Boulder County Kids Spring 2023

volume xxx no. 1 Spring 2023

THE CAMPS ISSUE A FAMILY GUIDE TO CO HOT SPRINGS NATURE CRAFTS FOR SPRING CELE8RATING OU: CHILDREN FO: OVER 30 YEARS!

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The whole county is gearing up for the most anticipated time of the year—CAMPS! We might be biased, but Boulder County has the best camp offerings you could ask for, with everything from dance and theater to food and science to fencing and rock climbing—and all the things in between! Boulder County Kids is proud to be the home of the longest-running Camps Directory in the area.

Among the Camps Craziness, don’t miss our incredible articles this issue, with some new faces taking up the page. Jen Rodehaver, Radka Silva, and Dana Vachharajani join our team of writers this issue alongside BCK regulars, Oak Thorne and Katie Buckley. Sadly, we are saying goodbye to a columnist who has been with us since the very beginning—Romona Scholder, we are so grateful for all that you’ve done for this community over the years3 Gear up and dive into the most anticipated issue of the year.

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1Õ KIDS’ PLANET with Thorne Nature Experience: High Country Critters 28 Let’s Be Global Citizens!

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HIGH COUNTRY CRITTERS

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I talk about the “high country,” I mean the

land of high mountain peaks, known as the alpine tundra. It is above timberline (or tree line). In other words, it is above where any tree can grow because of

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seven years. One of their nicknames is “whistle pig”

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rabbits.

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pheasant-like birds that are in the grouse family.

Pikas are about six inches long and have short, rounded ears and no external tail. They have short limbs and rounded bodies with a soft and even coat of fur like a rabbit. They prefer rocky areas and feed on a variety of plants such as grasses, sedges, forbs, moss, lichens, Oowers, and tender stems. They frst produce soft green feces that they eat again to gain further nutrition before producing a fnal solid fecal pellet.

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because of their high-pitched alarm call given when they dive into their protected rocky burrows.

Sometimes pikas will cut green grass with their gnawing, sharp incisor teeth and then dry it in the sun like hay. They then store this in their burrows along with soft twigs. This is their food supply during the long, cold winter.

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Like pikas, ptarmigans are also found in the tundra above tree line. Ptarmigans are chicken-like grounddwelling birds. Ptarmigans have feathered feet and other adaptations for the rctic lpine climate.

In Colorado we have the White-tailed Ptarmigan.

They are found in barren, rocky areas. In the summer months they are usually seen singly, but in the winter are often found in small Oocks. The male ptarmigan makes a simple croaking sound and other display notes, and both sexes make clucking notes. They are sometimes called “thunderbirds.”

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In winter, ptarmigans feed on the catkins and buds

of

willows,

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birch

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aspen. In the spring they will eat various berries and in early summer they will feed on tender leaves, buds, and fowers.

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wintertime, totally-white plumage, which is good camoufage against the white snow.

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therefore, often referred to as “white grouse.” In spring they partially molt to their brownish, blackspotted, patterned breeding plumage, but their wings remain white when they fy and there is always

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red

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Up in the tundra there are very few predators that would be a threat to ptarmigans, e5cept an occasional Golden Eagle. Ptarmigans, therefore, are usually tame when approached by humans(

I hope you have a chance to someday e5plore the alpine tundra. Pick a warm summer day f ree of thunderstorms and hopefully you will get to see both pikas and ptarmigans.

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Blossom International Preschool – Boulder Ages: 3 to 7 years Hours & Days: M-F. May 30th to June 30th. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Weekly Sessions.

(Est. 2000) Blossom International Preschool offers a Nature-based, Waldorf-inspired curriculum blended with French language and multicultural education . Camp activities are taught in French and English: watercolor, sewing, arts and crafts, music, French songs, storytelling and performing arts. Blossom International Preschool, LLC is fully licensed. $450/week.

P: (303) 819-4084 E: info@blossombilingualpreschool.com W: www.blossominternationalpreschool.com

Boulder Ballet – Danªe & Craft Cam p June 19-22 / 4 –7 yr old (9-12:30pmi June 26-30 / 7-10 yr old (9-12:30pmi This is either a great introduction to dance or a way to keep your little ones moving through the summer.

They will enjoy different movement styles and get crafty with some dance-related craft sessions. They will be so proud when they show you all they learned at the mini-performance at the end !

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Boulder JCC - Cherryvale Day Camps Ages: 4 - 11 years Hours & Days: - F. 9am - 4pm. Sessions begin on June 5 and run ttrougt August 11T Cterryvale Day Camp is a summer-long day camp program located on-site at tte Boulder JCC. We oooer a variety oo options including a classic day camp program, along witt two-week specialty programs including ilk and Honey Farm, Junior Scientists, usicals, and more. Farm exploration, sports, arts & craots, sprinkler time, and nature adventures, are just a oew activities ttat are part oo tte daily curriculum.

Want to learn more about Cterryvale Day Camp programs? Join us during one oo our virtual Campfre eet and Greets wtict are scteduled oor tte frst Mtursday oo eact montt at 11230pm MT P: (303) 998-1900 E: julia.paeglis@boulderjcc.org W: boulderjcc.org/camps Boulder Performing Arts Company Summer Camp Ages: 4-13 Hours: M-F. 9 to 3 pm.

Musical theater singing, acting, dancing. Over 40 years working with kids in Boulder. Our studio is about having fun and developing your skill. We meet each student at their ability level to help them grow with self-confdence, creativity, and friendship. Camp Themes: Scenes and Songs from Mary Poppins, Little Mer8aid, Jungle Book, Lyle Lyle Crocodile, Harry Potter, Encanto, SpongeBob, Mario Party, West Side Story, Sing and Ha8ilton. Students paint sets and create props. Final shows are costumed on stage every Friday, free for friends and family. Join us on stage with room to play, a/c ,and 1:7 ratio. Sliding fee and scholarships. Please check our website for camp dates.

C: Pollyanna Demitro W: www.boulderperformingarts.com B«SD Community Sª ools: Never Bummer Summer Camp Hours & Days: Mornings: 9am to 12:30pm. Afternoons: 12:30pm - 4pm. Full day: 8:30am - 4pm.

At fve B³SD summer hubs, enjoy half-day Enrichment Camps or Day Camps from June 5-July 28. B³SD Lifelong Learning will offer hundreds of morning or afternoon Enrichment Camps including skateboarding, robotics, chess, flmmaking, cooking, LEmO and much morel At the same locations, B³SD Child Care will offer full-day camps with crafts, STEM activities, outdoor fun, games and cultural activities.

W: LLL.B³SD.org (Enrichment Campsi W: childcare.B³SD.org (Day Campsh CAMP OONIE KOONIE CHA PRESENTS: Jungle Jiv e Hours & Days: June 5-9, Monday-Friday from 9am - 12:30pm.

In the jungle at the hour of midnight that’s when the animals come out to play !

Join us on an animal safari though songs and science, exploring the African plains, the Amazon and rainforests. Camp OKC is an early childhood music camp that blends a variety of musical experiences with art, instrument construction, science, dramatic play, a xylophone orchestra and a fnal performance into one amazing week. Creative hands-on activities are designed to engage the whole child in an unforgettable camp experience. An optional lunch bunch is offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. It is a well-organized camp for kids ages 4 - 8+. Camp Oonie Koonie Cha is a great way to start summerl Registration opens Jan. 15th, 2023. Camp flls quickly. Registration is nonrefundable, but tuition is refundable until April 1.

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Children's House Preschool - Boulder 3370 Iris Walk C¨ Boulder C 80304 Ages: 3 - 6 yrs Hours & Days: 8:30am - 1:00pm. M-Th - book by the day or by the week. June 4 – June 1¤ & June 26 – July 2 Come to our little red schoolhouse and aboard our little green school bus as we take trips to local creeks, ponds, pools, gardens, forest trails and explore different parks. Jump on a Strider bike, or learn to ride one, as we discover the bike trails that go from our school through local neighborhoods and along creeks. Our farm tubs at the school and our community garden plot give children the opportunity to plant, water, weed, and harvest food grown from seed. Local farmers provide fresh produce to us on a weekly basis for children to wash, prepare, and cook delicious snacks. Children will get to visit various local farms to meet the farmers and their animals. Sign up now as we have limited our enrollment to 12 children a day.

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Adventure Camp! Each day is an exciting excursion that will have your teen engaged and excited at camp!

Your teen will explore new challenges and develop skills to step outside their comfort zone safely. The focus of this camp is to encourage teens to add ADVENTURE to their summer and experience rock climbing, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, go-karting, and so much more! The program starts at

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City of Lafayette – Specialty Camps Ages: 5-12 Hours & Days: Varies by program, but either 9am-noon or 1pm-4pm. June-July.

