Creative Kids articles from September 2008

Creative Kids archives from September 2008

Autumn mornings.
September 22, 2008... The rays of sunlight bleed through my window, and rest upon my nose. The sound of the trees, the smell of the leaves, the splash of the gardening hose. I open my eyes all crusted with sleep, and take a deep breath in...

From the editor.(Editorial)
September 22, 2008... Welcome to the new Creative Kids! We hope you like the new design and layout for the magazine. Fall 2008 heralds an important year for the United States. On November 4, millions of Americans will go to their local polling sites and cast a...

Make your own dog treats.(DIY: DO-IT-YOUR SELF)(Recipe)
September 22, 2008... Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 cup wheat flour 1/2 cup wheat germ 1/2 cup powdered milk 1/2 tsp. salt 6 tbsp. margarine 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup water 1. Combine first five dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. ...

Why the voting age should be lowered.(WRITE ON)
September 22, 2008... Several years ago, 18-year-olds were given the opportunity to vote. People all over America think the legal age should now be lowered to 16. I agree. This is why I think it should be lowered. Children younger than I are knowledgeable on...

The fantastic voyage.(SCIENCE & MATH CORNER)
September 22, 2008... Ducks are cute, fluffy yellow creatures. Well-loved by all, their most famous species is especially adored by children: the rubber duckie! I'm sure that most children had a few yellow rubber duckies when they were young. Surprisingly these same...

The electoral college.(ELECTION SPECIAL)
September 22, 2008... When we talk about voting, we often think about electing our country's president. But, what happens after we vote? Do our votes count directly toward who is elected? The answer is "no." The Electoral College has the final say in deciding who...

The history of democracy.(ELECTION SPECIAL)
September 22, 2008... As another presidential election draws near, and a new chief executive is sworn into office, perhaps we should think of the history of democracy and the very foundings of western civilization. Around 2,600 years ago, the Ancient Greeks...

Profiles of courage: candidates for the American presidency.
September 22, 2008... This fall, a historic opportunity awaits the American people; we will choose the next leader of the biggest democracy of the world. Now, as the world watches with bated breath, a new president will come to office. The choices and decisions that...

Vote on!: it's time to raise the voting age.(VOTE)
September 22, 2008... Voting is important because it gives citizens a chance to have a say in their government. It also allows people to have their opinion counted on important issues. Laws and amendments in the United States Constitution protect the right to vote...

Applause-worthy classics, singing birds, and a questionable conversation: a review of the St. Paul chamber orchestra.(Under Review)(Concert review)
September 22, 2008... I went to an evening performance of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) on February 17. The highlight of the evening was Mozart's "Piano Concerto No. 13 in C Major," but the other pieces were highly entertaining as well. The concert...

Riddle.
September 22, 2008... The beginning of eternity The end of time and space The beginning of every end And the end of every place What am I? Veronica Carr, 14 Antioch, CA Answer: e

Dog in the Woods.(Short story)
September 22, 2008... On a dark night in September, there lived an old man in the woods. He owned an old dog and lived in solitude, never leaving his trusted companion. The dog was an English setter, his silky white and brown fur had long lost its shine, only to be...

The bald turkey.(Short story)
September 22, 2008... Allison shut the door to the barn and fastened the lock securely. Then, tugging her scarf tighter around her blonde hair that blew fiercely in the wind, she hurried up the moonlit path to the little log cabin. She flung open the door, and it...

Dear diary.
September 22, 2008... A Diary, A diary! I finally have my own. Father always says diaries are for the weakest of minds, but it feels so good to write down my thoughts on paper. In here I can voice everything I can never say, and you won't ever tell. For...

The melody of the waterfall.
September 22, 2008... There is seldom a place to escape to from the world today. Wherever you may turn, there will always be skyscrapers, smoke, people, cars, and civilization bustling around. You could search all your life for that place and never find it, but if...

Ratpunzel and the evil cat.(Short story)
September 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Once upon a time there was a big, strong male rat named Tom and a lovely, white female mouse named Tracy. They were a strange couple, but it didn't matter because they loved each other. Tracy was expecting a baby....

