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November 2013

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November 2013

FREESouthwest Washington

Family

Counting Your

BlessingsTeaching Gratitude

Pain in the Arm

Easing Needle Nerves

Essay Contest

Write Your Favorite Author

Student Feature

Recognizing an Outstanding

Student

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Pg. 5 Write and Win!

Pg. 6 Did You Know...? CORN

Pg. 7 Happy Veterans Day

Pg. 10 How to Ease the Fear of Shots

Pg. 12 Every Day is a Fun Day!

Pg. 13 Student Feature

Pg. 14 Set Your Little One Up to Succeed

Pg. 16 Crafty Inspiration

Pg. 17 Keep Kids Safe

Pg. 18 Tree Lighting Color Contest

Pg. 20 Fun Stories to Pass the Time

Pg. 22 How Old Are You Now?

Pg. 24 A Pilgrim Game

Pg. 25 Balloon Man

Pg. 26 Thank-You's are Important

Pg. 28 The Life of a Christmas Tree

Pg. 29 Snapshots

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E v e n t sNOVEMBER 2Holiday Bazaar9 a.m., St. Joseph School Hall, ChehalisHandmade gift items, baked goods, gift baskets and crafts for sale. For more information, please call (360) 262-9682.

NOVEMBER 8Annual Holiday Bazaar 9:30 a.m., Lake Lawrence Lodge, YelmA show of handcrafted goods with a free hourly door prize drawing and a free gift to the first 400 guests each day. Event is also held on November 9. Free admittance and parking . For more information, please call (360) 894-0895.

NOVEMBER 13Special Education and 504 Plan Class 6:30 p.m., Room 121, Centralia College Information on individualized education and 504 plans will be offered during a presentation at Centralia College. Presenter will be Pat Barkley, PAVE (Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment). The plans are for children who receive special education services or need modifications. Barkley will clarify the rules and answer questions about the plans. For more information, please call (360) 736-9391 ext 385.

NOVEMBER 21Poinsettia Open House

9 a.m., Degoede Bulb Farm, Mossyrock

Stroll through several greenhouses and the nursery and see the beautiful poinsettia’s in many colors and varieties, beginning November 21 through the first part of

December. Bring your camera for great pictures. Refreshments

provided. For more information, please call (360) 983-9000.

NOVEMBER 23Trim the Tree with Handmade Ornaments2 p.m., Centralia Timberland LibraryCome create eye-catching yet easy-to-make ornaments for the official City of Centralia Christmas tree. You can also make one of your own to take home. For more information, please visit www.trl.org.

NOVEMBER 23 Holiday Art Market 10 a.m., Morgan Arts Centre, ToledoBuy handmade arts, crafts and gifts for the holidays made by local area artists. The event will also be held on November 24. For more information, please call (360) 864-4278 or visit www.morganartscentre.com.

NOVEMBER 25Festival of Trees Family Night4 p.m., Great Wolf Lodge, Grand MoundJoin the Providence Health Care Foundation’s 25th annual event. Event starts November 25 and runs until November 30 (closed Thanksgiving day). Free entry for children 12 and under. For questions and daily times, please call (360) 807-7940.

NOVEMBER 27Family Night4 p.m., Great Wolf Lodge, Grand MoundA night of fun for the whole family with face painting, crafts and games. Bring your camera and snap a photo with Santa. For more information, please call (360) 807-7940.

NOVEMBER 29Tree Lighting Ceremony

6 p.m., George Washington Park, CentraliaHoliday carols, snacks, and tree lighting ceremony. After the ceremony, children

may go to the Fox Theatre for a visit with Santa. For more information, please call

Julie at (360) 330-7688.

NOVEMBER 30Hope for the Holidays Bazaar and Fundraiser11 a.m., Holiday Inn Express,ChehalisVisit the 3rd annual Hope for the Holidays one-stop shopping event and fundraiser for the American Cancer Society! Shop for the holidays from a variety of vendors while donating to the fight against cancer. There will also be chances to win prizes. SWWF


Students write a letter to an author, living or passed away, explaining how their work shaped the students’ perspective on the world or themselves. Students may write about works of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry but cannot write about musical lyrics.

One letter per level per state will be entered into the national competition.

