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Meet Kendyl, a fifth grade student who was recently photographed with her family as they took portraits at Rocklin’s Quarry Park on a beautiful winter day!

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SAFETY 101 Staying Safe Online

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Make It a Double Feature

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Ideas for Rainy Day Play Toy Rotation Tips to Clear Clutter Navigating Nerves When Teens Feel Anxious

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Happy New Year! We, at Sacramento Parent wish you and yours a wonderful 2019. As we kick-off the year ahead, we’ve got an education series planned out that includes an exclusive event next month, EDfair 2019. Learn more about EDfair on page 34.

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Additionally, we’ve offered up loads of fabulous ideas for Greater Sacramento’s coldest winter days. Whether you’re staying in, looking to spend the day around town or if you want to make a quick break for the slopes— there’s plenty to choose from on the following pages.

I’m looking forward to many adventures with my family this year, in and around this incredible region we are so lucky to call home!

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KEEPING KIDS SMART AND SAFE ONLINE

By Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer Roseville Police Department

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Flickr, and Vimeo are just some of the social media websites on the internet. Is your child engaging on any of these types of websites? If so, do you have your child’s password(s)? There are more than 2.6 billion users of social networking sites. With the rapid expansion of social media websites and online connectivity, parents need to be aware of the danger this can pose to their children, and take appropriate steps to protect them.

Children are innocent and naive and don’t think new people want to harm them. It’s important for parents to take an active role in teaching their children how to be safe when engaging on social media. Talk with them about some of the dangerous consequences of connecting with strangers over the internet or gaming sites. Let them know if a situation arises that makes them feel uncomfortable, they should talk with you.

Here are tips from the Roseville Police Department and the FBI about online safety for children. These guidelines apply to computers, as well as cell phones.

• Monitor your child’s use of the internet. Keep and use the home computer in an open, common room in your house.

• Tell your child why it’s important to not disclose personal information online.

• Check your child’s profile and what he/she posts online. Also ensure you’re connected as friends and follow their profile.

• Explain that once images are posted online, you lose control of them. Others can share or use them without your knowledge.

• Teach your child how to create and use strong passwords.

• Ask your child about the people they are communicating with online.

• Set a rule that your child may not meet face-to-face with any person he/she meets online without checking with you first.

Let them know you will need to talk to that person’s parents first, and you must accompany them to any such meeting in a public place.

The following are recommendations for parents.

• Read and follow safety tips provided on each website.

• Help your child to set strong privacy settings to restrict access to their profile.

• Visit networking websites with your child, and discuss what is acceptable and what is risky.

• Educate yourself about the websites, software, games, and apps your child uses.

• Stay engaged with your child and know what he/she is doing online.

Many games made for kids actually have chat features where complete strangers can join in on the games and chat with the players. While some participants might be kids, this chat feature is a prime outlet that predators use to befriend children. Online predators are experts at piecing together details to create a profile of where a child lives, goes to school or hangs out.

The online world can have many hidden pitfalls. However, with guidance, your child can learn to navigate the internet along with social media and still understand the importance of staying safe online.

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15 Ideas for Rainy Day Play

By Shannon Smith

We’ve gathered 15 of our favorite ideas for rainy day play that will brighten up even the gloomiest, wet and windy winter days! With a little imagination you’ll replace, “I’m bored” with smiles, giggles and hours of fun without ever leaving your warm and toasty home!

Box Please. Do you have any large cardboard boxes leftover from the holidays? With a box cutter (parent supervision needed here), paint, tape, markers or anything else you can find around the house, the kids can create just about anything! A cat house, a box car, a sled, a washing machine (a little plastic laundry basket can catch their laundry), a store, beds for their stuffed animals, instruments...the possibilities are endless! The fun continues after the build as they play with their cardboard creations.

made with love. They can also get creative with their plate display and decorations. If you’re feeling daring, you can be a tasting “judge”.

Playing Is A Chore. This may not sound super fun. It may even sound like a chore, but once the kids get going they will surely rediscover a forgotten toy and sneak in a little playtime, too.

Challenge your child to donate some of their toys they no longer play with, or see if they want to scale back their stuffed animal collection.

Fort Sure. Who doesn’t love hanging out in a fort? Let the kids Favorite Things. Have the kids put together their own collage or transform a whole room into a special space to read, play games, vision board. Give them some old magazines and let them cut start a club, etc. Some blankets, pillows, string or tape, and furand paste away making a display of their favorite places, foods, niture to drape and “build” off of should do the trick. animals, characters and colors onto a piece of paper, cardstock House Hunters. Send them off on an indoor scavenger hunt! A or poster board if you have it. simple google search will generate many ideas (some you can Let’s Dance. Help the kids make their own playlists, choosing just print off). Once you create or print your list, send them on five of their favorite songs. As they listen to their cool beats their hunt with a bag to collect items. My list would include challenge them to come up with their own signature dance things like: a blue crayon, a picture of their grandparents, a hair move. (You may want to get this on tape, I still love watching bow, something red, their favorite toy or stuffed animal, somethe clip of my daughter doing her move, the “Wake ‘er Up... thing from the 90s, and so on. Have the kids put all their items Yo”.) You can also turn it into a freeze dance party by randomly back once they are done gathering them. (If you want to keep pausing the music and having the kids freeze in their pose until things in place, they can take pictures of the items and show the music starts up again. them to you instead).

