Fun For Kidz articles from September 2006

Fun For Kidz archives from September 2006

Katie shook her head.(Short story)
September 1, 2006... Katie shook her head. "No, not much." Quietly she measured the ingredients into a big bowl. "You can help." They took turns stirring with a big, wooden spoon. Then Katie packed the mixture evenly into twelve muffin cups. "Well," Robbie...

Migrating shorebirds.
September 1, 2006... Shorebirds are long distance fliers. Some of the most daring red knots fly from the most southern tip of South America to the Arctic Circle and back each year. One and a half million shorebirds stop over on the Delaware Bay during their...

Backyard owls.
September 1, 2006... Hooot, hooot! The next time that sound awakens you early in the morning, jump out of bed and look out your window. You might be able to catch a glimpse of your very own backyard owl! That's right. Owls live everywhere: on farms, in...

Word search puzzle.
September 1, 2006... Look forwards, backyards, up down, and diagonally to find the following words. Cross the words off the list. After all the words are found, the letter remaining will spell something relating to fun with birds. BLUEBIRD COOT CROW...

Riding the back roads with Alex.
September 1, 2006... Alex and his owners, Paula and Brian, are driving the back roads of America. Perhaps you have seen Alex with his head out the window. If not, here is a letter describing his most recent adventure. Location: Sedona, AZ Time: 3:45 PM ...

Keep hummingbirds humming.
September 1, 2006... Hummingbirds travel thousands of miles each year looking for food. At least one hungry hummingbird flies over every area of the United States. You can get them to stop at your house for dinner. Hummingbird Feeders Invite hummingbirds...

What bird are you? Here's a two-part project that will be challenging and fun!(Science)
September 1, 2006... How many birds do you see around you every day? We sometimes take our feathered friends for granted. We see them, but we do not pay attention to them. Your challenge will be to take photographs that show at least FIVE different birds in...

Make a barn swallow mobile.
September 1, 2006... You will need: scissors, a ruler, a pencil or pen, a penny (or any round object about that size), a quarter (or any round object about that size), a juice glass (or any round object about that size), three pieces of construction paper...

How to draw a blue and yellow macaw.
September 1, 2006... We'll be drawing the bird you see at your right for our lesson today. Before we begin, however, let's talk about some important words artists use. VALUE. Value is a word artists use to describe light and dark areas in a picture. You're...

Elmo the Cat Bird.(Stunts & Puzzles)
September 1, 2006... What they see: You apparently cut through the neck of a paper bird without harming it. What you need: 1. Enlarge 40% and make a copy of the Cat Bird on page 21. Cut out the two parts of the bird and trace around the edges on a piece of...

Eat like a bird.
September 1, 2006... Has someone ever said to you, "You eat like a bird." People frequently use this saying to mean that someone is not eating very much at all. Whether or not you have heard this statement, it is not accurate. Although most birds are fairly small...

The castaways!(Short story)
September 1, 2006... Previously: The Buckley Family is a family of hares that was shipwrecked on a deserted island, uninhabited by any other talking beasts. Strangely, on this island are animals from every continent in the world. Chapter Thirty: "For the...

Birds' nests.(COOKING)
September 1, 2006... Have you ever watched birds building their nests? Would you like to make a bird's nest too? You can. Only your nest will be good to eat. Below is a simple recipe for birds' nests. Ingredients: * 1 10-ounce box, large, shredded wheat...

Bird talk.
September 1, 2006... "Drink your tea!" "Poor Sam Peabody, Peabody, Peabody!" "Tea kettle! Tea kettle! Tea Kettle!" Imagine taking a walk and hearing all that from the birds! The ears of the early pioneers must have been bombarded with strange songs, whistles,...

Open a bird diner.
September 1, 2006... Would you like to have more birds around your yard? Autumn is a good time to start feeding birds. You don't even need a "feeder." You can spread sunflower seed on a picnic table, a tree stump, rock, or just on the ground. If you have a...

Fraction-nition.
September 1, 2006... A fraction-nition is a puzzle that has a hidden word of phrase in it. The puzzle may be a new word, a daffy definition, an old friend, or a complete surprise. Working on the puzzle lets you practice your reading, math, and printing skills all...

A Solar-Powered Bird: can be used to make a delightful Sun Chime that will wake you up on beautiful sunny mornings!(WORKSHOP)
September 1, 2006... Have you ever seen the Amazing Drinking-Bird Toy? This bird is fascinating to watch as it bobs up and down only needing a cup of water to keep going! Well, once you get tired of watching the bird "drink" water you can turn it into a really...

Feathered friends funnies.
September 1, 2006... Sue: I always hear a bird sing when I eat. Lou: Really? What kind is it? Sue: A little swallow. Q. What kind of bird steals from the rich and gives to the poor? A. Q. What do you call a really smart canary? A. Q....

Decorate an outdoor feeding tree.
September 1, 2006... While you're sitting in your warm family room this winter eating cookies and drinking hot cocoa, imagine how the woodland creatures are getting along outside. In the winter, food and shelter are of particular importance to birds, squirrel's,...

Be a word and bird detective.
September 1, 2006... Each bird is described below. After the discription is a number of words that can be found within the name of the bird. How good are your detective skills? See how many words you can find for each bird. The answers can be found on page 41. ...

Flying high.
September 1, 2006... Can you imagine having a collection that might be against the law? Believe it or not, many bird feathers are illegal to collect. If you start a feather collection, you need to know the laws. First, the facts. According to the Migratory Bird...

Cartoon.(Cartoon)
September 1, 2006... "I think I know what happened to the canary!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HELP! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Do I remember my first flight? Yes, and it was the worst second of my life." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Mystery picture puzzle.
September 1, 2006... heart rooster (2) worms ruffle crown (2) carrots moon music note slug (2) muffins tepee canoe camel axe bird ball (2) dogs