Level 1: Grades 4-6 — deadline for entry — postmarked by Jan. 10

Level 2: Grades 7-8 — deadline for entry — postmarked by Jan. 10

Level 3: Grades 9-12 — deadline for entry — postmarked by Dec. 10

Entrants must be at least 9 years old. Entries in Spanish will be accepted.

Each level’s winner will receive a $125 award and advance to the national competition. One national winner per competition level will receive a $1,000 cash award.

State winners will be announced in March and a ceremony to honor the Washington champions, runners-up and honorable mentions will be held at the State Capitol next spring.

Teachers, librarians and parents can download contest materials, by visiting

www.lettersaboutliterature.org. Each letter must have an entry coupon stapled to the last page of the letter which can be found in the rules and guidelines on lettersaboutliterature.com.

Mail Entries to: Letters About Literature

Competition Level (Indicate Level 1, 2 or 3) P.O. Box 5308

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Corn always has an even number of rows on each ear.

Corn is the number 1 crop in the U.S.Corn can be yellow, white, red or blue.

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An average ear of corn has 16 rows and a total of 800 kernels.

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efore 1954, Veterans Day was called Armistice Day. The first Armistice Day, November 11, 1918, marked the signing of the peace treaty that ended World War I. (An armistice is an agreement to stop fighting, and it’s made just before the signing of a peace treaty.)

More soldiers had died in World War I than in any other war in history. An Australian journalist named George Honey started a practice that became a tradition. He asked people to observe two minutes of silence at 11:00 a.m. as the treaty was

signed, to remember the many fallen soldiers.In 1954, President Eisenhower signed a law changing the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day, thereby extending the tribute to veterans of all wars.

Find and count all the triangles, squares, circles and rectangles you can find in the kids’ parade.

Peace TreatiesHow Veterans Day BeganAll About President Eisenhower

Standards Link: History: Students understand the reasons Americans observe certain national holidays.

It’s a tradition to display blue and gold stars in the homes of

families of veterans. A blue star means the

veteran in the family is living. A gold star means the veteran

passed away.

Each row of stars creates a pattern. Cirlce the star that should come next in each row to continue the pattern.

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Ready for Shots

Baby Shots. Many mothers request to nurse

their babies during shots. Nursing during shots has been shown to reduce crying and stress levels in infants. Your health care provider is usually happy to allow a mother to nurse during immunizations as long as the baby can be safely positioned and held steady. If your baby cannot be securely positioned while nursing, it will be safer for your baby to receive shots on the exam table.

If your baby receives shots while on the exam table, you will be able to nurse your baby immediately after to soothe and calm them. Your health care provider understands that a baby needs comfort following shots. In most cases you will be welcome to stay in the exam room and nurse or feed your baby until she is settled down.

To Treat or Not to Treat?Parents often wonder if

they should give pain and fever medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, prior to shots. Health care providers generally do not recommend preventative treatment in this situation because research has shown that vaccines are less effective in children who receive pain and fever medication prior to their shots.

If your child does develop a fever or becomes uncomfortable or fussy following shots, using pain and fever medication to treat their symptoms is appropriate. The important message is to treat symptoms only if they are present, rather than giving medication which may not be necessary.

Honesty is the Best Policy. Parents are sometimes unsure if

they should tell their child that they will be receiving shots prior to the appointment. For children who have extreme shot anxiety, having knowledge in advance may cause them significant distress and panic. In these exceptional cases, limiting your child's information ahead of time may be necessary.

However, most children benefit from being prepared. Talk to your child about what to expect. Reassure your child that it's normal and OK to feel nervous. Having child-friendly information can reduce anxiety. You can explain to your child that, "A shot is a special medicine that goes under your skin and helps you stay healthy."

It's OK to acknowledge that shots do hurt. When you are honest with your children they learn that they can trust you. Let your child know that some children experience a shot as nothing more than a tiny pinch, while other

by Sarah Spencer, ARNP, CPNP of Northwest Pediatric Center

Even though vaccines are one of the best ways to protect your child's health, getting shots can be a frightening and stressful experience for many children. Parents often wonder how they can help their child prepare for shots and cope with "needle nerves".


children feel a stinging, burning or ache at the injection site. Tell your child you will be right there with them and they will be OK. You can help your child cope with pain by providing a calm, reassuring voice and a steady physical presence through a hug or holding hands.

