Highlights for Children back issues from May 2009:
Terry in transit.(Fun This Month)
May 01, 2009 ... Terry Tortoise's bicycle tire popped, he has an appointment with the eye doctor in half an hour. What's his best mode of transportation for getting to the eye doctor? ...
Thank a teacher.(Fun This Month)
May 01, 2009 ... May 5 is National Teacher Day. Design a card to let ...
Find the pictures.(Fun This Month)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Can you find each of these 10 ...
5 ways to make mom smile.(Fun This Month)
May 01, 2009 ... Mother's Day is May 10. 1. Make her a special Mother's Day pin. 2. Write a jingle about her. Sing it when she enters the room. ...
Mystery photo.(Fun This Month)
May 01, 2009 ... Try to guess what this is. (Hint: National Pet Week is May 3-9.) ...
Tongue twister.(Fun This Month)
May 01, 2009 ... Say this five times fast. In May, Mayor ...
Launch a party!(Fun This Month)(Astronomy Day)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For Astronomy Day (May 2), have an outer-space party. Decorate with a black backdrop and paper stars. For "rings of Saturn" party visors, cut circles from craft foam, then cut holes in them so they fit around guests' heads ....
Working at night.(Dear Readers)(student employment)(Editorial)
May 01, 2009; ... One summer while I was a college student, I worked in a toothbrush factory--at night. I went to work when my parents were going to bed. In the morning, when my parents were going to work, I came home to sleep. This backward schedule was hard for me, and I often felt tired. But ...
Audition.(Poem)
May 01, 2009; ... <Pre> Audition Sunday mornings at our houseare full of music.Grandmomma is singing.She says she's auditioningfor the heavenly choir.The music of her voiceSets us up and dressed,gets us fedand out the door ....
Bert and Mert at the zoo.(Short story)
May 01, 2009; ... "Let's do something special today, Bert," Mert said. Bert was standing on his head, eating a slice of upside-down cake. "Let's go to the zoo," Mert said. Bert stood upright. "Good idea, Mert. I like to watch the monkeys." They got out their ...
Goofus and Gallant[R].(Cartoon)
May 01, 2009 ... "I can't go to bed yet. This is due tomorrow," says Goofus. Goofus leaves his things on the floor. Gallant starts planning for projects right away. "I'll just clean these up before we go," says Gallant. ...
What's the word?(Karate)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] My fourth letter is in mat but not in met. My third letter is in arts but not in acts. My second letter is in black but not in block. My fifth letter is in ...
Peanut.(Your Own Stories)(Short story)
May 01, 2009; ... A peanut walked down the street with a coconut. They sat on a park bench with a man. The man looked at them. He drooled and ate the coconut! The peanut ran to another bench and fell ...
Sneaky Sammy.(Your Own Stories)(Short story)
May 01, 2009; ... There was a sneaky cat named Sammy. One day he invited all the farm cats to a party. They played games, sang songs, and rode bicycles. They played Duck Duck Goose. Pin the Tail on the Dog, Chicken Dance, Pass the Milk Bucket. and Kiss the Pig. The snacks were mouse cakes, bird muffins, ...
The computer kid.(Your Own Stories)(Short story)
May 01, 2009; ... There is a kid on my street who plays video games. He never comes out to play football. One time when none of my friends were home. I figured I would ask him to play. I rang his doorbell. His mother came out. I asked, "Can Tim play?" "Yes," she said with an amazed ...
Watermelon girl.(Your Own Stories)(Short story)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Watermelon Girl was a rock star. She gave up! "Noooooooo," they said. But she did! ...
"Changing-up" your pitching: it looks like a fastball, but batters will be fooled.
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Few things are more satisfying to a pitcher than striking out a batter. But what's the best way to get it done? Many would say that rearing back and firing the ball as fast as you can is a great technique. Others would tell you that a good ...
Always last.(Short story)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Zipster family was always in a hurry. Each morning Mr. Zipster grabbed his briefcase and dashed out the door. Emma got up before dawn and raced to before-school swim practice on her bike. Even Zippy, the dog, jumped up and darted ...
Meet the stars.(Hidden Pictures[R])
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] handbell turtle magic wand shamrock teacup hoe key Fishhook lollipop ring slice of pie pencil needle ...
Desperately seeking my backpack.(Ask Arizona)(Short story)
May 01, 2009; ... Dear Arizona, I lose things so often that my parents say I'd lose my head if it weren't screwed onto my body! Can you help? --Losing in St. Louis [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dear Losing, We should totally have a club for people who ...