Send Snail Mail. Gather up your miscellaneous art supplies and I’m With the Band. If you’re not afraid of a little noise—well, maylet the kids go wild making homemade cards for family and be a lot of noise—let the kids start their own band. If you don’t friends. Show the kids how to address a letter and send it off as have actual musical instruments; pots and pans, cups, wooden a special treat for a loved one. Grandparents especially love to spoons, plastic bowls or buckets work great! (You can even fill get personal letters and cards in the mail. empty water bottles halfway with uncooked rice or beans to Double Feature. Read a book that has been made into a movie make maracas.) and then watch the movie together and compare. Which verBakers Gonna Bake. Do you have the next Kids Baking Chamsion was better and why? If you’re looking for some book ideas pion? Set up a baking challenge. Whether it’s cupcakes, cookies Rainy Day Play continued on page 13 or maybe even a no bake, super sandwich creation—it will be sacramentoparent.com sacramentoparent.com JANUARY JANUARY 2019 2019 11 11

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that were made into movies, check out this month’s book nook column on page 14 for several family-friendly options.

LEGO Build. Simply put, just bust out the container of LEGOs and let them build their most imaginative custom creations.

Our Pinterest board has plenty of build ideas. You can keep them on display afterward, too.

Gone Campin’. Clear out some space, set up your tent and let them camp. They’ll love setting up their camping spot. Once they’re all set up, let them play cards, tell stories, have a picnic lunch, make shadow shapes with flashlights and even sleep in their campsite overnight if they want.

Little Ninja Warriors. Create an indoor obstacle course. Stretch string, streamers, yarn or tape through the hallway so they can navigate through, over and under. Have them zig zag through cones, hop from placemat to placemat, etc. Set a timer and see if they can break their fastest record. Once they have mastered the course you can make it even more challenging by having them navigate the course while balancing a book on their head or walking backwards. (You might want to set up pillows to cushion any falls.)

Old-School Play-Dough. Slime was all the rage, but what about bringing back good-old-fashioned play-dough?

Again, head over to our Pinterest board for several recipes (bake and no bake). I personally like the Kool-Aid recipe. This moldable, colorful, non-toxic dough will delight their senses.

Open For Business. Let the kiddos open shop. With some items to stock their “shelves,” a checkout table, a notebook for receipts, a toy cash register or makeshift cash box and some shopping bags they will be ready for customers. Maybe they want to be a librarian, manage a restaurant, check out customers at a grocery store, or open up a toy store. Have them make and hang their own signs, too.

To see more ideas and tutorials on rainy day activities, check out our Rainy Day Play Pinterest board at www.Pinterest.com/sacparent.

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Hooked on Books: Motivate Your Child to Read with Movies this Winter

By Janeen Lewis

Pairing books with movies is an easy way to encourage reading during the winter months when it’s too wet or cold to head outside to play. While parents usually want their children to limit screen time, the silver screen may be the exception that encourages kids to read. This winter, make movies, and the books that inspire them, the double feature that hooks kids on books.

Here is a list of some books in a variety of genres that have been made into movies for kids of all ages. Many of the movies that go with these books can be checked out at the library for free. Fill your bookshelves, start the popcorn, and make it a double feature!

PICTURE BOOKS The Lorax by Dr. Seuss Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett The Night at the Museum by Milan Trenc CLASSICS Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater Pippi Longstocking Series by Astrid Lindgren REALISTIC FICTION Wonder by R.J. Palacio The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson Holes by Louis Sachar Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series by Jeff Kinney Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer by Megan McDonald HISTORICAL FICTION Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp (the movie title: The Sound of Music) American Girl Series by various authors The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper

FANTASY The Chronicles of Narnia Series by C.S. Lewis Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl The BFG by Roald Dahl Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black ADVENTURE Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling Nim’s Island by Wendy Orr Nancy Drew Series by Carolyn Keene Inkheart by Cornelia Funke A Series of Unfortunate Events Series by Lemony Snicket SCIENCE FICTION The Maze Runner by James Dashner 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle Escape to Witch Mountain by Alexander Key ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Divergent Series by Veronica Roth Eragon by Christopher Paolini If I Stay by Gayle Forman Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Fantastic Beasts by J.K. Rowling

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Book Talk Watching movies and books hand-in-hand gives parents the opportunity to discuss books with kids. For example, you can ask questions like these: • Which was better, the book or the movie? • What were some differences between the book and the movie? Did you like the changes? • Did the cast capture the personalities of the characters in the books? • How would you make the book different? How would you make the movie different? • If you could pick any book that wasn’t already a movie, which book would it be and why? Which actors and actresses would you cast in the movie? Would you change the beginning, middle, or ending?

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Toy Rotation: Reduce Toy Clutter in Six Easy Steps

By Sarah Lyons

Toy clutter, it's a problem all parents face. From the toddler years when blocks, push toys and board books seem to be scattered down the hallway to the school age years where kids collect tiny LEGOs, matchbox cars, and Barbie doll—clutter remains an ongoing issue. A toy rotation is a great way to alleviate this problem.

Step 1: Gather In the main play area, gather all the toys to the center of the room. You are making a bigger mess at first, but this will help you get organized in the long run. “It may be best to start this process when the kids are in bed or out of the house.” says mom, Kara Thomas. The process may go quicker and smoother sans children. However if that isn’t an option, get the kids involved and have them help bring toys to the center of the room.

Step 2: Reduce Go through the pile you have gathered and throw away broken toys and items that have

missing pieces. Take out any toys that are no longer age appropriate. Lastly, pick out toys that the children don’t play with. Jill Miller, mom of two, says “We purge things every year for the annual neighborhood garage sale. It also gives us a little cash boost.” If your family is not up for the work that goes into selling items, consider donating them to a local charity or passing them along to a friend.

