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EventsJune 1Pacific NW Chamber Orchestra Concert7:30 p.m., Corbet Theatre, Centralia CollegeThis is a free event for the community. Music will include players of all ages. For more information, please visit pncoa.org or email [email protected]. ...........................................................June 6Kid’s Fishing Derby9 a.m., Lake Scanewa, East Lewis CountyFor children 14 and under. Throw out your line and have fun catching up to three trout. Various competitions throughout the day for everyone to participate in. Other fun activities include face painting, learning how to clean fish and mini-games. For more information, please call (360) 748-9261 or visit lcpud.org. ...........................................................The Power of Plants2 p.m., LOTT’s Wet Science Center, OlympiaFree event. Explore amazing plants that make our world clean and safe, from photosynthesis to “phytoremediation.” An interactive presentation introduces plant superheroes and plant related arts and crafts add to the fun. ...........................................................Lacey Rotary Duck Dash

11 a.m., Tumwater Falls ParkEnjoy the children’s area and live music. At 4 p.m., watch 12,000 rubber ducks fall from the sky! If your duck wins, you may win fun prizes. 100% of the proceeds from Duck Dash tickets

($5 each) goes directly to local and international charities.

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Centralia College Choir & Jazz Band Concert6:30 p.m., Harrison Square Presbyterian Church, CentraliaThe Centralia College Jazz band will play from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the choir concert will begin at 7 p.m. The theme this year is “Best of the Best.” For more information, please visit centralia.edu or email [email protected].

June 11Summer Reading BeginsAll Day, Chehalis LibraryHead to the library and sign up for the summer reading program for children and teens. Surrounding Timberland summer reading programs begin this week also. For more information, please visit trl.org.........................................................................June 12Alice in Wonderland Dance Recital6:30 p.m., Roxy Theater, MortonAn evening of dance, music and fun. Watch students, 3-18 years old, from beginning to advanced. Enjoy ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and vocalists. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children and seniors. For more information, please call (360) 832-5555.........................................................................June 14Centralia Ballet Dance Recital7 p.m., Corbet Theatre, Centralia CollegeCentralia Ballet dancers will put on a great show during their 6th annual recital. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5. For more information, please visit centraliaballet.com.........................................................................June 20Winlock Egg DaysAll day, downtown WinlockFun will include breakfast at the Olequa Senior Center at 7:30 a.m., a car show at 8 a.m., and a parade at 11 a.m., cake walk and more. For more information, please email officialeggday@gmail.com.........................................................................June 25Prairie Days Parade7 p.m., downtown YelmCome join the fun at this community event! This year’s theme is Party on the Prairie. ........................................................................June 27Olympic Air Show9 a.m., Olympia Regional AirportMany recognized aerobatic performers as well as aircraft from WWII, Korea and Vietnam eras will be included in this fun family-friendly event. Tickets are $12 online or $15 at the door. For more information, please visit olymiaairshow.com.

ELewis County Head Start Accepting ApplicationsLCHS is accepting applications for its free Early Childhood Education program. Classrooms are located across the county in Randle, Salkum, Toledo, Chehalis and Centralia. If your child turns three or four by August 31, 2015, please call (360) 736-1696 for an application.


Community Farmers Market (Chehalis)

Where: Boistfort Ave., downtown Chehalis.When: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

June 2 through October 27.More Info: communityfarmersmarket.net.

Contact: (360) 740-1212.

C.C. Grow Where: Centralia College (across from gym).

When: Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Through September.

Contact: Kristi Jewell, (360) 736-9391 ext. 650.

The Lewis County Historical Farmers Market (Centralia)Where: Corner of N. Pearl and Maple

(across from The Chronicle).When: Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Through October.More Info: lewiscountyfarmersmarket.org.Contact: Derrill Outland, (360) 736-8977.

Tenino Farmers Market Where: 301 Old Hwy. 99

(Tenino Elementary School).When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 6 through September 26.More info: teninofarmersmarket.org.

Contact: (360) 515-0501, [email protected].

Winlock Farmers Market Where: Winlock Events Plaza on Kerron Street.

When: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Through September. *Please call ahead for start date.

Contact: Jeanie Emmeneger, (360) 785-4817.

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7-9pm: The Cow Girls Dream Band

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Did YouKnow?Crabs

Crabs are decapod crustaceans which have a very short tail and are covered with a thick shell or exoskeleton, and are armed with a single pair of claws.

Hermit Crabs drink water by dipping their claws into the water and scooping it into their mouth.

Crabs greatly vary in size. The smallest

species, Pea Crab, reaches from 0.27 to 0.47 inches in length. The largest

species, Japanese Spider Crab, has a leg span of 12 feet (from claw to claw).

Crabs walk and swim sideways, though a few can walk backwards as well.

Some crabs, such as the Brown Crab have teeth in their stomach that grind against one another, mashing the food.

There are over 6,793 species of crab spread across oceans, fresh water, and on land.

Fiddler Crabs change color — in the daytime they are dark colors and at night they are pale.

The collective name for a group of crabs is “cast.”

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How long have you been teaching?I have been teaching preschool five years.

