February 2010 Issue

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Small Ski Hills
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The Early Years Are Critical Learning Years
By Beth Markley
Scientists and educational professionals say our current model of public schooling, with children beginning kindergarten at ages 5 and 6 years old, is failing to take advantage of the most opportune time in a child’s life to prepare him to learn. The years preceding kindergarten are critical.
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EDITOR'S PICKS THIS MONTH

Cinderella
February 2 and 6

Banff Mountain Film Festival
February 7-9

BAM Family Art Day
February 27

Family Wellness
Library Outings

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Idaho Humane Society

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