Get on board the specialty camp train! Lafayette Recreation has a camp for everyone this summer. If your child has a passion for art, science, or engineering, we offer a variety of specialty camps to engage your child throughout the summer. Please visit the link below to view all of the specialty camps that we have to offer.

C: Jordan Walke1 P: (303) 661-1288 E: Jordan.walker@lafayetteco.gov W: shorturl.at/mCHSU

City of Lafayette – Happy rails Day Camp Ages: 5-12 Hours & Days: -F, f rom {30am to 6pm. Starts the week of June 5th and ends the week of July 31st.

Join us at The City of Lafayette's Happy Trails Summer Day Camp, where exploration is boundless!

Whether you are learning a new activity, splashing around in the pool, making f riends, or engaging in active play, The Happy Trails Summer Day Camp has something for everyone!

C: Jordan Walke1 P: (303) 661-1288 E: Jordan.walker@lafayetteco.gov W: shorturl.at/mCHSU

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Dawson School Camps Programs Ages: 5 - 15 years Regularly voted one of the region’s best, Dawson Summer Camps offer more than 100 camps over seven weeks for ages 5-15. With so many choices, there is truly something for every kind of kid - sports, tech, arts, and more. Some of the hallmarks of Dawson camps are the experienced camp directors and low camper: staff ratios. Dawson provides each camper a healthy and delicious hot lunch daily, and every camper gets time to cool off in the Dawson pool! Dawson is able to make the most of its 107-acre campus and facilities, including two full gyms, extensive arts studios and theater, and the Dawson Center for Innovation.

Dawson has campers sign up for multiple camps over the summer and return year after year. Families know that capacity is limited, and to register early for the best selection – a summer of fun is just a click away at our website° P: (303) 381-045¹ W: dawsonschool.org/summer.

Food Lab - Boulder Ages: 6 - 12 years Hours & Days: 9 am - 12 pm & 1 - 4 pm. May 31 - week of August 8.

Cooking camps all summer long. Camp themes: Latin, Baking, Asia, Italy. $335/week.

P: (303) 953-8364 E: events@foodlabboulder.com W: www.foodlabboulder.com/kids-summer-camp

Friends School Summer Programs - Boulder Ages: 3 - 14 years Days & Hours: Weeklong, morning, afternoon, and full day sessions. June 5 - July 28 .

Day camp. Preschool, elementary, and middle school programs. Preschool Backyard Camp, science, art, crafts, sports, counselor in training, and more. Licensed and accredited. Discounts available for early registration. View complete details and register online or call .

P: (303) 499-1999 W: www.friendssummercamp.org

Front Range Anglers - Boulder 2344 Pearl Stree t Ages: 9 -14 years

Days & Hours: M-F. 9 am to 3 pm. June 5 - 9, June 19 - 23, July 10 - 14, July 17 - 21.

Guides hand-picked, CBI background, & CPR certiifed. Hosted on local Boulder waters, our co-ed kid’s camp will build a foundation for a lifetime of learning about lfy ifshing. Safety and a quality ifshing experience is our #1 goal of our camp as we work with a 3:1 guide to angler ratio. Price: $650.00 for the week or $775.00 w/ Orvis Encounter Rod/Reel Kit. P: (303) 494-137 5 E: adam@f rontrangeanglers.com W: www.f rontrangeanglers.com

Growing Gardens Children’s Peace Garde n Ages: 5 - 11 years

Days & Hours: Full-day summer camps, M-F .

In-person. Join us for an active week of summer camp and experience the wonders of our urban farm.

Camp themes include Farm to Fork Cooking, Art and Enchantment, and Survival Skills. We'll tend to the garden, explore through the lens of art and science, and make tasty snacks from the bounty of our harvests. Read our full camp descriptions and learn about our other children's program offerings by visiting our website .

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Kinesis Dance

Days & Hours: Performing Arts Camps, WEEKLY for 6 weeks, 9:30am-3pm, Before & After Care Available .

Kinesis Dance is offering 6 weeks of camps! Your child can take a FULL DAY camp that has before and after care options or a PART DAY camp! Join us for a summer full of dance, acting, arts, acro and yoga.

Your child will be able to explore many arts and activities throughout the summer. You can register for each week individually or create a package. Need a Part Day camp? Join one of our many PreSchool and youth themed camps. Join us for Movin' and Groovin' Hip Hop Camp, Creative Movement Arts Camp, You Can't Stop The Beat Camp, Under The Sea Camp, and many more.... Register at www.KinesisDance.com !

P: (720) 525-626n W: www.KinesisDance.com

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Longmont Museum 400 Quail Road, 80501 Ages: 5 - 1 Hours & Days: Day camps. June-July, M-F. Camp at the Longmont Museum is flled with adventure and fun! Join us and discover history, art, music, culture, science, and more in these hands-on camps. Most camps average $12/hour or less! Scholarships available.

P: (303) 651-8374 W: www.longmontmuseum.org Ma¬¥in­os A¬ademy – ®e¬ial­y ummer Cam®{ At Mackintosh Academy Boulder, we believe summers should be about your childrs passions, being creative, and digging in the dirt! This summer we are offering specialty camps to fll your camperrs wildest dreams. We have specialized camps that allow students to create their own individualized experiences with both half-day and full-day camp options. We are located on 23 beautiful acres with panoramic views of the Flatirons. Mack has a wonderful playground, outdoor spaces, low ropes course, and a pond and stream for hands-on exploration and fun.

For more information or to register, go to mackboulder.com. For a full list of camp descriptions check out our online 2023 camp brochure in uick Links on our website.

E: enrichment@mackboulder.co¨ W: mackboulder.co¨

Miss Joanie Drama – Boulder

Ages: 4-11 years

Hours & Days: M-F. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Using a theme specifc to each week, children are guided to create adaptations of play f rom favorite story books. From Dr. Seuss and fairy tales to Fancy Nancy and animal stories, imaginations run wild as we write and perform plays with these themes. Free performances each Friday for f riends and family. Laugh, play, explore and perform! Summer week-long sessions f rom May 30 - September 2, $350/week. Spring Break Camp is March 21 - 25, $350/week. Equipment needed: water bottle, lunch/snacks, sunscreen.

C: Joanie Rubald E: joanie@missjoaniedrama.com

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Mudslingers Summer Clay Camp La§ayett Ages: 8 years and up Hours & Days: M-F. Day camp. Morning sessions from 10 am - 12 pm. Afternoon sessions from 1:30 - 3:30 pm.

Summer Clay Camps. Our 25th year! One-weep classes, $150 per weep, per child. Fun, professionally taught clay camp in full-service studio. Children receive hands-on instruction on potters wheel, slab, and sculpture methods, creating pieces to be proud of in stoneware clays and high-fre glazes.

P: (303) 926-0996 E: info`mudslingerspottery.coª W: www.mudslingerspottery.com

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camps directory useum of Boulder oin us this summer at the Museum of Boulder for a series of camps including Worldsuilding for Fantasy, Young Professional DJs, Campamiento Bilingue and Comic Book Camp² For more information and camp registration, visit our wessite.

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MUSIC TOGETHER ® WITH MOUNTAIN SONG MUSIC STUDIO, INC .

Ages: Birth and up (Music Together ® Mixed Ages and Private Piano ) Music Together ® OUTDOORS in person. Singing, movement, instrument play for Mixed Ages (0-cd.

Siblings welcome with discounted tuition. Central Boulder Private Location. Also Individual Private Piano Lessons indoors In Person or Online (ages 5 and upd. Across the street from BCSIS/High Peaks Elementary.

Following Covid Safety Protocol .

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Northern Colorado Fencers 1949 33rd Street, Boulder Ages: 7 - 13 years Hours & Days: M-F. 9 am - noon (1 - 4 pm on selected weeks).

USFA coaches. All the instruction/equipment needed for a safe and exciting experience. Runs most weeks throughout the summer. Check out our wessite for camp/registration details and other great clus activities² $195/week (multiple weeks/sisling discounts).

C: Gary Copelan P: (3n3) 443-m55 W: www.ncfencers.org Off Broadway Preschoo l 1235 Pine Street, Boulde r Ages: 2.5 - 5 years Hours & Days: June - August. M-F. 8 am - 5 30 pm .

Summer camp at Off Broadway Preschool means lots of outdoor FUN and ADVENTURE. Each week is a different theme with activities, ifeld trips to local attractions and in-house challenges to entertain and educate your child. Splash days twice a week. Healthy snacks provided. Half-day, full-day and extendedday schedules. Choose your weeks or sign up for the whole summer for a discount. Call or go online for more information and the weekly themes .

C: Bethan y P: (303d 800-032 4 E: info@offbroadwaypreschool.org W: www.offbroadwaypreschool.org

Parlando School of Musical Arts Pursue your musical and theatrical passions with Parlando School of Musical Arts! Our talented faculty teaches students of all instruments, ages, and abilities, including piano, voice/singing, guitar, strings, musical theater, and acting. Try a starter pack, online or limited in-person, or dive into a full semester or school year of lessons! With nearly 60 faculty members, over 700 lessons occurring every week, and classes, performances, and workshops held throughout the year, we have something for everyone. Join our musical community and ignite your inner artist!