Step 3: Sort Once you have reduced the amount of toys, you should be left with age appropriate toys that your children enjoy. Now divide toys into three categories: thinking toys (puzzles, board games, shape sorters),

pretend play (play food, dolls, blocks), and toys that encourage gross motor play (balls, push toys, cars). When you have the items sorted, there should be three piles, one for each category.

Step 4: Divide Divide toys into three to four groups. Each group should have equal amounts of toys from the categories of thinking toys, pretend play, and gross motor toys. Place each group of toys into a large box and label it. Plastic tubs work well and can double as a toy box.

Step 5: Store Once the toys are sorted and separated into three to

four boxes, keep one out and put the remaining boxes in storage. Make sure you have easy access to the stored boxes so you can rotate them frequently.

Step 6: Rotate Decide how long to keep a box out for play. Some families switch weekly, while some switch every two to three weeks, and some may switch every month or longer.

Choose a time that works for your family. When each box is out, take note of what toys are most popular and which items get ignored. As you are packing up the box, remove the items that didn’t get played with and donate or sell them.

By implementing a toy rotation system, you will be able to cut down on toy clutter in your living space because three-fourths of the toys will be in storage at any given time. In addition to a tidier home, there will also be less mess for kids to clean up and a better chance for all toys to be utilized.

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Don’t Panic About Anxiety: Teach Teens to Navigate Nerves when Anxiousness Strikes

By Christina Katz With so many kids afflicted with anxiety these days, parents are wise to discuss how to manage nerves with teens before anxiousness becomes a problem. This means starting conversations in late elementary school and throughout middle school, rather than waiting for high school.

Can you anxiety-proof your kids? Probably not completely, but you can teach your child the necessary and important life skills for navigating anxious feelings that are bound to crop up.

If your child begins to show signs of persistent anxiousness, don't panic.

This is your opportunity to spark an ongoing discussion about mood management. Have a talk while you take a walk outdoors or go for a drive. Without making a huge, dramatic deal about it, revisit the topic of managing emotional ups and downs frequently, so your child understands that he can and will learn to navigate challenging emotions (see sidebar for when to seek help).

As much as you may wish for a magic wand, you don't have one you can wave that makes your child's worries disappear. And even if you did, you don't want to dismiss or minimize your children's anxiety when it crops up. You want to help your children manage the spectrum of emotions that emerge in everyday life. Try these anti-anxiety tips. They can help everyone in the family feel calmer and more centered.

Affirm nerves are normal. Wouldn't life be dull if there was never anything to get anxious about? Of course it would. Talk to your child about facing, showing up for, and walking through life's challenges and how all of this makes us stronger and more confident. You might be tempted to minimize challenges for an emotionally sensitive child, but confronting a steady, manageable flow of age-appropriate challenges is not only educational in the short run, it's also healthy in the long run.

Teach self-soothing. Multi-sensory experiences can immediately shift a child out of a nervous mood: taking a bath, singing songs out loud, or exercising vigorously outdoors. Experiment with your child in low-pressure situations to discover tension-relieving activities to use later as needed. Get in the life-long habit of consciously lowering anxiousness and then redirecting attention in a more productive manner.

Let excitement feel scary. Is your child excited? Even healthy excitement can feel a little scary sometimes. Not knowing how things will turn out usually makes the heart rate go up and is part of the joy of living. We don't get to control every outcome, which leads to suspense. So our job is to feel the excitement, show up, and put one foot in front of the other, whether things always go our way or not.

Pack three meals plus two protein snacks. Make sure your child is not suffering from low blood sugar, which can increase anxiety, by planning on three balanced meals daily plus two high-protein snacks like a granola bar or yogurt between meals. If your child shows signs of sugar lows, like shaky hands or emotional outbursts between meals, blood sugar might be an issue. Make a habit of grabbing a sandwich or a protein pack before a stressful event, no matter what the time of day.

Avoid sugar and caffeine. Avoid sodas and candy. Consider eliminating all foods with high fructose corn syrup from your family's diet. If your child has food sensitivities or allergies, take steps to address them so foods don't become an anxiety trigger. If sugar and caffeine are often consumed, let them follow meals so they don't trigger a blood sugar roller coaster.

Accept personality quirks. Never assume your child can handle something simply because you would have been able to handle it or because your child's siblings or friends can. Part of letting your child be an individual is not comparing her to others. After a challenging experience, ask her how she feels, rather than assuming how she should feel. Be interested in the ways your child experiences life differently from you and from others and support her individuality by validating the positivity in being unique.

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When To Seek Professional Help

Cheer them on. We have so many jobs as parents, but one of the most important jobs is the cheerleader role. Don't take yourself so seriously as a grown-up that you can't come down to your child's level and say, "You can do it!" Your child needs you next to her, encouraging her, not scowling down from on high, fretting about outcomes. If you want your kids to be brave, don't pressure them - cheer them on instead.

Weather disappointments. As a parent, you must be able to see your child cry without over-reacting. Teaching a child to avoid crying at all costs is like saying that experiencing disappointment or sadness makes them weak. When we teach kids to embrace challenging emotions, to dig deep and be honest so they can express feelings no matter how challenging in the moment, they become more resilient, empathetic citizens in the long run.

