picnic will also feature local beer, food vendors, live music and family friendly activities to round out the day of fun at Westmoreland Park. The 2019 Portland Picnic will benefit Ride Connection, a nonprofit transportation organization that serves the greater Portland area and provides over half a million rides annually to those who have no other options. Free - $125, portland-picnic.com
July 16
July 13
Day Camp for Kids Life in 1914
The Big Float is a celebration of the Willamette River. It’s a parade/float/ beach party in downtown Portland that benefits the Human Access Project (HAP), a local, volunteerdriven nonprofit dedicated to helping people connect with their river and perhaps even fall in love with it. The Big Float is also a catalyst. It’s a way to connect people and transform Portland’s relationship with the Willamette River. Hallelujah! Live music by Blitzen Trapper and Redray Frazier. $5 - $15, thebigfloat.com
Life in 1914 is an entertaining and educational half-day program. Campers go back in time and behind the scenes to experience what life was like 100 years ago through engaging, hands-on activities. Tour Pittock Mansion’s 23 treasure-filled rooms and areas not ordinarily open to the public like the servants’ quarters and basement. Campers then try their hand at turn-of-thecentury skills, like how to do laundry without a washing machine, and how to write with old-fashioned dip pens! Reservations required. $35, pittockmansion.org/events
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PORTLAND SKETCH COMEDY FESTIVAL
KIDFITSTRONG FITNESS CHALLENGE
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July 20
Portland Bubble Run If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Willy Wonkas’ factory. Clad in white t-shirts, adults, kids and strollers run, walk, dance and play across 3 miles of absolute fun! Waves start every 3-5 minutes. Then, at each kilometer, participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe! They don’t taste as great as they are fun, but not to worry. The foam is 100% safe. Free - $40, bubblerun.com
July 19 - 21
70th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival Creations from over 200 artists, live music and entertainment on three stages, art activities for families, craft beer and wine from Gilgamesh Brewing, local food vendors, a plant sale by Mission Street Parks Conservancy and more! The Salem Art Fair & Festival wouldn’t be complete without the Kids’ Court, an area for children to use up their creative energy. Starting the event is the Children’s Parade, a colorfully-costumed, onemile stroll led by Buster the Clown and friends. Free - $10, salemart.org/art-fair
July 26
Chess for Success Gateway Discovery Park All ages are welcome to drop-in and play chess with Chess for Success! The drop-in program is for youth 1-18 years old and provides games, food, crafts, and activities. Chess for Success provides chess clubs in high-poverty schools at no-cost. Students receive up to 50 hours of chess instruction and practice, including participating in Chess for Success tournaments for free. The students design and given a club t-shirt, and a chess set to keep. Free, portlandoregon.gov/parks/ article/714529
July 27
Portlandia Mermaid Parade The 4th annual Portlandia Mermaid Parade is a family friendly, gender neutral, and body positive event celebrating water mythology and all things mermaid. The parade is a revitalization of Portland’s long artistic energy, and an opportunity for creatives to have a more public forum for fantasy based selfexpression. The Portlandia Mermaid Parade is a secular, noncommercial, and non-specific political event. Free, portlandiamermaidparade.com
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