W: www.parlando.org E: info@parlando.org P: (303d cc2-000l Instagram: @parlandoboulder Facebook: Parlando School of Musical Arts

Renaissance Adventures - Adventure Quest Boulder, Denver, Longmont, Littleton Ages: 6-17 Your child is the hero of a mythic quest in an incredibly fun, award-winning outdoor experience like none other! In small groups of like ages, children ages 6-17 read maps, solve mysteries and riddles, overcome dynamic challenges, and battle using safe, foam swords. Adventure Quest summer camps are designed to develop teamwork, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication, and other skills for social emotional development. Highly-trained staff, and over 25 years experience make Renaissance Adventures a family favorite kids camp since 1995.

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Renaissance Adventures - Dungeon Delver Boulder Ages: 10-17 Join Renaissance Adventures for a tabletop RPm program that utilizes the Dungeons & Dragonsx tabletop game system! Explore and create an adventure in the fantasy world of one of the most popular tabletop roleplaying gamesa Play as a powerful wizard, crafty rogue, swift warrior, mystical healer, or another exciting archetypea The hero s journey is full of challenges – dangerous beasts, mythical monsters, negotiations, and mysteries to solvea Come play with RA s expert game masters and story crafters in one of our in-person camps P: 303-786-9216 W: wwwaRenaissanceAdventuresacom

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures – Boulder Ages: 7-1 7 Days & Hours: M-T H SMBA has been creating champions on and off the bike through outdoor play, MTB skill development, team camaraderie, and fun in the Boulder County area for almost 30 years. Offering fun for all skill levels and mountain bike riding styles. Summer Day Camps include 4-day all girls and co-ed camps for newer riders ages 7-13. Team programs include weekly summer part-time or full time all day programs, as well as spring and fall after school and weekend programs for riders ages 8-17 years. Seasonal overnight Adventure Trips also offered.

P: (303) 447-801 4 E: info@lertprograms.com W: smba.lertprograms.com

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Explore the forest, ssinn froi trees, build obstacle courses, and brinn your stories to life throunh aerial dance and stilttsalainnm At Storycaip, sith 38 acres of open space and a siall silderness of cottonsood trees, se coibine circus, priial saills, art, and theater into a naturetbased pronrai that is childtdirected and encouranes collaborationm Practice archery, fretbuildinn, puppettiaainn, and taae part in a soodland perforiancem We feld trip to iountains, iuseuis, and places to ssiim ur teachers are experienced educators, artists, and bushcraft specialists.

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Studio Arts Boulder Ages: 6-16 Hours & Days: May 30-Aug 11. Mon-Fri either 9am-noon or 1pm-4pm Studio Arts Boulder offers hands-on clay camps at the Historic Pottery Lab for kids ages 6 to 16. All skill levels will learn new techniques and create unique pieces in either hand-building or wheel-throwing camps. Starting May 30 thru August 11, camps run Monday thru Friday, either morning (9am to Noon) or afternoon (1pm to 4pm) with the option of adding a supervised lunch period onto your camp registration (lunch not included). The goal of clay camp is to have fun, use our creativity (and our hands!), and meet new friends. The complete camp schedule and links to register are at the website below.

E: registration@studioartsboulder.org W: studioartsboulder.org/camps

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camps directory The Arts HUB 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette, C4 80026 A-es: 3-16 The Arts HUB offers arts education programming for all ages, year-round. This summer, children ages 3-1% can join us for week-long or month-long camps in theatre, dance, and visual art, including two full-scale productions of Annie Jr. and Mary Poppins Jr. Camp dates and times vary. We can t wait to make memories with you P: (303) 229-1127 W: www.artshu .orgXprograms.

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Tinker @ BMoCA Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art 1750 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302.

Ages: 5 - 16 Days & Hours: Day Camps. M-TH. Half-day. 9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm.

Tinker Art Studio and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) have teamed up again to bring a summer full of art camps to BMoCA's beautiful space! Our fantastic lineup of camps include: Art at the Museum, Mermaid Ice Cream Shop, Under the Sea, Fashion Design Camp, Realistic Drawing, Teen Paint & Draw, and more. We have great options for all artists! Every day includes an art lesson, open art exploration, and time outdoors. This is the third year of our Tinker @ BMoCA camps and we are thrilled to be back. See you at the museum!

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Let’s Be Global Citizens!

by Jen Rodehaver

TEarth”. here is an advertisement airing that extolls “Team Corny as this sounds, your child will gain

lifelong benefts from being part of a global community. Tolerance, trust, and a sense of adventure are qualities parents hope to instill in their children.

But how - when few Americans live near a border and extensive travel isn’t available to everyone?

Here are a few ways you can encourage exploration of other countries with or without passports: Acquire a globe. Nothing can replace the 3D representation of our planet. Children love to explore the earth with its continents and oceans in a concrete form that makes sense to them. Nations come and go so do not worry if it is out of date. What is important is sparking curiosity Expose your kids to the luscious variety of sounds from other lands. Play foreign language lullabies to your baby. Change up what tunes you play while cooking in the kitchen. When your kids are old enough to enKoy live music take them to concerts. utandara is a local band featuring Koyous marimba music from Zimbabwe. Planina is a vocal choir sharing the haunting melodies of the Balkan region. usic truly is the international language

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Watch nature and travel programs together and use the largest screen in your home. The incredible photography and fascinating content about animals, people, and places will astonish everyone. tost children will respond to an invitation to snuggle up on the couch. A lively conversation is likely to follow. Ask open-ended questions about what they notice.

Participate in a cultural exchange program.

Immerse your family in a memorable form of cultural awareness. Host an exchange student: this young person lives with you as a sibling to your kids. Host an international au pair: these adults aged 18 – 26 live with you and take on responsibilities such as childcare, transportation, and other household support. Your role in either case is that of a surrogate parent who ensures all participants receive value from being part of an extended family. These relationships often last for years beyond the term of residency.

You might notice that recipes are not included on this list because without context, foreign dishes will not bring the world closer to your child. Traditionally, cooking is how cultural appreciation has been taught in schools along with holidays, which may not be the best representation. The challenge here is to push beyond St. Patrick’s oay and inco de tayo and apply your own creativity. Start with your spice rack and the origins of its contents.

How else will you cultivate your child’s appreciation of the remarkable diversity within our shared planetary home? Share your ideas and discoveries with me in the email below. I anticipate being inspired by q readers.

Jen Rodehaver is the parent of well-traveled children, a former host mom, and currently places international au pairs with host families around the country.

She can be reached at: Jen.Rodehaver ¯¯.cul turalcare.com

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AFTER SCHOOL directory ABC òids Climðin 1960 32nd Street Ages: Alî Hours & Days: M-Sun. Ìours varied.

ABC Kids Climbing offers classes, teams, clubs, open gyms, private lessons, indoor and outdoor camps for climbers of all ages and abilities. Our programs are thoughtfully designed by experienced climbers.

C: Stafº P: (303) 443-543¯ E: info@abckidsclimbing.co½ W: www.abckidsclimbing.com Boulder Performing Arts Company Ages: 5 - 13 years Hours & Days: M-F. 3 to 7 pm. Sliding fee scholarships. Please check our website for class times and days.

Musical theater singing, acting, dancing and voice lessons. Over 40 years working with kids in Boulder. Our studio is about having fun and developing your skill. We meet each student at their ability level to help them grow with self-con dence, creativity ampp friendship. Once-a-week classes with a nal production, costumed on stage for friends and family. Show themes change each semester and are geared to entertain children and families.

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B SD ifelong earnin Ages: K - th grad¥ Days: Monday - Thursday.

Offering high-quality enrichment classes before and after school at 24 BVSD schools. Let your kids get creative, get active and get smart with classes in cooking, chess, soccer, robotics, lmmaking, Spanish, hula hooping and more! Please visit our website for complete class listings and to register online.

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SWIM•FLOAT•SWIM! Home of Infant Aquatics — Longmont 795 S. Sherman Street Ages: 2 months - 4 years Hours & Days: M-Th: 8am to 7pm. F: 8am to noon WE ARE OPEN! At Swim•Float•Swim! Your child will learn to swim safely in weeks, not years. We have decades of experience teaching aquatic survival and swimming skills. Our aquatic academy features two 90-degree indoor pools with a UV water purifcation system which ensures the safest and most comfortable water experience. Stop by our child-friendly facility and discover the difference.

C: Judy Heumann P: (303) 499-222 9 E: judy@infantaquatics.com W: www.swimfoatswim.com

Kinesis Dance Kinesis offers dance classes for preschoolers, youth, teens, and adults. We host after school dance classes, summer dance camps, school day off programs, concerts, and birthday parties. Join us for a free trial class.

