Hopscotch articles from June 1996

Hopscotch archives from June 1996

Room 4 rent. (short story)
June 1, 1996... Stacy took her brightest red marker and wrote in the boldest letters she could on the largest piece of construction paper she had: ROOM 4 RENT "Looks good to me," she said to herself as she stood up to admire her work. Then she scoped up and...

Brothers are.... (poem)
June 1, 1996... Bugs and worms in boxes Right here in the house. Odd litHe creatures, Three toads and a mouse! He s always up for mischief Each and every day, Rides his bike through the Bowers, Sits in puddles along the way! Always where he shouldn't be, Ready...

Brother for sale. (poem)
June 1, 1996... Brother for sale--going cheap: a bargain basement price! We're going out of business soon: he's been marked down twice. Brother for sale--going cheap: a once in-a lifetime deal! Just glance at the price tag on his head: trust me, it's a...

A "science trick." (demonstration of friction using rope)
June 1, 1996... A "Science Trick" I love science experiments that do something I don't expect. This is one of those. All you need is a piece of cord. Your cord can be a piece of sewing thread, string, or clothesline rope. The experiment will work with any...

From burgers to broccoli. (poem)
June 1, 1996... My brother Frank was stubborn When it came to diet. Offered an unfamiliar food, He wouldn't even try it. After playing Little League, If he went out with the guys, The only things he,d eat Were a hamburger and fries. Once at a place near...

An Arabic adventure. (nine-year-old girl describes living in Yemen for one year)
June 1, 1996... Lindsey Medico is an average, American, nine-year-old girl. She rollerblades, plays video games, and loves pizza. Last year something happened that changed her life forever. When her father accepted a job in a country called Yemen in the Middle...

Puzzle # three. (logic problem)
June 1, 1996... There are three friends: Vicky, Diane, and Crystal. One girl has a brother, one has a sister, and one has no brothers or sisters. One is eight years old, one is ten years old, and another is twelve years old. Using the clues, solve this problem:...

Shapes. (poem)
June 1, 1996... Circles come in many sizes: as oranges, balls, or bears. as bottle tops, lollipops, and ferris wheels at fairs. Rectangles come in window panes, in store fronts, parking spaces. Squares are in boxes, picture frames,...

Easy stained glass. (instructions for children's art)
June 1, 1996... Capture the glowing colors of stained glass for your own window. It's easy and fun. Churches, restaurants, and even some private homes display traditional, stained-glass windows. Artists assemble these brightly-colored panels, using shaped...

Oh, brother! (logic problems)
June 1, 1996... 1) James said, "I have three sisters and four brothers." How many boys are in James, family? 2) Mary said! "I have three sisters and four brothers." How many boys are in Mary's family? 3) Richard said, "I have three sisters and twice as many...

What am I? (riddles)
June 1, 1996... #1 I'm made of differenit minerals Like mica, quartz, and clay. You'll find me in most places From a mountain to a bay. You can build big forts with me, Or skim me ever lakes, Or you can pick me up to look For bugs, and worms, and snakes....

Oh, brother! (short story)
June 1, 1996... "Hey, Bonnie! Are those braces? Or are your teeth getting cable?" That's Jason (ugh!), my brother. He thinks he's so funny. "I wrote you a song, Bonnie. Wanna hear it?" "No, Jason." "My Bonnie lies over the ocean, my Bonnie lies over the...

Martha and Mary. (poem)
June 1, 1996... Two little sisters, Named Martha and Mary, Were happy and kind And seldom contrary. Martha liked helping Her mother indoors, Making the beds And cleaning the floors. And when all the work For her mother was done, She sat in the house Away from...

Baby brother. (poem)
June 1, 1996... Baby brother's cheeks are round; His lips are soft and red, His hair is like the surbeams, And it curls upon his head. Baby brother is a joy; All who know him agree. He lies upon his pillow And laughs so merrily. When I take him from his...

The secret code in your flower garden. (historical meanings of flowers and how to make a bouquet that has meaning)
June 1, 1996... Violets for loyalty. . .roses for love. . .daisies for hope. . .pansies for happy thoughts. . .lavender for devotion. During the reign of England's Queen Victoria, people would send coded messages to each other in the form of small bouquets....

What I learned about bears. (poem)
June 1, 1996... My grandma taught me many things, When I was very small, Like how a door that slammed too hard Could cause a cake to fall. To not throw rocks at beehives, Even on a double-dare, And most of all, to never Share my dinner with a bear! She said...

Games. (poem)
June 1, 1996... How I love to play with friends, Such games as follow me, Hide-and-seek, pin-the-tail, And pirates-by-the-sea! Nor am I sad at parties When bedtime comes for me, for then I'll dream about the fun we had And do it all again!

Imagine that. (short story)
June 1, 1996... My brother Jonathan is really smart. Even though he's only in sixth grade, he is already an author. He wrote a book called Giraffe Giggles. It's not published or anything, but it's a book just the same. Dan Kingsley his best friend, even drew the...

Cooking. (recipes)
June 1, 1996... THUMB PRINT COOKIES 1 cup sifted flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup soft shortening 1/2 c. of chopped nuts 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg yolk 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 egg white Sift flour, measure, and resift with salt. Add sugar, and cream shortening until...