Hopscotch articles from February 2007

Hopscotch archives from February 2007

Alicia's gown.(Short story)
February 1, 2007... "Oh, Emma, what a beautiful doll!" my cousin Lucinda cried as she raced over to my bed for a closer look. Mama gave it to me for my birthday," I said. "I named her Alicia." Lucinda stroked Alicia's beautiful velvet gown and pretty blonde...

Find the dolls.
February 1, 2007... Through the years girls have enjoyed many types of dolls. Listed are the names of some popular dolls and the year they were "born." Circle the dolls in the puzzle. PAPER DOLLS (1800s) BISQUE BABY (1890) TEDDY BEAR (1908) ...

My Old Friend.(Poem)
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] My Old Friend Little old rag doll With bright red hair, Eyes like emeralds And skin so fair. Wears a blue dress With a patchwork square, Worn out apron With a crooked tear....

Yesteryear doll.
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you had been a young girl in 1860, you would probably have had a Greiner head doll. Buying one would be a different experience from today. Try to imagine going into Mr. Greiner's toy shop and seeing rows of doll...

Baby doll and matchbox bed.
February 1, 2007... Make this adorable baby and bed yourself from scraps you find around the house. It's easy! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Materials: Muslin or white cotton fabric, polyester fiberfill, 1/8-inch satin ribbon or yarn, lace scraps, Velcro or...

Paper dolls and how to collect them.
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Imagine yourself sitting cross-legged before a fireplace or huddled in a drafty attic to play with paper dolls. If you haven't tried it, your mother or grandmother may remember receiving a book of paper dolls for a...

Ring-a-riddle word search.
February 1, 2007... To learn the answer to the riddle, find each word of the riddle and draw rings around them. Copy the left-over letters, and you will have the answer. WHAT GIVES YOU POWER TO SEE THROUGH WALLS? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answer:...

The Secondhand Friend.(Poem)
February 1, 2007... The Secondhand Friend There are dolls that cry And some that blink. There are even dolls that walk, I think. Dolls with curly, golden hair. Dolls with lots of clothes To wear. But of all the dolls I've...

Marvelous Molly, the world's smallest dolly.(Science)
February 1, 2007... Not only is Molly the world's smallest dolly, but Molly does something most doll can't do--she moves! This experiment will be in two parts. First, you must make Molly; then you must learn the science secret that lets her move. Making...

Handkerchief doll to make.
February 1, 2007... Before there were Barbies and GI Joes, kids had disappearing dolls. One minute, you've got a toy--the next, just a handkerchief. Handkerehief dolls have been around since pioneer days because they're fun, easy to Handkerchief doll to make...

No. 35: make your own paper dolls.(Girl Power Comics)
February 1, 2007... Wouldn't it be great to have your own paper dolls of your favorite GIRL POWER comic characters? Well, now you can! First copy these pages with a copier or scanner. IF you want, you can make the images bigger or on heaver cardstock paper....

Knot everything!
February 1, 2007... This month's knot: Buntline or Gasket Coil When not in use, ropes need to be stored carefully so that you won't have to waste rime untying and sorting them. A tope lying around on the ground can be a safety hazard, and it is also not good...

Strawberry shortcake dolls.
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Do you like the sweet smell of strawberries? Over twenty years ago, in 1980, girls fell in love with Strawberry Shortcake dolls. The flavors of different fruits inspired be names for a collection of scented...

Spirit dolls!
February 1, 2007... Do you have school spirit? Want to show it? Every school needs a show of support school spirit to encourage their teams to succeed. One way to show support for your school is by making and wearing school spirit dolls using school colors. The...

Raggedy Ann salad.(Recipe)
February 1, 2007... Raggedy Ann Salad Sarah McGowan, age 7, makes Raggedy Ann salads for family meals and for entertaining friends. She uses the following ingredients: * 1 can of peach or apricot halves * shredded yellow low-fat cheese or ...

Postcards from the bed and the shed.(Molly & Buttercup)
February 1, 2007... Dear Buttercup, While I don't appreciate being laughed at, I can see how you found humor in my befuddlement regarding Handsome Boy cooking up a scheme. I'm just glad to know he wasn't actually cooking. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As...

The doll festival.
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One of the many festivals all over the world is the Doll Festival in Japan. It is also known as the peach festival, since it is held at the time when the first peach blossoms come into bloom. Although it is not a...

Mae Lyn is missing.(Short story)
February 1, 2007... Mae Lyn slumped gracefully on the shelf above Carol's desk. Mae Lyn was a pillowcase doll. Her dress was a white pillowcase with colorful crocheted flowers at the hem. For her hair, she wore carefully starched yellow ribbon, and her hair was...

Dolls around the world! Puzzle.
February 1, 2007... Look forward, backward, up, down, and diagonally to find the following words in capital letters. Cross the words off the list. After all the words are found, the letters remaining will spell something relating to dolls. ANTIQUES ...

Angels Attic: a world of miniatures.
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When you pass through the wrought iron gates of the 1895 Queen Anne Victorian house in Santa Monica, California, you leave behind all things large, ordinary, and present-day. Inside awaits the magical, miniature...

Sneaky sequence.
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Test your mathematical logic and reasoning skills. Examine the sets of numbers or letters below, learn the pattern, and write the next number or letter in the sequence. 1 .2, 4, 6, 8, 2. A, Z, B, Y, C, ...

Potsy's Pen Pal Club.(List)
February 1, 2007... 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 #10 envelope. We'll send you the...

Potsy's post office.(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... Dear Potsy, Hello! My name is Rachel. I am almost 12! How old are you? In your latest magazine, you said to write and you would send some special surprises. My favorite parts of the magazine are the cooking and the activities. I am...

Mystery picture puzzle.
February 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] (2) salt shakers magnet (2) crowns mitten boot pear dew balloon mushroom bone vase carrot bell glasses candy candy corn spider ...