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Countdown to Christmas
at the library ............................. 3
Priceless gifts for your family ....5
Neighborhood Happenings .....11
Teething tips for baby ............ 12
Celebrate Boxing Day with
our northern neighbors ............ 7
What to do with active kids
during the winter months ...... 13
Kid-friendly Calendar ............. 8
Tour the globe with
these festive holiday foods ..... 15
Two-family holidays
need added planning ................10
ON THE COVER:
One-year-old Harper Berklee Primus of
Adams loads up this year’s Christmas tree
with the help of her faithful friend, Roxy.
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The InterMountain ESD wishes you and your family
a healthy and joyful holiday season!
Here are some fun learning activities to enjoy with your children this month:
Reading/Acting – read a holiday story and act it out with costumes and props
Baking – make a holiday treat together using measuring/math skills
Crafts –
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Multicultural Fun – discover holidays other cultures celebrate
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Get Outside – take a walk and examine ice crystals or
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