Hopscotch articles from December 1999

Hopscotch archives from December 1999

A Pony in the Bedroom!
December 1, 1999... In a rickety barn near the cold, evergreen forests of Maine, lived a very old pony named Honey. She had been part of Marta's family for years, and she was very much loved. On the snowiest, stormiest night of December, Honey's last baby was...

How to Talk to Your Snowman.
December 1, 1999... Use words that are pleasing, Like: freezing And snow, Iceberg and igloo, And blizzard and blow. Try: Arctic, Antarctic. Say: shiver and shake, But whatever, you never say, Never say, bake.

Plenty of Purses.
December 1, 1999... Imagine a purse covered with red, yellow, and blue telephone cords. Better yet, imagine a purse that can be used as a telephone. Winter is a great time to start collecting unusual purses. For starters, ask your grandmothers or older...

Things That Cover.
December 1, 1999... Circle the words in this puzzle using the words listed below. Then unscramble the remaining letters to find the word that describes things that cover on chilly days." APRON BEDSPREAD BLINDS BOOTS CAP COAT CROWN CURTAIN...

WINTER.
December 1, 1999... The tree branches have shed their leaves. The nights are dark and long. We bundle up to walk to school Because the wind's so strong. Some nights Dad builds a fire, And we turn the lights down low. We play checkers...

STONE SOUP.
December 1, 1999... A beggar was plodding along a road one day when he saw a farmhouse. He approached the door, tapped, and waited for someone to respond. "What do you want?" inquired the housewife. "I'm sorry to trouble you," began the beggar, "but I...

Snowflake Cookies.
December 1, 1999... INGREDIENTS: * 3/4 cup light brown sugar * 1/2 cup softened butter * 1 beaten egg * 1 teaspoon salt * 2 cups coconut flakes * 11/2 teaspoons vanilla * 1 teaspoon baking powder * 2 cups flour * 1/3 cup milk ...

Bathtub Chemistry.
December 1, 1999... Do you know what chemicals are? They are all around you. Do you know what a chemist is? A chemist mixes chemicals to make other useful chemicals. In this experiment, you will be a chemist, and you will mix chemicals to make Something...

Hidden Picture Puzzle.
December 1, 1999... art brush (2) cones comb carrot pencil sock orange slice clothespin flower pot camp knife high heel rooster worm cardinal needle moon thermometer boot tepee bird [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answers: ...

SKATING PARTY.
December 1, 1999... Mittens, scarves, And hats pulled low, We're bundled up From head to toe. Out the door And through the snow Towards the pond Away we go. Skates laced tight, Cheeks all aglow. Sliding,...

Christmas Gift for Juba Rose.
December 1, 1999... My uncle and I brushed snow from the park bench and sat down. Looking at the backs of the high-rises, I wondered if she would appear as she had done each morning for the two weeks we had been watching. The wind snorted, sending a shower of...

Green Things Crossword.
December 1, 1999... DOWN 1. Automobile 2. A green thing found on trees 3. String b--ns are a green vegetable. 4. Opposite of fast 6. A green light means --. 7. Pieces of green lawn 8. Green peas grow in a ---. 11. Opposite of...

Elisabeth's Discovery.
December 1, 1999... Little halos of mist circled the faces of the children in the crisp December air. All of them -- all but one -- were laughing and shouting as they played their games of dodge ball and jump rope. Elisabeth Meadows sat alone against the east wall...

Name Game.
December 1, 1999... Abbey has been instructed to print names on these gift tags. She's been given a list which provides only letters that sound out the names. Can you print the names for her? 1. LN ----- 2. J --- 3. LOEEE ------ 4. LC ----- ...

Be a Holiday Helper.
December 1, 1999... As the holidays approach, everyone in your family is likely getting busier and busier, especially Mom. Here is a way you can help her and treat your whole family to some special holiday snacks. These snacks are easy to make for your family...

Tree Trimmers.
December 1, 1999... See if you can find all the tree trimmers in the puzzle below. The leftover letters will spell a timely message. ANGEL CARDS CHRISTMAS TREE COOKIES CRANBERRIES GIFT GLASS BALL LIGHTS ORNAMENTS POPCORN CHAIN STAR TINSEL...

Snowman.
December 1, 1999... Look at all that new fallen snow. We'll make a snowman -- out we go! Give him a scarf, cherry red, A purple hat atop his head, Two brown eyes and a carrot nose. (No shoes -- he has no feet or toes!) Give him...

Food Can Luminaries.
December 1, 1999... How about a new holiday craft? Making food can luminaries can be fun, artistic, and a real money saver. Try it! WHAT YOU WILL NEED: * large empty food can with label and top removed * candle * paper * a small nail, punch,...

Let It Snow.
December 1, 1999... One winter it snowed and snowed and snowed!!! 1. One day at Abbie's house there was 1" of snow; at Becky's house 2" of snow; at Carla's house, 3" of snow, and at Delilah's house, 4" of snow. If this pattern continued at Elly's house,...

NEW YEAR'S CRAFT.
December 1, 1999... Many years ago, people in Britain made "Callenig" gifts to give their friends on New Year's Day. Callenigs were believed to bring good luck. Use the code and learn to make a callenig for your best friend. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Draw a Figure Skater.
December 1, 1999... Winter time is a great time for winter sports! Skiing and skating are fun to do, but also to watch on television. Let's draw a figure skater doing one of the fancy moves a champion skater might use in a competition. [Figures 1-5...

Trivia Day -- Be Prepared.
December 1, 1999... Trivia is a bunch of facts about our life around us. Some might even say trivia is a lot of useless facts. Somebody thought trivia was important. In fact, January 4 is called Trivia Day. The day celebrates those people whose heads are filled...

Nightlight Politeness.
December 1, 1999... How quickly can you say this tongue twister -- politely? Nina and Lena light bright night lights nightly. If Nina's night light doesn't light brightly, Lena lends Nina another night light If Lena's night light nightly, Nina politely lights...

What's Rhyming?
December 1, 1999... What would you do if, instead of saying hello, one of your friends said, "Riddle me roo, riddle me roo, answer this riddle I say to you!" When colonists living in the Appalachian Mountains saw a stranger, they asked a riddle as a...

Riddlidioms.
December 1, 1999... Idioms are those quirky, comical phrases that turn up in our everyday speech. They're quirky because they don't seem to mean what they say. They're comical because they paint exaggerated and ridiculous pictures in our imaginations. It couldn't...

Winter Cold.
December 1, 1999... "Kerchoo!" she sneezed, "Excuse me, please. I seem to've caught a cold. I was playing in snow, Which is great fun, you know, And a beautiful sight to behold. But although snow and ice can be so very nice, ...

POTSY'S PEN PAL CLUB.
December 1, 1999... Dear Readers, These are the new additions of Hopscotch girls who want to be pen pals. These do not include girls on the previous list. To receive the addresses, simply mail us a self-addressed, stamped envelope. We'll send you the...

Potsy's Post Office.
December 1, 1999... Dear Potsy, Hi! My name is Stephanie Lund. I am eight years old and my birthday is March 26, 1991. I go to Trinity Lutheran Church and School. I am in third grade. My favorite subjects in school are art and story time. I live in Colorado...