P: (720) 525-626c W: www.KinesisDance.com Melody Kids MUSIC TOGETHER® 2015 Ionosphere Street, Longmont Ages: Birth - 5 years In-person classes available.

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These classes are geared towards beginner to intermediate skilled performers alike. We create work along with our students in a creative process style to nurture imaginative play. All classes end with a fnal presentation on the last day of class, which is focused on the actors, though we may use simple costume accessories and set pieces to enhance the presentation! Visit our website to register.

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Sandy Burrell Music Studio - Niwot Ages: 3 years - adult Hours & Days: Call for current class times and a aila ility.

Fees: ay y semester/session. ndi idual pri ate lessons in fute, iolin, or piano. Small group lessons a aila lee a) ntroduction to usicexplore fute, iolin, or piano to see which instrument is right for your child. ) enny histle rogram- a rst music class ideal for ages 3 to 6. Learn listening skills, rhythm, and simple songs on the penny whistle.

C: Sandy Burrell P: (303) 652-3287

CU Science Discovery 4001 Discovery Dr. Ages: K - 12 grade Choose school year enrichment that’s so engrossing and entertaining your child will want to return time and time again! CU Science Discovery offers a variety of school year enrichment programs including afterschool, homeschool, BVSD day-off, and holiday classes for K-12 participants. All classes explore a variety of STEM topics using a hands-on, experiential learning approach designed to complement what your child is learning in school while encouraging them to further explore and expand their knowledge. Register online or by phone.

P: www.colorado.edu/sciencediscovery/ W: (303) 492-7188

The Arts HU B 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 8002# The Arts HUB is a nonproft cultural arts center offering dynamic and diverse arts education programming for all ages. Come make memories with us in Lafayette !

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The Spot Gym Ages: 6-17 Climbing skills, confdence, and friendships. When your climber joins a camp, club, or team at The Spot, theyxll learn age-appropriate skills, taught by our expert coaches in a supportiJe enJironment.

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Tinker Art Studi o Ages: Al l Hours & Days: M-F, daytime and after school programs available.

Join us in the studio for art making and community! (Pro Tip: Sign up for our email newsletter to be the frst to know when classes open!) Wheel Throwing classes, Teen Paint & Draw, Art Lab for elementary ages, and Tinker Time Art & Play for our youngest tinkerers are just a few classes you’ll fnd at Tinker. Getting ready for an upcoming day off? Select School Day Off Camps to see all of the options! Book a table in our Make & Take Studio to drop in and create, or visit our shop online or in person to purchase at-home art kits and supplies — perfect for gifting and shopping small !

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by Pam Martin

Compelling Reads the Immigrant Experience with Universal Lessons on Life, Love, and the Joys of Sharing a Meal Not long ago, I Ønished the heartwarming graphic novel, ÕeÉsºr¸nÓ ÛÇ, by Lily LaMotte, with illustrations

by Ann ·u. The main character is 1ª y©o, Cici, who’s just moved to Seattle from Taiwan. Like a lot of the best middle-grade graphic novels, this one’s Ølled with great values. Cici misses Taiwan, her friends, her old school, but mostly her grandmother. She wants to bring her to the ¤S for a visit, and in order to raise money for the plane ticket, she enters a local cooking contest. Here, she meets other young talented chefs, and as she passes from one round to the next, she makes new friends and learns to trust her own palate, while also gleaning rules of the trade from America’s original French-cuisine ambassador, Julia Child. I found it a delicious read on a lot of different levels.

I turned from Cici to 10-year-old Mia, whose family has just taken a job managing the Calivista Motel in Kelly Yang’s remarkable middle-grade debut, Front Desk. It’s been two years since her family’s arrival in California from China, and things aren’t easy. But soon Mia’s taken over the front desk duties and become friends with the community of “weeklies” who rent rooms at the motel long-term. While Yang tackles themes of racism and exploitation, particularly of newly arrived immigrants at the hands of unscrupulous employers, none of it feels too heavy or frightening because of the pluckiness of the novel’s heroine.@ Based largely on Yang’s real-life experiences, Mia 34 • bouldercountykids.com

also drites letters, and her poderful dords ultimately change lives. For starters, she’s able to give a sterling reference for one of the deeklies, Hank, dho lost a job because of racial profling. n another strongly dorded letter, she gets the i.d. and passport returned to a friend of her mother’s, threatening “dire consequences” if the abusive employer fails to comply dith the request. And though Mia doesn’t drite the dinning essay for the “win a Motel in uermont” contest, she ultimately dins the friendship of enough people to have the experience of a loving and supportive chosen family—one that’s happy to share plenty of her mother’s delicious qhinese cookingz Lily and Salma star in the picture book, The Sandwich Swap, by her majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah. Both girls love drading and skipping rope, but their similarities seem to come to an end at the lunch table. “Your sanddich looks kind of yucky,” Lily blurts out one day, regarding Salma’s hummus on pita.

“Yeah, dell your sanddich looks gross,” Salma responds, staring at Lily’s peanut butter, adding, “and it smells bad too!”

The insults escalate to` “You’re deird! You’re stupid!

You look funny! You dress dumb!”

A food fght breaks out, and after the girls clean up the mess, they’re called into the principal’s offce. They both feel ashamed of their behavior, and later, at lunchtime, they each try the other’s sanddich. well, guess dhat? They fnd both sanddiches are yummy.

Different, yes, but tasty all the same.

In yet another immigrant story starring food, Thank You, Omu! is about a delicious stew and the unexpected rewards of sharing by Caldecott Honor winner, Oge Mora. It all starts with a little boy who lives down the hall from Omu. As he’s playing with his race car, he smells “the most delicious smell” and knocks on his neighbor’s door. Omu is happy to share, there’s plenty in the pot, after all. But, then, thanks to the power of the scrumptious scent that “wafted out the door, down the hall, toward the street, and around the block,” several more follow. Next is a police offcer, then a hot dog vendor. But the hungry nose-followers don’t stop there. There’s a dancer, a baker, and even the mayor, and pretty soon, Omu’s pot is empty. She won’t have anything to eat for her own dinner that evening, she sniffs. That’s when she hears yet another knock on her door. But this time, everyone she’s fed that day has come to share with her. “That dinner,” she claims, with all her new friends surrounding her, “was the best she had ever had.”

Pam Martin is one of the book specialists at Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe in Boulder.

For a curated selection of toys, books, and games, please visit www.grtoys.com, or stop by and see us at one of our three locations.

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Hot Springs

Steamboat Springs is a charming mountain town about 4 hours northwest from Denver with incredible recreation opportunities such as skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and camping.

Day passes are $29 for adults and $2 for kids, children 2 and under are free.

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hen it comes to outdoor recreation opportunities, Colorado has a lot to offer. From world class ski resorts in the winter, to incredible wildcower hikes in the summer, camping, paddle-boarding on alpine lakes, or exploring 4 National Parks, the possibilities are endless. One of our favorite family activities that you can enjoy in any season are hot springs and Colorado has plenty of options to choose from.q We put together this guide to help you fnd the perfect one for your next family adventure.

Public Pools & Resorts

Glenwood Springs Hot Springs Pool

Your visit to Colorado wouldn’t be complete without visiting the World’s largest hot springs pool located in Glenwood Springs, just about 2.5 hours west from Denver. The water in this pool contains 15 different minerals that have numerous health and wellness benefts.

This hot spring pool is very popular and can get busy, but thanks to its large si0e, you can always fnd a spot for your family to enjoy it. If you only have time for one hot spring pool, this would be what I would recommend.

There is a therapy pool with temperature of 104⁰F, the main pool that is about 90⁰-9 ⁰F and the Sopris Splash one that is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day and contains innertube rides, water slides, and a splash fountain.

Day passes range between $29 -$ 9 for adults and $25 for kids, children 2 and under are free.

Ouray Hot Springs Pool

This newly renovated pool is a great way to soak up the beauty of Ouray, a small Colorado town about 6-hour drive from Denver, often referred to as Swit0erland of #merica. This hot spring is a favorite for families because it doesn’t contain any sulfur and therefore doesn’t have that ‘rotten-eggs’ smell.

The pool temperatures range from 5⁰F to 104⁰F. Day passes are $21 for adults and $14 for kids, children 4 and under are free.

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This fun and family-friendly hot spring pool is right on the edge of downtown Steamboat Springs. It features the main hot pool at 9 ⁰F, lap pool, water slides, kiddie pool and several smaller spa pools ranging from 102⁰F - 104⁰F. 36 • bouldercountykids.com

Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa

ot Sulphur hot springs is another ama0ing resort nestled in the Colorado Rockies only 2 hours’ drive from Denver.

These gravity-fed pools are 100 natural without any chemicals and full of healing minerals. There are 15 pools to choose from fed from different natural springs.

