Creative Kids articles from June 2005

Creative Kids archives from June 2005

From the editor.
June 22, 2005... Welcome to the Summer 2005 issue of Creative Kids. As the school year begins winding down, we hope you will still continue to send in your submissions to us. Even though it will be a few months before our next issue, we still want to hear from...

From the mailbox.(Letter to the Editor)
June 22, 2005... Dear Editor, I sent you a letter along with my submissions about 3 weeks ago, and I was wondering if you received my work. I also want to address the status of two pieces you have accepted for publication. In the summer of 2004, you...

Pen Pals.
June 22, 2005... Carlos Andrade, 9 Denver, CO baseball, basketball, soccer Katelynn Arguello, 10 Denver, CO singing Irma Belmontes, 9 Denver, CO basketball, soccer, reading Benito Castillo, 10 Denver, CO football, basketball, soccer Erick...

Speak out.(how do you define creativity? )
June 22, 2005... In the Winter 2004-2005 issue, the editor asked, "How do you define creativity? What inspires you to be creative?" Here are some of your responses: Creativity to me is daring to be different. Creativity to me is thinking outside the box or...

Write on: early school: interfering with students' sleep.(Write On Contest Winner)
June 22, 2005... Sleep deprivation is currently a major problem in our country. On the road, sleep deprivation contributes to about 100,000 car accidents and 1,500 deaths every year. It is not just a problem on the road. It's a problem in schools, too. ...

Write on: we're all equal.(Write On Contest Runner-Up)(sex discrimination during kickball)
June 22, 2005... At my school, kickball is a popular recess sport for both girls and boys. I enjoy playing this energetic sport. However, sex discrimination during kickball is big. Boys usually play against girls. One day, I decided to play on the boys' team....

Write on: none of our business.(Write On Contest Runner-Up; Gay and lesbian rights)
June 22, 2005... People have many choices in life. Some men choose the company of other men; some women choose the company of other women. Why do so many people, including our nation's politicians, care if someone loves a person of the same sex? You may not...

Hope.(Poem)
June 22, 2005... Hope A tsunami is a terrible thing Every sign of home is gone Leaving many dead, homeless, and lost A tsunami is contagious Spreading toward the eyes of survivors Pouring down their faces Washing away all...

Arcade achievements.
June 22, 2005... At the Ultimate Arcade in the mall, there are three games. Each one has a high score whenever someone plays a game. The high score comes up on a screen. One day, someone downloaded a virus into each game. Can you help debug the game by matching...

The dive.(Short Story)
June 22, 2005... The heat was pressing down on me, closing me in. My swimsuit felt like a weight wrapped around my body and my towel even heavier. Finally, we came to a stop. I lumbered out of the car and whined, "Come on, Dad. I wanna get in the water!" ...

Summer.(Poem)
June 22, 2005... Summer The hot, warm air Sun that shines bright The beaches and the sand The sounds of the ocean Whispering in the breeze The swimming pool Everyone rushes to On an extremely hot day The splashes ...

Summer Rainfall.(Poem)
June 22, 2005... Summer Rainfall I lay on my bed, Dazed and lost in my head. The steady beat of the rain, Keeps me sane. I pace downstairs, And let down my hair. As I open the door, I couldn't ask for more. Steam...

Stream.(Poem)
June 22, 2005... Stream The stream trickled down the mountain Under the covered bridge, And before long it came to a river, And into the sea it went. With seagulls soaring high, and boats set to sail, The stream was happy--and so...

Summer.(Poem)
June 22, 2005... Summer Shade of tree--cool Sitting under burning sun Cool wind passes by Grass swaying in the wind Summer meadow--green, hilly Sunset goes down Firefly peeks out Dozens more come out to play ...

Sparkling Sun.(Poem)
June 22, 2005... Sparkling Sun Sparkling sun and waves Gently splashing on the beach Sand between my toes Boats on the river Bounce and splash through the rapids Wet faces smiling Hear the fire crackling Smell the...

