Creative Kids articles from December 2006

Creative Kids archives from December 2006

School Timez.(new comic strip in Creative Kids)(Brief article)
December 22, 2006... The School Timez comic strip is a new, regular feature of CK. Eben Plekkenpol, its creator, is in ninth grade. His favorite sport is tennis, and he enjoys reading and Italian food. Let us know if you enjoy Eben's comics at ck@prufrock.com. ...

From the editor.(Editorial)
December 22, 2006... Welcome to the Winter 2006-2007 issue of CK. Hopefully, you're enjoying this issue curled up in front of a fireplace after a hard day of playing in the snow. If you're like those of us on the CK staff, located in Texas, you're laughing right...

A different kind of hero.(deaf cousin)
December 22, 2006... It's a bird, it's a plane... it's my cousin!?! No, she's not a superhero, but she is a different kind of hero. My cousin Amy is 8 years old and is deaf. She's been deaf since birth, so she can't talk. I consider her a hero because of the many...

Write on: mission to Mars?(Viewpoint essay)
December 22, 2006... I feel that sending astronauts to the planet Mars would be a big mistake. Even though the U.S. government is tempted to send astronauts to the red planet, there are a number of reasons why this would be a bad idea. A space mission to Mars would...

Spotlight on Creative Kids.(Connor Lynch)(Interview)(Brief article)
December 22, 2006... Spotlight on: Connor Lynch, age 12, member of the Creative Kids Advisory Board Nickname: Longlegs Hometown: Ravenna, OH Activities/Sports/Clubs: Soccer, ski club, mountain biking What makes you a Creative Kid? I like to write...

When my grandma was twelve.
December 22, 2006... On January 18, 1945, my German grandmother, Hedi Summerauer, turned 12 years old. But, there was to be no party. At 5:00 in the morning, her mother packed her and her siblings (who were 8, 10, and 14 years old and 9-month twins) on a...

Hidden animal names.
December 22, 2006... Find the animal name hidden in each of the sentences below. Note: You cannot move the letters around. 1. Remember to call Amanda today. 2. Did you see the cool car at Jason's house? 3. The burglar decided to rob Inez. 4. Thor...

Word chain.
December 22, 2006... Use the clues to figure out the word that goes in each of the blanks. Put the last two letters of an answer in the first two blanks of the next word. 1. To flood-- 2. A bluish-green color-- 3. A grass used for feeding cattle-- ...

Sleeping In.(Poem)
December 22, 2006... Sleeping In It happens each morning When the sun's going to rise, I lay here so quiet And won't open my eyes. It is Monday or Tuesday, Or better yet, It is that lucky day, Saturday, Which is my best...

My Preteenage Life.(Poem)
December 22, 2006... My Preteenage Life Misunderstood, mistaken And all that goes with that... A life that was once a fairy tale Has suddenly gone SPLAT! I'm whirling around with hormones; I can't help it at all. I used to be...

The Curse of Eden.(Short story)
December 22, 2006... "Wow, this place is great!" said Tim obliviously, not yet knowing about the Curse of Eden. Just arriving in the town of Ludovic, Tim had not been informed of anything. He and his family were in the process of moving into a new house with a...

Brave girl of the future.(Short story)
December 22, 2006... Science skills had developed a lot during the year 2135. In this particular year, a scientist invented a computer chip that could be put in a person's head, which became a very popular and commonplace thing to do. With the computer chips in...

A.D.D.(attention deficit disorder)
December 22, 2006... Wow, free writing: A.D.D. heaven. I get to write about what's on my mind, and I don't have to listen to the teacher blabbering on about pointless information. Huh, my shoes look odd. Hmm... what am I going to eat for dinner? I wonder how many...

The experience of a lifetime.
December 22, 2006... Jack, Phil, and Kate are a family of three. Together they have had amazing experiences, which include flying in airplanes and going bungee jumping and mountain climbing. Each family member, however, likes doing one of these activities more than...