What is your favorite part of teaching?My favorite part of teaching is always seeing how they are enthusiastic, loving, and each and every day is a new, fun and exciting experience.

What hobbies, interests do you enjoy outside of the classroom?I enjoy spending time with my two kids and family, coaching my high school cheerleading squad, reading books, and taking day trips to the beach.

When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?I wanted to either be a Riverdance performer or an Anesthesiologist.

What made you decide to become a teacher?I honestly and truly believe that teaching is what I was born to do. I love watching their faces and listening to their voices as they make a discovery. I love that not one day is ever the same and that each day I discover something new about a child.

What is a favorite teaching memory? My favorite teaching memory is our St. Patrick’s Day party. Every year we have a giant popcorn fight. It's a blast!

Mikay Bundy-TranaOne Little Tree Preschool, Centralia“ She lets us paint and she teaches us things like how to remember our phone number and how to spell our last names — and her smile is pretty.”~Nominator Landon M.


As a first time parent, I was surprised by the amount and variety of baby gear that exists. I wondered how many items are really necessary — aside from the essen-tial car seat, high chair and crib. A report came out that new parents spend between $3,000 and $12,000 on baby related products during the first year alone! It is easy to get caught up in the baby equipment trap. My daughter is just 4 months old and her “stuff ” has taken over the house. I wonder, “Is all this stuff worth it? Am I really helping my child’s development?”

Babies are born with billions of neurons, which are the basic working unit of the brain. In the first three years of

life, millions and millions of connections are made between the neurons. More connections mean greater potential for learning. What does this mean for us as parents? By providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for our babies, the greater the number of connections are formed for them. Therefore, it is critical to foster a rich sensory environment with plenty of play and language during the early stages of development.

And, did you know — babies have more opportuni-ties to experience a loving touch, active movement and emotional connection when we limit screen time and baby

equipment. Parents are the child’s best teachers. However, toys can be used as learning tools, too. A more desirable toy

would promote interac-tion, encourage pretend play and foster creativity.

It should engage a child’s imagination while stimulat-

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by Maria Ramirez of Northwest Pediatric Center

When using baby gear such as a swing,

limit the time to about 30 minutes a day. Use of activity centers should also be limited because

they do not promote proper posture and

right body alignment. It can be more useful for infants that start pulling themselves up to stand

as it can become an activity table for them. Avoid the use of baby

walkers; there is a safety issue with them and they also promote undesirable positioning

and poor alignment. Some therapists even say it delays walking.


ing and supporting children’s overall development. Good toys for young children should match their development and abilities. Choose toys that appeal to your child’s senses, such as toys with different textures, bright colors and those that make noise. Toys that can be manipulated like blocks encourage logical thinking skills.

For infants, choose toys that they can reach for, suck on, shake or make noise with. Rattle play will help develop a baby’s arm and hand skills, including reaching, grab-bing and manipulating. Soft books are great, as well as large rings, teething toys and textured balls. Try to have things for them to look at such as pictures that are hung or a mirror. You can even make your own using black and red construction paper and make basic patterns glued on a board. Your baby will enjoy looking at circles, stripes, squares and crosses. You can also try making your own baby blocks made from old milk cartons or soft balls from socks stuffed with cotton.

Older infants are more mobile, so suggested toys are push and pull toys, large balls, and low soft things to crawl over. Also, think about nesting toys, dolls, water toys, large beads and vehicles. One-year-olds do well with board books with simple illustrations. They can have lots of fun with washable mark-ers and paper, and card-board. They can

pretend with dolls, puppets and stuffed animals. Also, suggest toys that will make them use their large and small muscles, like puzzles, large pegboards and toys with parts that more like dials, switches, knobs.

For toddlers, good toys are ones that will encourage building and pretending, like blocks, construction sets, child-sized furniture, dolls and transportation toys. Wooden puzzles, blocks that snap together, objects to sort and things with hooks or buttons are also suggested.

Playtime is a wonderful, healthy way to stimulate your child’s development. By playing with your child, you create that special bond together. Take advantage of every mo-ment you have time with your little one.

SWWFDr. Ramirez was born and raised in

the Philippines, journeying to different parts of the world. She met and married

her husband, Dino, who is from Australia, and currently works at Northwest

Pediatric Center and resides in Olympia.

When choosing toys, think about safety first.

Choose age appropriate toys since toys that are

above age appropriate level may contain small parts

that children can choke on. Consider how well the toy is going to hold up over

time. Is it well constructed? Is it washable? Is it

durable? Choose toys that are multi-sensory.

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Morgan Arts Centre (360) 864 - 4278, morganartscentre.com.Camp PicassoAges: 6 - 16. July 13-16, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. July 20-23, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Cost: $80 per week (family rates available).Children’s Theater Workshop Ages: 8 - 18. July 27 - 31, 9 a.m. -3 p.m.Cost: $150.This includes a free performance Friday

evening at 7 p.m.