Promises, Promises, Promises.Don't make a promise you can't keep. Vaccine

schedules and requirements often change. Even if you think your child is fully up to date, there is still a possibility that he will need a vaccine at their visit. Don't promise a shot-free visit. It's best to take a "wait and see" approach.

Do make promises you can keep. Many children feel anxious during their visit because they don't know when a shot will happen. Promise your child that the doctor or nurse will never sneak up on them with a shot. The doctor and nurse will never lie to you. They will always tell you what they are doing and you will know before you get your shot. Reassure your child that you will be there with them and you will stay with them until it feels better.

Although no one likes getting shots, if you follow these recommendations your child's appointment can be more fun and less stressful.

Reading books or watching a show about visits to the doctor's office can be very helpful.

Available on DVD or Streaming: Elmo Visits the DoctorSid the Science Kid:

Getting a shot. You Can Do It!

Books available through the library or for purchase: The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor

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Start off the month with a resolution to eat right. Go to

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Good NutritionMonth

On this day in the year 2000, the

International Space Station opened.

What is happening in space today?

Take a poll in your

classroom to find out the

favorite sandwich.

Sandwich Day

Choose words from the headlines of

today’s newspaper and create a funny

title for a book.

Family stories month. Sit around a

bonfire with your family and share

stories.Sit down

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Did you remember to move your clock back by one hour?DaylightSavingsTimeEnds

Ask a nearby veterans’ hospital if you can send a card to a veteran to thank them for

defending our country.

Recommend a book you have

read recently to a friend and ask your

friend for their recommendation.

National YoungReaders Day

Use this day to write to a friend or relative

that you have not seen in a while.

Forget-me-notDay

At 11:00 a.m. pause for a moment of silence to

honor those service men and women who risked and some who lost their lives in the

service of their country.

Veterans Day

Collect toys that you and your friends

have outgrown and donate them to a homeless shelter.

Do somethingor say something kind to a friend or neighbor today.

Take a hike today and see how many signs of fall you

can find. Look for fallen leaves, birds flying south, etc.

Check onwhich items you are allowed to

recycle and participate in

your community.

America RecyclesDay

Make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches today for your entire

family.Peanut ButterLover’s Month

Clean out your backpack. Get rid of old pens that don’t work and

make sure everything is organized and ready to go.

Make a simple message to

brighten the day of a soldier. Go to

letssaythanks.com. Pop some popcorn and

enjoy a movie at home.

On this day, Mexico celebrates the anniversary of their revolution. To promote world

peace, say “Hello” to at least ten people today.

World Hello Day

Drum Month

Make a list of all the things you

are thankful for to share with family and friends on

Thanksgiving.

Make a decoration for your

Thanksgiving table.crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/thanksgiving/ has some ideas

for you.

Hug your teacher today and say

“Thank You” to them for all they do for you and

your class.

Today is the biggest shopping day of the year.

Look in the paper for bargains;

compare prices at different stores.Black Friday

Look through your newspaper for local events,

season’s concerts, plays and holiday

celebrations.

Have a family story night. Turn off the TV and

ask your mom or dad to tell you a story about their

childhood.

Get a couple of sticks and drum on anything you can—listen to the different

sounds you can make.

The Christmas season will soon be

here. Visit toysfortots.org to see how you can

help a child in need.

Watch the parade on TV, feast on turkey and tell

everyone in your family how much you

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How many leaves can you find on this page in 60 seconds? Now

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Owen was nominated by Kasey Wilson, Math and P.E. teacher at Boisfort Elementary.

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Create a set bed time and waking time. Make

sure your child gets to bed early enough to get

the amount of sleep they need in order to function well during the school day. Children ages 3-6 typically need about 10-12 hours of sleep per night. Kids ages 7-12 need 10-11 hours of sleep, and 12-to-18-year-olds need 8-9 hours of sleep. A regular waking time will help them keep a morning routine.

Consistency and follow-through. When you tell your child you are going

to do something, do it. If you promise to take them fishing Saturday, do it. This teaches them to trust and allows you to model doing what you say you will do. In the same thought, when you tell them there will be a consequence to a behavior, follow through. This teaches them boundaries and allows you to model consistency. Children have a hard time knowing boundaries when the boundaries keep moving.