Jokes.
May 01, 2009 ... "Knock, knock." Who's there?" "Ears." "Ears who?" "Ears another knock-knock joke!" "Knock, knock." "Who's there?" "Eyes." "Eyes who?" "Eyes have one more knock-knock joke!" ...
Your best self.(Cartoon)
May 01, 2009 ... Let's pick these For Mom. Nice idea, but ...
The dragons of Pithany Gulch.
May 01, 2009; ... The five dragons of Pithany Gulch have a puzzle for you to solve. Figure out their names and their ages to become a dragon master. To help you on your quest, use the clues listed below. Good luck! These dragons have an unusual way of showing their age. They grow a new, colorful ...
Thinking.(rivers)
May 01, 2009 ... A river is a place to find adventure! * What different kinds of activities are people doing here? * How is a river different from a pond or a lake? * What kinds of wildlife can ...
Bluegill.(Nature Watch: From the Roger Tory Peterson Institute)
May 01, 2009 ... Did You Know? When the weather warms in springtime, male bluegills make nests for their young. They prefer shallow waters in lakes and ponds, often with a sandy bottom. Each male uses his tail to scoop out a cup-shaped nest. He defends his nest from other males, and tries to get females to ...
Matching.
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A horse to love.(Poem)
May 01, 2009; ... I ride the bus to school each day. I pass the same horse on my way. At times he's outdoors eating grass beside a rail fence when I pass. But when he's standing in his shed, then I see just his neck and head. The horse is spotted gray on white. His ears and ...
How to eat scorpions: meerkat pups go to survival school.
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's not easy being a meerkat pup. Meerkats live in the Kalahari Desert in Africa. The days are hot, and eating can be a real challenge. It was the first day that four-week-old meerkat pups had left their burrow and gone foraging with their ...
Owl.(Your Own Pages)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
My Bed.(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
May 01, 2009; ... <Pre> My Bed When I lie in my bed,The pillow is soft on my head.The blanket keeps me warm ...
Dance.(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
May 01, 2009; ... <Pre> Dance Whoosh/I kick my foot up high.I twirl slowly with my hands in the air.I run gracefully and jump as high as I can.The music changes from slow to fast.I feel my body pumping to a higher ...
Thunderstorm.(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
May 01, 2009; ... <Pre> Thunderstorm I'm hiding under my blankets.Lightning bolts across the sky.The ...
Mother.(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
May 01, 2009; ... <Pre> Mother Makes me so proudOn the ballTogether we're a teamHer heart is full of ...
Pets.(Your Own Pages)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
My best friend, Emy.(Your Own Pages)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Emy ...
The Night Song.(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
May 01, 2009; ... <Pre> The Night Song When the trees are blowingand the sun has set,the stars are outand it's daytime for themwhen you are asleep. Then you wake up,and the stars are in their beds. If you climb a tree,you ...
The castle of land.(Your Own Pages)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Dogs.(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
May 01, 2009; ... <Pre> Dogs Dogs, dogs, dogs, dogsalways walk on theirpaws, paws, paws, paws.Paws, paws, paws, pawshave little tiny...
Time Troubles.(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
May 01, 2009; ... <Pre> Time Troubles I am running out of time.Can I write another line?Time is ticking--tick, tick, tick.I am writing--quick, quick, quick!It seems all ...
Yay! Yay! Yay!(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
May 01, 2009; ... <Pre> Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay!What a super day.The sun is shining.The flowers are blooming.Yay! Yay! Yay!What a ...
Rocket ship.(Your Own Pages)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Fun in the Sun.(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
May 01, 2009; ... <Pre>Fun in the SunCrash, ... shhh. shhh, shhh.A wave. sandcastles tumbling,lifeguards shouting. Sand between my toes.waves crashing,children running and playing,especially that smell of fresh.salty air of the ...
A Haiku.(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
May 01, 2009; ... <Pre> A Haiku The tree's bare branchesReach to the sky as if they ...
I am a green belt in tae kwon do.(Your Own Pages)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Emily ...
Serene Spring.(Your Own Pages)(Poem)
May 01, 2009; ... <Pre> Serene Spring The river is blue.The grass is green.I sit in the forest.The place is serene. I look around.Cherry blossoms are blooming.The wind ...