Evergreen Playhouse and Fox Theatre YouthMusical Theater Workshopevergreenplayhouse.com, email [email protected]: 7 - 17.July 6 -17, 10 a.m. -3 p.m.Cost: $125.Seventh annual musical theater workshop in

conjunction with the Historic Fox Theatre. The kids will have a jam-packed two weeks of learning about stage makeup, set building, acting, singing and dancing. This year’s production will be “Annie Jr.” For those seeking a speaking role, auditions are the first day of camp.

Morton Roxy Summer Drama Camp (360) 496 - 0541, mortonroxy.org.Ages: 6 - 18. June 22 - July 12, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.Cost: $100 (some scholarships available).Kids act, dance, sing, design, build and paint, during

this intensive education program that culminates in two public performances. The show will be at 7 p.m. on July 11 and 2 p.m. July 12. Please call for ticket prices.

Summer Camp GuideIt’s time to start planning those summer camp adventures again! Our area has many offering such as sports camps, dance camps, theater camps, music camps, boating camps, camps for children with autism or deaf or hard of hearing, and family

camps! With so many options you should have no trouble finding something that appeals to every family member.

Theater camp is fun!

Westminster Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School

Monday - Thursday, June 22-25 — Starring YOU!VBS Meets 9:00 am. to 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 21 – Kickoff 10:15 in the WPC Annex Building

“Jesus is the Light that Shines in YOU!”Starring Christian Magician John Amidon

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Thorbeckes(360) 736 - 1683, thorbeckes.com.• Sports Stars — Ages: 6 - 12, June 30 -J uly 2,

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,1 p.m.- 4 p.m., Chehalis.

• Incredible Kids — Ages: 5 -11, July 14 -16, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m., Chehalis.

• Skills and Adventures — Ages: 7-12, July 7-9, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m., Centralia.

• Bullfrogs and Butterflies — Ages: 4 - 6, July 21 - 23. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., Centralia.

Cost: $40 for members, $50 non-member. Cost is per session. 10% discount for siblings.

SWW Dance Center Dance Camp (360) 748 - 4789, [email protected]. 3 - 4 year olds, July 6 - 10, 9:30 a.m.- 11 a.m.3 - 4 year old, August 3 - 7, 9:30 a.m.- 11 a.m.5 - 6 year olds, July 6 - 10, 9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.5 - 6 year olds, August 3 - 7, 9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.7 - 9 year olds, July 6 - 10, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.7 - 9 year olds, August 3 - 7, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.10 - 12 year olds, July 6 - 10, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.Cost: $45 for ages 3 - 4, $60 for ages 5 - 6, $80 for

ages 7 - 9 and $80 for ages 10 - 12.Classes such as Creative Movement, Jazz, Modern

Dance, Ballet, and Rhythmic Gymnastics will be taught.

Centralia Ballet Camps (360) 623 - 9010, centraliaballet.com.Frozen FriendsAges: 4 - 7.July 6 - 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.A creative dance camp will include stories, crafts

and lots of dancing, working around Anderson fairy tales.

Cost: $50.

Intermediate Ballet IntensiveAges: 9 and up.July 27 - 31, 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.Cost: $90 for the week.Open to ages 10 and up, with at least 2 years

of formal ballet training. Included will be daily classes, pre-pointe/pointe, classes in other dance forms, lessons in dance history and an informal performance at the end.

NW String Camp (541) 420 - 1704, nwstrings.com.Ages: All ages welcome.July 7 - 10.Cost: Fees vary. Please call or visit website for

pricing.Fun days of instruction in fiddle, guitar, piano, rhythm,

and more. There will also be great meals, games and other outdoor activities.

Vacation Bible SchoolsCosts may vary. Please contact each church for fees.

• Chehalis Westminster Presbyterian (360) 748 - 0091, chehaliswpc.org.June 22 - 25, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Theme: Shining Star: See the Jesus in Me.

• Mountain View Baptist Church(360) 736 - 1139, passion4christ.org.August 4 - 8, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.Theme: Walking with Jesus.

• Cooks Hill Community Church (360) 736 - 6133 ext.2, cookshillcc.org. July 13 - 17, 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. (includes dinner).Theme: Blast to the Past.$5 per child.

• St. Mary’s Catholic Church (360) 748 - 4953, wlpcatholic.org. June 22- 26, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

• St. John’s Lutheran Church (360) 748 - 4741, stjohnschehalis.net. July 13 - 17, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. VBS will be hosted by Camp Lutherwood. Please call

for more information.

• Centralia Community Church360-736-7606, cccog.com, summersportsjam.com.July 20-24, 6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.Time: 6:00-8:30pmTheme: Sports, teamwork, friendship, and character-

building.

Rochester Boys and Girls Club(360) 273 - 9397, bgctc.org/rochester-club.php.Ages: Kindergarten through grade 12. June 22 - August 21; extended hours are 7 a.m.-

6 p.m. and drop-in hours are 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Cost: $25 annual membership fee; break camp

extended hours fee are $95 per week.

Girl Scout Campcamp.girlsccoutsww.orgAges: For girls entering grades 2 though 12 in the fall.Day camps and overnight camps available. Enjoy fun

themes and activities. 3 locations to choose from.

Junior Grange Camps wa-grange.com.Grange membership is not required.Ages: 9 -14.

