Yak's Corner (National Magazine) articles

Recent articles from Yak's Corner (National Magazine)

Getting into the spirit of a new museum: November is Native American Heritage Month. It's the perfect time to learn about a new museum in Washington, D.C.
November 11, 2004... Native people believe that everything in nature has a spirit. Everything is alive and connected: the air, water, wind, clouds, plants, animals, people, rocks, mountains, grains of sand. So the Yak knew he was in for a treat when he recently visited the new National Museum of the...

A bountiful time.
November 11, 2004... The Yak is thankful for November. It's a month when we have our elections, our national holiday of Thanksgiving and prepare for the holidays coming up. It's also the start of big contests that fill the Yak's mailbag. You can read about our yearly "A Winter's Tale" story contest on Page 3...

Giving thanks for cool crafts.(Brief Article)
November 11, 2004... The Yak is grateful for fall crafts. Here are some you can make before the family feast on Thanksgiving. MAKE A FALL CENTERPIECE WHAT YOU NEED * floral foam (available at craft stores) * 5-inch terra cotta pot * Spanish moss * dried wheat * eucalyptus stems ...

Make a pilgrim door hanger.
November 11, 2004... WHAT YOU NEED * 1 wooden door hanger (available at craft stores) * black and beige acrylic paint * 1 small craft stick * 1 large craft stick black, white and yellow craft foam * 2 googly eyes * 1 brown chenille stem * paintbrush * black marker *...

Make a pinecone turkey.
November 11, 2004... WHAT YOU NEED * 1 thick brown chenille stem * 1 pinecone * yellow craft foam * 2 googly eyes * 1 thin red chenille stem * 1 thin orange chenille stem * glue gun * scissors WHAT TO DO 1. Cut the brown chenille stem to a piece about 3 inches long....