Giraffe Laugh

Cheers to 25 Incredible Years of Ms. B! For 25 years, Beverly, known by generations of children and families as Ms. B, has made a lasting difference at Giraffe Laugh.

What began as a teaching position grew into an inspiring career of leadership and service. Today, she leads our Franklin Center, where she continues to uplift children, support families, and inspire educators.

Reflecting on this milestone, Ms. B shared:

“My goal has always been to nurture each child’s love of learning, help them build confidence, and prepare them for school and for life. There is nothing more rewarding than watching a child overcome challenges and believe in themselves.”

✨ Read more about Ms. B’s inspiring story: https://giraffelaugh.org/from-single-mom-to-boises-leading-early-learning-educator-ms-b-celebrates-25-years-at-giraffe-laugh/

Help us make this milestone extra special by sending her a card at Giraffe Laugh on Franklin (203 S. Orchard St, Boise, ID 83705) or sharing a message through our online form: https://forms.gle/qxkp9RArmTKfetBSA

Let’s celebrate Ms. B and thank her for 25 amazing years of helping Idaho children and families thrive! 💛

Looking for an easy art activity using things you may already have at home? Our child care experts at Giraffe Laugh recommend marble painting! It's a fun, hands-on activity that lets children create, experiment, and get a little messy!

What you’ll need:
📦 A pizza box, shoebox, or shallow Amazon box
📄 A sheet of paper
🎨 Washable paint (Dollar Tree paint works great!)
⚪ A few marbles

Place the paper inside the box, add small drops of paint, toss in the marbles, close the lid, and let your child shake, tilt, and roll the box around. Open it up to reveal a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

This activity encourages creativity, coordination, and cause-and-effect learning, all through play. 💛

Warning: Marbles are a choking hazard, so supervise closely. For younger children, try using larger washable balls instead!

Looking for affordable preschool or pre-K care in Boise or Kuna? Giraffe Laugh has openings for all families, including those who qualify for ICCP.

At Giraffe Laugh, children benefit from:

✅ Play-based learning through the Creative Curriculum
✅ Licensed, caring teachers
✅ Low classroom ratios for more personalized attention
✅ Three healthy meals each day
✅ And so much more!

Enroll today or schedule a tour at www.giraffelaugh.org/enroll

Mornings with little ones don’t always go as planned, and that’s okay! Take a breath, offer yourself and your child a little grace, and remember that you can always reset.

One difficult moment doesn’t define the rest of your day. Every moment is a new opportunity to reconnect and begin again. Happy Monday, everyone!

Help us make Little Swings Fore Big Dreams a success! We’re looking for volunteers to support our upcoming golf tournament!

📦 Pre-Event Volunteer Day: Friday, August 14
⛳ Tournament Day: Friday, August 21

Sign up today: https://glelc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/2026-golf-volunteers

Volunteer opportunities include event preparation, registration, activity stations, golfer support, and more! Whether you can help us prepare ahead of time or join us on tournament day, your time will help create a fun and memorable event while supporting local children and families.

A beautiful reminder this Monday: parenting is not about perfection, it is in the little moments. It is the hugs before drop-off, the bedtime stories, the deep breaths, the “let’s try again” moments with your child.

At Giraffe Laugh, we believe the same is true in early childhood. We do not focus on perfection, we focus on what is best for each child.

Every child blooms in their own way. Our role is to meet them where they are, support their needs, and surround them with the care, patience, and love they deserve. Because when children feel safe, supported, and cared for, they are ready to thrive. 💛

In case you missed it: our July newsletter is here!

This month, we’re celebrating the power of service and the many ways our community is helping build stronger futures for Idaho children and families.

Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/giraffelaugh/celebrating-americas-250th-by-building-stronger-futures

Inside, you’ll find:

- An inspiring story of how early education helped a young child and her mother find stability and hope
- Ways to join Idaho’s America250 Service Challenge
- Updates on our upcoming Little Swings Fore Big Dreams Golf Tournament
- A recap of the incredible impact made at the Garden Party Gala

Catch up on the latest Giraffe Laugh news and discover how you can get involved!

DID YOU KNOW? The average cost of full-time, center-based child care in Idaho is $9,201–$10,608 per child, per year. And for many Idaho families, that cost can put quality early learning out of reach.

For more than 35 years, Giraffe Laugh has been helping bridge the gap for working families, single parents, and families navigating financial challenges by providing affordable, high-quality early care and education.

You can help bridge the gap, too! Donate. Volunteer. Share our mission. Learn more here 👉 www.giraffelaugh.org

Together, we can give more Idaho children the chance to thrive, and a strong start in school and in life.

Wait until you see what’s up for grabs! Our Little Swings Fore Big Dreams Online Auction is now open to everyone, golfers or not! Explore incredible packages, including:

An Idaho ranch escape for up to four, a smokeless firepit bundle, a discovery flight over Boise, and even a Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort getaway with a $500 golf or spa gift card!

And that’s only the beginning!

To see all available packages and start bidding, click here 👉 https://lsbdgolf2026.afrogs.org/

Bidding closes August 21. Every bid helps Giraffe Laugh provide quality early learning, empower local families, and build brighter futures for children in our community. 💛

We’re just over a month away from our 3rd Annual Little Swings Fore Big Dreams Golf Tournament, and we’re excited to give a huge shoutout to Any Weather Exteriors, one of our Big Futures Sponsors!

Any Weather Exteriors helps protect and strengthen the places our community calls home. Through their support of Giraffe Laugh, they’re also helping us build strong futures for local children and families by sustaining affordable, high-quality child care, early learning, and family support across the Treasure Valley.

Thank you, Any Weather Exteriors, for investing in our community and helping little learners grow into big futures!