• Camp Morehead(360) 987 - 2361. July 12 -18, check in between 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.Cost: $200, or $160 if paid by June 20. • Camp Mayfield(253) 906 - 6078.July 5 - 11, check in between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.Cost: $180 or $150 if paid by July 1.

YMCA Camps(360)753 - 6576, southsoundymca.org.Financial assistance available.Weekly, June 15 - September 4, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.• Camper Vs. Wild Ages: 6 - 12.A week-long adventure at Millersylvania State Park.

Thursday night will be spent the night under the stars with dinner, camp songs, and more.

Facility Member: $197. Program Member: $207.• ArtsAlive!Ages: 6 - 13. Sessions of ArtsAlive! camp contain art and theater

components and end with a performance for family and friends.

Session 1 (Weeks 1 - 4): An introduction to small skits, monologues, and culminating with a talent show.

Session 2 (Weeks 5 - 9): Enjoy songs from Disney’s Aladdin Jr. as children get the chance to practice and perform in this classic musical. It is important for your child to attend the whole session if your child wishes to take part in the performance.

Cost: Facility Member: $122.Program Member: $132.• Camp...To the Extreme!Ages: 6 -12.Fun activities such as swimming, field sports,

rock climbing, arts and crafts, drama, and more. Campers will also get to explore the world of Salmon at Tumwater Falls Park, Burfoot Park, and Priest Point Park.

Cost: Facility Member: $122.Program Member: $132.• Beyond Wild Ages: 6 - 12.Campers will have the opportunity to explore three

very different sights: Ocean City beach, Mount Saint Helens, and Staircase in our National Forest.

Facility Member: $159. Program Member: $169.• Fitness FrenzyAges: 6 - 12.Children can enjoy

activities such as Zumba Kids, yoga, and more. Campers will also travel to Oxbow Farms in

Art Camp Picasso Week

Week 1: July 13-16 Week 2: July 20-23Mon.-Thur. 9-noon Childrens Theater

Workshop: July 27-31 Mon.-Fri. 9-3pm

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Carnation, Wash., to set out on an organic farm adventure.

Cost: Facility Member: $149. Program Member: $159.• Funshine CampAges: 6 - 12.Swim at Tenino rock quarry, visit Fort Nisqually, and

hike at Mount Rainier.Cost: Facility Member: $159. Program Member: $169.• Science Superhero Ages: 6 - 12.Campers can explore science in an engaging

atmosphere! Campers will visit the UW Burke Museum, Pacific Science Center, and L.O.T.T. to experiment with their cool, new science skills.

Cost: Facility Member: $165.Program Member: $175.• Camp BishopAugust 18 - 22.Cost: $255 for facility members, $265 for program

members. • Kinder CampAges: 3 - 5.June 23 - 27.Cost: $20 facility member, daily, $30 program member

daily.

*Full full listing of camp choices and fees, please visit website.

Point Defiance Zoo (253) 591 - 5333, pdza.org. Many more camps, including all-day camps, available.

Please see website for full listing.• Animal AlphabetAges: 4 - 5.July 6 -7, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.; July 20 - 21, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.;

August 6-7, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.Cost: $42 for members, $47 for non-members.• Radical Rays & Jiggling JelliesAges: Kindergarten graduates.July 22 - 24, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.; August 3 - 5, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.Cost: $58 for members, $63 for non-members.• Jungle JourneyAges: 1st and 2nd grade graduates.July 6 - 10, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; July 27-31, 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Cost: $121 for members, $137 for non-members.• Build Your Own ZooAges: 3rd and 4th grade graduates.July 13 - 17, 1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.Cost: $121 for members, $137 for non-members• Wild PhotographerAges 4th - 6th grade graduates.August 3 - 7, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; August 17-21,

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Cost: $142 members, $168 non-members.• Jr. ZookeeperAges: 5th and 6th grade graduates.July 27 - 31, 1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.; August 17 - 21, 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Cost:$121 members, $137 non-members.• Teen Wild ResearcherAges 13 - 17.July 6 - 10, 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.Cost: Prices vary. Please see website.

Yelm Day Camp(253) 597 - 6234, campfireorca.org.Ages: Kindergarten-9th grade.July 27 - 31, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Cost: $140.Activities include nature awareness, outdoor cooking,

crafts, group games and more.

Camp Orca ~ Camp Fire USA(253) 597 - 6234, campfireorca.org.Ages: Entering grades 3 -12.August 9 -15.

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and provides a unique outdoor setting for daily adventures and offers a traditional, age appropriate camp program that includes cookouts, hiking, archery, songs, swimming, canoeing, games and crafts.

Hands on Children’s Museum (360) 956 - 0818, hocm.org.Full-day camps, combo camp and half-day camps

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Olympia Yacht Club(360) 357 - 6767, olympiayachclub.org.Ages: Available in age groups of 3 - 5, 8 - 11 and

12- 18.Sessions start June 13 and run weekly through

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Olympia Parks Department(360)753-8380, activecommunities.com.• Sports For Life CampAges: 6 - 11.Camps held from June 22 - August 11, 9.a.m.- 4 p.m.Cost:$105 - $134.Basketball, field day and dodge ball, football, soccer,

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Julie G. of Seedpod Farm facilitates a discussion about life cycles with her homeschool co-op.

