Humpty Dumpty's Magazine articles from September 2000

Humpty Dumpty's Magazine archives from September 2000

Squiggle Worm.
September 1, 2000... Squiggle Worm is hungry. What is he eating? Start at the *. A is the first letter of the answer. Draw a line up, down, or diagonally to connect the letters to form the word. It ends at the.

Kindergarten Kid.(Brief Article)(Short Story)
September 1, 2000... Amy was ready to start kindergarten. But she had a question about it. "Is school fun?" Amy asked her older brother, Jimmy, "You learn new games at school. That's where I learned to play soccer," said Jimmy and ran outside. Seeing...

School Days.
September 1, 2000... Erin and Tim cannot find their school supplies. Can you help? You need to look for: 2 pencils, 3 crayons, a pair of scissors, a ruler, a book, a paintbrush, a jar of paste, a lunch box, and an apple for the teacher. Have fun!

WHAT'S THE TIME.(telling time)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Is it time to eat? Is it time to play? Timothy the Toucan has an alarm clock. When it rings in the morning, the big hand is pointing to twelve and the little hand is pointing to eight. Timothy knows it's time to get up and have breakfast....

TULIP TIME EXCITEMENT.(Tulip Time Scholarship Games)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... At this year's Tulip Time Scholarship Games, there was plenty of excitement! Kids came from all over to compete in sporting, talent, and identification events. There were a lot of happy winners who earned, all together, more than $100,000 in...

SUPER SPELLING BEE.(Tulip Time Spelling Bee)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Congratulations go out to 5 1/2-year-old Anjay Ajodha of Pearland, Texas. He studied the list of spelling bee words very hard. That work paid off when he won first place in the six and under spelling bee competition. He won a scholarship for...

"SOUPER" SANDWICH.(Brief Article)(Recipe)
September 1, 2000... Enjoy this tasty sandwich with your favorite soup! What you need: 2 slices bread, whole-grain or multi-grain 4 to 6 ounces tuna fish in spring water Small bowl Fork 2 tablespoons lowfat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon pickle relish...

LET'S PLAY DRESS-UP!(baker)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Humpty Dumpty wants to be a baker. Please help him get ready. 1. Color Humpty's jacket, his shoes, his gloves, his chef's apron and hat, his wooden spoon, and his rolling pin. 2. Tear out these pages. Follow the heavy black line and...

kidtalk.
September 1, 2000... A few months ago, we asked you to tell us about your pet. Here is what some of you said. Thanks to everyone who wrote. "I have two dogs, Maaco and Butch. We all love to play at our lake. They love to sleep under my bed." Heather...

Pick Your Favorite Vegetable: Veggie Election 2000.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... One day, the vegetables in Humpty Dumpty's refrigerator started arguing. "Kids like me best," said the corn. "No, I'm their favorite," said the spinach. "I have an idea," said a red bell pepper. "Let's ask the kids, and let them...

Vote Today!(2000 Veggie Election - nutrition game)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2000... Here is the official 2000 Veggie Election Ballot. To vote, mark the box next to your favorite candidate's name. Ballots must be postmarked by November 7, 2000. Be sure to include your name, address, and age. We'll print the results in the...

YOU DRAW THE PICTURES.
September 1, 2000... Please draw and title a picture all by yourself. Send it to: "You Draw the Pictures," Humpty Dumpty's Magazine, P.O. Box 567, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Include your name, age, and complete address (street, city, state, and ZIP code) on the back...

A Is for ...
September 1, 2000... What letter does the name of each food in this picture start with? What color are the foods? Apples can be red, yellow, or green. Color the pictures any way you like. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answer: apple, almonds, asparagus, apricots,...

Mark It With an X.
September 1, 2000... Some things in this picture are not safe for you to touch. Draw an X over them. Circle the things that you may touch. FLOWERS FIREPLACE MATCHES LIGHTER TEDDY BEAR ROCKING CHAIR STOVE BALL PILLOW ...

Body Puzzle.
September 1, 2000... Your body is a great machine. Take care of it as you grow. Eat healthful foods and exercise. Finish the puzzle below. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dip a reddish strip into soapy water. What color is the paper? Dip the same strip of paper...

Dot-to-Dot Body Match.
September 1, 2000... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Can you guess what this is? To find out, just connect the dots from 1 to 45. Look at the Body Puzzle on the previous page. Then match each puzzle word with the correct body part in this picture.

Going to the Doctor.
September 1, 2000... Cullan liked going to the doctor The doctor made Cullan stick out his tongue. Cullan liked to stick out his tongue. The doctor looked inside Cullan's ear with a tiny bulb. Sometimes, the doctor saw little cave man and dinosaur in Cullan's ears....

Ask Doctor Cory.
September 1, 2000... FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS Dear Dr. Cory: My daughter has ringworm in the hairline. What should I do? Mari E-mail letter Dear Mari: To accurately determine whether someone has ringworm of the scalp, a diagnosis has to be...

Growing Up.
September 1, 2000... My clothes are getting very small. My shoes are way too tight. I do not need a step stool To climb in bed at night. The chair that once seemed ten feet tall Now fits me to a T, And toys I couldn't reach for I now reach easily. This all seems...