Child Life articles from April 2001

Child Life archives from April 2001

APRIL FOOLING.(picture game with answers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... What is wrong with this picture? Norman Rockwell probably had so much fun painting this picture that he laughed himself silly. Not only was Mr. Rockwell an awesome artist, but he had a wonderful sense of humor, which is evident in this...

Play Roof.(how the roof top turned into playground)(Short Story)
April 1, 2001... A New Kind of Playground Jack Arnold twirled the dials of the radio to get the baseball game and then squatted back on his heels as the announcer's voice boomed out. "That's pretty loud, Jack." His sister, Sally, dropped her book and...

Peach Jam.(recipe)(Brief Article)(Recipe)
April 1, 2001... When I was a little gift, one of the places I liked most to see was my grandmother's jam cupboard. The glasses of jellies and jars of jams stood straight and tall on the shelves like soldiers standing at attention. I wonder if our Child...

CHIP'S CHUMS.(picnic in the woods)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... 1 Chip's Chums were looking forward to a perfect picnic in the woods. And Ted's nameless new donkey was taking them there just as fast as he thought best. 2 "I'm hungry! And I do wish lunch hadn't gone on ahead with Mother and Chip!"...

On Track for Fitness.
April 1, 2001... The 2001 Scholarship Games We are excited because it is almost time for the Tulip Time Scholarship Games! The flowers are blooming, the pool is heating, the track is ready, and all we need are kids 12 years old and under to bring their...

Baseball.(poem)(Brief Article)(Poem)
April 1, 2001... Baseball is really fun to do. Who could be out there but you! In baseball you wear a jersey and hat. You also use a glove and a bat. When you hit a ball, you run to base. Kids try to get you out in a chase. ...

Friends.(poem)(Poem)
April 1, 2001... Friends come in many shapes and color. They're good to have when your sad. They can make you mad. But after all you'll see that a friend Can be great through anything. Kim Knapke Glen Bock,...

Gold.(poem)(Brief Article)(Poem)
April 1, 2001... Gold is sparkly like the sun gleaming over the ocean. Gold is like fancy jewelry that shines on people's fingers. Gold is like hair, shining in the sun, sort of like Goldilocks' hair. Gold is like glitter,...

A Friend.(poem)(Brief Article)(Poem)
April 1, 2001... A friend is someone who helps you through, Someone who really cares for you. A friend is someone who will say, "Come over to my house, and we can play? A friend is someone who will tell you, "It's OK, I've...

BALLOONS.(poem)(Brief Article)(Poem)
April 1, 2001... BLUE, RED, PURPLE, GREEN, ORANGE, AND YELLOW AIR OR HELIUM LAZILY FLYING AROUND LIGHT AND SQUISHY ONLY FUN UNTIL THEY POP! ON A STRING OR FREE NEVER CAN YOU CONTROL THEM SOARS IN THE AIR, GOODBYE,...

A Part of My Favorite Things.(Poem)
April 1, 2001... Rainbows, Cranes, Brains, Some things you might need. Ride, Bride, Mind, Some nice things. Horses, Jumping courses, Or Holly, Some cool things. Freckles, Red Bridge Farms,...

ALL THE WAY TO SKY BLUE.(hopscotch)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... On almost any summer day, on any city street, you can find kids playing hopscotch. It's great exercise, and it's also one of the simplest games to play. All you need are a piece of chalk, some small stones or big buttons for markers, and, of...

BASEBALL PUZZLE.(Poem)
April 1, 2001... Baseball is "the American sport"-- And lots of fun in summertime. See if you can fill the blanks And make each stanza rhyme! The crowd collects. "Buy a program!" "Buy a hot dog!" vendors scream. All the players...

Safe at Home: A Baseball Card Mystery.(Review)
April 1, 2001... Safe at Home tells a wonderful story about an eleven-year-old boy whose great-grandfather has given him a 1915 Babe Ruth baseball card. Trevor knows the card is worth $50,000, but when his great-grandpa tells him that he is the only man to...

101 Things Every Kid Should Know About THE HUMAN BODY.(Review)
April 1, 2001... Your body is a fascinating, complicated, and well-oiled machine. Do you want to know more? This book Will teach you many things about how your body works, and explains very complex things in a way that is easy to understand. If you have an...

Springtime Fun Online.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... With the arrival of spring, there are many activities to occupy your time. Everything from outdoor sports to recycling in your own community are all possibilities for this spring. Maybe you can start a recycling club in your neighborhood....

APRIL FOOL!(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... The calendar on the table said Thursday, April 1. "Quick!" whispered Judy to her brother Jack. The children tiptoed down the stairs into the kitchen. Judy took the sugar bowl down from the shelf. She poured out the sugar. Jack filled the bowl...

The Misunderstanding.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... The next event is for couples only," said the voice over the loudspeaker. Jennifer Sutton finished one last loop around the skating rink and stopped. Carefully she made her way across the rug to the blue-padded chairs. As the music began,...

No Way!(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Sports Stories If the Shoe Fits... When Abebe Bikila lined up for the 1960 Olympic marathon, the crowd laughed. They pointed. They couldn't believe their eyes! Abebe Bikila was some unknown guy from Ethiopia, a country in Africa....

Jokes & Riddles.(Poem)
April 1, 2001... Question: What do you call a fly without wings? Answer: A walk! Mary Kerrigan Clinton, Massachusetts Riddle: I am the beginning of the end, And the end of time. I am the end of the universe And space. I...