This resort offers affordable lodging options making it the perfect family weekend spot. If you book a one night stay, your hots springs pool passes are included on the day of check in and the day of check out, making it an ama0ing deal for a relaxing weekend getaway Day passes are $26 for adults and $14 for kids, children 4 and under are free.

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

Mount Princeton is a world class resort with a variety of larger pools for soaking and exercise, smaller creekside hot springs pools, infnity pool and seasonal water slide all with incredible mountain views of some iconic Colorado fourteeners.

The resort also offers a variety of lodges, suites and cabins that come in with two days of hot springs access, complimentary bike, cross country ski or snowshoe rental and other benefts. This is a popular resort so plan ahead if you want to take advantage of this deal.

Day passes are $ 5 for adults and $ 0 for kids from Monday Ì ThursdayÚ $40 for adults Friday Ì SundayÚ children 4 and under are free.

The Springs Resort & Spa in Pagosa Springs

If you fnd yourself in the southern part of Colorado, I highly recommend trying out this hot spring resort. It is the home to the world’s deepest geothermal hot spring that feeds 25 different pools at varying temperatures; every member of your family can fnd one perfect just for them.

This beautiful and serene resort has a spa feel but is still a great choice for a family with a large swimming pool and a variety of smaller pools to discover.

Since these hot springs are more expensive than some others in this guide, you want to make sure to soak in the experience and stay the whole day. There is an on-site Canteen for poolside drinks and smoothies, Café for quick bites, and a Grill with many delicious options for any eater (Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free Options).

Day passes are $65 for adults and $35 for kids.

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Waunita Hot Springs Ranch

This family-owned ranch is located in the beautiful Colorado Rockies approximately 3.5 hours southwest from Denver.

Surrounded by Gunnison National Forest, this remote ranch makes an excellent family vacation destination.

The large swimming pool is solely fed by a natural hot spring ranging from 5 F to 102 F. Other activities at the ranch include hiking, mountain biking, ping-pong, horseshoe, games, and puXXles.

Stay at this ranch is best suited for larger groups (25 ) such as bigger family gatherings, company retreats, or weddings, but they also offer individual reservations when available.

Family of 4 can expect to pay approximately $180 for a room which includes unlimited hot springs pool access.

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Penny Hot Springs

These wild hot springs are man-made rock pools on the side of the Crystal River about 12 miles south from Carbondale. The temperature range is quite large depending on the various pools and the ones closest to the mountain side can be scorching hot, so use caution especially when visiting with kids.

This is a popular local’s hangout, and you can occasionally see some nudity in the evenings; the best time to visit for a family is in the early morning when you can get lucky and have the hot springs to yourself.

The spring runoff washes out the pools rendering them unusable until later in the summer.

Pagosa Springs

If you don’t want to splurge on The Springs Resort H Spa when in Pagosa Springs, you can still enjoy some hot springs for free. Just across the San Juan River from the Resort are 2 or 3 free hot springs tubs with the most amaXing blue hue.

Radka Silva is mother of two and the co-founder of @EndlessFamilyAdventure, an Instagram account that follows her family’s travels throughout Colorado and beyond. Her family is dedicated to spending time outdoors, learning from nature, and experiencing all the beauty the world has to offer. bouldercountykids.com • 37

by Katie Buckley

Integrated Love Summer. The season that kids (and adults) wait all year for. Hours of sunshine, no homework and sleeping in are hard to beat. However, summer can also be hard for families.

A break in the structure, routine and socialization that kids get during the school year doesn’t work for everyone.

Summer camps are a great way for kids to still have these things in a fun and enriching way. Summer camps have also come a long way in the last few years and can be needsinclusive for kids of all ages. This quarter’s article looks at inclusive camps in Boulder county as well as the greater Colorado area.

BOULDER COUNTY CAMPS EXPAND Summer Camps Right here in Boulder County, the XPAN program offers rec and leisure activities to kids and adults with disabilities. They prioritize communication, independence and physical ftness.

They have great programs all year around but during the summer have camps that utilize peer helpers. This fosters an inclusive environment for kids with and without disabilities, Check out their website for more info and registration information. https0))bouldercolorado.gov)services)expanY Colorado Conservatory of Dance Dance Expression Classes Located in Broomfeld, ance xpressions states that they are an inclusive program with a specifcally designed adaptive curriculum, which provides children of ALL abilities with a therapeutic dance experience. Students are given the tools for a successful exploration of dance while being in a safe environment. Check out more information at their website https0))ccdance.org)adaptive-dance-program)

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CAMPS IN THE GREATER COLORADO AREA Adam’s Camp Located in Îranby, C». This sleepaway camp is near and dear to my heart as I have worked there for the past ¨¨ years.

Adam’s Camp offers therapeutic and adventure services for kids, adults and families. It also offers many volunteer opportunities for high school aged peer helpers. Their mission is to realize the potentials and develop the strengths of children and young adults by bringing together families with professionals and volunteers to collaboratively provide customized, intensive therapy, family support, and recreation in a camp environment. It is a prime example of an inclusivity model that gets the whole family involved. Learn more about their various programs at their website. https0)) adamscamp.org)our-programs´ TACT (Teaching the Autism Community Trades) – TACTS vision looks at inclusivity in employment. They offer many workshops that encourage the talent and innovation of people with autism. Children, teens and adults can attend workshops based on their interests that are fun but also can build a path to an employable career or vocation. Learn more about the different workshops for different age groups at their website. https0))www.buildwithtact.org)workshop¯ Camps are a great way to get connected, stay connected and learn more about inclusivity and inclusive practices this summer.

Katie Buckley is a high school special education teacher who teaches in a program for students with cognitive disabilities. She was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, before going to Texas to get her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Special Education from Texas Christian University.

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CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL directory Bixby School Ages: Preschool - 5th Grade Bixby School was founded in 1970. Our school is organized around the belief that children are unique individuals, each with their own abilities, interests, and needs. Our school design provides students with opportunities for healthy risk-taking and responsibility for choices, feeds children’s natural curiosity and intrinsic joy of learning, and cultivates critical thinking skills and mastery of concepts. Our shared core values are respect, responsibility, and empathy. 3acre Campus, Student: Faculty ratio 6:1 Extended Day Available: 7:15 am - 5:45 pm daily, Hot Lunch prepared daily (included), Indoor pool, Weekly Swim Lessons. Play-based programming.

E: admissions@bixbyschool.org W: www.bixbyschool.org Blosso¾ nternational Preschool, C ¦ Boulde 5001 Pennsylvania Ave Boulder, CO 80303 Ages: 2.5 - 6 yearª Hours & Days: 8am - 5pm. M-F. August 1st to May 30th - Closed in July Blossom International Preschool, LLC is a member of WECAN, CAEjC, CAFCC and AAiF. We are a FA M to ECE preschool. Blossom International Preschool is a Waldorf-inspired, play- and nature-based Licensed Child Care Center in operation since 2015. We follow a multicultural Waldorf inspired curriculum and French language is integrated into our daily rhythm and circle/songs. Spanish, German and Italian are also spoken in the school. We create a safe, nurturing and supportive environment, empowering children to explore and expand during their early years. We have three beautiful Waldorf-inspired classrooms. We celebrate U.S. and International festivals and holidays. At Blossom, we celebrate diversity and we welcome families with children ages 2.5 to 6 years old.

C: Marie-Pierre Nicoletti P: (303) 819-4084 E: info@blossombilingualpreschool.co W: www.blossominternationalpreschool.com

Boulder Country Day School ¦ Preschool 8 0 autilus Ct ort Ages: 2.5 years - 8th grade Hours & Days: M-F, 3-day and 5-day options for Preschool. 8am to 3pm, middle school until 3:15pm.

After school care and enrichment classes available. Boulder Country Day School, where academic distinction meets education with character. BCD is a top rated, accredited private school in Boulder, Colorado where every child has the opportunity to discover their own unique excellence. BCD Preschool is a unique learning environment where teachers can build meaningful relationships with each student, nurture their strengths, and help them meet goals through focused, individualized attention. Every child deserves to be known and loved, and our small class sizes and low student/teacher ratios empower us to live this value every day.

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child care & preschool directory Children’s House Preschool 3370 Iris Walk Ct Boulder, CO 80304 Ages: 3 - 5.5 years Hours & Days: M-Th, 8:30am – 3pm. Summer hours are 9am to 1pm. M-Th. Licensed. Children’s House has been providing high quality preschool experiences to families in Boulder since 1970.

Our dynamic preschool program brings children of all ages, abilities, and cultures together for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The four cornerstones of our program are Creativity, Nature and Science, Multiculturalism, and Service.

Our program is inspired by /eggio-Emilia and we use the Storybook ourney approach to teach children using literature in the classroom. Children learn lifelong skills and learn to care deeply about themselves, each other, and the Earth. We are a leading Boulder County Health’s “Farm to ECE” program and have 5 large garden beds and onsite growing planters that are cared for by our children and families. Children plant, water, harvest, wash and prepare our fresh-grown produce for their snacks. Our bus enables us to go on regular feld trips to local creeks, ponds, pools, gardens, forest trails and exploring different parks. oin us today.

