
- Past Issues
- EDITORS-IN_CHIEF:
Arthur Read
Buster Baxter - WINTER:
Gone - SPRING:
Sprung
THIS ISSUE'S THEME: Finally!
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TOP STORY: The Past and the Present!
by Arthur Read
Spring is here (finally!). And just how is spring different from winter? Let's take a look!
WINTER:
- Lots of snow. This year, it felt like it was ALWAYS snowing (around here at least).
- And lots of snow means... lots of shoveling. Of course, D.W. would always "help" by THROWING SNOWBALLS AT ME WHILE I WAS SHOVELING! Thanks a lot! (By the way, D.W., JUST KIDDING. It was NOT helpful. I think my snow pants are STILL damp from all that snow.)
- What's the deal with winter days being so short? By the time I get up and go to school, the sun is already setting. Then it's really dark when you try to go outside in the late afternoon. Too bad Buster and I never figured out how to strap those flashlights onto our sleds ....
- More playing outside!
- Flowers bloom!
- D.W. can't throw snowballs at me!
- More playing outside!
- Longer days!
- Time to break out the baseball and the bike! Plus get out the comics to read in the tree house!
- Birds sing!
- And ... more playing outside! (Or have I mentioned that already?)
I tried to use only facts here. But maybe you think I included some opinions, too. Discover the difference in Facts and Opinions!
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SPRING AND SPRING: A Game of Many Meanings
By Buster Baxter
"Spring" is a season. "Spring" also means "to jump up."
Here are some more words with double meanings. Can you figure out which words go with which sentences? Hint: Be sure to use each word twice!
Example: The word "steps" could complete these TWO sentences ...
There are ____________ in front of our school. You must follow a lot of __________ to make a birdhouse.
Okay, here you go! Here are your four words:
Run
Watch
Roll
Right
Place each one in TWO of the following sentences. Can you get them all in the right spots?
A car needs gas to __________.
It's good exercise to __________ around the block.
I can't stand it when coins __________ under the couch.
I like my hot dog on a __________ with a little mustard.
Francine kicked the ball left, then __________, and then scored a goal!
Just because Brain is smart, doesn't mean he's always __________.
It's fun to __________ a parade.
Muffy looked at her __________ to see what time it was.
Want to challenge your brain some more? Then head on over to The Tibble Super Action Challenge!
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FOOD TIPS: Spring Training
By Francine Frensky
A good diet is always important. Also with summer activities like softball, soccer, and b-ball just around the corner, it's the perfect time to get in shape. Good foods give you the fuel you need to play all day!
So, I like to eat...
Lots of fruits and veggies: fresh, frozen, or canned, they're all tasty (and good for you)!
Whole-grain breads, pastas, and cereals.
Meat, eggs, and dairy products with lots of protein.
And SOME desserts (just don't overdo it!).
Basically, I like a good, balanced diet to keep me strong and healthy.
As for getting a lot of home runs, goals, and baskets? That just takes a lot of practice!
For more food fun, play Lunch-O-Matic.
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SPRING AND SPRING: A Game of Many Meanings - SOLVED
By Buster Baxter
Some words MIGHT be able to fit in more than one spot, but here's the best way for ALL the words to fit.
- A car needs gas to RUN.
- It's good exercise to RUN around the block.
- I can't stand it when coins ROLL under the couch.
- I like my hot dog on a ROLL with a little mustard.
- Francine kicked the ball left, then RIGHT, and then scored a goal!
- Just because Brain is smart, doesn't mean he's always RIGHT.
- It's fun to WATCH a parade.
- Muffy looked at her WATCH to see what time it was.
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