Reward bravery. We live in a fairly unpredictable world, so it's a great idea to teach kids how to take healthy risks. Kids who learn to push themselves to achieve goals, like taking a more challenging class or trying out for a competitive sport, will have less energy to channel into risky or adrenaline-fueled behavior. A great end-of-the-week dinner topic for families is: who gets to wear an invisible crown of bravery? Reward the daring, rather than the results, and then kids will learn that courage is its own reward.

No doubt you have gleaned from recent media reports that anxiety is on the rise among teens in our society.

Some data suggests that ten percent of teens suffer from an anxiety disorder. Other data suggests the number is higher. Kids can experience anxiety for so many reasons. Most of us have experienced some degree of anxiousness in our lives, but for many parents, the crippling sense of distress and unease some teens feel is unfamiliar.

Anxiety manifests at a range of intensity levels depending on the child and the circumstances, and just because a child experiences some anxiousness does not mean he has a disorder.

However, stay on the safe side. If your child consistently displays the following symptoms, please consult a mental health professional.

1. Anxiousness to the point of headaches, stomach aches and tiredness with no other known physical cause.

2. Chronic sleeping problems including going to sleep, waking up or staying asleep.

3. Low self-esteem characterized by being excessively hard on themself for no logical reason.

4. Consistent excessive worry about everyday things like school, friends, grades, teachers, etc.

5. Avoiding school, withdrawing from friends, irritability with authority figures, successive highhighs and low-lows, use of substances, eating disorders or other self-destructive behaviors.

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Cedar Springs Waldorf School in Placerville

www.PacificCharters.org

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire" ~ Yeats Waldorf Education develops human capacities and 21st century skills. Our five-acre wooded campus is located off Hwy 50 between Placerville & Shingle Springs.

Take Charge of Your Child’s Education!

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Promoting a progressive, developmentally based, student-centered community of learners.

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Brighton Schools

www.BrightonSchools.com 916-985-2222

Brighton Private School delivers a time honored mission for each individual who calls Brighton their school. Challenge, creativity, accountability, respect and kindness are key for students, their families and our staff alike. Our school community creates an environment rich in opportunities to explore, succeed and fail, think critically and build relationships which in turn instill self-esteem, autonomy and an “I can do it!” attitude. Students thrive at Brighton.

Camellia Waldorf School

www.CamelliaWaldorf.org 916-427-5022

Camellia Waldorf School resides on three acres in Sacramento’s Pocket neighborhood, along the Sacramento River. Dedicated teachers and staff, smaller classes, individual student attention, and the wisdom of a Waldorf curriculum, children receive the gifts of an academic experience that produces outstanding young people. At Camellia, children have the opportunity to blossom into their truest and best selves. Camellia is proud to serve families of all religious beliefs and diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds and was founded in 1989. Serving children Preschool through eighth grade.

Courtyard Private School Community The foundation of our successful academic program is social-emotional learning. All-inclusive Tuition: arts, foreign language, community service, extended care, monthly field trips. Call for a tour.

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Jesuit High School

www.JesuitHighSchool.org 916-480-6060

Founded in 1963, Jesuit High School is part of a community of life-long learners, serving the Sacramento area for more than 50 years. We help young men grow into men, committed to faith and justice, leadership and service, academics and compassion. 99% of Jesuit graduates go straight to college, university or military academy. A Jesuit education does not end at graduation; it is a life-long journey.

Sacramento Country Day

http://Discover.saccds.org 916-481-8811

Sacramento Country Day is an independent, coeducational school providing a dynamic, holistic, and academically challenging environment for Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade students. We inspire intellectual discovery and engage a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately, each and every day. We encourage our students to develop the full range of their capabilities and we cultivate the habits and skills that will enable them to lead fulfilling lives.

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Whispering Oak Montessori Academy

Fostering Growth Nurturing Peace Inspiring Curiosity

Are you searching for something more than just an early learning center or for a better education for your children?

Whispering Oak Montessori Academy offers a rich, nurturing and stimulating environment firmly grounded in the Montessori Method and designed to lay the foundation for a life long love of learning.

Students are encouraged to grow to their full potential in a program designed to educate the whole child.

• Full Academic

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Call us for a tour and more information!

• Infant/Toddler/Preschool/Kindergarten 6 weeks to 6 years

• Nutritious and Delicious meals prepared on-site

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• Art & Music Appreciation • Spanish Language

8085 Oak Ave., Citrus Heights, CA 95610 www.whisperingoakmontessori.com

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Providing a personalized academic journey for ages 2 years to 8th grade.

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Individualized Hands-On Learning Comprehensive core subject matter Project based life and social sciences’ curricula Practical life skills at all ages Art, Music, P.E., & Enrichment Classes

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7450 Pocket Road, Sacramento

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St. Albans Country Day School

www.StAlbans.org 916-782-3557

Extraordinary outcomes! Discover why St. Albans is voted the Best Private School in Roseville, Granite Bay and Rocklin. St. Albans is a private, independent, non-religious Pre-K through 8th grade focused on accelerated academics and in-depth enrichment in fine and performing arts, sports, computers, Spanish and more. Small class sizes, extraordinary faculty, clubs and sports teams, annual performances, advanced technology, and a nurturing family environment make the difference.

St. Philomene School

www.StPhilomene.org 916-489-1506

St. Philomene Catholic School offers a balanced, high-quality education focused on the Gospel values and teachings of Jesus Christ for students in Transitional Kindergarten through eighth grade. We offer a A Dual Language Immersion program where students graduate fluent in Spanish and English, ready for a College Preparatory High School. We provide Chromebook laptops to students in grades K-8th and a before and after school Extension program for all students in grades TK-8. We are currently accepting new students in grades TK-8. Attend our open house on Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM.