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Fairy Ring Garden — Longmont 9147 Fleetwood Ave. Ages: 1 - 5 years Hours & Days: ear-round. 8:30am to 3:30pm. Full-days and half-days. M-F. Licensed. Lifeways (Waldorf) Certifed.

A small, play-based, outdoor-focused home school for children ages one to fve in North Longmont. We see every child as unique and beautiful with unlimited potential. They are seeds to be nurtured with love, guidance, and grace so that they might blossom into the fullest expression of who they are meant to be. Outdoor learning with gardening and farm animals. Master’s degree teachers. Chemical free, eco-friendly environment. Based on Waldorf/Lifeways philosophy. Organic, all natural foods, many taken from our own garden. A non-proft school welcoming diverse families, regardless of race, socio-economic status, or gender orientation.

C: ringer ohnson, M.Ed. P: (303) 507-7331 E: fairyringschool@gmail.co W: www.fairyringschool.org

Flagstaff Academy Preschoo l 2040 Miller Drive, Longmont 80501 Ages: 3 - 5 years Hours & Days: Full-Time: M-F, 8:30am - 3:15pm. Part-Time: M-Thr 8:30 - 11:30am or 12:20 - 3:15pmt Now enrolling for the 23/24 school year. Flagstaff Academy offers both full-time and part-time preschool options for children ages 3 - 5. Founded in 2009, our preschool incorporates the Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence Curriculum and Early Learning Developmental Guidelines. Children in the preschool program develop both socially and academically, and discover that learning is fun through play-based activities. Unique learning opportunities include regular visits to our greenhouse/geo-conservatory classroom and teaching garden, and school library timet C: Natalie Martin, Preschool Directo P: (303) 651-7900 S a 4 P &

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Friends chool Boulde 4 Pennsylvani Ages: 3- yrs. reschool/ re- -5 year olds.

Days and Hours: Full-day: 9am - 3pm M-Th 9am - 1pm F Half-day: 9am - 1 pm M-F. August - May/Summer Camp.

Licensed Accredited.

A supportive community, committed to educating the whole child--head, hand, and heart. Outdoor-oriented classrooms connected to nature encourage learning through play and exploration with a focus on relationships, communication, art, nature immersion, and a foundation for pre-academic skills. Small classes, low student teacher ratios, wide variety of high-quality materials and experiences. Specials including music, art and E. Awardwinning, master-level teachers with over 0 years of experience in each classroom. ersonali ed Affordable Tuition.

AC S accredited, NA S member.

C: Taylor /eplan P: (303) 99-199 E: admissions@FriendsSchoolBoulder.org W: www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org

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801 N. 111th Stree t Ages: 1 - 6 year s Hours & Days: M-F. 8:30am - 3pm. Full- and half-day and partial week programs, with some before- & after-school care. August - May school year, June - mid August Summer Camp Program.

Licensed. Participating in Universal Pre-K. Colorado Shines level 5 school.

Montessori Academy provides a challenging and nurturing environment that leads children toward conifdence,

independence, and a life of learning through discovery, observation, and positive, helpful friendships. We offer toddler, preschool, and kindergarten programs in a nurturing environment that respects each individual child.

Montessori Academy has been an American Montessori Society full-member school since 2002. Our lead teachers are certiifed. Preschool classroom currently bilingual with a Spanish teacher. Multiple Covid-safety precautions. See our Facebook page for a short virtual tour! Please call if you would like more information or to enroll.

C: Beth Weekle y P: (303) 26-832 1 W: www.montessoriacademylafayette.co m E: montessori.academy@mac.co m Facebook: Montessori Academy (Lafayette, CO)

Off Broadway Preschoo 1¦35 Pine Stree t Ages: 3-5 years Year-roun d Program Days: M-F. Full- or half-days from 8:30 am to 12:30 or 3:30 pm. Extended care 8 am to 5:30 pm.

At Off Broadway Preschool, we aim to inspire curiosity, creativity, and compassion in children and families through the arts. Our daily schedule balances child-directed play experiences with structured group classes in music, yoga, visual art, and integrated arts. We employ professional educators to guide children through the school day, and keep low teacher-to-student ratios (1:5) to ensure that children and families are given personalized attention. Meals are prepared in-house using high quality organic ingredients. Our recently updated facility is conveniently located in downtown Boulder which allows us to take walking ifeld trips to the Farmers Market, library and Museum of Boulder. Adjustments have been made to the facility and daily program to adhere to state, city and Early Childhood Council COfeD-1 guidelines.

C: Bethan y P: (303) 800-032 4 E: info@offbroadwaypreschool.org W: www.offbroadwaypreschool.org

Persimmon Early Learning Persimmon Early Learning offers high-quality, affordable child care, serving Boulder County children and families for 40 years. We’re a Level 4 Colorado Shines Rated Early Childhood Program, offer low teacher-to-child ratios in all classrooms, and provide a nurturing, creative space for children to learn and grow in newly redesigned and expanded indoor and outdoor learning areas. Persimmon Early Learning provides a nutritious meal program with a full-time nutritionist and chef on site, as well as active play, yoga, gardening, and cooking and nutrition lessons.

Tuition includes all meals, snacks and activities. Persimmon Early Learning provides enrollment opportunities for low-income families through Boulder County CCAP and emergency care options for families with no other immediate child care options.

P: 303-44 -1 5 1 E: persimmon@ywcaboulder.org W: persimmonearlylearning.org

Promise Christian Preschoo 76th St. Boulder, CO 80303 Located on the border of Boulder and Louisville, Promise Christian Preschool strives for academic excellence in all areas while achieving our mission of teaching every child that they are personally known and loved by God and created in His image. Through small class sizes and age appropriate curriculum, each child is encouraged to grow spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Promise is entering its 30th year of educating children in Boulder County. Contact us today for a personalized tour!

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child care & preschool directory Sacred Heart of Jesus School – Early Learning Cente r 1317 Mapleton Ave. Boulder, CO 80304 Ages: 3-5 year s Hours & Days: 8am - 3pm. 3, 4 and 5-day schedule; full and half day options. After-Care from 3pm - 6pm.

The transition from home life to school is an important milestone in a child's early development. At SHJ, love, and care for each student helps to ensure a smooth transition. Our Preschool program for 3-year-olds develops socialemotional and early learning skills through hands-on, play-based activities. Children practice independence, patience, sharing, and listening—the building blocks for a lifetime of success. Our Pre-K class for 4-year-olds is iflled with the discovery and lots of learning through play. Children engage in creative lessons to develop early literacy and math proifciency and prepare them for Kindergarten.

C: Heather Elhard t P: 303-447-236 2 E: admissions@shjboulder.org W: school.shjboulder.org

Snow Lion Preschoo l Contemplative, play-based preschool for children ages 16 months-5 years old when they start in the fall.

C: Rachel Kapla n E: info@snowlionpreschool.org

Sunfower arm School Programm Longmont Summer & Fall School-Age, Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Farm-Based Programs for children Age 3-8. Choose 2 or more mornings, afternoons or full days, Summer Hours, 8:30-3, School Year Hours 8:30-4:00. This mostly outdoor based program consists of hands-on animal time, harvesting and gardening, outdoor nature play, project based learning and so much more!

P: (303) 774-8001 W: www.sunfowerfarminfo.com

Thorne Nature Preschool — Boulder & Lafayette Ages: 3 - 6 years Hours & Days: August – May: School Year, June – August: Summer Sessions. Days: M-F, 2/3/5-day options. Hours: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm, extended care available.

Thorne Nature Preschool is built on the simple belief that kids grow better in nature. Our preschool offers a unique early childhood education experience where young children go to learn, grow, and reach their full potential through daily immersion in nature with caring, attentive mentors. With dual goals of nature connection and fostering the development of the whole child, Thorne Nature Preschool prepares young children to succeed in school and in life. Thorne Nature Preschool is a provider of Colorado’s Universal Preschool program.

C: Lorene Wapotich P: (303) 499.3647 ext. 10 E: info@thornenaturepreschool.org W: www.ThorneNaturePreschool.org

TLC Learning Cente r 611 Korte Pkwy Longmont, CO 80ß0â Hours & Days: M-F, 7:30a-5:30p (full- and half-day options available).

About TLC: We’ve been nurturing success in all kids for over 65 years! Our childcare, preschool and therapy center focuses on helping kids of all abilities develop the cognitive, physical and social-emotional skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.

C: Lisa Stratton, Educational Services Manage r P: (303) 776-741 7 E: lstratton@learningwithtlc.org W: LearningWithTLC.org

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child care & preschool directory Treehouse Learning 175 N. 96th St. Louisville, CO 80027 Ages: 2 months - Kindergarten Hours & Days: Full-Time: M-F, 7:30am - 5:30pm.

