Hopscotch articles from February 2000

Hopscotch archives from February 2000

Having Tea.
February 1, 2000... To have tea or to have a tea, what is the difference? Everyone knows that tea is a drink you enjoy with jam and bread. Tea is a drink, but when you eat it with jam and bread, you are suddenly having a tea. A tea can be a full meal or what...

Hidden Picture Puzzle.
February 1, 2000... whale parasol heart pencil dolphin football (2) crowns ball bat turtle carrot moth lemon kitchen knife flashlight mushroom bone canoe baton bell mouse jet [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

You and I.(Poem)
February 1, 2000... The clay formed in the earth; Hands dug the clay; The potter shaped the teapot and cups; The kiln fired the pottery to make them solid So you and I can sit down for tea. The tree grew in a forest; The...

Sit Down for Tea.(Poem)
February 1, 2000... The sun shone on the earth; The rain watered the ground; The tea trees grew their leaves; The pickers plucked the leaves; They dried the leaves. The factory workers packaged the leaves; Boats and trains and planes...

PARTY PLANS.(word game)
February 1, 2000... When you plan a party, you'll need a few things. Match the suggestions listed in Column A to the words in Column B by unscrambling them; then see what you'll need to have a fun party. Example: What to light on a birthday cake = dclsean ...

Tea Party.(Poem)
February 1, 2000... "You like the tea? I am so glad. What's that? You'd care for more? The pot is simply steaming, dear. Be careful while I pour. "Please have some cake. I must insist. I made it just for you. Here, I'll pass the...

Stormy Weather Tea Party.(Short Story)
February 1, 2000... The air was hot and dry as I sat on my swing. A cool breeze kissed my face as a bead of sweat ran down my forehead. Wiping the sweat away, I gazed at the sky. Thick, puffy, white, cumulus clouds were beginning to mass in the sky. I could...

TEA PARTIES.
February 1, 2000... Zeema and Yvette were having a "Tea for Two" party. Their chairs sat like this: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Let's see the different ways that Zeema and Yvette could sit in these chairs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Xeni, Whitney, and...

Poodle Sisters Tea Party.
February 1, 2000... "My dear, what a lovely chapeau! (That's what we French poodles call a `hat.')" "Won't you have another bone-shaped tea biscuit?" "Why, thank you! Mm-m-m-m... This liver-flavored tea is simply scrumptious!" "Oh, I really...

Recipes for Tea Sandwiches.(Recipe)
February 1, 2000... RIBBON TEA SANDWICHES You will need: * 3 slices white bread * 2 slices brown bread * deviled ham spread * salad dressing * pickle relish * cream cheese * canned shredded pineapple * ground ginger...

Tea Party.
February 1, 2000... Hidden among these letters are all the words in the list below. Words can be read forward, backward, up, and down. The leftover letters spell out a message. CAKE COOKIE CUPS DOILIES DRESS UP FANCY HAT FRIENDS LEMON NAPKIN...

The Game of Teapot.(word game)
February 1, 2000... Teapot is a game of homonyms. Those are words that sound alike. They're spelled differently and have different meanings. Each pair of sentences below contains a pair of homonyms. The word teapot is substituted for the real homonym. Guess the...

Tea Time.(Poem)
February 1, 2000... "Tea time," says Grandma. I twirl around. It's time to dress up, Time to sit on our velvet chairs. "Pick a cup," says Grandma. I look in the cupboard. I can't decide. Rows of cups, Flowered cups, ...

Invisible Ink.
February 1, 2000... Have you ever wanted to write a secret message to a friend that nobody but your friend could read? You could use some sort of code, like giving numbers to different letters and writing your message with numbers Wouldn't it be easier just to...

Invitation to a Tea Party.
February 1, 2000... A tea party is a great way to celebrate birthdays, holidays, or just for fun! For a special party, you'll want special invitations, so why not send homemade ones! Here's an easy-to-make "pop-up teapot" card your friends are sure to enjoy. ...

Teatime Jokes.
February 1, 2000... What do rabbits serve at tea on very hot days? hot cross buns What did the rabbit say at the start of the tea party? "Lettuce begin." What did the rabbit say to her dressed-up guest? "You look radishing." What do crabs make for...

Tea-Party Poem and Puzzle.(Poem)
February 1, 2000... To finish this puzzle, write the answer to each clue. Then use the last letter of your answer as the SECOND letter of the next answer. 1. At the party's start, we pour this brew,- - - - 2. And then we hand this cloth to you.- [] - - - -...

Heart Berry Tart.(Recipe)
February 1, 2000... Ask your friends to come over and have a special Friendship Heart Berry Tart Tea Party. Take out a tea set and put the tarts on pretty doilies or fancy plates. Scoop on some frozen vanilla yogurt or swirl on some whipped cream. In the summer,...

Poetry Contest Winners.(Poem)
February 1, 2000... 1st Place Winners Interrupt My mom interrupted me telling Daddy a joke. Dad interrupted me going to get a coke. Sister interrupted me to hit me with a broom! Brother interrupted me going into the next room. ...

It's Leap Year Day!
February 1, 2000... Be careful writing the date as February comes to a close. This year February has 29 days instead of 28. Every four years we add an extra day to the end of February. Why do we do that? And why do we call it a leap year? Since ancient times,...

Leap to It!(leap year)
February 1, 2000... Leap year days are designed to make up for the time that the earth needs to orbit the sun -- the time that isn't in an ordinary calendar year. Every year that can be divided by four, unless it ends in two zeros, gets an extra day added on to...

Heart Puzzle.
February 1, 2000... Find the valentine words in the puzzle below. The leftover letters will spell out something associated with the holiday. candy care dear friend lace kiss red sweet card chocolate flowers heart love party...

Valentine Crossword Puzzle.
February 1, 2000... ACROSS 2. Don't break my achy, breaky 7. -- had to be you! 9. The -- man of Oz wished he had a heart. 10. Doctor (abbreviation) 11. A signal for help 13. Love birds make these sounds. 14. A favorite Italian food...

Melanie Frances.(Poem)
February 1, 2000... Melanie Frances MulCahey Von Blake Thought from the start there had been a mistake. She was a princess, a lady, a queen - Not somebody's sister and only thirteen. Melanie wished for a scepter, a crown, Hair bright...

Potsy's Post Office.
February 1, 2000... Dear Potsy, Hi! My name is Carly Neville. I love HOPSCOTCH/ I'm nine years old and in fourth grade. I'm so excited! I'm moving to a different place called Lake Forest in Illinois. I have great friends! I also have two brothers: Travis...