Summertime word search.
June 22, 2005... August Beach Boat Hot Ice tea July June Lemonade May Picnic Sand Squirt guns Strawberries Summer Sun Sunburn Sunscreen Swimming Swimsuits Tanning Towels Vacation Volleyball Water Watermelon Find the hidden words above. They can be...

Walk in My Shoes.(Poem)
June 22, 2005... Walk in My Shoes Walk in my shoes, take the world in, and think what it would be like not to see. You'd wonder what it's like to see a sunset, the sea, and all the wonders of the world. You'd see in a different way,...

In the field.(Short Story)
June 22, 2005... I wake up with the moonlight shining through my window. I wince as I turn onto my side. The work of yesterday left pain throughout my body, as it had done many times before. I wish I could just go to sleep and never wake up so I wouldn't have...

Remember ...(Poem)
June 22, 2005... Remember... Remember the quiet days when we played with no thought. Remember the days at the beach and the crashing of the waves. Remember the days in the pasture, and the soft, silent whisper of the wind. Remember...

The Wrong Person to Be.(Poem)
June 22, 2005... The Wrong Person to Be I was up Three men on Two outs There was a full count It was the bottom of the ninth Everything felt like it was in slow motion The pitcher wound up It was a fastball right down...

Chain link.
June 22, 2005... Complete the chain link by using the last two letters of the answer to the previous clue to find the new word. 1. very pretty beautiful 2. extreme -- 3. a large rodent -- 4. one...

Ocean Water.(Poem)
June 22, 2005... Ocean Water The ocean water Is where I like to visit Calm waves, so peaceful. Oh, the sunset's rays Orange, red, so beautiful To see the horizon. Orange, yellow, red The shadows on the water ...

Fishes, What Do They Do?(Poem)
June 22, 2005... Fishes, What Do They Do? Swimming, swimming is that all they do? Out there underneath the blue? Wouldn't they find it such a bore swimming on the ocean floor? What do they do when the sharks come out? Wouldn't all of...

Ocean.(Poem)
June 22, 2005... Ocean Azure ocean, deep Crashing, retreating, lapping Consummate of life. Taylor Blythe, 12 Phoenix AZ

Change: I had a perfect life.(Short Story)
June 22, 2005... I had a mom and a dad, one younger sister, and many friends. I lived in the city in a cute house with lots of flowers in the front. I was a very healthy and happy child. Things were going great until something happened that ruined everything....

Word plexers.
June 22, 2005... hill leg going town steIin WALK BEACH give it ON TABLE Answer 1. downhill; 2. broken leg; 3. going downtown; 4. Einstein; 5. walk on the beach; 6. give it up; 7. on the table

Gossip.(Poem)
June 22, 2005... Gossip "Guess what!" Ben told Jake. "My dog has fleas!" "Ben's hog has fleas!" Jake informed Jessica. "Ben's hog ate peas," Jessica explained to Ann. "Ken's frog ate peas!" Ann mentioned to Tim. "Ken's frog ate...

I Love You, Mommy.(Poem)
June 22, 2005... I Love You, Mommy Marshmallows n my hot chocolate A rose in a field of thistles A spider's web after a light rain Pink ant orange skies in the morning Fluffy clouds in a patch of blue A quiet afternoon in March ...

Fractured fairy tales.(CONTESTS)
June 22, 2005... Calling all writers! We want you to take a well-known fairy tale and add your original touch to it. How can you change it to make it more creative? You can change the setting, the characters, the plot--the possibilities are endless! The top...

Design an ad.(CONTESTS)
June 22, 2005... This contest is for all of you who enjoy creating original designs! We are looking for funny and creative print ads similar to those that are usually found in magazines or newspapers. The top three winners will have their entries appear in...

Feedback/call for advisory board members.
June 22, 2005... As we continue to make changes to the magazine, we would love to have your input! We are looking for a few good kids to help us make Creative Kids the best magazine by kids, for kids! We need outgoing, proactive kids to be a part of our...

Photo finish contest.
June 22, 2005... Most Creative: Jascelynn Romeo, above & right, shows us how she created the illusion of being trapped in a bubble using her digital camera. Amazing! Honorable Mention: Michelle Crook, below. Honorable Mention: Mary Martha Wiggers,...