Hopscotch articles from June 2008

Hopscotch archives from June 2008

Pogo-stick Princess.(Short story)
June 1, 2008... "I knew you wouldn't mind," said my friend Rachel, "because I'd be happy for you if you were the one invited to Ginny's party." I didn't answer. By the way Rachel stared dreamily at the front of the bus, I knew her mind was not on me or...

Miss Lucy Had a Baby.
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hand a boy a jump rope and stand back--way back, so that you won t be hit as he practices his crossovers and double jumping with a friend! At least that's the way it use to be. When children first began to jump...

Jumping for fun!
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Find eight different jumping sports hidden in the puzzle. Cross out each JUMP and then write the remaining letters in the blank boxes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answers [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Sky jumper.(Poem)
June 1, 2008... A daring young athlete named June, Once wanted to jump to the moon. One night in her sleep She dreamed of that leap-- But woke the next day on Neptune. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] illustrated by Roy Green

Jump to it!
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Looking for a fun sport that is good for your body? Just grab a jump rope to get your feet moving and your heart pumping! Jumping rope is an aerobic, exercise that helps your heart, brain, and lungs do their best...

Which of your legs is longer?(Science)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When you read the title of this science experiment, I'll bet you said, "Both of my legs are the same length." In fact, there is an old joke--"How long are your legs?" The answer is--"Just long enough to reach...

Jump, Rosie, jump!
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thump, thump, thump. Rosie bounces up and down as her yellow jump rope flies over her head and sweeps under her feet. The plastic rope whizzes as it whips through the air. Rosie varies her jumps by crossing the rope...

Jump for joy.
June 1, 2008... First unscramble these color words. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Now use the number letters to write these jumping ideas. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answers: frogs; rabbits; kangaroos; jumping beans; leaping; hopping; trampolines; pogo...

Molly & Buttercup: postcards from the Bed and the Shed.
June 1, 2008... Dear Buttercup, Yes, yes, I received your postcard letting me know that your barn cat likes our little cat, but I still don't see why he can't send her postcards like you and I do. This is a civilized way to communicate with each other,...

"Feeling jumpy!".(Short story)
June 1, 2008... T.A.I.L.S. agents Shelly Cheddar and Becky Muenster have almost arrived at the location of their next assignment--in fact, they're just a jump away. GERONIMO They are on an entomology mission--their goal is to learn more about the...

Trampoline fun!
June 1, 2008... Did you hear about the bear from Missoula, Montana? He climbed a tree and wouldn't come down. Climbed it right smack in the middle of town. The fire trucks raced in and raised their basket. They waited all day until it was almost sunset. They...

Jump!(Short story)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Alexa stared down at the sparkling water below her toes. No way, she decided. She stepped backwards carefully. One, two, three steps. Then she turned around and walked the rest of the length of the diving board. ...

Ha ha hop.
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Riddle me this! Write the answers in the boxes to the right of each clue. Then transfer the letters of each answer to the corresponding numbered squares in the riddle-gram. Fast plane ...

Jump joy.(Poem)
June 1, 2008... Jump Joy All alone? No friends can play? Find a rope and jump today. Jump on two feet. Jump on one. Jumping rope is always fun! Jumping rope is good for you. Helps your heart and muscles too. Jump in...

A bracelet that remembers.(Crafts)
June 1, 2008... When you take a break from jumping, try making a bracelet with a special wire. Memory wire isn't your everyday play-nice wire. It has a mind of its own! Try and unwind this wire. You can't! It springs back into shape which makes it perfect for...

Jump Julia!( Julia Littleton)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What are you doing after school today? For Julia Littleton, the answer is easy! She is going to X-plosion Cheer Center! As she runs to her designated spot on a large tumbling mat, her ponytail sways back and forth. A...

Ladybug.(Jump Rope Songs)(Poem)
June 1, 2008... Ladybug [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ladybug, Ladybug land on me. Give me a wish, or two, or three [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I'll wish for candy! I'll wish for cake! I'll wish for a new pair of rollerskates!...

Elevator.(Jump Rope Songs)(Poem)
June 1, 2008... Elevator Elevator, Elevator, Open the door. Push all the buttons, And get on board! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] First floor STOP! Second floor MISS! Third floor TURN-A-ROUND! Fourth floor TOUCH THE...

Fiddle Faddle.(Jump Rope Songs)(Poem)
June 1, 2008... Fiddle Faddle Fiddle, faddle, baby wants a rattle. Trick, or treat, baby wants to eat. Give her bananas! Give her cheese! Give her watermelon without seeds! Knock! Knock! Knock! Who's at the door? Look...

Cooking: jump ropes.
June 1, 2008... What You Need: * licorice candy * Vienna finger cookies * frosting [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Get Hoppin'! 1 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gently pull 2 cookies apart. 2 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Spread...

A history mystery: the bull leapers of Knossos.
June 1, 2008... Picture yourself in a stadium about the size of a tennis court. A crowd of 500 people watches from a series of broad granite steps to your right. Facing you on the other side of the court is a bull. He is about five and a half feet tall...

My Legs.(Poem)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] My Legs Here are my legs. They help me spring And bound and leap Over everything. They hop, skip, and jump. They vault a wall. They clear hurdles, Short and tall. ...

Word search puzzle.
June 1, 2008... Look forwards, backwards, 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 jumping for joy. ...

I Jump.(Poem)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I Jump Fleas spring to take a bite. Cats pounce throughout the night. Dogs dash when they are glad. Frogs hop from pond to pad. Kids run to break a tie....

Scotch-hoppers.
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You've drawn a numbered outline on the sidewalk. You've found a nice, smooth stone or maybe a bottlecap. Now, what do you have in common with children in almost every country in the world dating back over 2,000...

Jumpers.
June 1, 2008... Shade in each box that names a creature or person that can jump. If you do it correctly, you will see a word that means "happiness." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answer [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Potsy's pen pal club.(Pen Pals)(List)
June 1, 2008... 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)
June 1, 2008... Dear Potsy, It's spring! I live in the country, and I love to pick wildflowers. Usually, the flowers that bloom in the spring are clover and violets. I like to read, do you? I like to read HOPSCOTCH I would like to write a story for...

Mystery picture puzzle.
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] arrowhead dove needle (2) crowns duck sock hat rabbit worm pear saltshaker heart alligator ladybug snake fried egg banana Answers [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]