Creative Kids articles from March 2004

Creative Kids archives from March 2004

From the editor.
March 22, 2004... Spring is here again! Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and the weather is only going to get better. We know spring drives our readers outdoors, but judging from the submissions in this issue, it's also a great season to be inspired. ...

Speak out.(Letter to the Editor)
March 22, 2004... Daniel Handy, 10, of Corbett, OR wrote: "When I grow up, I would like to be an author. I like to write, so it would be a good job for me." What do you want to be when you grow up? Here are your responses. When I grow up, I would like to be...

From the mailbox.(Letter to the Editor)
March 22, 2004... Dear Creative Kids, The cover of the Winter 2003-2004 issue was awesome! I love to paint with watercolors, I'm working on my own cover to send in using watercolors. Thanks for such a great magazine. Madalynne Shibley, 10 ...

The bus problem.(Write On)(Letter to the Editor)
March 22, 2004... Do you ever have a problem on the school bus? I ride the bus after school and the kids on there can be a problem. Some problems on the bus are that the kids stand up or they walk around. Even though some kids do sit, most don't wear their...

Down to the wire.
March 22, 2004... We sat around the table, Theodore in the middle, and crunched anxiously on brick-shaped candies. A pen was passed around and we used it to write letters and numbers on our hands, illegible to any bystander, yet making total sense to us. There...

Flower word search.
March 22, 2004... Find the words in the list. Words may be up, down, diagonal, or backward. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Word List hyacinth tulip forsythia rose lily daffodil grass marigold chrysanthemum lilac...

Soccer logic puzzle.
March 22, 2004... The Kixx team is getting new uniforms. So they had to get the file so the coach could see the numbers. Oops! The manager forgot three of the boys' files. Help find the numbers for Sam, Sean, and Adam. 1. Sean's number sum is 10. 2....

Spring.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... Spring As I went out, The sun greeted me, And the warm breeze, Went through my fingers. The daffodils were blooming, And the scent of fresh cut grass, Felt like I was home. As the leaves crunched, ...

March.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... March It marches in like a lion, tall and grand, As the white winter weather covers the land. The bitter cold roar of the lion they ring, But then comes the lamb, a beacon of spring. And the snow melts away ...

Through My Window.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... Through My Window When I look through my window, I see dense sheltering pines, A well-kept lawn, And two struggling dogwood trees. I see two lopsided rocks That were dug out of the ground and left. When I...

Wind.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... Wind Wind, silently flowing through the warm spring weather, Taking my mind off all my troubles, Slowly I imagine myself in a meadow looking at the clouds, high in the sky. Dozing off, and awakening at the sweet music...

My own very bad day.(Short Story)
March 22, 2004... Beep! Slam! Still sleeping, and wanting to sleep, I slammed my fist onto the alarm clock as it blared into my quiet, dark room. Sitting slumped over as I rubbed my eyes, I threw my legs over onto the floor and walked over to the bathroom, and...

Chain links.
March 22, 2004... Write the word in the spaces next to the clue. The last two letters of each word are the first two letters of the next word. The first one is done for you. 1. place you live h o m e 2. opposite of women -- -- --...

Riddle time.
March 22, 2004... If an electric train is going north and the wind is blowing west, which way does the smoke blow? The smoke doesn't blow because there isn't any. It is an electric train. Autumn Snesrud, 10 Iola, KS

Flower unscramble.
March 22, 2004... Unscramble the words. 1. eros 2. iolvte 3. ofsnrweul 4. ptuli 5. inamgalo 6. nlrdgdoeo 7. nacrtiano 8. aetpuni 9. ylli 10. cterpbutu 11. dfdfiola 12. dilandeno 13. maclieal 14. grfoet-em-tno 15. sjanemi 16....

The Palm Tree's Warning.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... The Palm Tree's Warning The palm tree whispered to me as her arms swayed in the wind, Her beautiful sounds were like poetry. "A storm is coming," she said to me, As a coconut jumped off her shoulder. She...