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Brookfield School Brookfield School has been serving accelerated and motivated students in grades PK-8 for 55 years. Visit us and learn how the “Brookfield Way” can be your child’s path to success. www.BrookfieldSchool.org | 916-442-1255

Three decades of academic excellence and inspired, artistic learning in a healthy and natural setting for children 2 years to eighth grade, Cedar Springs Waldorf School is nonsectarian, nonprofit, and accredited. www.CedarSpringsWaldorf.org | 530-642-9903

Live Oak Waldorf

Granite Bay Montessori

Granite Bay Montessori

Cedar Springs Waldorf School

Founded in 1991, Granite Bay Montessori is a non-profit, non-denominational private school, serving students 2 years old to eighth grade. Now enrolling for Fall 2019.

Call to schedule a tour today!

Live Oaks Waldorf School Located in the Sierra foothills, Live Oak Waldorf School offers an accredited Waldorf curriculum for our preschool-eighth-grade, homeschool, and summer camp programs. Our dedicated faculty strives to provide an experiential curriculum rich in the arts that aim at developing intellectually curious and confident children. www.liveoakwaldorf.org | 530-878-8720

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Whispering Oak Montessori

Peregrine School Child-centered, project-based programs for ages 1-12 emphasizing the natural sciences, arts, outdoor education, and environmental/social responsibility.

Extended-hour options (7am-6pm), and snacks/lunch included!

Encouraging independent, self-directed learning for life in a child-centered environment. Offering care for Infant through Kindergarten while promoting an international community valuing peace, respect for others and pride in individual differences. www.WhisperingOakMontessori.com | 916-722-8118

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Saturday, February 23rd 9am - 2pm FREE ADMISSION $10 Parking

@ the Grounds in Roseville Don’t miss this Camp Fair, Education & Enrichment Expo that will showcase an array of local education and enrichment programs for kids.

Parents can learn more about school programs, scout out camps, talk with tutors and explore activities; including dance, gymnastics, martial arts, music lessons and more! There will be crafts, kids activities, demonstrations, exclusive offers and giveaways—you can even win a robot!

Sponsored by:

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tuesday Sometimes plans change, don’t forget to check the event’s website before you go!

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Polar Bear Ice Skate

Baby Bloomers Story Time

SeaQuest Folsom Exploration

4pm at Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink

10am at Sacramento Children’s Museum

10am at SeaQuest Folsom

Celebrate the New Year on the ice— polar bear style! Wear your blades and best beach attire. www.Facebook.com/ events/352980391914979/

An interactive story time tailored for infants and toddlers. https://SacKids.org

Pet the fascinating resident animals, feed stingrays and if money allows, snorkel with the stingrays too. https://Folsom.VisitSeaQuest.com

Take your tots shopping and explore the various produce stands. www.Facebook.com/ events/920245411696450/?event_ time_id=920245451696446

15 $5 Tuesdays 10am at Studio Movie Grill

Going to the movies mid-week is an excellent idea, especially with $5 specials all day long! www.StudioMovieGrill.com Super Reader Training Camp 4pm at Rocklin Library

Teen-led literacy practice using stories and games. (Ages 3-6) www.Placer.Ca.Gov

22 Open Art Studio 11am at The Art Bistro

Monster Jam, January 18-20th

Choose from a variety of art mediums and create art with your child. Fees apply for art materials. (Ages 4+) http://TheArtBistro.com

29 Half Price Game Play All day at Topgolf Roseville

Play golf with the family on Tuesdays for half the price. https://Topgolf.com/us/ National Puzzle Day 10am at Gifts From The Heart Of Elk Grove

Celebrate National Puzzle Day with puzzles for all ages to work on, special discounts and prize drawings. www.GiftsFromTheHeartOfElkGrove.weebly.com

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From the highly anticipated Monster Jam Triple Threat Series event to feeding sting- 8Homeschool Day: Animal rays at SeaQuest or trying out Sculptures 12pm at Crocker Art Museum indoor skydiving, your family Explore the animal sculptures, then your own animal creation. is sure to find a way to start make Pre-registration recommended. the New Year with an exciting www.CrockerArt.org PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Market twist!

8:30am at Fountains at Roseville

Open Play, January 19th

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9 Ice Rink Story Time 11am at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink

Babies, tots and preschoolers join Mr. Nate for fun songs, stories and games.

Children 3+ are welcome to stay for story time, followed by private ice skating (at a cost). www.GoDowntownSac.com Preschool Playgroup 10am at Roseville Utility Exploration Center

Hands-on activities and discovery play. Held the second Wednesday of the month through May. (Ages 0-5) www.Roseville.Ca.Us/UECPreschool

16 Rockin’ Tots 9am at Rockin’ Jump

Smaller kids are invited to enjoy 2 hours of jump time without the commotion of older kids. https://RockinJump.com Ice Skate 10am at Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink

Have a blast ice skating with friends and family, now through January 21st. www.GoDowntownSac.com/IceRink

23 Wee Wednesday 10:30am & 11am at Crocker Art Museum

Explore various art mediums with your little one on Wednesdays at the Crocker. (3-5 years old). www.CrockerArt.org Yoga Play 3:30pm at Sacramento Children’s Museum

