Creative Kids articles from December 22 2002

Creative Kids archives from December 22 2002

Zane's artwork consists of tiny dots instead of lines and strokes.(Pointillism)
December 22, 2002... Zane's artwork consists of tiny dots instead of lines and strokes. This style of artwork is known as Pointillism. The term Pointillism was first used with respect to the work of Georges Seurat, who is the artist most closely associated with the...

From the editor.(Editorial)
December 22, 2002... As part of your New Year's resolutions for 2003, we'd like you to resolve to become a published author. Its easy. Everything in Creative Kids is created by a kid just like yourself. Every game, every letter, every story, every drawing, and...

Speak out.
December 22, 2002... Walt Harrison, 11, of Austin, TX, wrote: "At my new School, I play football. I am not the best player and I don't get to play much. I think we should all get to play." Here are your responses. The same thing happened to me in volleyball...

From the mailbox.(Letter to the Editor)
December 22, 2002... Dear Creative Kids, I sent in a poem to be published and I received a letter saying there was a "backlog of similar material." Can I send in another poem now since it has been a while? Emilee Daniels, 10 Woodstock, IL Yes,...

BMX. (Write On).
December 22, 2002... It started out nice and peaceful. The summer breeze was going through my curly hair. I ran out of the class door jumping up and down. School was out for summer break. There world be no more worrying about grades, report cards, or homework. I...

Sleep.
December 22, 2002... It begins with the sound of my mother's voice and the low groan of tiredness as I try to wake myself up like a bear drifting awake from the deep sleep of hibernation. I feel the full-on weariness of much-needed sleep and the irritation of being...

Horse word search.
December 22, 2002... Find the words in the list. Words may be up, down, diagonal, or backward. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Word List Arabian carrots hay mare pinto stable unicorn bridle foal horse mustang race stallion broncos...

State unscramble.
December 22, 2002... Unscramble these 25 states. 1. niagivri 2. nozaria 3. siswninoc 4. karsanas 5. nwe ryko 6. nadiain 7. eaimn 8. aetxs 9. stew rivnagii 10. ihoo 11. sanksa 12. wne oximec 13. mabalaa...

Winter Magic.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... Winter Magic After a ferocious storm, Mounds of fresh snow-crystals gather, Beyond rolling hills, Near frozen ponds. Without disturbance, The snow sleeps, Until the sun awakens, The newly fallen...

What Is White?(Poem)
December 22, 2002... What Is White? White is a snowflake That frosts the windows One cold frostbitten night. White is the sand Glittering in the Sun And a snow white velvet dove Singing its song Of overwhelming loneliness....

A Winter Bug.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... A Winter Bug In our school we have a bug, Tissues on the floor and rug. Sneezes, blows, and coughs, ACHOO! Not a good thing to happen to you. Don't worry, Winter is almost gone. Spring is coating, time for fun. ...

The White Lady.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... The White Lady The white lady As fine as can be Tall and slender Forming a river around me, From her tears of melting frost. From root to tip She is clothed in a white gown, Elegant she looks, ...

My Winter Tree.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... My Winter Tree One crisp winter morning My winter tree stood outside. Its long, curled, dead branches Loomed against the sky. And long, cold, ice fingers Lingered at the tips of the branches. A gusty wind...

Nona.
December 22, 2002... My grandmother and I bent over a newly polished ring. She smiled at the delicate grinning cat. Vera Lightstone, or Nona to me, is a jeweler. I work with her on many beautiful silver pieces. Her apartment in New York is green with plants. Her...

How the whale got its spout.
December 22, 2002... One day, a very boastful whale was swimming along minding his own business, when suddenly a big fishing boat bumped him. The fisherman came out to look and, much to his surprise, a big blue whale, the size of an island, was swimming in front of...

Pictures worth a thousand words.
December 22, 2002... Use the clues below to solve the puzzle. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answer 1. eraser; 2. pull-up; 3. bird house Tim Betkowski, 11 Phoenix, AZ [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answer 1. outhouse; 2. cross country; 3. pick-up...

What am I?
December 22, 2002... Use the clues to fill in the blanks Hint: This is an animal. 1. The fourth and the eighth letters are in get but not in yet. 2. The first and sixth letters are in happy but not in pappy. 3. The second and fifth letters are in pen...

Chain links.
December 22, 2002... Answer the clue and use the last two letters of the previous word to be the first two letters of the next word. The first one has been done for you. 1. a green vegetable asparagus 2. like always -- 3. a southern state -- 4....

The Pony of Sun and Moon.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... The Pony of Sun and Moon I am the pony of Sun and Moon, With silver hooves and a mane like sand dunes. I am as fierce as a winter storm, But can be as gentle as the newly born. The pony of Sun and Moon I am. ...

