Hopscotch articles from February 1996

Hopscotch archives from February 1996

The tale of the little teddy bear. (short story)
February 1, 1996... Once upon a time, many years ago, there was a Little Teddy Bear who had everything a Little Teddy Bear needed to make him ha He had a comfortable home to live in. He had a comfortable bed to sleep in. And, most important of all, he had a Little...

I saw a bear. (poem)
February 1, 1996... Last night I thought I saw a bear, but Mother said he wasn't there. That seems a bit unfair to me; she thinks that Goldilocks saw three!

Bear hall of fame. (quiz)
February 1, 1996... 1. I wear bib overalls with a pocket. I lost a button. Who am I? 2. I was found by a ranger after a forest fire burned my home. I remind you to prevent fires. Who am I? 3. Christopher Robin owns me. I am a bear with a little brain. I live in the...

The hair upon my bear. (poem)
February 1, 1996... The hair upon my bear Is barely there, But I still take him Ever where! I'D NEVER LEAVE HIM HOME ALONE! He wears a coat that's Not his own. And on his head... A KNITTED CAP. Around his neck... A WOOLLY WRAP. He has A pair of fuzzy...

Collecting teddy bears.
February 1, 1996... Have any teddy bears gotten you to notice them recently? Perhaps you were passing a shop window, and a friendly-furry face tried to make eye contact. Better still, perhaps you already own several bears but keep thinking about getting more! In...

The teddy bear story.
February 1, 1996... If you have a teddy bear, no one needs to tell you how special they are! They have been around for more than 90 years, and they are still as popular as ever. Let me tell you how teddy bears came to be. In the year 1902, a man named Theodore...

The three bears: black, polar and grizzly.
February 1, 1996... Once upon a time long ago there were three bears. We read about them in picture books. In the story about Goldilock's adventure, the fair-haired child scurried off into the forest after finding a comfortable home occupied by a bear family. In...

Nature's best hibernator. (bears)
February 1, 1996... It takes more than a thick coat of fur to get some animals through the harsh winter months. Nature has created a something special called HIT. That's short for Hibernation Inducement Trigger. When summer days grow shorter, and there's less...

Bear repair. (poem)
February 1, 1996... I had to repair my old teddy bear, For he didn't have a thing to wear. His fur was worn; his ears were torn. He's been around since I was born! Once he was fat, but now he's flat. New stuffing should take care of that. Just a few...

Hearts and headaches. (poem)
February 1, 1996... "I have to get some valentines," Jill told her mom one day. "I'll need about three dozen To sign and give away. " Her grandma overheard her And said, "What's wrong with you? You ought to MAKE your valentines... That's what we used to do!...

Handmade paper valentines. (crafts project)
February 1, 1996... Materials: Recycled paper (not glossy paper), large plastic pail for soaking, food blender, dryer lint, sewing threads, large metal mixing bowl, a 7-inch embroidery hoop, cheesecloth old towels brown grocery bags Directions: 1. Tear...

Wake up, groundhog! (poem)
February 1, 1996... Groundhog tumbles out of bed, thoughts of springtime in his head. He climbs a tiny stair of sticks to see the choice his shadow picks. He pokes a sleepy head straight out, peeks around and smells about. His silhouette shows six more weeks! So...

A valentine recipe/poem.
February 1, 1996... Cherry-red cardinals on Valentine's Eve, after a dinner of sunflower seed, decided, after much discussion, to give gifts to human friends who'd helped through winter snowdrifts. "Valentine cookies " they cheeped to each other. "You get the...

The love cookies. (short story)
February 1, 1996... Maria's mother buttoned her coat and turned to Maria. "Maria," she said, "please watch Ricky. It's my afternoon to go to the rest home to help the old people." "I wish I could help too," said Maria. "No," said her mother, "you're too young....

Valentine's day. (poem)
February 1, 1996... Valentine's Day is a day so sweet You smile at everyone you meet, And give red hearts and candy too, With cards that say, "I love you." Red and pink are everywhere And flowers that show how much you care. Thoughts for the day are "Please be...

Rock-a-bye bear. (Crafts)
February 1, 1996... Here's a rock-a-bye bear you can make. MATERIALS: Brown, white, and red construction paper, scissors, glue, one paper fastener, and black markers. DIRECTIONS: 1. Cut out bear parts and baby. (See patterns.) 2. Poke holes at dots. (Use a...

Mr. bear. (poem)
February 1, 1996... I'll tell you a story of how old Mr. Bear Almost went out in his underwear! Mr. Bear was asleep when he had a bad dream And woke himself up with a monstrous scream! He was heading outside of his comfortable cave When I stopped him abruptly...

Poetry contest winners.
February 1, 1996... Ages 5-9 yr. Hic... Hic... Hic... Hic... Hic... Want a cure for your hiccups quick? Stick out your tongue and touch your nose. Cross your eyes and suck your toes. Jump on top of an empty keg. Stand on your head and hold your right leg....

Miss Grizz builds her den.
February 1, 1996... Miss Grizz wedges herself nose-first into the tunnel on the mountain's north slope and shovels with fury. Happy snuffling sounds fill the air while great clods of earth, loosened rocks, and roots fly out between her hind legs. Instinct tells her...

Does sugar matter? Do you drink a lot of soda? (experiment)
February 1, 1996... Doctors worry about young people drinking too much soda. They would rather see you drink milk and fruit juice instead. WHY? It is mostly because most canned soda contains much too much sugar. Sugar contains a lot of calories, which makes...

A patch of sunshine. (poem)
February 1, 1996... A golden patch of sunshine Streams into my room It fills the nooks and crannies Pushing back the gloom A soft, warm, cozy glow To read in, romp and play A little piece of springtime On an icy winter day Sunbeams that enfold me In a robe of...

The bear family. (quiz)
February 1, 1996... Once upon a time Mommie Bear, Daddy 13ear, and Baby Bear, took a trip though the woods to find the house of a little girl named Susie Silvikeys. They started their trip at 7:00 AM. After three and one-half hours they found Silvikeys' house. They...

It's March. (poem)
February 1, 1996... Before I headed out the door, I picked my hat up off the floor and plunked it squarely on my head. I knew as soon as I would go that fierce March wind would start to blow and take my hat where I would dread. But I did not hold on tight, and...

My teddy bear is real, you know. (poem)
February 1, 1996... My teddy bear is real, you know, although my parents doubt it; my sister thinks I'm crazy, but there's just no doubt about it. My teddy likes to sleep with me; he's always still and quiet; he wakes up at the crack of dawn to join my morning...

Pour on the syrup! (maple syrup)
February 1, 1996... Do you like maple syrup on your pancakes? Did you know that it takes 40 gallons of maple sap to make just one gallon of maple syrup? Maple sugaring has been going on in the northeast and mid-west United States and in Canada for more than 300...

Forebears and fashion. (poem)
February 1, 1996... Ever since folks first took note Of being born without a coat, They've been at work to try to find Fashions of a warmer kind. Said a shivering man one chilly day, "Cool weather's settled in to stay. I think, perhaps, a warm bearskin Would be...