Humpty Dumpty's Magazine articles from June 1997

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine archives from June 1997

Captain of the ocean.(poem)
June 1, 1997... I am captain of the ocean, I am master of the sea When I climb upon my daddy And sit with him and read. I travel through the water. I chase pirates big and mean. Then I search for buried treasures As I fall asleep and dream.

Ten children dancing.(poem)
June 1, 1997... Ten children dancing beneath a moonlit sky. One rests on a grassy mound. Then there are nine. Nine children dancing on a wooden gate. One rests against a fence. Then there are eight. Eight children dancing on a cloud near heaven. One...

Butterfly.(poem)
June 1, 1997... Act out this poem while someone reads it aloud. Flitter, flutter, Dip, and glide. Skip, Reach, Spread your arms wide Run in a circle, Jump up and down. Creep, Pounce, Spin around. Bounce on your toes. Drift with a sigh. That's how it is Chasing...

Mix & fix: butterfly nectar. (recipe)
June 1, 1997... Nectar is a sweet juice made by flowers. Butterflies sip nectar through a long straw-like tongue. You can't sip through your tongue, but you can sip through a long straw. Try making this delicious drink, and dream of flying in the sunshine!...

Bunches of butterflies. (children's art project)
June 1, 1997... Some butterflies flutter, and some dart and swoop. Some fly for thousands of miles, sailing on the wind. Follow these directions to fill your living room with a flock of butterflies. What you need: Tissue or crepe paper Wire sandwich...

Are you right-eyed or left-eyed?
June 1, 1997... Maybe you are right-handed. Maybe you are left-handed. Did you know that you are either right-eyed or left-eyed, too? When you look at something, one eye leads and the other eye follows. The eye that leads is called the dominant...

Lydia's stay-inside adventure. (short story)
June 1, 1997... One rainy, stay-inside, play-inside day, while Mama was rocking baby Jim, Lydia pulled out her big box of blocks. When she dumped them on the rug, the blocks became fish in the sea. And the box, a ship she piloted. "My Bonnie lies over...

Healthful recipe contest.
June 1, 1997... Do you like to cook and bake with your mom or dad? The Children's Better Health Institute is looking for healthful recipes. The winning recipe will be printed in the magazines and the winner will receive a blue ribbon. Recipes...

How can you tell your kids about drugs? How can you make sure that they don't do drugs?(Ask Dr. Cory)
June 1, 1997... Dear Dr. Cory: How can you tell your kids about drugs? How can you make sure that they don't do drugs? Mercedes Chevalier San Antonio, Texas Dear Ms. Chevalier: Now is the time for you to begin laying the groundwork for...

My son is playing baseball this spring. Should he wear protective eye wear?(Ask Dr. Cory)
June 1, 1997... Dear Dr. Cory: My son is playing baseball this spring. Should he wear protective eye wear? Beverly Bardonie Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dear Ms. Bardonie: Wearing protective eye wear could certainly help protect your...

Developing your child's imagination.
June 1, 1997... Children are creative by nature. They love to pretend they are animals, astronauts, and mommies and daddies. They love to use their imagination. You can help your child develop his imagination by playing games with him. Try these two with your...

500 Five Minute Games: Quick and Easy Activities for 3-6 Year Olds.
June 1, 1997... Quick and Easy Activities For 3-6 Year Olds by Jackie Silberg Illustrated by Rebecca Jones Gryphon House For more ideas on games to play with your children, check out this book. There are alphabet games, birthday games, language games,...

Daisy days.(poem)
June 1, 1997... Standing in each open field Where bare feet like to run, Daisies decorate the day With faces full of sun.