Make sure you have scheduled, nutritious meal times. Breakfast is very important; it fuels

the body to start the day. Make sure it includes lean proteins and not just simple carbs. Cereals often leave children hungry early in the morning, making it hard for them to concentrate until lunchtime. If you can, also pack your child a well-balanced lunch with lean proteins. Unfortunately, most school lunches are also high in carbohydrates, which can give your child a blood-sugar high, that crashes, making them very tired and less able to learn in the afternoon. You’ll also want a high-protein snack for them after school. They use up a lot of energy at school and come home ravenous! A consistent dinnertime also helps keep a structured schedule so kids will know what to expect. Learning to eat healthy and nutritious foods as children will turn into a lifelong habit.

Books to help“Funny Food: 365 Fun, Healthy, Silly, Cre-ative Breakfasts” by Bill and Claire Wurtzel“Quick Meals for Healthy Kids and Busy Parents: Wholesome Family Meals in 20 Minutes or Less” by Audrey C Wright, Margaret L Bogle and Sandra K Nissenberg“The Orgnanized Student: Teaching Chil-dren the Skills for Success in School and Beyond” by Donna Goldberg

GamesWhere in the World? This game teaches world geography. Chil-dren will learn names, locations and even the most recent facts of 196 countries in-cluding flag, capital, populations and more.Word ChaseThe object of the game is to find the “top 25” basic building block words. Zip around the board to land on all your words and be the one to buzz back home first. Chutes and LaddersA game that reinforces counting skills while helping your preschooler understand the rewards of doing good deeds as they climb up the ladders and the consequences of naughty ones as they slide down the chutes.

Eight Ways to Set Your Child Up For SuccessParents often think that a lot of money is necessary in order to set their child up for success in school and life. The best schools, the best clothes,

the best “stuff ”. But what it really takes for your child to learn to be successful is free. Here are some lifelong lessons that you can teach them.

Consistency, predictability, schedules

1 Set up a routine for homework. Designate a specific

time each evening in a comfortable, well-lit place without the distraction of the TV. Arrange your own schedule so that you are free and unstressed during that time to help them if they need it.

Prepare everything that is needed for the next morning the night before. It not only

makes the morning routine smoother and less stressful, it teaches children how to think ahead and prepare. It’s also easier to remember the necessities when they aren’t under the pressure of getting out of the house on time in the morning.

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Setting schedules and creating a routine does not mean you can never deviate. You can have a set dinnertime, bedtime, and morning routine during the week, but then on weekends the schedule should be much more flexible. This teaches kids that while they can feel secure that

things are very predictable most of the time, they can be flexible at times and still be OK.

Capability, compassion, responsibilityOutside of the structured daily routines it is also

important to teach your children values.

Let them know they are capable. Don’t do everything for them.

Children need to know that they are important members of the family. Assigning age-appropriate chores teaches them the value of contributing to a family or a team as well as work ethics and responsibility.

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Teach them to be compassionate. They can learn this

through such things as volunteering in the community or helping with “adopting” another family at Christmas.

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Teach them the value and responsibility of money. Giving children an allowance and paying

them for extra chores teaches them how to earn money and how to budget it. Help them learn how to save up for a specific item they want. By paying them a regular allowance, it is like an adult’s paycheck and they will learn to budget. By paying them extra for extra chores, you will teach them that if they want something extra they will need to earn extra. This helps them understand that as adults they may need to get a second job for the extras they want.

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These responses have been prepared by:Craig Larsen, manager & Jennifer Ducummon, public education coordinator, Lewis County 911 Communications.

Please reference www.take25.org for resources on keeping children safe.

Keep Kids Safe

Important tips to make sure to cover when talking to your children.

Caution children not to post revealing

information or inappropriate photos of themselves or their

friends online.

Teach children their full name, address, and home telephone number. Make sure they know

your full name and how to reach you at work or on your

cell phone.

Teach children how and when to use 911, and make

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‘Tis the season to be creative! Do you want to turn on the holiday lights at the City of Centralia’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, November 9, 2013? To enter, color the picture and submit it along with the entry form

still attached by 8 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2013. A panel of judges from SWW Family will choose one winner in each category – 5 & under; 6-8 and 9-12. The category winners will be invited guests at the Centralia

Tree Lighting Ceremony and the overall winner will get to turn on the lights! Winners will be contacted by phone prior to the event, and announced in the December edition of SWW Family.