Green.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... Green Green is envy, Boiling inside, Green is an evergreen, In it you could hide, Green is teeth, When you don't brush, Green is pears, Delicious and lush, Green is a signal, That tells you to...

Storm.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... Storm As the wind quickly gathers speed, Blowing fiercely across the plain, As the sky grows ever darker, Creatures are ready for the rain. As lightning strikes a tree, Flashing white across the sky, A...

Sounds of Spring.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... Sounds of Spring Hear the sounds of wonder in spring, The birds beautifully chirping the sounds of children playing, Riding new bikes and favorite skates, Pools are thawing and bees are buzzing, Tulips have...

Spring is.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... Spring Is Spring is birds singing sweetly to the arrival of the sun filling the world in their effulgent colors, The gentle gale of wind sighing softly in the small grove of pines, Drops of silver falling and...

Blue Rain.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... Blue Rain Blue is the color of the fishes, In the bluish-green sea, Blue is the color of the stage lights, Which stand out on me. Blue is the sound of soft music, On the piano and the strings, Blue is the...

For the Love of the Game.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... For the Love of the Game Putting up my cleats, I tighten the laces. I look up, And see all the faces. Everyone's dressed and ready, Just like me. I put on my jersey, And point at the name for all to...

What Baseball Is to Me.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... What Baseball Is to Me I put on my uniform, Pack up my gear, As I get near, I hear the fans cheer. I warm up a bit, In the hot sun, I say to myself, Please let me hit a homerun. I have hit one...

On a Bike.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... On a Bike I grip the wheel tightly My oars propel me across the glittering gray sea I silently speed forward The wind is in my face My hair whips wildly around my head I am as free as a once-captivated...

I was there.(Short Story)
March 22, 2004... I was there standing, waiting, and knowing that the adventure of a lifetime was about to begin. Yet, there were so many feelings and thoughts all cluttered in my head. At first, I didn't even hear the man shoot the starting bullet high up into...

My Journey into the Magic Garden.(Short Story)
March 22, 2004... Into my bed. Feel the anger. Come in. Sleep. Why are you so slow? Come on! Close your eyes and go to sleep in my bed. No, no, no, not in your bed, in my bed. Can you feel something while you're dreaming? Find the bad thoughts that are...

Scrambled states.
March 22, 2004... Unscramble the words. 1. RZOANIA -- 2. TNAMONA -- 3. AHIIWA -- 4. RMNOTVE -- 5. LILONISI -- 6. SNKBRAEA -- 7. LOOCDRAO -- 8. LFODARI -- 9. AHSWGOTNIN -- 10. RGOENO -- 11. YNTEUKCK -- 12....

Candy word search.
March 22, 2004... Find the words in the list. Words may be up, down, diagonal, or backward. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Word List buttery crunchy hard minty sour chewy fruity hot smooth sticky creamy gummy juicy soft sweet [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Be Yourself.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... Be Yourself I sit down at my desk And start writing in my notebook. I love to write these stories Because I get to decide the plot, the characters, and the hook. I get lost in the story, How should it end? ...

La Tour Eiffel.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... La Tour Eiffel As the Eiffel Tower, the tallest structure in Paris, Loomed in front of me, I recalled all that I had learned about that great building. Oh, that wonderful building! How high it seemed! How great...

I Threw My Life Away.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... I Threw My life Away I live here Day and night. I live in the streets That are lit by dim light. I threw my life away And I still regret, Everything I've done 'Til this very day. Oh, please...

Ode to a Pen.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... Ode to a Pen You are graceful, like a swan, Yet sharp as a dagger. Not a writing tool, but A thousand words, waiting to see paper, the breath of life. Once there, nothing Can take it off. The...

What I Can Do To Make a Difference ... From A to Z.(Poem)
March 22, 2004... What I Can Do to Make a Difference... From A to Z Aim to recycle. Balance your needs with nature. Conserve energy. Donate unneeded items. Economize waste. Fill the recycling bin. Get energy from the sun....