Child Life articles from July 2003

Child Life archives from July 2003

The take-it-easy summer.(Fictional Work)
July 1, 2003... The front door of Alcott Elementary burst open, and out poured crowds of laughing, shrieking children. It was the last day of school, and everyone was excited that summer was finally here. "Hurry up, Emily," Tom called to his friend. "I...

Golf's positive strokes.
July 1, 2003... When golf phenom Tiger Woods was a kid, his dad, Earl Woods, taught him that anything is possible. He encouraged young Tiger to change the world and showed him how to use his talents to reach his goals. Today, Tiger's dad says, "Tiger is a...

Drawing out Thomas Kinkade.(Column)
July 1, 2003... Thomas Kinkade is a world-famous artist whose paintings are owned by millions of people. He's a fan of such classic painters as Raphael and Michelangelo, but he likes to compare himself to a golfer. "I'm sort of the Tiger Woods of art," he...

Constitution Translated for Kids.(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... by Cathy Oakwood Publishing, 86 pages, $14.95. What do adults mean when they talk about the government, or say something is "constitutional" or "unconstitutional"? Constitution Translated for Kids by Cathy Travis can help you figure out...

Remember the Ladies: 100 Great American Women.(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... by Cheryl Harness, HarperTrophy, 64 pages, $6.99 Now that we've mentioned the Constitution, and the men who helped write it, what about the women who have contributed to the greatness of our country? In Remember the Ladies: 100 Great...

The U.S. History Cookbook.(Book Review)
July 1, 2003... by Joan d'Amico and Karen Eich Drummond, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 180 pages, $14.95 Ever wonder what the Pilgrims really ate when they had the first Thanksgiving? (And no, it wasn't just turkey!) How did the pioneers heading west in the...

A garden of possibilities: pesticide safety.
July 1, 2003... Young gardeners should pay close attention to proper use of pesticides. In 2001, poison centers received more than 90,000 calls about exposure to pesticides, and most of those calls involved kids. Pesticides are, of course, made for getting...

Swim yourself into shape. (Computer Scene).
July 1, 2003... Swimming is a great way to get in shape and cool off this summer. Most people swim for recreational purposes because it is a lot of fun, but it can be a very competitive sport at school. It takes hard work and a tough training schedule, but it...

The ABCs of swimming safety.(Column)
July 1, 2003... Summer is about half over. What do you plan to do before school starts again? In one neighborhood, nine-year-old Bryan hopes to go camping with his dad and catch lots of fish. Erin, who is one year older, wants to practice her roller-skating...

Water safety word hunt.
July 1, 2003... Swimming is something most of us get to do only a few months each year. It can be lots of fun, but only if you follow all the safety rules. Below are some tips to help you have a safe, happy summer. Just unscramble the key words in each safety...

2003 Tulip Time Scholarship winners.
July 1, 2003... The staff of Child Life extends its congratulations to 811 scholarship winners of the Tulip Time Scholarship Game events held April 26 at the Fitness Farm in Indianapolis. Except where noted, the following are winners in the ages 9-10 category....

2003 art contest winner.
July 1, 2003... Thyne Boonmark Grand Prize Turtle $5,000 College Scholarship and a Raleigh Bicycle 1st Place Winners Alyssa Ellegaard 1st Place Turtle $2,000 College Scholarship Katherine Lee 1st Place Humpty Dumpty...

Got milk? Poster contest.
July 1, 2003... Mm-Mmm, Milk! I Congratulations to 9 year old Kaitlyn Krueger from Ohio You are a semifinalist for the grand prize-a $5,000 college scholarship and a new bicycle!

Freezer pops. (Child Life Kitchen).
July 1, 2003... Nothing tastes better than a cold, frosty treat on a hot summer day. Making Freezer Pops is fun and easy. You don't need any special equipment--just ice-cube trays and Popsicle sticks. When you've tried these recipes, you may want to make up...

Independence Day.
July 1, 2003... Choose the right answers and you'll spell out a special message! * If Paul Revere warned the colonists that the Chinese were coming, write R in boxes 4 and 18. If he said the British were coming, write F in boxes 6 and 13. * If the...

The old Liberty Bell.
July 1, 2003... The old Liberty Bell stands in a place of honor in Independence Hall in Philadelphia. It has done its work in the world, and now its busy tongue is still. It has been to visit some of the great exhibitions in different parts of our country, but...

Ask Doctor Cory.
July 1, 2003... Dear Dr. Cory: My brother has a heat rash. How do I stop it? Albert New York, New York Dear Albert: Heat rashes develop when sweat glands become blocked. The sweat that needs to get out to cool off the body becomes...

Jokes & riddles.
July 1, 2003... Scotty: My dog is a baseball dog. John: What's a baseball dog? Scotty: Well, he catches flies, chases fowls, and beats it for home when he sees the catcher coming. Q: Why did the man return the pound cake? A: It only weighed...

Mini-poster.
July 1, 2003... Is he afraid of de water? Is he afraid of heights? Or is he afraid of what his buddies might say if he doesn't make the dive?

Land of the Free.
July 1, 2003... Three cheers for the USA! Three cheers for liberty! Supply the missing parts; Each term begins with free. 1. Civil liberty FREE -- 2. A person enjoying liberty FREE -- 3. Poetry unhampered by fixed forms FREE -- ...