Entrants may use anything they want to color the picture! The Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 6 p.m. on November 23, at George Washington Park in downtown Centralia. See you there!

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Do your travel plans include an airplane? If so,

Flight 1-2-3 by Maria van Lieshout is just the ticket. This

counting book shows a family’s progress from a taxi ride to

hugs from excited relatives at the other end. Each number is

accompanied by a sign with a symbol for what is depicted:

luggage carts, seat belts, snacks and restrooms, to name a few.

A few fairly advanced concepts like altitude are also included

and the illustrations will be a great help in explaining them.

The pictures are done in a brightly colored, spare style and are

attention-grabbing. Best for toddlers and preschoolers.

by Linda Conroy of Centralia Timberland Regional Library Spending time with family is often a priority in November and December and because family can be far-flung, the holidays frequently mean traveling. But travel isn’t just about visiting family (although it’s my favorite thing to do). It’s about the journey itself, trying new things and adventure. This month, I’ve chosen books that celebrate travel in all forms. I hope you’ll enjoy one or more of these books – whether curled up in a comfy chair, waiting for a plane to arrive or passing time in a train.

Journey Through the

Pages

Comic book fans — or those who find I Spy books irresistible — will love On Land byBrian Biggs. A father and son hop in the car for a drive into the city. The book’s pages are crammed with vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Word bubbles track the conversation between father and son as well as selected pedestrians. They see many kinds of vehicles as they travel through the city – giving numerous opportunities for the son to ask questions and the father to offer information. The pages of busy street scenes are interspersed with visual detours (prompted by the son’s questions) explaining how electric cars work, inspecting a cutaway view of a recreational vehicle or looking at a bicycle’s components. They eventually arrive at a train station, pick up Mom and head home. The brightly colored cartoon illustrations are kid-friendly and there’s a lot to see in each illustration. Children will delight in the occasional odd sight (such as a bunny running to catch the train) while adults will be entertained by the deeper knowledge (that the bunny is a nod to the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland). Be prepared for your child – and you – wanting to spend a lot of time looking at each page! When you’ve finished this book, Biggs gives the same treatment to air travel in In the Air. Best for preschoolers and elementary school children.


Whether your holiday plans include a long trip or simply the adventure of everyday life, I hope you’ll set aside time for reading together. The library is stocked with a wide variety of travel literature for every age group. Your friendly library staff is ready to help you find the perfect traveling book – or books on any other topic! The library’s online book lists have lots of suggestions, too – and they’re available 24/7. To access children’s book lists, go to www.TRL.org Click on “Birth to Five” then “Stories and Rhymes” for the youngest readers. For school age children, click on “Kids” then “Books to Read” for lots of suggestions. Library books are available in several formats: traditional books, audio books (both downloadable and on CD) and e-books. Books aren’t the only things you’ll find at the library. DVDs, downloadable music and music CDs, and magazines are available for both you and your children. And don’t forget to check the library events calendar for fun activities for all ages. See you soon at the library!

Most of us have traveled by car, plane and train. But far fewer have traveled by dog sled. We

might not have an opportunity to try dog sledding in real life, but we can in our imaginations!

Just open Iditarod Dream by Ted Wood to find out what it’s like to be a teenage boy dreaming

of racing in the Iditarod. Dusty, the teenager, is too young for the full race, but

he’s raced the Junior Iditarod before. Is this the year that the quality of

his dogs, his training efforts – and a little bit of luck – will win the race?

The book covers life in rural Alaska, training the dogs and what happens

during the race. The double-page spreads feature large photos, which

add to the information in the text. A brief history of the Iditarod (and

the junior version) is also included. Best for third through sixth graders.

Interested in a book about the Iditarod for younger children? Granite by

Susan Butcher, a four-time Iditarod winner, focuses on one particularly

talented sled dog and is terrific for preschoolers through third graders.

