Craft: Yearlong scrapbook
I love keeping a scrapbook of all the fun things I do in a year. And what better time to start a craft like this then in January? Here’s how you do it: What you need: Fourteen pieces of scrapbook paper, markers, fancy paper, scissors, glue stick What you do: Staple the fourteen pieces of scrapbook paper together. The front sheet is the cover page, the back sheet is the back cover. At the top of each page, write the names of the months, starting with January. During each month, make little notes or paste little mementos from that month on the page. At the end of the year, you’ll have a record of all the things you did!
Nibbles Hippo: Filmmaker
Guess what? I heard about the coolest thing on TV this morning – yeah, I’m home sick again today – anyway, it’s a contest that I can enter. It’s a ‘young documentarian’ contest. That means that a kid makes a movie and a panel of judges watches it and then the winner gets KinzCash! How much KinzCash? One thousand smackeroos! The second prize is 500 KinzCash and the third prize is 200 KinzCash, so even if I don’t come in FIRST place, I’ll still be pretty happy! Now I just have to figure out what to make my film about. Looks like I’ve got a list of ideas to write!
Nibbles Hippo: Home Sick
I know everyone gets colds. I know they’ll go away after about a week. But that doesn’t mean they’re any fun in the mean time. I’m so sick, you guys! I woke up this morning with a terrible sore throat and a cough. My eyes are burning and my head is aching. And my nose won’t stop running. Plumpy took one look at me and said I was missing school. I know SOME kids would be really happy about that (Sparky, for one), but me? No. I hate missing school. I especially hate it when I have to stay home and feel horrible. Everyone is probably having a great time at recess, playing in the snow. Me? I’m stuck on the couch, doing crosswords and blowing my nose. Which is really sore, by the way. Ugh. I can’t wait to feel better.
What’s YOUR Favorite Winter Sport?
Your favorite thing to wear is: A) A skirt and tank topB) Sweaters and warm clothesC) Jeans and a team jerseyD) Whatever’s clean You really like activities that: A) Require a lot of concentrationB) Are fun to doC) Require a lot of speedD) Require a lot of movement You like activities that: A) You can do aloneB) You can do with a friendC) You can do with a teamD) You can do with a group of friends or alone Your favorite animal is a: A) SwanB) Polar bearC) HuskyD) Rabbit Your favorite winter treat is: A) Apple ciderB) Hot chocolateC) Candy CaneD) Warm cookies Mostly A’s: Strap on some skates and hit the rink. You’re probably a pro at figure 8’s and fancy moves. If you haven’t tried ice skating before, it’s a ton of fun! Give it a try – but make sure to wear a helmet! Mostly B’s: There’s nothing quite like zipping down a snowy hill at the speed of light! You’re a sledding fan, and why not? It’s so much fun – especially when you involve your friends! Mostly C’s: You’re a pro … Read more
Craft: Pretty Bug Collage
It’s not exactly warm outside, but you can bring a hint of spring to your room with a pretty bug collage! What you need: Large paper, watercolor paint, paintbrush, scissors, craft glue, Bristol board or foam core, green paper What you do: Paint your large paper in all sorts of different colors. You don’t need to do one specific design, you can just be random. Let your paint dry. When the paint is dry, cut out all sorts of different bug shapes. Cut out leaf-shapes from your green paper. Glue it to your Bristol board or foam core. Glue your insects to the leaves. When the glue is dry, hang up your bug picture for all to see!
Ms. Cowoline’s Winter Fun Day
Ms. Cowoline here with a very exciting announcement for my dear students! On January 11, we are going to take a break from learning and spend a day enjoying the winter weather with physical fitness! Yes, we’re having a snow fun day. So if you’re interested in sports – or just running around in the snow – you’re going to have a stellar time! I am interested to hear what kind of sports and activities you’d all like to do, so I’m going to put a suggestion box outside of my office. I can’t wait to read the things you come up with!
One Rough Resolution
Sparky Fact here with a major complaint: school. Why am I back? Because I have to be, of course. I had such a good time on holiday, enjoying my days off. I played and slept and hung out with my friends. And then, today, I came back to school. And the craziness has already started! Our teacher, Miss Daisy, told us about three projects we have to do this month. THREE! That’s too many. One is too many. Ugh. I know some ‘Kinz really like school, and some are really good at school…but I don’t. And I’m not. I know my resolution was to do better, but I’m already counting down the days until summer.
