Child Life articles from December 2001

Child Life archives from December 2001

Dolly Thistle's christmas light.(Short Story)
December 1, 2001... DOLLY THISTLE stood in the pantry. Her forefinger pointed here and there at the shelves bulging with pies and gingerbreads and raisin cakes. But what good were pies and cakes with no one to eat them? What good was Christmas tomorrow,...

Farm: a Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness book. (Dorling Kindersley).(Review)
December 1, 2001... We have been talking about gardening in each issue of our magazine to help you get ready for the Tulip Time Scholarship Games, but did you ever stop to think who the first gardeners were? Well, let's go back more than 10,000 years ago when the...

Tu Parles Francais? (Do you speak French?).
December 1, 2001... Bonjour! Now that you have learned the words for le visage, we are moving on to le corps (the body). Touch the part of the body as you say the word aloud. This will help you memorize these words. Start practicing now so you will be ready for...

Brown bread. (Child Life Kitchen).(Recipe)
December 1, 2001... This month we are making brown bread--the best you have ever eaten. Doesn't that sound good? For utensils you will need a saucepan, a measuring cup, a mixing bowl, a teaspoon, a mixing spoon, and two bread pans. Coat loaf pans with non-stick...

Health tips from Dr. Franklin.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Though Ben Franklin never studied medicine, his sharp eyes and curious mind helped him understand the human body. Two hundred years ago, some of his ideas seemed revolutionary. In the twentieth century, however, his observations are often...

En El Jardin.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... This Spanish lesson will be en el jardin (in the garden). Hint: These Spanish gardening words could help you with the Garden Essay Contest on page 17. los brotes seedlings el semillero seed tray la abeja bee la regadera...

Louis Pasteur--Scientist. (Medical History).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Have you ever heard of Louis Pasteur?" asked Mr. Dale, watching his son, Peter, drain the last drop of milk from his glass. "Didn't he have something to do with milk?" asked Pete. "Yes, Pasteur was a scientist. He discovered that...

Kids Tips for safe food handling.
December 1, 2001... Help keep your family holiday healthy this season. By following these easy tips, you can help make sure your food is safe to eat. It Starts at the Store When you are shopping with your parents at the grocery store, make sure that the...

How I Love Christmas. (Joy Givers' Club).(Poem)
December 1, 2001... How I Love Christmas Oh, how I love Christmas. Hearts are warm and air is cold. A time to sit and sip my Swiss Miss And everyone is happy, be they young or old. It's time when you would munch, Or eat a...

Poem for My Parents. (Joy Givers' Club).(Poem)
December 1, 2001... Poem for My Parents Hands and toys that make the marks upon the wall. Little feet that run across the floor into the hall. The sounds of cry and laughter, the smile that's on my face. Dolls and...

Colors. (Joy Givers' Club).(Poem)
December 1, 2001... Colors My skin is kind of sort of brownish-pinkish- yellowish-white. My eyes are grayish- blueish-green. But I'm told they look orange in the night. My hair is reddish- blondish-brown,...

Friends.(Poem)
December 1, 2001... FRIENDS I, AM THE PERSON WHO STOOD BY YOU, WHO SAT BY YOU, WHO WALKED BY YOU. I, AM THE PERSON WHO CARED BOUT YOU, WHO KNEW YOU COULD DO IT, WHO KNEW YOU SHOULD DO IT. YOU ARE THE...

Family. (Joy Givers' Club).(Poem)
December 1, 2001... FAMILY FAMILY IS WARM. FAMILY IS HUGS. FAMILY IS LAUGHING. FAMILY IS FUN. SISTERS ARE SILLY. SISTERS ARE TICKLISH. SISTERS ARE PRETTY. SISTERS ARE FRUSTRATING. BROTHERS ARE PALS. ...

Baking bread together. (good stuff).(Review)
December 1, 2001... Do you think baking is fun? Chances are, if you're like most kids, baking (especially bread) can seem boring. The truth is, baking involves more than the bread machine sitting on your kitchen counter. In the new cookbook, Knead It, Punch It,...

Pumpkin Bread: (makes two 8-inch loaves). (good stuff).(Recipe)
December 1, 2001... Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups white flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups canned or fresh pumpkin puree (unsweetened and not spiced) 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup water 4 large eggs, beaten 3/4...

The sleepover cookbook.
December 1, 2001... Have we found a great cookbook for you? You betcha! Liven up your next sleepover party or get-together by making great snacks, dinner, or even breakfast with your friends. It is filled with great-tasting recipes that will entertain your guests,...

JetStream[TM] whistle.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Are you looking for a great stocking stuffer for friends, parents, grandparents, and others? The JetStream[TM] Whistle, by Ultimate Survival, is a good idea for anyone on your shopping list, including yourself. This is a great personal...

Staying healthy with online sources. (Computer Scene).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... There are many things you can do to stay healthy. But being healthy starts by educating yourself about what can cause illness and how different diseases affect the human body. Many great scientists, such as Louis Pasteur, helped prepare us...

Are you feeding your skeleton?
December 1, 2001... It's fun to zip and zoom down the hill on your roller skates or maneuver difficult twists and turns on your skateboard. Hundreds of thousands of boys and girls enjoy these sports regularly. But do you know what makes all this possible? It's...

Jokes & riddles.
December 1, 2001... Question: What does a hen do when she stands on one foot? Answer: Lifts the other! Wesley Tyler Coombs New York, New York Question: What should we always carry at arm's length? Answer: Our hands! Janet Morand Pittsburgh,...