Traveling around the world fascinates us in a particular way. Add a deadline to world travel and you’ve got a recipe for a successful reality show. But long before television, an intrepid young woman not only broke into the male-dominated newspaper business, but took on a challenge to travel around the world in less than 80 days. Nellie Bly had already proven herself to be a brave reporter by infiltrating an insane asylum to write a piece exposing maltreatment of mental patients. Now, she had the idea of traveling around the world faster than the character in the popular novel Around the World in Eighty Days. And in a time when respectable women traveled with a chaperone, Nellie was going to do it by herself. Her newspaper sponsor jumped on the idea – what an opportunity to sell newspapers! Bylines: A Photobiography of Nellie Bly covers Nellie’s entire colorful life – and recounts her daring trip in detail. Author Sue Macy includes lots of historical photos, newspaper excerpts and advertisements that add visual interest to this exciting retelling of Nellie’s journey. Would you prefer a fictional account of a similar topic? Around the World in One Hundred Days by Gary Blackwood is an excellent choice. Here, the son of Phineas Fogg (the main character in Around the World in Eighty Days, makes a bet that he can circumnavigate the world in a steam powered automobile (excepting the ocean parts, of course) in one hundred days. It’s one adventure after another laced with intrigue and even sabotage. Both of these books are best for fourth through sixth graders.

Linda Conroy is a youth services librarian at Centralia Timberland

Library. Not surprisingly, she loves to read and to share books with

children of all ages! She is a mom to a big dog and enjoys spending time

with her nieces and nephews.SWWF


Brenna W. turns 9 on November 1!

Charlie G. turns 1 on November 17!

Lewis A. turns 6 on November 3!

Kaeleigh S. turns 5 onNovember 28!

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1. Players take turns picking up cards.2. Read the card aloud. Tell if what it says is a fact or

an opinion.3. If correct, lay the card on the correct ship and move

your marker the number of spaces.4. If incorrect, player loses a turn.5. Take turns until the first player reaches the

Thanksgiving turkey.

Can you separate FACT from OPINION about life with the Pilgrims? Play this game with a friend!

Remember:A fact can be measured. An opinion tells how people

feel.

How many leaves can you find on this page?

CUT OUT A GAME MARKER

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PLAYER.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow multiple step directions; identify fact and opinion. History: Understand traditions and holidays of the U.S.A.

GAME CARDS: Cut out these cards and place them face down. (To make them sturdier, paste them on construction paper.)

FACTS: 2, 5, 7, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18.OPINIONS: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12.

Plymouth was a beautiful

place to build a village.

Chief Massasoit brought 90 Indian braves

to the first Thanksgiving.

The most important rule Pilgrims had to

obey was to go to church on Sunday.

The Pilgrims were thankful

for their Indian friends.

The Pilgrims sailed to America on the Mayflower.

The Indians felt sorry for the Pilgrims.

Squanto taught the

Pilgrims how to find and grow

food in America.

The Pilgrims and the Indians feasted for three days at the first Thanksgiving.

One baby was born on the

voyage to America.

Pilgrim boys and girls stuffed mattresses with

pine needles, corn husks and feathers.

The place the Pilgrims called Plymouth was

called Patuxet by the Indians.

It took seven hours to cook a

turkey over a fire.

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hen he was just 3 years old, Bill Smith saw the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on television. He was amazed and delighted when he saw the giant balloons shaped like popular cartoon characters floating past New York skyscrapers. Even at that young age, he knew that somehow, someway, he wanted to be a part of all of that fun.

As an adult, Bill Smith followed that dream and now is the owner of Smith Special Productions, a company that designs and flies gigantic helium balloons in parades around the country. In addition to providing technical assistance for the big Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Bill provides balloons for countless parades and events.

“On parade day, I see people holding babies and pointing up, or with kids on their shoulders,” says Bill. “All of them are looking up and all of them are smiling and taking pictures. When you hear the thunderous cheering as the balloons fly overhead, it’s a great feeling!”

A large parade balloon weighs about 275 lbs. It is kept rolled up tightly in a crate about 24 inches deep by 24 inches wide.

The balloons are generally inflated with helium the night before the parade. Helium is a gas that is lighter than air. It takes anywhere from 8 to 17 tanks of helium to inflate a large balloon.

As many as 45 handlers are needed to hold ropes to guide a balloon along the parade route. Sometimes they have to dip under overpasses, around trees or traffic lights.

“I feel very lucky to get paid to do something that I love,” says Bill.