Treehouse Learning supports whole-person development and integration through intentional, responsive, and respectful experiences. Now in its 26th year of operation as a family-owned-and-run business, Treehouse Learning exists to help humans thrive and co-create the world we want to see. Our approach is rooted in whole-brain, whole-person philosophy to support optimal and balanced development across domains of cognitive (academic) capacity, social-emotional intelligence, and physical maturation. Mixed-aged learning cohorts support continuity of care ? strong relationships. Curriculum includes Brain Kym , 2NL 2 social-emotional curriculum, music, movement, arts, nature exploration, gardening, inclusion, community engagement, and more! Community ritual of Big Circle begins each day in joyful whole-school singing. Chef-prepared lunches and snacks served daily; food grown onsite.

C: Amy Carr, Program Director P: (303) 666-1950 E: admissions@treehouselearning.com W: treehouselearning.com

Wee Åol¹ Åorest ¾indergarteº Boulder Ages: 2.5 - 6 yearÌ Hours & Days: Flexible cheduling: Mornings, Afternoons, or Full Days. :30am - 3:30pm. Mon-Fri. Wee Folk Forest Kindergarten is a "rain or shine" outdoor preschool/kindergarten in the greater Boulder area for children ages 2 1/2 to 6, and children 0 to 2 1/2 in our Parent/Tot program.

C: li~abet P: (720) 3 3-440 E: info@livingartsschool.com W: www.weefolkforestkindergarten.com

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how to keep your child passionate about

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by Dana ¨achharajani

It’s common for the initial fervor of pursuing study in a musical instrument to wane at times for many kids. Though music is a lifelong gift and has many benefts, children can easily get distracted, lose interest, stop practicing or quit altogether. You’ll need to fnd different ways to nurture your child’s musical passion while keeping them motivated.

Changing our Notions about Practicing

What do you think of when you hear the word “practice?”

Does it remind you of work? If so, we don’t want to go on this journey already feeling like it is unpleasant. We need to “work” on our skills, but what if we just asked our child to “play?” It doesn't mean that you don’t focus on the foundations of practice, set up by the teacher, it’s just changing the focus to more enjoyment in their process. It’s a very simple concept but one that our teachers are inquiring about at our school.

Instead of asking, “How much did you practice?” or “How did you practice?”, we are asking “How did your playing go this week?” Simple, right? I mean, ultimately, this is what we put our children in lessons to do, play their instrument, so let’s make that a part of their thought process.

Goal Setting

Setting goals will challenge your child, increase their excitement levels, and hold them accountable, so practice6 play time feels productive. I recommend praising efforts, not talent. Remember, our expectations are most likely different from our child. Parents need to be sure that they are listening to their child’s set goals and supporting them. Instead of focusing on the end results, it is more effective to support and praise the child’s consistent efforts. Talk to your child about how the best musicians in the world found success through practice and dedication and not just talent alone. .elebrate goal achievements.

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Appeal to the Kid in All of Us

If you had successful and fun lessons as a child, think about what made those lessons and play enjoyable. See if you can incorporate some of your positive experiences with your child’s practicing. However, what if you didn’t enjoy your lessons?

What would you have wanted to experience? See if you can have a dialogue with your child about fun. eel free to have a dialogue with the teacher about styles of music your child enjoys. This helps your child become fully invested. If your child likes to sing and move, allow them to explore this. It will actually help them internali e their musical skills.

Nurture a Love of Music

Show up for rehearsals, concerts, performances, and all other music related events of your child’s. Share your love for music and encourage them to be curious about it and develop their passion for music. ttend concerts with your child, especially those that allow them to see their instrument of choice played professionally in front of an interested and supportive audience. xost importantly, make sure you ask them for their thoughts on the experience. treat communication is so important on this journey.

Variety is the Spice of Life

At a young age, exposure to a variety of instruments ian help build an iniredible musiial foundation and interest for your ihild. Look for great exploratory ilasses for your babies and toddlers. The group parent and infant ilasses are super fun and your little one gets to see you partiiipate and have fun too. This exploration of play in musii is so helpful as they growe At Dana V Musii, we ireated our own early ihildhood program for 3-5 year olds that allows them explore their world through musii but also prepares them to start playing an instrument later. Musii Explorers at Dana V Musii get a ihild hands-on experienie with not only instruments but soiial and emotional growth as this is the frst time they will be independent in ilass from parents. The sessions end with them making their frst performanie whiih instills suih a sense of ionfdenie and pridee What about the frst instrumentt As far as frst instruments in private lessons, we usually reiommend piano but there are little ones who get so exiited about other instruments that as long as there is an instrument ft and fne motor skills, we will give it a try! }ome students donct eiliik right away with their frst instrument and thatcs no reason to be disiouraged! A great beneft to taking musii lessons at Dana V Musii is the opportunity to try out many different instruments. Taking lessons on different instruments not only exposes students to new teaihers and ideas, but is a great way to build uniaue and varied musiial skills to prevent detaihment from their musiial goalse Children might lose interest in the beginning of exploring an instrument. |owever, a parentcs ionsistent support and eniouragement go a long way in keeping up motivation. Take time to listen to your ihildcs ionierns and help them fnd ireative solutions. eiogni`e that musiial suiiess reauires the engagement of both parents and students, and that your eniouragement and support ian go a long way! _f you make your ihild aware of the longterm benefts of musii and show how muih you appreiiate it, this ian make a world of differenie in your ihildcs musiial ^ourney.

Dana Vachharajani, Founder of Dana V Music School and Head of Teacher Development for Ensemble Music Schools. Dana’s multifaceted career has been marked by singing in top venues, founding and teaching in her own private music school, Dana V Music, as well as consulting, and advising to further develop music education. A graduate of The Juilliard School and Carnegie Mellon University, she has been a featured soloist in Carnegie Hall, and Alice Tully Hall, as well as a touring artist and soloist with major orchestras around the US. Dana is a mother to three incredible children and also currently teaches voice at Dana V Music, the original Ensemble Music School.

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Bixby School Ages: Preschool - 5th grade Bixby School was founded in 1970. Our school is organized around the belief that children are unique individuals, each with their own abilities, interests, and needs. Our school design provides students with opportunities for healthy risk-taking and responsibility for choices, feeds children’s natural curiosity and intrinsic joy of learning, and cultivates critical thinking skills and mastery of concepts. Our shared core values are respect, responsibility, and empathy. 3-acre Campus, Student: Faculty ratio 8:1, Average class size of 7-10, Extended Day Available: 7:45 am - 5:45 pm daily, Hot Lunch prepared daily (included), Indoor pool, Weekly Swim Lessons, Progressive Education, Hands-On, Experiential Learning, 1st-5th Grade Follow Middle School Schedule - Our teachers are masters of their subject and passionate about what they Education, Hands-On, Experiential Learning. Tuition Assistance is available for Kindergarten-5th Grade.

E: admissions@bixbyschool.org W: www.bixbyschool.org Boul´er Cou·try Day School 4820 Nautilus Ct. North Ages: 2 years to 8th Grade Hours & Days: 8am - 3pm, middle school until 3:15pm.

After school care and enrichment classes available. Tours Daily.

Accreditations: wAIS, ACIS, and Approved Middle pears International Baccalaureate School.

Boulder Country Day School, where academic distinction meets education with character. BCD is a top rated, accredited private school in Boulder, Colorado where every child has the opportunity to discover their own unique excellence. Distinguished by small class sizes, outstanding faculty, engaging academics and a focus on community, our preschool, elementary and IB middle school teachers strive to create a well-rounded educational environment that balances traditional subjects with the arts, world languages, athletics and project-based learning.

C: Susan Boyle P: (303)-527-4931 x 248 E: info@bouldercountryday.org W: www.bouldercountryday.org City of Lafayett e 111 W. Baseli·e Roa d Ages: 5-12 year s

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August-May. ump into fun in our Colorado State Licensed BASE child care programs that meet the needs of every child. We offer a wide range of activities including arts and crafts, STEM, active play, sports and games, swimming, and much more. Children will have time for homework assistance and a few snacks along the way. Safety is our top priority, including following all CO ID-19 guidelines in effect at program time.

Children from yan, Lafayette, and Peak to Peak elementary schools are provided transportation at dismissal to the Bob L. Burger ecreation Center. Pioneer Elementary students will walk with staff from the school to the BB C. C: ordan Walke P: (303) 1- 1288 E: ordan.walker@lafayetteco.go W: www.lafayetteco.gov 200 After-School-Care-BAS

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Licensed & Accredited.