Guiding Mosaic: a gathering of girls from around the world.(Girl Guides of Canada )
December 22, 2006... This summer I had a wonderful opportunity to attend a worldwide conference in Ontario, Canada, for the Girl Guides program. I have been a Girl Guide for 8 years. Guiding is a wonderful organization where girls can express themselves, learn...

Grape bubble gum.
December 22, 2006... I was just a kid in a candy store. Actually, I was a kid in a D&W. Outside it was a typical cold, slushy, and gray February. Next door, my sister was at dance class. I stood in the frozen food aisle, shivering, even though I had my glittery...

Starlight: nothing was the same after Susanne died. My father moped around the house, picking things up, then putting them right back down again. My mother knitted sweater after sweater, while gazing, teary-eyed, at the wall opposite her armchair. I knew my mother was knitting to keep herself busy, to cover up the pain.
December 22, 2006... I, personally, was also keeping busy. I had make-up work to do from the week of school I had missed. I also had to do chores, which doubled in amount now that I was doing Susanne's share as well. My mother had given me a list of new chores, but...

City of lights.(New York)
December 22, 2006... Sea of buildings Each one taller than the last. Windows Squares of light Breaking through endless gray. Smells of pretzels, hotdogs, and the restaurant next door Collide with damp, dank air. Rain falls in sheets, Quickly covering...

The internal red fire.
December 22, 2006... A normal plane soaring through the sky on a sunny morning The plane crashes into the building Red fire engulfs the tower Red blood stains a floor The teachers did not tell us Another plane hits the towering symbol of greatness More red fire...

The changer.(Short story)
December 22, 2006... Once, a very long time ago, there was a group of Indians living in Wisconsin who were called the Menominee Tribe. The Menominee Tribe was divided into five clans, which were each represented by a different tree. The largest clan was the Wolf...

Head to toe.(clothing style of a Indian leader)(Brief article)
December 22, 2006... As the sun's rays give their last stroke against the warm ground, only the slight flickers of the campfire light the tan body of a tall and muscular Indian. His warm leathery boots decorated with shells and arrowheads reach his knees and make a...

Galloping.(Brief article)
December 22, 2006... Her breath begins to become deep and harsh As my body begins to break the wind Her feet are pounding against the ground My thoughts are swept out of my soul Her speed is as fast as a cheetah As we glide down the path "Ya, Ya!" I shout Her pace...

When the Wind Blows.(Poem)
December 22, 2006... When the Wind Blows When the wind blows, Nothing else matters. The wolves will drink from the lake of life As earth brakes and shakes, Drips and drops. The dingos will race the moon As it rises to the stars....

The Mist.(Poem)
December 22, 2006... The Mist The gloomy, dark mist envelops you like darkness and endless ice fields; ghostly mist surrounding you seeming to abolish the sun. Christopher Brookshaw, 10 Birmingham, AL

All Because of the Breeze.(Poem)
December 22, 2006... All Because of the Breeze The silent, pale moon A blanket of stars The crooked, thin trees The red shade of Mars The breeze, slightly chilling The crunch of the leaves The loose branches swaying All...

Aching for Their Homes.(Poem)
December 22, 2006... Aching for Their Homes We used to live in South Korea's forests But not long ago Man came along And destroyed Our homes Man made us move Into places where We didn't want to go. Now, alas,...

Season of White.(Poem)
December 22, 2006... Season of White White, cold crystals fall from the distant clouds above. The sky becomes weak, Giving in to the cycle of delicately shaped snowflakes. The world around me turns white. The trees are bare and lifeless....

Winter Magic.(Poem)
December 22, 2006... Winter Magic I walk through the house with a smile on my face. I know that my attitude will set the pace For the holiday spirit that everyone loves, The joy of the season that shines from above. It's late in the...

CK on vacation contest winners.(Creative Kids honors Riley Aversman and Brianna Boehne)(Brief article)
December 22, 2006... We had lots of great entries for this photo contest, but Riley and Brianna's photos really stood out as the clear winners. Riley took his photo on his vacation to Mount Rushmore (look at the picture really closely to see this famous monument),...