Games, stories and play to explore posture, balance and breath. (Ages 4+) https://SacKids.org

30 Sky Zone Play 3pm at Sky Zone

Get your wiggles out at this wallto-wall indoor trampoline park, complete with a foam pit and dodge ball court. www.SkyZone.com

Winter Wonderland Mini Golfing 4:30pm at Roseville Golfland Sunsplash

Play one (or both) of the 18-hole courses and enjoy the holiday light show, which starts daily at 4:30pm and ends 10 minutes before closing. www.GolfLand.com

10 Bounce N’ Bubble 9:30am at BounceU of Roseville

Gigantic bubbles will be released twice during the play time. Bring socks. (Ages 7 and under) www.BounceU.com/Roseville-ca Open Play Art Exploration 9am at The Art Box

Explore the art studio during open play hours for $8. Dress for a mess. (18 months to 8 years old) http://ArtBoxFairOaks.com

17 Open Play 9am at Tiny Tumblers

Your tot will love exploring this center’s gym and playroom so much that she may never want to leave. (Ages 4 and under) http://TinyTumblersOnline.com

24 Story Time 10am at Face in a Book

Visit this cute bookstore for a weekly story time with songs and fun. www.GetYourFaceInABook.com

31 Bounce N’ Bubble 9:30am at BounceU of Roseville

Gigantic bubbles will be released twice during the play time. Bring socks. (Ages 7 and under) www.BounceU.com/Roseville-ca

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Global Winter Wonderland

Family Story Time

Baby Lapsit Story Time

Open Play at Little Kingdom

Through January 6 at Cal Expo, times vary

11am at Maidu Museum & Historic Site

12:10pm at the Central Library

10am at Little Kingdom, Folsom

Featuring Santa’s village, a polar village, desert dragons and “The 12 days of Christmas” lantern display. https://GlobalWonderland.com

Listen to California Indian stories inside the Maidu Museum. All ages. www.Facebook.com/ events/690738867991587/?event_ time_id=690738884658252

Encourage early literacy development through shared reading, songs, games and movement. (0-24 months) www.SacLibrary.org

A tiny kingdom designed to foster imaginative play and social skills as they explore the various play structures. www.LittleKingdomPlayroom.com

Science Story Time 11am at Powerhouse Science Center

Hear a science-themed story and participate in a fun activity afterwards.

Free with admission. https://PowerhouseSC.org Winter Wonderland Mini Golfing 4:30pm at Roseville Golfland Sunsplash

Play one (or both) of the 18-hole courses and enjoy the holiday light show, which starts daily at 4:30pm and ends 10 minutes before closing. www.GolfLand.com

11 Historic Folsom Ice Rink 10am at Folsom Historic Ice Rink

Head outdoors to this charming, seasonal ice rink. www.FolsomIceRink.com Artful Tot

New Years Barrel & Breakaway Challenge 8am at Triple Crown Equestrian Center, Lincoln

Classic Barrel racing, pee wee barrel racing and an open 4D barrel race.

Check the website for details. www.ClassicBarrelRacing.com

12 Crown of Antlers 10:30am at Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Grab your binoculars to catch a closer look at the black-tailed deer in their habitat with the center’s naturalist. www.SacNatureCenter.net Color Me Mine, Rocklin 11am at Color Me Mine

Paint a lasting, unique art piece with your child. https://Rocklin.ColorMeMine.com

13 Harlem Globetrotters 2pm at Golden 1 Center

Experience the basketball artistry of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters. www.Golden1Center.com Science Sundays 12pm at Sacramento Children’s Museum

Conduct science experiments with your children. https://SacKids.org

All Aboard for Story Time 11 am at California State Railroad Museum

Join this world-class museum each Monday for story time. Free with paid museum admission. (Ages 2 to 5) www.CaliforniaRailroad.museum

14 Open Play 9am at Luv 2 Play

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Kids will have a blast at this new indoor playground in Folsom. (Ages 0-12) http://Luv2Play.com

Monster Jam Triple Threat Series

Open Bounce

7pm at Golden 1 Center

High-flying, four-wheel excitement featuring six different competitions of speed, racing and freestyle stunts.

The entire family will love this show.

January 18-20. www.Golden1Center.com

3:30pm at BounceU of Roseville

Preschoolers, elementary kids and teens can bounce for an hour of good fun! Walk-ins not accepted if the session is full. www.BounceU.com

Toddlers make art with different materials. www.CrockerArt.org

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Kid’s Night Out

10:30am at Crocker Art Museum

Fairytale Town

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Drop your kids for three hours of serious fun. This month’s theme is outer space. www.TricksGym.com

Young artists receive instruction while drawing at their own pace. Materials provided. (Ages 5+) www.CrockerArt.org

10:30am at Crocker Art Museum

Monster Jam Triple Threat Series 7pm at Golden 1 Center

High-flying, four-wheel excitement featuring six different competitions of speed, racing and freestyle stunts.

The entire family will love this show.

January 18-20. www.Golden1Center.com Baby & Me in the Gallery 10:30am at Blue Line Arts

A teaching artist will lead with a sensory art activity, followed by a brief guided tour of a gallery and story time. Registration required. (Ages 3 and under) www.BlueLineArts.org

25 Music & Movement 10am and 11am at Sacramento Children’s Museum

Kids of all ages dance to music with the staff. https://SacKids.org

6pm at Tricks Gymnastics

Open Play 12pm at Extreme Gymnastics, Loomis

Climb, balance, bounce and tumble.

