Child Life articles from September 2001

Child Life archives from September 2001

The Game.(Poem)
September 1, 2001... The other day we had the nicest game was ever known, For every girl to tell what she would be when she was grown. The one that chose the highest, we would be just what she said, And everyone obey her until time to go to bed....

Spanish Spelling.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Habla espanol (do you speak Spanish)? New to our 2002 Scholarship Games is a Spanish Spelling Bee. We will feature new words in each issue so you will be ready to compete in April. Use these nine Spanish words to complete the rebus below by...

Back-to-School Puzzle.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... It's back-to-school time, and here's a puzzle with twelve school words hidden in it. Words are listed forward, backward, up, down, and diagonally. As you find each word, cross it off the list. CHALK PAPER BOOK PENCIL PEN MATH...

"ANTE OVER--BACK BALL!".(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... ANTE OVER!" The challenge rings clearly. A ball sails into the air. There is a moment of breathless silence, then cries of warning and a scampering of feet as a captain leads his troop in an attack, and the opposing captain guides his troop to...

Find the Hidden Animal.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... A Puzzle to Solve What is this mysterious animal? To find out, write down the first letters of the name of each of the twelve animals in the following poems. There are twelve creatures told of here; Another's hidden someplace...

Apple Pudding.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... How many of you eat a nice fresh apple every day? Don't they taste fine? Nothing is better at lunchtime or after school in the afternoon. In olden times, apples were kept in cellars, and most families had hardly any left by summer. Either...

CHIP'S CHUMS.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Ted, Dick, and Betsy Ann started off to Mr. Dean's orchard to pick apples. Of course, Chip dogged their footsteps and caused the usual commotion at the tail end. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On their way, they met a cow who objected to...

The 2001 Tulip Time Scholarship Game.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... They came from near and far; as a matter of fact, they came from all over the country! Kids, that is, to compete in our 2001 Tulip Time Scholarship Games. They came from California, Texas, Maine, Arkansas, Rhode Island, North Carolina, and many...

Looking Forward to 2002.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Can you "tickle the ivories?" (Play the piano, that is.) We are planning our very first Piano Competition at the 2002 Tulip Time Scholarship Games. If the winner wishes to apply to the Curtis Institute of Music, the Children's Better Health...

Our Workshop.(rabbit book ends)
September 1, 2001... Rabbit Bookends and a Rabbit Doorstop The bookends were an idea of my Ruth, age eight, and the illustrations were made from the pair which she made herself, with now and then a helping hand from Daddy. The bookends are just the thing for...

WHEN YOU ARE HOME ALONE.
September 1, 2001... Linda's father and mother work during the day. Linda has her own key and lets herself into the house every afternoon after school. Her parents have taught her the following "DOs and DON'Ts": DO keep all the doors locked, especially the...

CPR.(cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
September 1, 2001... WHAT IT IS: CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is a first-aid technique that is performed on a person whose breathing and heartbeat have stopped. Through rescue breathing and artificial circulation, the person can be kept alive...

The Medical Zoo.(laboratory animals)
September 1, 2001... The dark-haired boy threw as hard as he could. The frightened squirrel fled up the nearest tree as the stones flew past its flickering tail. "Hey! Watch out. You almost hit me," said a man standing beyond the tree. "I'm sorry, mister,...

Birds in My Back Yard.(Poem)
September 1, 2001... Birds in the fall, pretty, pretty, Blue jay, bluebird, hummingbird, All pretty, pretty birds in my front yard. But that's another story. Rebecca Smith Mount Home, Idaho

THE TRAIN.(Poem)
September 1, 2001... CHUGGING, CHUGGING, DOWN THE TRACK, SAYING THINGS LIKE CLICKETY-CLACK, CARRYING HEAVY LOADS OF GRAIN, KEEP ON GOING, CHOO-CHOO TRAIN! CHUGGING, CHUGGING, DOWN THE TRACK, GONE SO FAR, WE...

Ants.(Poem)
September 1, 2001... Ants dig deeper Down a dark, damp dungeon, Doing a little dance as they do it. Down comes a foot... SQUASH! They've got to do...

Fall Is Coming.(Poem)
September 1, 2001... Fall is coming. The learn are changing. It's getting cooler. The days are shorter. School has started. Holidays are coming. Everything is nice. So many things are Happening in fall. Ellen Millott...

Notes From the Soul.(Poem)
September 1, 2001... Early morning rises the bird, Singing notes that just have to be heard. Notes from the soul that wash away, Wash away all thoughts of dismay Through all the parts of people's hearts. Lauren Potts Lawrence Kansas

Fall.(Poem)
September 1, 2001... Summer is over, Fall is near, Crunchy, crisp learn Are what I hear. Grab some rakes And a friend. I wish fall Could never end. Rake up a pile, then in you'll jump, Begin to smile, ...

Cool Careers for Girls With Animals.
September 1, 2001... Have you ever dreamed of being a zoologist, herpetologist, or an ostrich farmer? This book is a great resource for anyone who has considered a career working with animals. It will describe the skills needed for many different jobs, physical...

Birthday Bash Party Guides.
September 1, 2001... Have a birthday bash! We think you will love this new product that will help you plan an awesome birthday party. Each guide walks you through a perfectly planned, 2-hour party with planning and decorating tips, shopping lists, cake recipes,...

The Wonderful Cyber World of Animals.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Did you know that according to the World Book, there are more than 1,470,000 species of animals that inhabit the earth right now? Those are just the main species groups, but there are many more that haven't been discovered yet. But how much do...

Rosa Bonheur.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... It is a sunny, happy day in the beautiful city of Paris. On a spring day there is scarcely any place in the world so nice to play in as the Bois de Boulogne, which is the playground of Paris. It is a beautiful park, where sleek horses canter up...

Baby Animals.
September 1, 2001... What do you call a baby dog? A puppy, of course. That's easy. But there are other names for baby animals that you might not guess so easily. Test your knowledge and match the baby animal's name in the left-hand column with its parent's name in...

HEALTH CARE -- WILDLIFE STYLE.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Four major drives fill the lives of all wildlife. These drives are food, a home, reproduction, and the will to live. Keeping healthy is part of the strong desire for existence and comfort, and how animals work toward this goal has been...

Ask Doctor Cory.
September 1, 2001... Dear Dr. Cory: What is that sand in your eye when you wake up? Sara Donaldson Schroon Lake, New York Dear Sara: When we sleep at night our eyes still blink and they still move around. Tears still move across the eyes to...

Jokes & Riddles.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Question: What city is pictured above? Answer: In d, an apple is (Indianapolis)! Ryan McClure Indianapolis, Indiana Question: There was a survivor who was on the border of U.S.A. and Canada. If he falls, where would they bury...

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST.
September 1, 2001... Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!... to the greatest show on earth! The enticement of the barn billboard is so great that it looks as if this boy is making plans to leave the farm for the exciting life of the circus! Well, as they say, practice makes...

FRENCH CUISINE.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Bonjour! Have you been practicing your French words for the French Spelling Bee? Now it is time to move into la cuisine (the kitchen) and learn more words. The French are famous for their love of food and cooking. Meals are never rushed...