Look who's awake while you're asleep: many people go to work at night. Here are some jobs they do to care for you even while you're sleeping.
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Custodians Custodians often stay at school long after you leave. They clean every classroom in the building. They empty the trash and clean the bathrooms. If something is broken, they might fix it. Sometimes ...
Bendable pets.(Crafts)
May 01, 2009; ... 1. For each pet's body and legs, cut two identical pieces from felt. Cut another piece of felt for a face. 2. Cut two chenille sticks to fit the length of the body. Glue them between the two identical pieces of ...
Beehive game.(Crafts)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Cut a 10-inch, by-20-inch beehive shape from poster board. Decorate it. 2. Cut 30 one-inch rings from cardboard tubes. Paint the inside of 10 rings green, 10 yellow, and 10 red. Paint the outsides to match the beehive. 3. Glue ...
Mother's Day message ring.(Crafts)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Decide on a short message. 2. From craft foam, cut a 3-inch heart shape for each word of your message. 3. Write one word on each heart, and punch a ...
Colorful fish for Children's Day.(Crafts)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On May 5, many Japanese families celebrate Children's Day. Koi fish made from brightly colored paper or cloth are hung from the rooftops as a symbol of children's determination and strength. 1. Draw identical fish shapes on two pieces of paper ....
Coin bank.(Crafts)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Cut an empty cereal box 4 1/2 inches from the bottom. 2. Collect four short cardboard tubes. Trace the end of one tube onto cardboard four times. Cut out the circles, and tape one circle to the end of each tube. With the closed side down, ...
Lovely lilies.(Crafts)
May 01, 2009; ... 1. Trace the outlines of one adult's hand and one child's hand onto colored paper. Use a marker to outline each shape. Cut them out. 2. Glue the base of the small shape to the base of the large shape. 3. Roll the shapes together to form a flower, ...
Science letters.
May 01, 2009 ... Long ago, why did they think Earth was Flat? Priyanka Shreedar, Age 7 California [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We have grown up knowing that Earth is round, so the idea seems natural to us. But imagine that we had to figure out Earth's shape for ...
Check ... and double check.
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There ...
The Timbertoes[R].(Cartoon)
May 01, 2009; ... It was a beautiful day. Pa wanted to relax. He found a perfect spot. "Ahh!" Ma saw Pa. "May I join you?" Mabel was playing nearby. ...
The fifth reason.(Short story)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I thought I liked Cora, who moved to my neighborhood last summer. I thought we'd be friends, so I invited her to my house. We played Crazy Eights. I won every time. I love winning. ...
[Cartoon].(Science Corner)(Cartoon)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Furry plant.(Science Corner)(pussywillow)
May 01, 2009 ... Why does the pussy willow grow small tufts that feel like cat fur? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ANSWER Furry Plant--The Furry tufts that open ...
Make a simple glider.(Science Corner)
May 01, 2009 ... Fold back one long edge of a sheet of printer paper, as shown. Turn it over, and hold it above your head. The folds should be under the front edge. Then let it go and watch it ...
I wonder ... where cork comes from.(Science Corner)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cork is the thick inner bark from a special kind of tree that ...
Dino days.
May 01, 2009; ... How do you know if you found a fossil or just a regular bone? Ally McClure, Age 11 Iowa A regular bone is made up mostly of calcium, which makes the bone nearly white. A bone is also full of tiny empty spaces, which make it light in weight. In a fossil, ...
Make this tabletop game, and ... shoot some hoops!
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Glue eight craft sticks to a 3-inch-by-4-inch piece of paper. When the glue dries, add backboard details to the sticks with a marker. Glue a craft stick on the back as shown. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. Cut a 2-inch-by-5-inch ...
Yammering yam! A folktale from Ghana.(Short story)
May 01, 2009; ... Kofi yawned and stretched. The village was still quiet. He whistled for his dog, picked up his stick, and set off to dig yams ahead of the rising sun. The dog barked and pawed at the ground. "Hush, dog," ordered Kofi as he wrestled a giant yam from the red earth. "Go ...
Brain play.(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Start at the beginning and see how far you can go, thinking of good answers from your own head START [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Which has more legs, a bird or a cow? Name something that's smaller than a tooth. What does your family call ...
Chocolate drops.(Poem)
May 01, 2009; ... Lick. Slop. Slip. Drip. Drop. Drip. My ice cream cone is leaking and dribbling down my chin, it draws a, beard ...