Child Life articles from December 2000

Child Life archives from December 2000

Christmas Song.(Poem)
December 1, 2000... SNOWFLAKES shimmer in the air, Silver white, silver white, Stars a-glimmer everywhere Christmas night, Christmas night. All of us are watching them Through the snow, through the snow, And remembering Bethlehem...

Old Pompey's Christmas Tree.(Short Story)
December 1, 2000... A Strange Adventure on Christmas Eve CHRISTMAS was already in the air that chilly morning of December twenty-fourth. The bells of the city rang merrily out over the Dump. They found an echo in the lean-to shack on the far side of the Dump....

The Story of Christmas in Carol and Chime.
December 1, 2000... HOW did Christmas carols begin? Well, very learned men say that all our Christmas songs and customs are echoes of times long past. In the Middle Ages, history and legend were acted out in the church, as well as on the stage. This was done so...

Sharing Bears.(bread bears)(Recipe)
December 1, 2000... These cute and cuddly bears are yummy. But they taste even better when you share them with a friend. Ingredients: 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed 4 raisins 2 teaspoons melted butter 1 ribbon (optional) Directions:...

The Adventure of the Seven Keyholes.(Short Story)
December 1, 2000... WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE Grandpa Fairfax had willed a big brass key to Barbara--a big brass key to seven mysterious keyholes in the dilapidated Fairfax mansion on Pine Point. The most important of these was the seventh keyhole, according to...

And The Winner Is ...(award for inventing Rapunzel game)
December 1, 2000... It was Rapunzel's hairy problem that led Lindsay Berstein to an idea for a great game--a game that made her the winner of University Games' National Young Game Inventors Contest this year. The Rhode Island nine-year-old won a $10,000...

Dream.(Poem)
December 1, 2000... Upon a dream I sleep at night With two pillows by my side. Into new worlds I always fly, Under sea, over sky, Speeding, soaring, gaining height, Over mountains, faster flight, Into the great...

Happiness.(Poem)
December 1, 2000... Do you know what happiness means to me? A soft kitten to cuddle up with, A warm, crackling fire on a cold winter's day, A nice, cold snowcone on a hot summer's day, Swimming, Listening...

Santa's Poem.(Poem)
December 1, 2000... It was a snowy day. Bells were ringing, Reindeer were flying, Children were playing, And snowmen were smiling. Michael Mullins Raytown, Missouri

Frosty Night.(Poem)
December 1, 2000... On this frosty night, Sparkling a child's delight. tree is leafless and bare, That's usually when a blizzard will snare. Presents here, presents there, Christmas Day is every- where! ...

Winters.(Poem)
December 1, 2000... Winters are great for fun and games. The pictures you take look good in frames. From the first snowfall the sky is free, Winter is coming, children with glee. Snowboards are sliding down the...

Santa Claus Says "Ho, Ho, Ho!".(finding right words to fit definitions)
December 1, 2000... Each word in this puzzle is spelled with "HO." Can you find the right words to fit the definitions? 1. HO -- 1. A Christmas decoration 2. -- HO -- 2. Sharp point on a rose stem 3....

What's Under the Tree?(unscramble letters to make words)
December 1, 2000... Do you wonder what kind of presents are waiting for you? All you have to do is unscramble the letters, and you'll know everything that's under the tree, 1. okob -- 2. chawt -- 3. syancor -- 4. yuppp -- 5. sasket -- ...

Intel[R]Play[TM] Qx3[TM] Computer Microscope.
December 1, 2000... by Intel Corporation System Requirements: Windows[R] 98, Intel[R] Pentium[R] or Celeron[TM] Processor, 200MHz or faster (or equivalent) Exploring the mysteries of science has never been more fun. Imagine combining the power of your computer...

Holiday Gifts You Can Make Online.(Directory)
December 1, 2000... Is the holiday season sneaking up on you? Are you beginning to wonder, "What can I give people when I'm not up to my ears in money?" The answer is easy, thanks to computers and the "make-your-own" Web sites. Just type in these simple URLS...

TASTE "BUDDIES".
December 1, 2000... Can't stand the taste of spinach no matter what Popeye says? Tell your mom not to blame you. Blame your taste buds! You've got between four thousand and ten thousand of these buds in your mouth. Most are located on your tongue. Take a look...

Poe Learns Metrics.
December 1, 2000... Poe wants to be ready for the Tulip Time Scholarship Games in April 2001. And since metrics will be part of the new math contest, Poe is learning all he can about how to measure with metrics. The metric system was first developed in France,...

Cooking With Metrics.(French onion soup)(Recipe)
December 1, 2000... Poe finds out that Thomas and his family even use the metric system in the kitchen. They measure ingredients in grams, liters, and milliliters instead of pounds, quarts, and tablespoons. The following yummy recipe lists metric and non-metric...

Spelling Down in 2001.
December 1, 2000... Study for the Scholarship Spelling Bee on April 21, 2001 continues. Ages 8 and under, have their own list of 300 "Beginner" words to learn. To win a scholarship, they might have to spell some words from the age 9-to-12 list, too. Older...

Ask Doctor Cory.
December 1, 2000... Dear Dr. Cory: When I'm at school reading a book or studying, my eyes feel dizzy and I begin to get tired. Why is that? Andrea Bardorf International Falls, Minnesota Dear Andrea: You may have a vision problem or just need...

Jokes & Riddles.
December 1, 2000... What do cows say on December 25? Merry Christ-moos! Sarah Wells Brookings, South Dakota Why do mummies like Christmas? Because of all the wrapping! Larissa Torres San Jose, California Why did the football player go to...