Boulder County region’s leading independent, college-preparatory school, Dawson offers challenging academics, robust arts and athletics programs, and renowned outdoor and experiential education to students K-12. Small class sizes (average 15, with student/teacher ratio of 7/1); individual attention from experienced faculty; daily enrichment (art, music, PE, technology, language, library). The 107-acre campus features a new 25,000 sq ft Center for Innovation, two full-size gyms and numerous athletic ifelds, separate K-5 playground, an Arts Center with 20+ offerings, and a Dining Commons with daily homemade hot lunch at no charge. The school is committed to the development of character, emphasizing respect, compassion, courage, and integrity, and to social-emotional wellbeing. Engaged parent community.

Preparing students to bring their best to the world for over 50 years.

P: (303) 665-6679 E: admissions@dawsonschool.org W: www.dawsonschool.org Friends School-Boulder South Campus: 5465 Pennsylvania (Preschool and Elementary) North Campus: 3800 Kalmia Ave. (Middle School/Teacher Prep Program) (303)-499-1999 Licensed/ Accredited.

Ages: Preschool-8th Grade.

Days & Hours: M-F. Preschool 9:00am-3:00pm (optional half day), Elementary 8:30am-3:15 pm, Middle School 8:45am-3:45 pm.

AfterCare and enrichment classes. August-May/Camp Program.

A supportive community committed to educating the whole child--head, hand, and heart. Socialemotional curriculum catered to each individual grade level. Gold Standard project based learning, emphasizing academics, problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Exceptional specials including art, music, Spanish, library, technology, and PE programs. Small classes, low student/ teacher ratios. Personalized Affordable Tuition. ACIS accredited, NAIS member.

C: Taylor Replane P: (303) 499-1999 E: admissions@FriendsSchoolBoulder.org W: www.FriendsSchoolBoulder.org Mackintosh Academy 6717 South Boulder Road Ages: K - 8th Grade For over 40 years Mackintosh Academy has been pioneering next-generation gifted education.

Mackintosh Academy nurtures the keen minds and compassionate hearts of gifted and creative students in a caring community of learners so that they contribute to a world that needs them. Authorized IB World School, social-emotional learning, gifted and creative students, design/innovation, service & global action, $27,720 (LS) and $28,770 (MS) with tuition assistance available. Maximum 10:1 student to teacher ratio.

C: enny Strode P: (303) 554-201 E: jstrode@mackboulder.co W: www.mackboulder.co North Star Microschoo l 813 Nelson Park Drive, Longmont, CO 8050 Ages: Pre-K - 6th grade At North Star Microschool your child will experience an enriched environment catering to their unique learning style. It is modeled after the “one-room schoolhouse” with the aim of providing an educational experience that enriches children academically as well as socio-emotionally. Fran is an experienced homeschool parent, Colorado State certiifed educator, and daycare provider who hand-tailors her instructional plans according to her student’s levels and abilities.

C: Fran Stuar t P: (505) 629-998 5 E: northstarmicroschool@gmail.co W: northstarmicroschool.co

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private school directory Sacred Heart of Jesus School Ages: Preschool - 8th grade 1317 Mapleton Ave. Boulder, CO 80304 Hours & Days: 8am - 3pm. After-Care from 3pm-6pm Providing nurturing, values-based education for over 120 years. Our innovative programs are designed to promote intellectual curiosity, develop character and help each child reach their full potential. SHJ offers small class sizes, instruction in the arts, music, PE and Spanish, experiential learning through class trips to destinations like the Catalina Island Marine Institute, academic enrichment and learning intervention support, social-emotional curriculum, community service opportunities, on-site tutoring and three seasons of league athleticsU C: Heather Elhardt P: 303-447-2362 E: admissions@shjboulder.org W: school.shjboulder.org

Treehouse Learning Kindergarten 175 N. 96th St, Louisville, CO 80027 Ages: Kindergarten Hours & Days: Full-Time: M-F, 8:30 - 3:30pm, Before/after care available 7:30am - 5:30pm Treehouse Learning supports whole-person development and integration through intentional, responsive, and respectful experiences, and offers private, high-quality kindergarten in an early-childhood educational setting. Our approach is rooted in whole-brain, whole-person philosophy to support optimal and balanced development across domains of cognitive (academic) capacity, social-emotional intelligence, and physical maturation for a mixed-aged cohort of Kindergarten-age learners. We have a fexible cutoff date and an intentional physical & social environment to nourish a group of up to 15 distinguished learners. Whole-brain approach activates & organizes all parts of the brain to support positive lifetime outcomes, executive function, and all academic learning. Curriculum includes Brain Gym©, RULER social-emotional, music, movement, arts, nature exploration, gardening, inclusion, & community engagement. Meets/exceeds all Kindergarten academic standards. Chef-prepared lunch and snacks are provided daily.

C: Amy Carr, Program Director P: (303) 666-1950 E: admissions@treehouselearning.com W: https://treehouselearning. com

We are very sorry to say that our beloved columnist, Romona Scholder, is retiring f rom her column. Romona has been with BCK since the beginning and has provided our readers with incredible insight, advice, education, and love. Thank you, Romona !

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What do I do now, Romona?

Romona Scholder, M.A., RNCS Psychotherapist

Q:

"Do the seasons of the year make any difference in our moods?

It seems like everyone was really cranky this last January."

Drawing by Fritz Scholder

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Signed interested.

A:

There's a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder that can cause depression in some people who have insuffcient exposure to the sun. The treatment for that is more sun exposure or the use of special lights to augment the sun rays.

But, yesterday morning it was foggy and gray here at my home.

My neighbor across the street emailed me that she never felt happier than when it was gray and overcast and the sun didn't shine. there's a healthy dose of attitude in how the weather affects our mood. I've always felt that having the weather determine our mood puts something else in charge of how we felt. How much better it is to adapt to whatever Mother Nature sends our way and not take it as personal affront. This last January was extremely cold and snowy in some parts of the country. îerhaps the crankiness had more to do with the effects of the weather, like cars not starting or snow drifts, than in actual mood changes. I actually know people who prefer that kind of weather to the heat of summer.

Q:

" y son’s best friend ust moved away and he is having a terrible time with it. He is depressed, listless, doesn’t want to go out any where and is turning into a couch potato. What can I do about this?¡ Signed other of ~ }ear |ld.

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This may be the frst time in his life that your son has suffered a loss of this magnitude. It’s no surprise that he has no idea of how to acknowledge the loss and have the tools to deal with it.

First of all, he needs to be allowed to grieve. Don’t tell him to just get over it or to move on. He’s sad and that should be all right. Then remind him that he can and should keep in touch with his friend. In today’s digital age with our phones and tablets, keeping in touch has never been easier. FaceTime or Skype are great tools for communicating. I’ve always wished I had kept more friends from early childhood. They are people who share and understand my early history, as newer friends cannot.

You might enroll him in a karate class or a computer class. Talk to his teacher and school counselor to let them know that he might be depressed. I’m glad that you are keeping an eye on your son, as this may be his frst bout of grief and sadness and possible depression. If it doesn’t improve, consider therapy.

Children don’t always share the depth of their feelings and we are left to respond to subtler clues.

Q:

"What exactly are emotions? I read that curiosity is an emotion."

Signed year old Sara .

A:

WHAT IS AN EMOTION ?

Imagine this. You are in the backyard, and a snake startles you.

You make a scared face, you scream and run away. The latest theory is that emotions are evolved relfexes that respond to a situation with feelings, facial expressions, voice and behavior.

Add a nervous system response that makes us able to carry all this out and you have a pretty good idea of what an emotion is.

Our emotions evolved in us as humans but also as individuals.

We have a lot of choice in the matter. There are a number of emotions such as disgust, that protect us. It keeps us from eating spoiled food. As a small child, mashed peas might disgust you. You can change your evolved relfex as you grow up to respond with smiles and feeling of pleasure as you gobble them up.

We share emotions with some animals, such as our dogs. The y have evolved relfexes to which they respond with feelings of joy or fear. They bark, run around wildly, and lick your face. They might run away if they are frightened.

Emotions are very susceptible to events in our lives. understanding is essential in controlling our emotions so they don't run away with us. When our feelings of sadness or anxiety won't go away, we go to therapy. We can also be more responsible with feelings such as anger. We learn in our lives that we cannot respond with unbridled anger to hurt others.

When I was young I was taught, "Emotions are good servants but bad masters.

" IS CURIOSIT AN EMOTION ?

We can apply what we learned in the previous answer. I think that curiosity is an emotion that leads to feelings of interest and enhanced learning. When we are curious, we put a look of curiosity on our face. I think that curiosity, as an emotion, is responsible for all the great advances on our planet as well as being the reason for "original sin." A baby's curiosity is fun to watch as it explores its surroundings. Curiosity can get us into trouble. Scientist's were curious about and interested in the atom bomb that eventually gave us bad things as well as good.

Einstein said that he was "passionately curious." Like all emotions, we are in charge of our curiosity and where it leads us. The pursuit of knowledge is a cornerstone of democracy, and curiosity fuels that pursuit.

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