Humpty Dumpty's Magazine articles from January 2004

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine archives from January 2004

Snow angels.(Poem)
January 1, 2004... Flump! I flop down on my back, Stretch my arms out wide, Spread my feet far apart, And swish them side to side. Whoosh! I flap my wings wildly. Ready, here I go Flying forms on winter white, Angels in the...

The pocket mystery.(Short Story)
January 1, 2004... Five-year-old Michael liked to get dressed all by himself. He especially liked his blue pants. They had two big front pockets. Michael liked to fill the big pockets with rocks, string, and other treasures. One morning, Michael dressed...

Cross-country ski.
January 1, 2004... Christopher is going to cross-country ski to his friend's house. Help him find the way without crossing any lines.

Cobras, bears, and butterflies.(Humpty Dumpty's Choice)
January 1, 2004... Pretend to be a cobra, a bear, a butterfly, a balloon, a bridge, and a tree while you stretch and strengthen your body. Learn these yoga moves that are valuable to know even as you become teens and young adults. Get your family together and do...

Exercise is play.
January 1, 2004... Act out this poem while someone sings it to the tune of "Jingle Bells." Bend your knees, bend your knees, Bend them all the way. Now it's time to straighten up. Exercise is play. Stretch your arms, stretch your arms, Stretch them...

Albie's trip to the Jumble Jungle.(Humpty Dumpty's Choice)
January 1, 2004... "That'll be easy," Albie said. They hadn't gone far when Albie heard something crawling through the leaves. "Look, Tugs, there's a crocodile." "Nope!" the animal announced. "Then what are you?" Albie asked. "I'm a...

Guess who.(Coloring)
January 1, 2004... We whirl and glide, leap and fly. Are we birds or butterflies? Snowflakes dancing in the sky? Leaves, you say? Kites, you think? No! We're the kids at the skating rink! Please look at these two pictures. They are almost alike. Can you find...

Smart fit kids club at the fitness farm--at home.
January 1, 2004... To be a member of the club, get up and exercise your body and your brain. Start practicing these events to win a college scholarship at the Tulip Time Scholarship Games in Indianapolis on April 24, 2004. If you can't make it to the Fitness...

Who is washing up?
January 1, 2004... Someone is washing his face. Please connect the dots from 1 to 37 to see who it is. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Brush your teeth.
January 1, 2004... Brush every morning and night, and your teeth will be shiny bright. Pull this page out of the magazine and hang it up. Color a sun after you brush your teeth in the morning. Color a moon after you brush them at bedtime.

Veggie election 2004.
January 1, 2004... The vegetables in Humpty Dumpty's refrigerator are arguing. "Everybody knows kids like me best," said the corn. "Oh, no, I'm their favorite; I help build their muscles," said the spinach. "You are not;I...

Peanut crunch bananacicles.(Mix & Fix)
January 1, 2004... Peanut Crunch Bananacicles What you need: Banana (cut across its middle) Wooden ice-cream sticks Peanut butter Your favorite cereal, crushed What to do: 1. Push ice-cream stick longways...

Valentines to mail.
January 1, 2004... Betsy wants to mail some valentines. Please show her the way to the mailbox!

Valentines mystery.
January 1, 2004... Beaver opened his mailbox on Valentine's Day. He found four special valentines. Each card had a valentine greeting from the sender. But none of the cards was signed. Can you help Beaver solve his valentine mystery? Draw a line from the...

Ask Doctor Cory.
January 1, 2004... Dear Dr. Cory: How do you catch the flu? How does it spread? Elizabeth Kantor * New York Dear Elizabeth: Influenza (in-flew-EN-za), or flu, is caused by a group of viruses. They are easily spread from person to person when...

Swallowing winter.
January 1, 2004... Snowflakes are dropping like quiet lace. Cold little flickers are on my face. Catch them, Watch them, Snatch them with my tongue. Swallowing winter is shivery fun! What is hiding in the snowy picture? These things will help you stay...