Hopscotch articles from June 2000

Hopscotch archives from June 2000

Write On.(Short Story)
June 1, 2000... "What are you doing?" Shirley asked, tucking the ends of her scarf into her jacket. "It's cold out here." It was a bright, crisp autumn day, and Beth was sitting on the front porch steps with Chipper, her dog. "Waiting," she said. ...

Friends.(Poem)
June 1, 2000... A friend is a special person Who likes you because you're you. She's there when you're fun to be around And there when you're grouchy too. She likes you when you're happy; She cheers you when you're sad. She...

Ten Tips for Making Friends.
June 1, 2000... Friends are important. All of us want to have a special friend to share Lings with, but making friends isn't always easy. When a construction worker builds a new house, he starts with a firm foundation. Building friendships is no different. ...

Becky's New Mail Friend.(Short Story)
June 1, 2000... Five eager girls surrounded 12-year-old Eddy. What made Eddy so different wasn't his jeans or tennis shoes, but the place he got them. He had purchased his red and white tennis shoes in Japan. His blue jeans and T-shirt with the Eiffel Tower on...

Love's A Winner.(Poem)
June 1, 2000... Love says, "Hi" and asks your name. Love includes you in the game. Love takes time to talk awhile. Love's a hug that makes you smile. Love helps others -- stops to care. Love sees goodness everywhere. Love has arms that open wide....

"Net" Working for Pen Pals.
June 1, 2000... Have you ever wanted to find out what life is like in another country or in another part of the United States? Do you want to meet girls from all over the world? Do you want to make interesting friends? Get a pen pal! A pen pal is a friend...

What Do I Write About?(writing to a pen pal)
June 1, 2000... Okay, so now you have your pen pal's name and address. What do you write in that first letter? First of all, write to your pen pal as soon as you get her address. Tell her how old you are, about your family pets, and where you live. Tell...

May I Get Your Stamp of Approval?(math problems)
June 1, 2000... Missy has many pen pals so she sends lots of letters and postcards. A stamp for a postcard costs 20 [cts.]. A stamp for a regular letter costs 33 [cts.]. A stamp for a letter that weighs more than one ounce costs 55 [cts.]. How much did...

Secret Color Writing.
June 1, 2000... If you want to send a secret message to a friend, you can do it in code. You can do this by using numbers instead of letters (A=1, B=2, C=3, etc.). There are many secret codes. Suppose you wanted to send your friend a secret PICTURE! How...

Visiting Friends.(Short Story)
June 1, 2000... Molly picked up her backpack and headed for the door. "Bye, Mom," she said. "I'll be back by dinner." "OK," said Mom, "but where are you going?" "I am going to visit my friends," said Molly. "Oh," said Mom, "so you'll be next...

Alphabet Alive!(how to illuminate writing)
June 1, 2000... Medieval scribes brightened their manuscripts by decorating capital letters with pictures and designs. This is called illumination. You can make your writing come alive too. Dress up an envelope or note to a friend. Decorate a poem. Or...

Pen Pal.(Poem)
June 1, 2000... I have a friend in Ireland; Her name is Anna Grace. I know everything about her, Though I've never seen her face. Like... she has two big brothers, And a baby sister, Dee. Her favorite color's green, And she...

Home Is a Tiny Island.(life on Ujae in Marshall Islands)
June 1, 2000... Ruth Marshall shares her "home" with about 300 people. Her home is a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean where the nearest neighborhood is hundreds of miles across the mint blue sea! The island Ruth calls home is Ujae in the Republic of the...

A Perfect Pie for Papa.(chocolate-peanut butter pie)(Recipe)
June 1, 2000... With Father's Day just around the corner, make something special this year to say in the sweetest way: I love you. Nothing could be sweeter than a chocolate-peanut butter pie you made all on your very own. To make a pie with six average...

A Very Special Recipe.(Poem)
June 1, 2000... Take a cup of fresh "Hello," Add a smile that's all aglow. Mix together; let it stand; Add a pinch of "Helping Hand." Stir in generosity, Patience, trust, and constancy. Add the sparkle from your eyes; Blend...

Sparks in the Kitchen.(how a Chinese cook invented fireworks in the 10th century)
June 1, 2000... Do you have sulfur, charcoal, and saltpeter in your kitchen? You would if you lived in China in the 10th century. In fact, those ingredients were common. The Chinese used the sulfur to intensify the heat of a fire, charcoal as fuel, and...

How to Find the Perfect Pen Pal.
June 1, 2000... Have you ever wished someone would send you a letter a real letter from a friend who loves the same things you do -- a friend who tells you about a great book she just read or the funny tricks her puppy has learned? Every day, kids write...

KIDS' Corner.(Poem)(Short Story)
June 1, 2000... All in a Trip to the Grocery Store Dad was home from work, kicking his feet back, just relaxing when we got home from the grocery store. He came out to help us haul in the groceries. He said, "Hi, girls, anything new at the grocery store...

Hole-y Socks!(Poem)
June 1, 2000... We went to the sock shop And asked Mr. Knowles, "Sir, do the socks You sell have holes?" "What a foolish question!" Said Mr. Knowles. "How could I possibly Sell socks with holes?" "If...

POTSY'S PEN PAL CLUB.
June 1, 2000... 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 addresses within six weeks....