Child Life articles from April 2002

Child Life archives from April 2002

Tomorrow is the First of May.(Poem)
April 1, 2002... Tomorrow Is The First of May I've all my baskets ready, I've been to the woods today, To get the dear spring flowers-- Tomorrow is the first of May. Hepaticas were hard to find And windflowers are so frail,...

To go the distance.(Short Story)
April 1, 2002... Judson put down the mystery story and took a good look at himself in the mirror. Average height, OK hair, freckles, glasses, and--well, pudgy. Judson sighed. The other fifth graders were right. He was shaped like a pickle. The next...

Luncheon tomatoes. (Child Life Kitchen).(Recipe)
April 1, 2002... Our recipe this issue is a very popular dish that serves tomatoes with cheese in a way that makes a whole meal itself. We have tomatoes all year round now because of wonderful methods of heating hot houses and shipping them from warm...

Guard your garden with a hungry toad.
April 1, 2002... One of the best assistants a gardener can employ works for no pay. The homely toad is a relentless exterminator. Its fast-draw tongue, uncoiling quicker than the eye can see, plucks harmful insects off flowers, vegetables, grass, or leaves,...

Garden essay contest.
April 1, 2002... Below is a semifinalist's entry for this month's Garden Essay Contest. The winner will be announced at the April 20 Scholarship Games. MY SCHOOL GARDEN Mrs. Jung, the librarian, started our school's garden. She started it because she...

Sara.(Short Story)
April 1, 2002... What's the point? I can't eat anything," Sara complained. "You could have a small sandwich or something," Betty suggested. "Sure, I'll eat bread and water while the rest of you are having pizza and root beer." "Does sound awful,...

Beating diabetes with the Web.
April 1, 2002... Ever wonder what causes diabetes? Is it something you can prevent? And if so, how can you learn more about diabetes? Check out these fun Web sites. Juvenile Diabetes Foundation http://www.jdf.org/kids/ Dedicated to finding a cure, the...

The flag.(Poem)
April 1, 2002... THE FLAG I hold in my hand, a symbol of freedom, Something that means more than money. It keeps us united, red, white, and blue, With stars and stripes, it shows something new. For no other country has something so...

Racing.(Poem)
April 1, 2002... Racing Running through the humid air, A drop of sweat falls from my hair. I always try to do my best, My heart beats wildly in my chest. Always staying on my toes, Pacing myself as I go. One...

Nothing to do?(Poem)
April 1, 2002... NOTHING TO DO? Mom, I've got nothing to do. Well, how about you read a book or two? But reading just isn't fun. Yes, it is. You can go all over the world when you're done. How? Over seas, on a train! To any...

The ant and the fly.(Poem)
April 1, 2002... The Ant and the Fly One day as I was walking by I saw an ant and a fly. The fly was buzzing 'round and 'round, But the ant just sat there on the ground. The ant cried out to the fly, "While you go on buzzing by,...

Spring.(Poem)
April 1, 2002... Spring Spring is my favorite season, For many, many reasons. I like the spring for its flowers; I do not like it for its showers. I hear birds humming night and clay; I like spring in almost every way. ...

The brand new kid. (good stuff).
April 1, 2002... Have you ever felt different than everyone else around you? Have you ever been left out of something when all you wanted was to be included? Do you have your own personal style that makes you stand out, but not always in a good way? Of course...

Todays girls.com.
April 1, 2002... OIC UR really IN2 reading. Well, FWIW, we have found a series of GR8 books 4 tweens and teens about six GF's who face twenty-first century challenges. U can peek IN2 their daily lives and see how IRL they face millions of issues heading their...

Taking diabetes to school.
April 1, 2002... Do you or someone you know have diabetes? This is a great book to help you understand this disease. After reading this book, you will know what happens to someone who has diabetes, how their life is different, and what to do in case of an...

Mothering Sunday.
April 1, 2002... The second Sunday in May is Mother's Day. This special day has been celebrated in the United States since 1914 when President Wilson proclaimed it a holiday. The idea was originated by Miss Anne Jarvis of Philadelphia in 1907. But perhaps the...

Ask Doctor Cory.
April 1, 2002... Dear Dr. Cory: How does your hair grow? Melissa Amato Wilmington, Massachusetts Dear Melissa, Hair grows from the root of the hair. The root of the hair is planted in a deep pit in the skin. This "follicle" is where new...