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• I wonder why…?

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• How does that work? • How are these alike or different?• What patterns do you notice?• Why do you think that happened?• What else could we try?• How can we find out?

Ask your scientists these questions to get their wheels turning:

Let the budding scientists take the lead. Kids want to make

sense of their world. Pursu-ing their natural curiosities is the perfect opportunity for introducing some of the

basic principles of science. The National Science Teachers Asso-

ciation describes this practice as “in-quiry-based science.” Students pose a question and the teacher’s role is

to guide them through the pro-cess of discovering the answer;

imparting the skills neces-sary to conduct sound in-

vestigations along the way. This method is especially effective because students are more apt to understand and retain scientific concepts that they can associate with their own personal experiences. Then they can build on their earlier knowledge to help them grasp more complicated concepts down the road.

Simplify science by getting back to the basics. At its core, science is the process of understanding the natu-ral world through discovery. This sim-plified approach can make embarking on the subject at home much less in-timidating because learning about the world around you can be accomplished without a lot of preparation and struc-tured lessons. You can practice a sim-plified version of inquiry-based science at home to help your inquisitive little ones find explanations for what they’re wondering about. When they pose a question, instead of trying to answer it, take that opportunity to guide them through the process of discovery. Not

only will they gain knowledge about the specific con-cept they’re investigating, they’ll also enhance their understanding of scientific methods.

The thought of pursuing science projects at home with your kids can be daunting, especially if you struggled with science when you were a student. It’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to find an activity that won’t make a huge mess, doesn’t require any specialized supplies, and will hold the attention of the kids. These worries, coupled with any apprehensions you may have about science — “What if I don’t have the background knowledge needed to answer any questions that my kids might pose?” “What if I put all this effort into it and the experiment is a flop?” — can ensure that what started out as a fun opportunity for learning never makes it past the planning stage. As a parent, you know it’s important to foster your children’s interests even if they don’t match up with your own. If you’ve got little ones with a desire to understand why and how things work, you want to be able to enhance their learning and help them find answers to their questions. You certainly don’t want to pass along any insecurities you may have regarding the subject. So, what’s a scientifically-challenged parent to do? How can you make investigations and experiments at home a positive experience for your kids and yourself?

Building confidence in young learners and enhancing science skills at home can be easy and fun.

From Curiosity to Investigation


Let the investiga-tions begin! The goal

is to teach kids to think like scientists and approach questions from a scientific perspective. Explore their

current interests by collect-ing and recording data. A

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ing scientific discov-eries will come in

handy. Start by having them re-cord what they already know

about what they are investigating.

Use the five senses to discover all the details. Ask them to compare and contrast what they are study-ing to a subject or concept that is already familiar to them. Pose open-ended questions and encour-age them to make predictions that you can help them test.

If you keep the

process simple and fun, you’ll give science a

positive spin and your children will be spared from any science phobias you might recall from your past. Most importantly, you will provide your kids with a foundation on which

to anchor their future learning.

“Children are naturally drawn to science. Through play they inherently discover

cause and effect, actions and reactions, and

observations that we as adults often overlook.” – Bobbi C., preschool

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“Science is trying different variables to see what happens. It doesn’t have to happen in a lab or classroom! Science (aka,

wondering) can happen during a nature walk, in the kitchen,

while constructing something with Legos.”

– Mrs. Dunnagan, sixth grade teacher

“Science is mostly about observation. So,

let your children help you grow a garden or go for a

walk in the woods. Just be with them and their natural

curiosity will take over.” – Stephanie R., homeschooling mother of two

“As a parent and educator I feel the most

important thing we can do for children is to help them maintain a sense of wonder about the world

around them. This need not involve complicated lessons or expensive experiments - instead, I try to use “wonder” as a lens through which

to look at the world.” – Julie G.,

homeschooling mother of three

Local parents were asked, “What are your thoughts

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Andrea R. and Natalie R. investigate a praying mantis.


Megan Berry is a local mom and an English Literature major. She resides in Centralia with her husband, Clyde and

their daughter, Susannah. She enjoys science more now as a parent than she

ever did as a student.

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Three young scientists explore a diorama depicting the life cycle of a frog.

Still curious? Oftentimes, discussing their findings and reviewing the data they

have collected will lead to an explana-tion for your budding scientist’s query. However, more complex curiosities may not be so easily satisfied. Take in-

vestigation a step further and consult the experts or, if you’re feeling brave, plan a

s c i e n c e experiment! Many informative sources are right at your fingertips in the nonfiction shelves at your local library. They are great places to check for at-home experiment ideas and in-depth answers when pursuing scientific inquiries.

Lay the groundwork for future suc-cess. By embarking upon investigations at home, you are laying the groundwork for

your children’s future success in the sub-ject of science. Even if it was never your strong suit, you can enhance their un-derstanding of scientific concepts sim-ply by encouraging their inquisitive na-

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fer to one another as “scientists” and intro-duce some science terminology (hypothesis, prediction, data, experiment, etc.).

