Children's Playmate back issues from March 2004:
Colorful crosswords.
Mar 01, 2004; ... Use the thirteen colors on the crayons to complete the puzzle. We have the first one for you. ANSWERS ...
The adventures of Hemo.
Mar 01, 2004; ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Caption: Hi. My name is Hemo. I am a red blood cell. I live in my pal Joey's body. Right now my color is bright red, and I feel great! I am waiting in the biggest chamber of the heart, called the left ventricle, with lots of other blood cells ....
Blood cell search!
Mar 01, 2004; ... Please find and circle the fourteen words at the bottom. They may be written up, down, forward, backward, and diagonally. ARTERY ...
Make a bunny box.
Mar 01, 2004; ... (Ask an adult to help you.) 1. Color the bunny's nose and inner ears pink. Color the body and outside edges of the face and ears gray. (Leave the face white.) 2. Cut the bunny out along the solid black lines. 3 ....
Chicken Pick'n.(Picture Fun Poems)(Poem)
Mar 01, 2004; ... She came to buy a chicken. His finger was a'pricken. She didn't want to pay, ...
Good-bye Chicken!(Picture Fun Poems)(Poem)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Put the chicken at the store. Buy It. Cook it. Eat it. Now ...
Pony Love.(Picture Fun Poems)(Poem)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Roses are red. Violets are blue. I love my pony, And I hope ...
Lauren's Poem.(Picture Fun Poems)(Poem)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Grandpa and me and a bee Were riding on a horsey. It wasn't a horse; It was a rocking divorce, And a mistletoe ...
Is your bike safe?
Mar 01, 2004; ... Now that spring has sprung, you should do a safely check on your bicycle. Ask Mom or Dad to help you, and use the checklist at the right as a guide. Remember: ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET WHEN YOU RIDE! SAFETY CHECKLIST 1. Do the brakes stop your bike smoothly and quickly ...
Who wins?(Hidden Picture)
Mar 01, 2004; ... To find the winner of the race, color each space containing a ...
Blueberries for sale.(Short Story)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Jason Bear rode his bike 2 the fruit stand. "H + eye, Mrs. Rabbit," he said politely. "Hello, Jason," said Mrs. Rabbit. "Would u like 2 b + eye some blueberries 2 + day?" "Yes, please. Mama needs 1 pint," said Jason. "Wonderful," said Mrs ....
Blue ribbon books.(The Rickety Barn Show.)(Excerpt)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Excerpt from The Rickety Barn Show by Jemma Beeke A Doubleday Book for Young Readers All was quiet at Rickety Barn Farm. The animals were lazily chewing grass or snoozing in the ...
Garden fun.(Tips on growing your own vegetables.)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Whether you grow veggies in a backyard plot or in containers, you will have lots of fun and soon experience the awesome taste of garden-fresh food! Green Thumb Tips: * Garden plants need at least 8 hours of sunlight a day, good soil, and water. * Pick ...
Poster contest: grand prize $10,000 college scholarship!(The Smart Fit[R] Kids Club)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Hey, Kids! Thomas Kinkade invites you to enter the Thomas Kinkade Poster Contest! Here's what you do: On the next page, draw a picture of your Favorite Fitness Farm event (see events on page 31), and mail it to us. The winner will be announced at the 2004 ...
Home run!
Mar 01, 2004; ... Please help the outfielder find the home-run ball without running into ...
Whose reflection?
Mar 01, 2004; ... To see who will look nice in the Foster parade, please ...
Ocean blue.(Lines That Rhyme)(Poem)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Dolphins, whales, As blue as the sky, Oh, how I wish You would kiss me and fly! ...
Poetry hides in ...(Lines That Rhyme)(Poem)
Mar 01, 2004; ... A second of a shooting star--Swish, Swoosh. Poetry hides in ... The weave of a purple shirt, A single chirp of a robin--Chirp, ...
Why can't I?(Lines That Rhyme)(Poem)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Why can't I fly? Why can't I cry? I'll say good-bye To you, ...
Once I saw a puppy.(Lines That Rhyme)(Poem)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Once I saw a puppy. He had a lot of money. He was a very lucky puppy. He liked to play with his ...
Jokes and riddles.
Mar 01, 2004 ... Question: What is orange, good for your eyes, and jumps out of airplanes? Answer: Carrot-troopers (paratroopers)! Sheun O'Keefe Clarksville, Arizona Coach: Why are you wearing a bib? Basketball Player: You said we would practice our dribbling ...
Healthy habit picks.
Mar 01, 2004 ... Congratulations to these semifinalists for their awesome healthy habit entries! They are now in the running for the ...
Exercise is excellent.
Mar 01, 2004; ... Exercise your brain! Use the decoder box at the bottom to find the missing letters to complete each sentence. You will discover five reasons why exercise is excellent! 1. It makes 3,8 1,9 6,7 1,8 3,7 4,9. 2. It is good for your 5,8 4,9 2,7 6,8 ...
Come join us!(Tulip Time Scholarship Games 2004.)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Don't miss a day of fun and fitness and a chance to win a college scholarship. If you haven't already registered for the 2004 Tulip Time Scholarship Games, do it today! Just send in your registration form (page 33) or register online at www.childrensplaymatemag.org. <Pre> What: ...
Hickory, Dickory, Crack!(Includes things to do at the Fitness Farm.)
Mar 01, 2004 ... While you're at the Fitness Farm, visit our "Nutcracker Suite" where you can crack and sample some delicious hickory nuts. Fourteen years ago, Dr. Charles Spurgeon grafted hickory trees onto pecan tree rootstock. Now the trees have grown up and the ...
Body parts spelling bee.
Mar 01, 2004 ... Add these new words to the ones you've been studying. For a complete list of words for all age groups visit our Web site. <Pre> Beginner: 6 and under cell egg gums pulp crown pore tears navel ...
Charlie's run.
Mar 01, 2004; ... Charlie Cheetah is running the cross-country race. Help him ...
Ask Doctor Cory.(Includes information on correct hand washing techniques.)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Dear Dr. Cory: How does your heart work? How does it pump blood? Ashlee Woodbridge, Virginia Dear Ashlee: The heart is a muscle that tightens and relaxes automatically to keep the blood flowing in your body. When the heart relaxes, blood flows ...
What' cha got?
Mar 01, 2004; ... Pigs have pig ones; Hippos, big ones; Spiders have many; Worms, not any; Birds ...