Child Life articles from June 2001

Child Life archives from June 2001

Planting a Tree.(Poem)
June 1, 2001... Firm in the good brown earth Set we our little tree. Clear dews will freshen it, Cool rain will feed it, Sun will be warming it As warmth is needed. Winds will blow round it free-- Take root, good tree! ...

They Can't Do This to Us.(Short Story)
June 1, 2001... "You're not going to fix it?" asked Greg, his voice sounding as if a close friend had just died. "But you have to!" wailed Ellen. "What will we do without it?" Gary asked. Dad and Mom looked at each other and grinned. "Just...

Don't Be a Couch Potato!(outdoor activities for the summer)
June 1, 2001... Don't be a couch potato; Don't be a carpet spud! Get out and get some exercise So you won't be a summertime dud! THINGS TO DO WITH FRIENDS 1. Take an adventure hike: Choose a story idea, make a map, then set off on your adventure....

DUTCH TAG.(children's game)
June 1, 2001... TWO or four children may play. If four play, partners are chosen. Each player has four small buttons which we will call the boats. You will also need a penny for each player. The head of the penny will count 1 and the tail will count 2. ...

Summertime Favorites.(picnic food)(Recipe)
June 1, 2001... Summertime is picnic time whether you live in the city or country, North, South, East or West. You do not have to go to the country or seashore, either, to have a picnic! You can have one in your own backyard. Hearty salads are best for...

CHIPS CHUMS.(Short Story)
June 1, 2001... Bab had made her doll carriage into a cat's cradle when Mother called, "Time for outdoor kindergarten! Remember, you sing two songs by yourself today!" As Strub, Ted's donkey, took her there in his cart, Bab took her doll's parasol and...

NATURE'S VERSATILE GIFT -- HERBS.(list of herbs with descriptions of each)
June 1, 2001... Have you ever thought about growing your own medicines, teas, or beauty products? That's what herbalists--people who grow and use herbs--do. Called "the friend of the physician and the pride of cooks," herbs have been used for centuries in...

Super Salt-Free Seasonings.(Recipe)
June 1, 2001... You can create delicious seasonings that can be used to replace salt. They're tasty, and they're good for you, too! SPICY SURPRISE 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon each of cloves, pepper, and crushed coriander seed 1 tablespoon...

Our Workshop.(making garden sticks)
June 1, 2001... Make Garden Sticks THESE little sticks give color to the garden before planted seeds send up their shoots. Some of them are useful to support tall stalks, which, as you have probably noticed, are sometimes too slender to support the weight...

Golf Tips Just For(e) You.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... How would you like to learn a new pastime this summer that you could play for the rest of your life? We're talking about golf, which is a great sport for every member of your family. We aren't sure when the game of golf was started, but the...

TREES.(Poem)
June 1, 2001... Trees, trees everywhere-- Outside in the woods or at your house, Trees are pretty; trees are cool; Trees are even at your school, However, the fall is the best time to look at a tree, Because the leaves turn...

A TREE.(Poem)
June 1, 2001... Tree so small but, well-rounded; The tiny leaves bursting out of every branch. The branches, like arms, reaching out to the sky. Spreading like wild vines. The leaves are all green. Small thin branches make a...

A Special Place.(Poem)
June 1, 2001... I have a special secret I'll only share with you. There is a special place Where you can sleep In the grasses' wet dew. It's here where all Of your dreams come true. This is a place where Everyone can...

Favorite Tree.(Poem)
June 1, 2001... If I could have a favorite tree, I would climb it every day. I'd hang on branches long and skinny, I'd spend the day away! Colee Weston Mount Vernon, Virginia

Green.(Poem)
June 1, 2001... Green is the ground you walk on; Green is when you're sick and feel rotten inside; Green are the plants starting to grow in the spring; Green are the leaves on the trees in the summer; Green could be a...

THE MEADOW.(Poem)
June 1, 2001... As I sat by the meadow fishing, I heard a crow calling to its mate. As I sat by the meadow fishing, I saw a fish eating my bait. I like the quiet meadow, you see; Maybe one day you can come with me. Phillip...

All Birds.(Poem)
June 1, 2001... All birds are quite different, also the same. Some birds are colorful; some are plain. Most birds can fly in the sky; some cannot, But all birds like to sing And dig up worms to bring to their babies. ...

Joy Givers' Club.(quotation)
June 1, 2001... "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over." --Benjamin Franklin from Poor Richard's Almanac

NATURE LAB.(Review)
June 1, 2001... The Ultimate Nature Pack Compiled by Josephine Bryan Published by Silver Dolphin Books Those lazy days of summer just got more fun! The Ultimate Nature Pack will show you how to do more than 50 nature experiments that will keep you and...

Jumbo Book of GARDENING.(Review)
June 1, 2001... The Kids Can Press Written by Karyn Morris Illustrated by Jane Kurisu Are you already bored this summer and have nothing to do? Imagine the fun you will have growing a sunflower fort, a pole-bean teepee, or making a scarecrow out of...

Go Online to Wake Up Your Green Thumb.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Summer is here and outdoors is the place to be, enjoying all the beautiful plants and trees in full bloom. The plants and trees are here to provide us with beautiful images and to help sustain the earth's wildlife and soil. Trees help provide...

BODYWORKS.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... All the answers to this crossword have something to do with your body. Read the clues on page 27. Then complete the puzzle using the correct words from the Bodyworks words below. AIR BLOOD BONES BRUSH CALCIUM EAR EYE FEVER FINGERNAILS GERMS...

Is That Plant Poisonous?(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The common names of some plants let you know that they're hazardous. Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are plants whose toxicity is known to almost everyone. But the names of other plants give you no clue that they are poisonous. In...

HOW SEEDS TRAVEL.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Seeds Shot from Squirt Guns When I was a boy, we made little guns out of which we could squirt streams of water. Each gun was made from the stem of a woody plant. We hollowed out this stem, leaving a very small hole at one end, but making...

Ask Doctor Cory.(includes multiple articles)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Dear Dr. Cory: Lately I have been trying to diet because I don't feel comfortable with my body weight. I don't want to starve myself because I know it's not healthy. But what is a healthy way to lose weight? Can you list some foods that...

Jokes & Riddles.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Question: What do you call the route on which planes fly? Answer: A flyway (highway)! Andrew Dupree Bowie, Maryland Question: Why did the cow pack up? Answer: Because he wanted to go to Moooo York City! Stephanie Pieper...

Hide-and-Seek.
June 1, 2001... There are four things hidden in this picture. Find two old-timers, one woman, and one forester.