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One of the beachballs on this page is different from all the others. Can you find it?

Fly the flag today and learn more about its history

and creators.

Flag Day

Write a poem on the topic of

“Wishes for My Dad.” Make the day special for a man in your life.

Find a local activity that is

happening in your neighborhood and volunteer to help.

Write or tell a tall tale today about someone you

invented who is “larger than life.”

Father’sDay

PaulBunyan

Day

The United Nations designated this as

World Environment Day. This year’s theme is about wasted

food. Discuss how food is wasted with

your class.

Make a plan toeat five servings of

fruits and vegetables this month.

Tune to music radio and dance along for some fun exercise.Radio was patented on this day in 1896.

Aesop was a famed storyteller who lived in ancient Greece. He wrote fables—stories

and characters that described right and

wrong behavior. Read one of Aesop’s

Fables today.

This day is the anniversary of the

first U.S. Space Walk by Ed White

in 1965. Write a paragraph about

what it must be like to walk in space.

Design the house you would like.

Today is the birthday of the

famous architect Frank Lloyd

Wright.

Can you find a pond or lake somewhere? Take a parent and feed the ducks.

Do you know what it means to “walk the dog” and “shoot the moon”?

Ask your parents what happened on the day you

were born. Then ask them if they

know what happened on the day they were

born.

Make this a day without using the

car. Walk to school if you can

or ride a bike.

Take your kites out on a hillside, park or beach.

Have a friend run with the kite as you hold the

string. Take turns flying your kite.

Find a baseball game happening in your community

and cheer on a local team.

Offer to help cook dinner tonight, set the table or clean up afterwards and

include your favorite vegetable

in your meal.

Play in your sprinkler today!

Combine chocolate syrup, milk, carbon-

ated water, ice cream and whipped cream to make an old-fashioned ice

cream soda.

Have a family sleepover, watch movies, eat pizza and sleep on the

floor.

Take a field trip to a museum with a family member today. Plan your day, your lunch

and which exhibits you particularly

would like to see.

Take three bean bags or balls and

see if you can learn to juggle today.

LEON Day—that’s NOEL

spelled backwards. It’s 6 months from

this day until Christmas. Write down 3 goals to achieve before

Christmas.

Time to clean and tune up your

bicycle and helmet for the

summer months.

Close your eyes and listen carefully

for at least 3 minutes. Then

discuss what you could hear.

NationalFresh Fruit andVegetable Month

Aesop’s Birthday

Donald Duck’sBirthday

Fly a Kite DayEat Your

Vegetables Day

Plan a summer picnic today. Who will you invite?

What food will you need? Where will

you hold your picnic?

InternationalPicnic Day

Plan a visit to a zoo or an

aquarium today and help make a

difference for wildlife.Zoo and

Aquarium Month

Ice CreamSoda Day

Helen Keller’sbirthday

NationalYo-Yo Day

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Find a way to stay cool without air condition-ing. Make a fan or a

gentle water spray.

Try something you have never done before or

explore somewhere

you have never visited before.

Make a list ofthings you would like

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We find then the Scripture is inspired by God. The scrip-tures instruct us in how to live and worship our God. They furnish us completely unto all good works.

Paul gives a little more detail in the giving of the Scripture in 1 Corinthians 2:10-13:

10 But God has revealed it to us by his Spirit.The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.

11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. 13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human . NIV

We see then that God, through the Holy Spirit, reveals the mind of God to man in the Bible. The very words of the Bible are the words of the Holy Spirit of God. That is why we value this book above all books. And this is why we need to study and meditate upon it every day. Praise God for the Bible!

More about why we emphasize the Bible so muchEvery scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work (2 Timothy 3:16,17).

The original Father's Day is thought to have been founded by a Spokane woman, Sonora Smart Dodd. Sonora and her five siblings were raised by their single-parent dad. She thought that since there was a Mother's Day there should be a day to honor fathers as well. She went to local churches, the YMCA, shopkeepers and government officials for support for her idea, and she was successful: Washington State celebrated the nation’s first statewide Father's Day on June 19, 1910.

In 1916 President Woodrow Wilson visited Spokane and spoke at the Father's Day celebration. He wanted to make the day an official US holiday, but Congress didn't agree. President Calvin Coolidge tried again in 1924, but the day still didn't become a holiday.

In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson proclaimed the third Sunday of June as Father's Day. The national holiday was finally signed into law in 1972 by President Richard Nixon. Since then the day has become a major holiday in the United States.

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I love you Daddy! I hope you have a good Father’s Day. I like you because you are so nice and you give me a high five when I get a good hit and you help coach me. You are a really nice guy.Love,Muncha

I love my dad because he cooks me yummy food. I love my dad because he watches cartoons with me.I love my dad because he loves me.He is the best dad ever.Love,Kaylee

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Happy Father’s Day to my dad Mike. You are nice and you are the best father in the world.I love you!Love, Drake

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Gardening is a rewarding pastime, especially when attention is given to the process itself. From feeding your soil, preparing the earth and sowing seeds, to diligent maintenance and the witnessing of a generous abundance at harvest, home gardening will provide you with soul therapy — as well as a smaller food bill. In a world that revolves around instant gratification and immediate results, much of the magic and wonder of life can be missed. Teaching your children to garden will plant a seed (so to speak). You will give them valuable tools to take with them through life, an understanding of patience an appreciation of their planet all the while creating lasting memories.