One Lovely Living Room
Elwin: Hey everyone! It’s your favorite decorating team here – Elwin and Hailey! We’re super-excited to tell you about the business our company has been getting ever since we redecorated Fluffington’s house for the holidays! Ms. Birdy was the first to call us, and she invited us over to check out the problem. The problem, by the way, wasn’t at her house. It was at Dr. Quack’s. When Hailey and I got there, we thought maybe the foyer needed redoing. Ms. Birdy, however, said that Dr. Quack just had it re-painted. She took us into his living room and we immediately noticed it was…what’s a polite way to say it, Hailey? Hailey: Uh. Dated. Let’s say dated. As in, out-of-date. As in, from the last century. Or possibly the one before that. Well, let’s just let the picture do the talking, shall we? Elwin: There are so many things going wrong here, I don’t know where to start. Hailey: The wallpaper. It’s the worst. Elwin: No, I think it’s the arrangement of furniture. The mismatched, random arrangement. Have you ever seen anything like that before, Hailey? I mean, wow. It’s just…it’s … Read more
Holiday Husky Contest Winners
Congratulations to Rachel, Lisa, Megan, Martha and Michaela! They’ve each been sent a Secret Code for an eStore exclusive Holiday Husky. We wanted to know why winter was your favorite season — read the winning entries below. Winter is my favorite season because it is always so cheery and everyone is always happy. The snow brings an even better spirit. You can sled, and ice skate, and play hockey. You can build snowmen and make snow angels. Also winter means CHRISTMAS! Christmas brings family and friends together; it is just a happy mood, all around. Putting up the Christmas tree is fun, too! Winter is awesome too because there are all sorts of good, yummy foods. In our backyard there is a hill, so I can sled! Then when I come in my mom makes me some warm, sweet, hot chocolate. That’s why I LOVE the season winter! – Rachel Wintertime is a spectacular season. The air is crisp, cool, and clear. The snow is like a blanket of powdered sugar resting upon the curving hilltops. Smells of cinnamon and sugar fill the air, along with the scents of my favorite snickerdoodle cookies. Yum! Everything in winter is amazing. Christmas … Read more
Millie Pig: Hurricane on Wheels
Sometimes I think Salley, Roberta, Cowabelle, Sparky and Alex are the luckiest kids around. Why? Because they don’t have siblings! Nibbles is lucky because she has an older sister, and Stoogles likes all of his brothers and sisters, so I guess he’s lucky too. Or maybe I’m just UN-lucky. Because of Millie. The hurricane on wheels. See, Santakinz thought it would be a great idea to get Millie roller skates. I wish I had been awake when the jolly old elf was dropping off gifts, because I would’ve begged him to take the skates back to the North Pole with him. Since it’s snowy outside, Millie has been skating around the house. She’s not really supposed to, but mom is just happy that she’s enjoying her present – and she said that as long as she stays in the basement, she shouldn’t be able to do too much damage. Well. Tell that to my ruined art project. I’ve been working on my art project for three weeks. It was a little model of my house and yard. I thought it was really, really cute. I was just about done (I just had to … Read more
Resolutions from the ‘Kinz
It’s January 1 and you know what that means…resolution time! I decided to put on my reporter’s hat and visit my friends to find out what they hope to accomplish this year! Molly: As much as it pains me to say this, I’m going to try to be nicer to Millie this year. She can be so difficult sometimes, and that drives me CRAZY. But yelling at her doesn’t work, so maybe being nice to her will? I don’t know. I’m willing to try anything at this point. Roberta: Well, everyone saw my little fashion catastrophe of 2011, so I’m hoping to put that behind me and sashay my way through 2012 looking like a fashionista. Or at least a little more put together. I’ve got some ideas, and I’ve been talking to PJ. Hopefully this year’s fashions are memorable for a good reason! Sparky: Man, Uncle Arte and I were talking about resolutions the other day. I wanted mine to be ‘improve my video gaming skills’, but he said those are good enough already. Uncle Arte STRONGLY suggested that I focus my energy on bringing … Read more
Grey Langur Contest Winners
Congratulations to Jamie, Jaliyah, Hayley, Tori and Esha, our randomly selected winners! They’ve each been sent a Secret Code for a Grey Langur, January’s Pet of the Month! We wanted to know what you thought was the best way to help others and donating money received the most votes!
New Year’s Resolutions with the ‘Kinz!
I asked my friends to share their resolutions. This is what they said: Salley: I resolve to be the best Student Council president ever. I think Purr-Cilla got a bit too big for her britches at the end of this year, so I’m going to have to show her who’s boss in 2012. Sparky: I resolve to study for most if not ALL of my tests. Because I actually really liked getting that A+. Cowabelle: I resolve to continue working at the soup kitchen – and maybe even work at the food bank. Also, I resolve to visit Dacey and see if I can be an extra in her upcoming movie. Roberta: I resolve to be more patient with my dad’s traveling, and to try to continue bettering myself, fashion-wise. Hey, you never know. Maybe one day I’ll start a trend! Stoogles: I resolve to take more time on my projects next year. Let’s face it: some of my stuff was downright last-minute this year. Molly: I resolve to be more patient with Millie. And maybe even play with her now and then, even if her … Read more