Forever Free.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... Forever Free Running wild in the open range, Beautiful and untouched. A creature that you can never tame, With no rope or whip. Unbreakable soul, As black as coal, As free as free can be. The uncombed...

Paper Horse.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... Paper Horse I am a horse drawn on notebook paper. My hair is turquoise. There is a rose on my flank. I run beside a river, on a sunny day, Past the farm and beaver dam, The road is rough. A small girl chases,...

Horse.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... Horse Galloping smoothly, breaking the waves as he goes, The ocean water, salty and cool, Sprays against his powerful body. Muscles rippling under a silky black coat. He is a magnificent creature, The king of...

Beats of the Heart.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... Beats of the Heart I want to ride with them, Soar on their wings of fire, Fly into the sky, Blue and bold. I want to fly, To see a world, To see a day born, Clean and fresh. I want...

100 Is a lot!(Poem)
December 22, 2002... 100 Is a lot! 100 brown cute fuzzy cats, 100 heads for 100 hats. 100 buttons for 100 jackets, 100 pigs wearing 100 wigs. 100 shoes for 100 socks, 100 keys for 100 locks. 100 people for 100 seats, 100...

Smile.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... Smile When I suddenly smile, My smile goes a mile One day I smiled, There was a man across the way, Who was having a bad day. I smiled so he would feel better, Then he smiled back. I realized he felt...

Chasing My Own Feet.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... I keep chasing my own feet, Trying to keep Up with them and where, They'll take me. I look at my face, Trying to keep up with the pace, That my eyes are going. I get lost behind my hands, And all of the...

Rolling With Laughter.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... Rolling With Laughter A giggle, a cackle, a hearty guffaw, A timid squawk, or a noisy caw; A laugh can tell what someone feels, A laugh can be joyous, embarrassed concealed. My sister's laugh is a bubbly giggle; ...

The Cloud Sheep Waltz.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... The Cloud Sheep Waltz The clouds race by like little white sheep, Over the sun and each other they leap. Wispy as wool and pearly white, They prance all day and into the night. The moon glows bright, The sheep...

Liposuction.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... Liposuction Eye once had a cat, Who was very, very fat. He eight all day, Know matter what I wood say. I said, "Hay! You can't eat that, know way!" But he did, every time, Once he even eight a...

If I Could.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... If I Could If I could I think I would Make a law That forbids a saw To cut any given tree Without permission Specifically written And signed at the bottom By me. Kristen Cotner, 9 Charlotte,...

Homework thief.(Short Story)
December 22, 2002... In a small town in California there lived a girl named Samantha. Her street was quiet; no one usually went down it. There were three houses on her street: her house, her friend Erica's house, and a house that everyone thought was abandoned. Sam...

Smile starters.(baking competition)
December 22, 2002... Hooray! I just found out that I have been selected for the baking competition at my school. My entry is "Smile Starters" made with 100% fun and energy. The energy-packed sprinkles and the granola bar inside makes these a healthy boost. All that...

Hinky pinkies.
December 22, 2002... Fill in the blanks with rhyming words that fit the definitions. 1. kind food -- 2. lengthy reptile -- 3. eerie goatee -- 4. chilled fungi -- 5. sour coin -- 6. educated organ -- 7. smart money -- 8. cool...

Hidden names.
December 22, 2002... Underline a girl's name hidden in the sentences below. The first one is done for you. 1. "Eaka, freaka, tie," John said. 2. Three of my spelling words are mad, die, and sad. 3. What did Lilli say? 4. I want a violin, Dad. ...

What am I? (Games).
December 22, 2002... 1. My fourth letter is in drawers but not in drawings. 2. My second letter and sixth letters are in dad but not in dog. 3. My fifth letter is in ball but not in fall. 4. My third letter is in sad but not in clad. 5. My first...

Playing Down My Fears.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... Playing Down My Fears The pianist finishes her piece. Oh, how did I get myself into this? My friend beams as she comes off the stage. "Good luck," she whispers as she passes me. I nod weakly and try to smile, but all...

Ebony and Ivory.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... Ebony and Ivory "Are you in the mood to play for me?" No matter what mood, I can play, I will play, I do play. My hands floating on air. I forget everything-- Geography, Pas du chats, Car alarms,...

Sometimes You Just Need a Brother.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... Sometimes You Just need a Brother Sometimes you just need a brother To make sense of things that bother you, To make you laugh when you want to cry, To keep an eye on you when you don't want him to, To eat the...

The Perfect Spot.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... The Perfect Spot Help me find a spot that's just for me, Where I can close out the world and no one can see. The side of me so weary and sad, A place I scream and yell when I'm mad. Where water can wet...

To the Veterans.(Poem)
December 22, 2002... To the Veterans For all those times you fought for us, For all those times you cared, For all those times you worked hard, For just being fair, You put in your best, Which turned into a lot, You made me...