Beyond teaching the scientific processes of what happens from seed to harvest, take some time to marvel in the magic of life. Have some fun together and with nature for a truly enriching experience.

The Right Tools for the JobHaving worked through countless sets of tools with my four- and six-year-old, I would recommend buying tools for your child’s ability. Children under five can use the more inexpensive wooden handled children sets without too much damage to the tools or themselves, as well as the plastic hand-tool sets. These tools tend to wear out quickly but are the best option for young kids. The best tools for 5-to 10-year-olds, who tend to have the strength to manipulate them better, are the shorter handled adult tools, found at most hardware stores. If your child can safely operate a tool, then let them use it. Always supervise small children when they are handling tools, and make sure to maintain space between gardeners. Closed toe shoes should always be worn when using shovels, hoes and rakes.

Mini Green ThumbsIf your child is too young to actively participate in gardening, designate an outfit for them to get dirty in and reserve a corner of the garden for them to dig and explore (free from anything added to the soil that could make them sick). Give them some seeds, a spray bottle with water, pots and a small trowel and let them experience gardening in their own magical way.

Over-AbundanceSo what do you do if you grow more fruits and vegetables than you need? Don’t let it go to waste! You can place an over-abundance box at the end of your driveway for neighbors or bring extras in to work. If you see someone who has a fruit tree that goes to waste each year, offer to harvest some fruit for them in exchange for some for yourself.

These are just a few ideas to create excitement while gardening with kids to create life-long memories of fun, food and family. Don’t forget your camera and remember — a little dirt never hurt anyone!


Pole Bean TeepeeChoose a sunny spot and measure out a 4’ diameter circular foot for your teepee. Using bamboo poles pushed about 6” into the soil and garden twine, create the teepee structure leaving enough space between two poles to act as an entrance. The teepee base acts as a trellis for plants such as runner beans to climb. Plant bean plants and other vining flowers at the base of the frame and wrap them around the poles and twine as they grow, training them to grow to the top. Remember that beans need only be planted 2” apart, which makes for a thick screen of green to climb up the teepee. Make more than one teepee and create your own camp. Plant different varieties on each teepee!

Sunflower Fort Measure off a 6’ square section in your garden that you want to reserve for your play space. Plant sunflowers in pairs 12” apart around the perimeter of the square, remembering to leave a space to act as the door. When the sunflowers are 6” tall remove the smaller sunflower of the pair planted, leaving only one to grow - creating the walls. An alternate idea is to plant another row of sunflowers on the outside using different heights and colors to fill in the gaps and spaces between sunflowers.

Salsa PatchPlant a salsa patch (tomatoes, green and red peppers, onions, jalapenos, garlic, cilantro) and schedule a harvest-time salsa making party! Salsa was an event for my family growing up where everyone pitched in to prepare and can it together. Every time you opened a can of that year’s salsa you could remember just what it took to make that salsa. From planting, to harvest to canning, you will know how much effort, love and energy went into such a simple jar of food.

Butterfly GardenTo attract beneficial bugs like bees and butterflies to your garden, plant flowers like: yarrow, bee balm, phlox, snapdragons, cornflowers, cosmos, marigolds and coneflowers. They prefer flowers that are solid in color and are not double (frilly) blooming. Purple, yellow, blue, pink and white are their favorites. Plant flowers in large (mass) plantings so they can notice them from above.

Pizza Herb GardenPlant all the herbs used in making pizza sauce into a container, a circular garden or a row. Don’t forget to plant tomatoes too! The herbs needed are: oregano, marjoram, thyme, basil, rosemary and sage.

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History LessonPlant a victory garden. During WWII people did their part in the war effort by planting victory gardens. Just a simple garden in the backyard was able to supply half the necessary food to the home front. A Victory garden will feed four people all summer long. That’s food for thought!

Beneficial Bug BonanzaInstead of harmful insecticides you can purchase live ladybugs, the egg cases of praying mantises and green lacewings to release into your gardens as a natural pest remedy. It is pretty spectacular to watch thousands of lady bugs march out of their packages and flit away! Praying mantises require a bit more patience and will hatch mid-summer. They are incredible hunters and are fun to monitor for activity. Green lacewings eat aphids and other soft bodied pests and will provide you with several generations of predators.

Watering HoleBees and butterflies can get dehydrated working so hard in the hot summer months. If you don’t have water source like a pond or creek, fill a shallow bowl with rocks and fill with enough water to almost cover them and place in a partially shady spot. The rocks provide a resting spot for the insects to land while they take a much needed drink.

Fair FunThere are special divisions for children in the fair in both the agriculture and floral departments. Have your children grow their own flowers to make bouquets and vegetables to enter at the fair. It is a great way to show off the fruits of their labor and see what other kids have grown too. They have unique divisions in these departments each year, so check out the exhibitors handbook to see what fun things you can enter. Wheelbarrows and other unique containers (an old boot or a hanging basket out of an old colander) are a fun way to display your items at the fair too!