A halloween fright.(Short story)
September 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I see them everywhere. They lurk in the shadows of your closet, hide under the boxes in your attic, and moan and groan in the night. Do you know what I'm talking about? Ghosts. Nobody knows ghosts better than I do;...

The noise in the attic.(Short story)
September 22, 2008... It was a dark, stormy Halloween night, and I had just returned home from trick-or-treating. After walking into my room and dumping out all of my candy onto the floor, I heard a very strange noise. It sounded like someone was talking, but I...

European mission.
September 22, 2008... My first time out of America was on a medical mission trip to the south central part of Europe. We traveled by airplane, bus, and train. I traveled with a group for 26 hours from Chillicothe, MO, to a town in the northeastern part of Romania...

Colors and ages.
September 22, 2008... Rachel, Megan, Grace, Chris, and Paige all have different favorite colors and are all different ages. The ages are 7, 11, 12, 13, and 14. Use the clues below to figure out each girl's favorite color and her age. 1. Megan's, Rachel's, and...

Hidden words: objects that can be found in a school.
September 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Directions: read each sentence carefully. Circle each word within TWO words that names something that you can find in a school. When Jacob rolled in the grass, ink exploded in his pocket. Rick Idsio said,...

Math word search.
September 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Word bank: Addition Algebra Area Diameter Division equal equation Geometry Line Multiplication Perimeter Point Product Quotient radius ray...

Missing letter scramble.
September 22, 2008... Directions: each set of five words has had one letter removed from each word. The remaining words are then scrambled up. Figure out the missing letter and unscramble each word. Example: Missing Letter: A Word list: tnds + a =...

The Fallen King.(Poem)
September 22, 2008... Before the King Oak's countdown hit zero He had reigned majestically above all his fiefdom. The King was shelter for all the animals that dwelled below In hollows and on the ground. As his guardians grow old new ones...

Everlasting Darkness.(Poem)
September 22, 2008... Friday the 13th It's midnight, Yet I can't fall asleep. Lights keep flickering, Dark fears seep into my mind. The sky is a murky black. Suddenly, the power goes out! Chills run down my spine, All my...

Fast Flyer.(Poem)
September 22, 2008... The wind rushes by Coming is the Great Horned Owl Beautiful feathers Abigail Lee, 10 Walnut Creek, CA

The Painter in Fall.(Poem)
September 22, 2008... The artist in nature Has been exposed. She dips her brush Sleek and graceful Into her inexhaustible palette Stroking gently with utmost care She swirls the leaves of trees With droplets of golden ...

New York City.(Poem)
September 22, 2008... People walking all around me I lean on a building and observe A group of family members dressed in tourist clothes A man sprinting in a work suit, obviously late for his job A woman with her $400 sunglasses and the latest...

Ode to Nestle Toll House.(Poem)
September 22, 2008... In the bow sits the eggs, And the sugar so sweet, But without you in the mix, The dough is not complete. I drop you in, And give you one last whip. Stick my finger in, And give it a lick. You make...

My Dad Ran Over My Homework.(Poem)
September 22, 2008... It was on a Wednesday morning, If I remember right. I woke up very drowsy And my paper took flight. It flew out of my window And past my front door. Out onto our driveway And then it flew some more. ...

PS2.(Poem)
September 22, 2008... Level 1 Hayden Arnold was a boy, His favorite thing was not a toy, Even when he had the flu, He was playing PS2 Level 2 He was pale, like the moon, His TV was an annoyed loon, Blam! Boom! Bang!...

Untitled.(Poem)
September 22, 2008... Lunchroom Noise of Children Laughter From Classrooms To the Hallways Smelling flavors Of Bubble gum Bam Smash Comes out The teacher Students Slapping ...

Tear It Lyrics.(Poem)
September 22, 2008... Verse 1: In this world of hope They say our world has changed But there is nothing new It's all the same They accuse us of the failures But we're not the ones to blame Pre-Chorus: So just leave us...

Art work.
September 22, 2008... "Majectic Cranes," right, was drawn by Christine Corneja, 11, of Sasebo, Japan. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jaclyn Fine, 15, of Irvington, NY, drew "A View From My Window,' below, from the comfort of her living room. [ILLUSTRATIONS...