Humpty Dumpty's Magazine articles from March 1997

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine archives from March 1997

Exercise.(poem)
March 1, 1997... My mother really likes to run. She goes up and down the street. My dad would rather swim some laps, Especially in the summer heat. I ride my bike to Anna's house. We play baseball with our friends. Then we jump...

My shoes are too tight. (short story)
March 1, 1997... Annie pulled on her sneakers. Squish, squash, squ-e-e-ze went her toes. "Daddy, my shoes are too. tight. When did my feet grow?" asked Annie. "While you were sleeping last night," said Daddy. "You look bigger this morning. We'll...

Snack sticks. (recipe)
March 1, 1997... Fruit and cheese, cheese and fruit, what a delicious combination. The next time you're hungry for something sweet, try these tasty snacks. What you need: 1 or 2 kinds of cheese 3 or 4 kinds of fruit Wooden skewers or...

Let's play golf with Divot the Clown.
March 1, 1997... Golf is an old game. Kings and noblemen played it hundreds of years ago. But that doesn't mean you can't play, too. Especially with Divot the Clown to show you how. PUTT-PUTTING You've probably playes miniature golf with your mom...

It's Tulip Time. (information about the 1997 Tulip Time Scholarship Games)
March 1, 1997... LET'S GO FOR A HIKE This year you can compete in the Tremendous Trees Scholarship Event. As you walk the tree trail, you'll see flags. At each flag, you will identify the tree and spell the name. Participants who do this correctly will...

Richard Scarry's best reading program ever.(Evaluation) (Software Review)
March 1, 1997... Help Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm fill up Mr. Fixit's new Storymobile with stories. You can visit places in Busytown, including the school, market, and beach. By matching letters, pictures, or sounds, you earn stories for the Storymobile. Then...

Mind your manners. (poem)
March 1, 1997... We say "thank you." We say "please." We don't interrupt or tease. We don't argue. We don't fuss. We listen when folks talk to us. We share our toys and take our turns. Good manners aren't too hard to learn. It's really easy when you find...

The animals' manners. (poem)
March 1, 1997... Oscar the Ostrich is right up to date. When invited to parties, he never goes late. He's always on time and goes dressed in his best. Oscar is truly a popular guest. Sally the Seal loves to eat lots of fish. She never can find quite enough on...

We recently moved into a home with an automatic garage door. It worries me because I've caught my kids trying to run out of the garage as the door is closing. I have one child who even tries to hang on the door as it closes. Do these doors stop if they come in contact with a person? (includes safety tips)(Ask Dr. Cory)
March 1, 1997... Dear Dr. Cory: We recently moved into a home with an automatic garage door. It worries me because I've caught my kids trying to run out of the garage as the door is closing. I have one child who even tries to hang on the door as it...

I'll soon be packing away winter clothes. Is it safe to use mothballs with active toddlers around?(Ask Dr. Cory)
March 1, 1997... Dear Dr. Cory: I'll soon be packing away winter clothes. Is it safe to use mothballs with active toddlers around? Karen Meltsic Memphis, Tennessee Dear Ms. Meltsic: If you use mothballs, you'll want to stay away from...

My son likes to in-line skate. Can he use his bike helmet for in-line skating, or do we need to get a helmet made specifically for in-line skating?(Ask Dr. Cory)
March 1, 1997... Dear Dr. Cory: My son likes to in-line skate. Can he use his bike helmet for in-line skating, or do we need to get a helmet made specifically for in-line skating? Donna Deerling Montgomery, Alabama Dear Ms. Deerling: ...

Getting a good night's sleep. (includes related information)
March 1, 1997... Five years olds need ten to twelve hours of sleep, including a nap. But getting your child to go to sleep can be a challenge. Instead of seeing sleep as a time to rest and refuel, children often see it as a time when they can't play or do...

The Easter egg hunt. (poem)
March 1, 1997... Hiding in places, here and there, Easter eggs are everywhere. The Easter Bunny took a fall And lost the eggs, one and all. Now he must find them and hop on his way To deliver those eggs this bright Easter day. Can you find the seven...