(Ages 6-18) www.ExtremeGymnastics.com

Open Play

1:30pm at Effie Yeaw Nature Center

9am at Tiny Tumblers

Walk with a naturalist and explore the winter season in the woodland. www.SacNatureCenter.net

Your tot will love exploring this center’s gym and playroom so much that she may never want to leave. (Ages 4 and under) www.TinyTumblersOnline.com

27 Animal Tracks and Signs

11:30am at Rocklin Library

1:30pm at Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Explore the world through science, math and art. Pre-registration recommended. (Ages 6-12) www.Placer.Ca.Gov/Departments/ Library/Events

Learn how to find tracks and scat as you walk with a naturalist through the wooded area. www.SacNatureCenter.net

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9am at Strikes Bowling

9am at iFly Sacramento

Experience the feeling of skydiving in a safe, indoor environment. Children ages 3 and up can participate in this exciting flight. www.iFlyWorld.com

Fairytale Town is open for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. www.FairytaleTown.org

Walk on the Wild Side

Steam-o-torium

Indoor Skydive

10am at Fairytale Town

Early Bird Bowling Play for just $3 per game and $2 for shoes between 9am-12pm. www.StrikesRocklin.com

28 Open Play 9am at Wacky Tacky

Climb, slide and run around inside the giant indoor playground. www.WackyTacky.net Sky Zone Play 3pm at Sky Zone, Stockton

Celebrate the middle of the week by getting your wiggles out at this wall-to-wall indoor trampoline park, complete with a foam pit and dodge ball court. www.SkyZone.com

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January’s Special Events for Families with Special Needs Read, bounce, play and watch movies at these special events designed specifically for families that have children with autism and/or sensory disorders. *Sometimes plans change, please confirm events before you go.

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Sensory Bounce

Sensory Storytime

Sensory Storytime

6pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Bounce U Roseville

10:30am at Fair Oaks Library

Sensory Bounce is a special open bounce for children with Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Autism, and other disabilities with a sensory component. ($8.95 first child, $7.95 sibling - reservations recommended) www.BounceU.com/roseville-ca/ other-ways-to-play/open-bounce/

THURSDAY JANUARY 10 Sensory Storytime 10am at Rancho Cordova Library

A special storytime for kids with autism and/or sensory disorders. This program will feature books, music, fidget toys, crafts and more! Noise and/or behaviors are never a problem at the library! For more information, contact Susanna at swesenfeld@ saclibrary.org or call 916-264-2920. www.SacLibrary.org

JANUARY 24 Sensory Storytime Explorers 3:30 at Rancho Cordova Library

Discover a world of sensory fun! This program is designed for older children with autism and/or sensory disorders. We’ll bring stories to life, practice social skills and learn by playing games and focused activities. For more info, contact Susanna: swesenfeld@saclibrary.org. www.SacLibrary.org

A special storytime for kids with autism and/or sensory disorders featuring books, music, fidget toys, crafts and more! Noise and/or behaviors are never a problem at the library! For more information, contact Janet at jwininger@saclibrary.org or call 916-264-2920. www.SacLibrary.org Sensory Storytime

10am at North Natomas Library

This inclusive storytime is for children with developmental disabilities such as sensory disorders, autism and Down syndrome. It features songs, stories, and other activities for children with a developmental age of 2 years to 6 years. Behaviors and/or noise are no problem. Siblings are welcome. Meet other parents! www.SacLibrary.org

10:30am at Southgate Library

This inclusive storytime was developed for youth with autism and/or sensory disorders and their families/caregivers. It features songs, stories, sensory activities and interactive materials. The program is targeted for a developmental age of 2 to 6 years old.

Behaviors and/or noise are no problem. Siblings are welcome! www.SacLibrary.org

JANUARY 12 Sensory Storytime 10am at Carmichael Library

A special storytime for kids with autism and/or sensory disorders. This program will feature books, music, fidget toys, crafts and more! Noise and/or behaviors are never a problem at the library! For more information, contact Kathy at kchain@saclibrary.org or call 916-264-2920. www.SacLibrary.org

JANUARY19 Rhythm & Grooves 11am, every 3rd Saturday of the month at North Natomas Library

Has your child been diagnosed with autism and is between the ages of 0 to 5? Does your child enjoy singing and dancing along to music? This music playgroup provides a safe environment for kids on the autism spectrum and their siblings to sing and dance while making new friends. Meet other parents who share your journey. Funding is provided by First 5 Sacramento. www.SacLibrary.org

SUNDAY JANUARY 6 & 20 ExplorABILITY 9am at the Sacramento Children’s Museum

A free bi-monthly, play-based program offering children on the autism spectrum, ages 2 to 10, an opportunity to play in a safe setting, explore novel sensory equipment and materials, and work on social skills and building friendships, facilitated by a rotation of Sacramento area therapists from a variety of modalities. To register, please call 916-6387225 x.103 or visit the Museum website. www.SacKids.org/explorability-registration.html

JANUARY 6 Sensory Sensitive Sundays 9am at Chuck E. Cheese’s

On the first Sunday of each month, the Roseville location makes their venue a sensory-friendly environment with dimmed lighting, lowered music and limited appearances by Chuck E. www.ChuckECheese.com For more monthly library events and storytimes visit: https://www.meetup.com/AccessABILITY/. Do you know of a local event for families with special needs?

We’d love to share it with readers, email the details to Shannon@SacramentoParent.com.