The balloons are tied down with heavy sandbags before the parade to keep them from flying away. But one year, a Christmas star balloon came loose from the sandbags holdingit down. “Well, someone needed a star I guess,” remembers Bill. “They got it. That balloon was neverfound.”

Bill first draws a sketch of a balloon’s design.

He makes a small model and a pattern. This is Bill’s completed Candy Land Express Locomotive balloon.

Bill Smith’s balloons come in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. Some are based on popular cartoon characters and others are designs from his own imagination. But all of them are filled with happiness (and helium!).

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Gratitude can be an elusive sentiment in a household with toddlers, or perhaps teenagers. I know that I, as an adult, am a daily offender, failing to appreciate the abundant blessings in my life; yet I balk when my 5-year-old pines for a new toy, completely oblivious to the already overflowing playroom. Research has shown an increase in happiness and contentment from those who appreciate what they have. Lucky for us, a grateful outlook can be taught and practiced at any age. Begin healthy habits with your kids now and you will be investing in a future of happiness regardless of circumstances.

Acknowledging Your Blessings Research by Psychologist, Dr. Jeffrey Froh

found “higher levels of optimism, increased life satisfaction, and decreased negative feelings,” among middle-school students who were simply asked to list five things they were grateful for on a daily basis. This exercise can also be done easily at home. Some families may choose to write down their blessings or just say them aloud at the dinner table or before bed. While this practice may seem a bit “corny,” to older children in particular, they can often be persuaded to participate with

persistence and encouragement. Even if four out of the five comments are sarcastic, the goal is to get them thinking, and that one true expression of appreciation might be a bigger deal than you know.

Practice Expressing Gratitude to Others It is a dying tradition, and I have to say that I am

one of the worst when it comes to formal thank-you’s, but notes of appreciation can be a blessing to the sender and the recipient. Have younger children draw a special picture for an individual who does something nice for them and encourage older children to send a thoughtful note. Can’t see your tech-friendly teen picking up a pen and paper? Helpful aps like Red Stamp can make it quick and easy to send a personalized post card straight from your phone. Remember, thank-you notes should not be restricted to gift-givers; help your children identify those who give of their time and effort to serve our youth and/or our community. This is just one more step in acknowledging a blessing while teaching the importance of a thankful and gracious attitude.

Shift Y our Focus It is difficult to expect children to recognize

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reality, they have never known any different. Volunteering as a family or involvement in youth-lead outreach programs can be an eye —opener for adolescents. Lead younger children in random acts of kindness for those in need or individuals who help serve our community. Not only are they learning compassion and empathy for others, but they are effectively reminded of all the benefits they have and what is really important in life.

Lead by Example As with so many lessons in parenting,

gratitude can be learned best by witnessing it first-hand. Do you express appreciation for your children and the everyday things they do for you? Acknowledge the fact that they are good listeners or kind-hearted and thank them for doing their chores even though they are required to do so. Express appreciation for

your spouse, your family, and your home and make sure they know that you feel blessed to live the life you have. When you find yourself grumbling over the lack of respect or appreciation you might be receiving, remember that as a parent you can help set the tone by first amending your own attitude and striving for an attitude of gratitude in your home.

For more information on gratitude and it’s connection to happiness, please visit greatergood.berkely.edu regarding “The Expanding Gratitude Project.” Dr. Froh’s article can be found at greatergood.berkely.edu/artice/item/a_lesson_in_thanks.

Misty graduated from Adna High School and Eastern Washington University with degrees

in Journalism and Communications. She enjoys combining her

passion for writing with her love for her family.

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Getting into shape Most commonly, Christmas trees get

their shape by workers using machetes to trim the trees. A machete is similar to a big knife which is swung in a downward

motion to trim the new growth on the trees. Sticks are used to shape the tops in

Noble Fir and several other species.

Some common varieties are

Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, and Noble Fir.

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How many of us think that all that it takes to “grow” a Christmas tree is to plant the seed, wait for it to get big

enough, cut it down and decorate the tree?

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Away They GoTrees are wrapped and

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shipped overseas.Other trees are picked out by

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Avery S. fishing for the first time with Daddy on a camping trip.

Lane S. fishing for salmon on the

Wynoochee River.

Luis R. after his tub time!

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Dakota R., Maleigha R., Josiah R., Cheyann R., Cordell R., Kameryn R.,

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