Humpty Dumpty's Magazine articles from March 2001

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine archives from March 2001

HOW TO FLY A KITE.
March 1, 2001... Springtime is kite-flying time. Grab your kite, a ball of string, and an adult helper. Then follow these easy steps for kite-flying fun. What you do: 1. Pick up the kite with one hand and pick up the ball of string with your other...

COUNTDOWN TO TULIP TIME.(Tulip Time Scholarship Games)
March 1, 2001... Kids from around the country are practicing for the Tulip Time Scholarship Games on Saturday, April 21,2001. That's because every hour of the day at the Fitness Farm, boys and girls are competing to win college scholarships in our sporting...

BEE A CHAMPION!(words to learn for the Tulip Time Scholarship Spelling Bee)
March 1, 2001... Can you spell really hard words? Come compete in our Tulip Time Scholarship Spelling Bee and you could win a college Here are some words that will be used in the Spelling Bee. Study hard! ankle dose grill jam menu paint...

SPRING BIATHLON.(quiz on swimming)
March 1, 2001... Our new swim-run Biathlon event is just for you if you like to swim and run long distances. This event will really challenge your endurance! So practice your flip turns, sharpen your swim strokes, and train to run your fastest mile ever. ...

BE A WINNER IN FITNESS!(how to earn a Presidential Physical Fitness Award at the Fitness Farm)
March 1, 2001... How fit are you? Come and find out at the Fitness Farm on April 21,2001! See how you "measure up" and test your level of fitness by taking the President's Challenge. Compare your scores with the latest fitness standards in exercises like the...

Do It Right.(Poem)
March 1, 2001... Exercise is really smart. Warm up slow before you start. Stretch up high and stretch down low. Are you ready? Get set, go! March in place right where you are. March, march, march, and you'll go far. Situps, pushups, puff, puff,...

RAINY DAY FISHING.(Short Story)
March 1, 2001... Kelly opened the [door]. Grandpa held a [toolbox]. Grandpa pointed to his [hat]. "It's [raining] so we can't go fishing," [Kelly] said sadly. "Sure we can," said [grandpa] as he smiled and opened the [toolbox]. [Grandpa] and...

LET'S FIND OUT.(why does water form drops)
March 1, 2001... Have you ever wondered why water forms drops? Water is colorless liquid that covers most of the earth's surface. Fill the plastic cup to the very top with water and put the cup on the counter. Then add more water, a spoonful at a time,...

SOUTHWESTERN STACKERS.(tasty snack)
March 1, 2001... This tasty snack is packed-and stacked-with protein and carbohydrates! What do you need: 2 lowfat flour tortillas 1/2 cup lowfat refried beans 1/4 cup shredded lowfat cheddar cheese 1/4 cup shredded lettuce 1/4 cup diced...

The Pirate Who Got Lost.(Short Story)
March 1, 2001... A pirate left his ship one day. He took a walk through town. His parrot sat on his shoulder. But the pirate forgot which way the ocean was. And he got lost. In town, the pirate saw a lady on a horse. He stopped and asked her for...

Ask Doctor Cory.(Questions and Answers)
March 1, 2001... Dear Dr. Cory: We will be purchasing a new car seat for our toddler-age child. Is it safer to get the kind of car seat with a top tether that anchors to the back of the seat? Deanna Whister Buffalo, New York Dear Deanna: You...

Creative Me!(Poem)
March 1, 2001... I'm dancing and prancing and singing a song. I'm whirling and twirling and rolling along. I'm gliding and sliding; I'm feeling so free. I'm playing and saying I'm glad I am me!