Tiffany Venters resides in Salkum, Wash., and is a homeschooling

mother of two amazing little girls. She spends her free time gardening,

crafting and competitive shooting with her best friend (and husband) James.

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You don’t have to fly to be a superhero. Simple things can be heroic, like lifting a rock so ants can get by, or

conquering the evil snakes in your imagination. Ladybug Girl by

David Soman and Jacky Davis is a wonderfully whimsical story about a young girl who dresses up as Ladybug Girl and is ready to start the day, only to have her older brother tell her she is too

little to play with him. Happily, Ladybug Girl proves him wrong by finding ways she can be helpful and brave all on her

own. Though the lovely illustrations are not groundbreaking for a picture book, the expressions on Ladybug Girl’s face won me over. With only a few strokes of watercolor moods of worry, frustration, thoughtfulness, determination and more are easily seen. These illustrations also offer a fun opportunity to quiz your child about emotions. This book is best for preschool through elementary school.

Hasn’teveryonewantedtobeasuperhero?Imagineitnow:armsstretchedoutinfrontofyou,flyingthroughtheairlikeabird,savingeveryonefromdistress.Soundslikeadream,right?Well,thissummer,TimberlandRegionalLibrarywillbeturningyourdreamsintorealitybycelebratingsuperheroesandthewaysweallcanbecomeheroes.

Much like Ladybug Girl, Eliot Jones, Midnight Superhero by Anne Cottringer shows that superheroes come in all shapes and sizes — sometimes even in the shape of a young boy who feeds his goldfish and watches Mr. Smith wash his

car by day, but by night is an expert lion tamer and an excellent sleuth. It’s all in a night’s work for Eliot Jones, Midnight Superhero, until he receives an urgent message that a meteor is hurtling toward Earth! Only Eliot can save the entire planet with

his Meteor-Busting Rocket Launcher… if only it wasn’t hidden deep in a cave in the Himalayan Mountains in Tibet! Don’t worry – Eliot succeeds in saving the world, but not without first having a brilliant adventure. The illustrations in this book depict heavy action and there is a lot to see in each picture. Taking the time to study each picture to spot all the funny, behind the scene details will give you and your child the opportunity to savor the story. This book is best for preschool through 2nd grade.

by Alexis Hardy,Youth Services Librarian at Centralia Timberland Library


Comic books and superheroes go hand in hand. Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke is one of the greatest superheroes you will ever meet. Zita is a young girl playing with her friend until she is

instantly transported to another world filled with alien creatures and sentient robots. Thus begins her epic journey to save her friend — and maybe even an entire planet.

Zita is the best kind of hero, strong willed and completely

determined. She doesn’t let anything stand in her

way, be it an evil monster or an asteroid hurtling through

space. Rest assured that Zita will save the day. The friends

that she makes through her adventure are, quite frankly,

adorable. You will find yourself rooting for her friends just as much as you root for Zita. Zita the Spacegirl is a traditional graphic novel that tells the story through illustrations and speech bubbles. Your child will have no problem following the story because Hatke is a skilled artist who has mastered the ability of illustrating action. Not only is the story easy to follow, but it is laugh-out-loud hilarious! If your child enjoys the slapstick comedy in cartoons (such as being slimed by a giant slug or a wobbly legged robot that can’t hold himself up) then they will truly appreciate this story. Any apprehension your child might feel toward the danger or mild fighting will quickly be dispelled by humor. This book is best for 4th through 6th grade.

Sometimes it feels like you need super powers just to navigate the difficulties of school and friendships, but Cece Bell might need them most of all. El Deafo is Bell’s graphic memoir about losing her hearing due to meningitis before today’s

inconspicuous hearing aids. She has to brave school with the Phonic Ear, a large device strapped on her chest and has to give a microphone to each teacher in front of the entire class. You won’t be surprised to hear that most kids aren’t kind and understanding. Instead of letting them get her down, Cece

invents a superhero called El Deafo who vicariously solves her problems. El Deafo reacts the way any 3rd grade superhero would — by putting those mean kids in their place! Just like Zita the Spacegirl, this is also a graphic novel. However, Cece Bell has decided to personify every character as a bunny with the importance of ears in the story. This is a fun and engaging book that your child will enjoy while also learning what it is like to live with a hearing disability. This book is best for 4th through 6th grades.

Come down to the library this summer to learn about how your child can become a superhero and find these books or get suggestions for other great reads. Library books are available in several formats: traditional books, audio books (both downloadable and on CD) and e-books. You’ll also find DVDs, downloadable music and music CDs, and magazines for both you and your children. Don’t forget to check the library events calendar at TRL.org for fun activities for all ages. As always, library programs are free. See you soon at the library!

Alexis Hardy is a Youth Ser-vices Librarian at Centralia Timberland Li-brary and lives in Olympia. She is often found trekking through the forest with big boots and a

camera. She, of course, reads more than is necessary and can be seen in her natural habitat (the library) reading books to children and sing-ing songs with her puppet, Pierre.

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