Sensory Screening 10:30am at Southgate Community Library

A special family movie event for kids with autism and/or sensory disorders. The Incredibles are back and this time Mr. Incredible is left home with the kids when Elastigirl becomes the new face of superheroes. All toddlers and preschoolers are welcome.

We'll have healthy snacks, the lights will be slightly up, the sound will be slightly down, and kids don't need to remain seated while enjoying the movie.

There will also be lots of fidget toys. www.SacLibrary.org sacramentoparent.com JANUARY 2019 31

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Sacramento Parent's Education Guides

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The Magic Toyshop

Through January 6 at Sutter Street Theatre After being sprinkled with magical doll dust, Master Toymaker’s dolls come to life. He decides not to sell them because he doesn’t want them to be ruined by careless children. But, the dolls want to be given to the children for Christmas. Will they get their Christmas wish? http://SutterStreetTheatre.com

Mary Poppins Jr.

January 10-13, presented by Sacramento Theatre Company This musical tells the tale of a nanny who shows up to help the troubled Banks family and charms everyone with her magical ways and common sense life lessons. Performed by a junior cast and designed for younger audiences. www.SacTheatre.org

EDfair Exclusives

the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow. www.HarrisCenter.net

Dear Edwina Jr.

January 11-12 at Auburn Grace Community Church Edwina Spoonapple—an advice-giver-extraordinaire—produces weekly “Advice-A-Palooka” editions. She gets the neighborhood kids involved in her production numbers, which share wisdom on everything from trying new foods to making new friends through clever songs. www.CYTSacramento.org

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

January 11-February 3 at The Woodland Opera House A touching play that tells the story of six tweens who enter a spelling bee contest, but end up sharing both funny and heart-rending stories of their home lives while trying to spell hilarious words without being eliminated from the bee. http://WoodlandOperaHouse.org

Junie B. Jones, The Musical CONNECTING FAMILIES FOR 26 YEARS

Pick up your free copy at one of over 1,000 locations throughout Greater Sacramento, or read it online at

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Wizard of Oz

January 18-20 at Harris Center Travel down the yellow brick road and into the land of Oz with Dorothy, Toto and their friends

January 19-27, presented by Roseville Theatre Arts Academy Come along for Junie B.’s first day of first grade and find out why her new school year will be more exciting than ever, complete with new friends, a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and more funny adventures. www.RosevilleTheatreArtsAcademy.com

SAVE THE DATE! APEX ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT MONDAY, APRILGOLF 29TH, TOURNAMENT 2019 APEX ANNUAL CHARITY Catta Verdera Country Club MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 Catta Verdera Country Club www.APEXGolfTournament.com www.apexgolftournament.com

It’s All About the Kids

All proceeds will benefit local children foundations:

calendar/exhibits

It’s always a good idea to check the website before you head out!

Let It Snow Art Exhibition Through January 7 at Kennedy Gallery Art Center, Sacramento

Artists showcase the magic of the season by highlighting snow, rain and animals in their winter environments. www.KennedyGallery.net Kids & Company Gallery Adventure Sundays, January 6 & 20 at Crocker Art Gallery

Take a kid-friendly tour of the museum with a guide, who will introduce art to children in a fun and playful manner. (Ages 5+) www.CrockerArt.org Kellie Klein: Meditations on Water January 8-February 2 at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center

A series of digital color photographs that explore bodies of water as a symbol for human emotions,

playing on the effects of various types of water such as streams, calm lakes, rivers, turbulent seas and more. www.ViewpointGallery.org Gem Tones Ongoing at Crocker Art Museum

This jewel-colored, musical, outdoor art installation encourages children to play, sing and create sounds and patterns. (Children 5 and under) www.CrockerArt.org

Gem Tones

Tot Land Exhibit Ongoing at Crocker Art Museum

A delightful exhibit that spurs kids to explore a boat, engage with stories, and use pretend play skills to change into various human and animal characters. (Children 5 and under) www.CrockerArt.org

Tot Land Exhibit

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Camp Fair, Education & Enrichment Expo Coming to Roseville in February Presented by Sacramento Parent

Sacramento Parent can’t wait to bring you EDfair this February! Don’t miss this free community event that will showcase an array of local education and enrichment programs for kids. Parents can learn more about school programs, scout out camps, talk with tutors and explore activities; including dance, gymnastics, martial arts, music lessons and more!

This informative family event will take place rain or shine. There will be special offers exclusively for those in attendance and plenty of family-fun, too!

One-Stop, Education & Enrichment Fair Highlights: Camp Fair: Find Overnight & Day Camp Opportunities Learn More About Local Schools for Children of All Ages

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Explore Enrichment Activities & Classes for Kids Enjoy Demonstrations, Performances, Crafts & More!

Thank you to our sponsors:

WIN A ROBOT! Your STEAM loving child will go nuts for The Scribbler 3 (S3) robot from Parallax, Inc. in Rocklin. One lucky reader will win one at Sacramento Parent’s EDfair next month. Grab your ticket to enter in the next issue of Sacramento Parent and the robust, easy-touse S3 robot could be yours on February 23rd! https://sacramentoparent.com/ed-fair/ https://www.parallax.com 34 JANUARY 2019 sacramentoparent.com

Saturday, February 23 | 9am-2pm FREE Admission, $10 Parking @ the Grounds | Johnson Hall 800 All America City Blvd., Roseville

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MUSIC

Birthday Parties, Grand Openings & Other Events!

• Balloon Twisting • Parties For All Ages

Happy New Year!

Award Winning Balloon Artist!!!

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