winter 2011 digital kidzera
DESCRIPTION
Winter fun is here!TRANSCRIPT
Winter 2011
WINTER 2011
2
Cold girl drawing submitted by: Alicia T., Age 11, Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences, Pueblo, Colorado
Winter landscape submitted by: Britney M., Age 8, Alpine Elementary School, Columbus, Ohio
c o n t e n t s
4 TalkBack 6Top Artist
November 8
News1 0
T-Design
16
14
Click a Pic
12
SOS
18
History
20
Art-to-Art
22Top ArtistDecember
Art-to-Art II
3
KidzEra Founded 1995
Visit us online: KidzEra.com Call us:1-888-400-KIDZ (5439)Email us: [email protected]
© Youth Intermedia, 2011. All Rights Reserved.
At KidzEra, we’re very selective about sponsors and advertisers. For advertising and sponsorship opportunities call 1-888-400-KIDZ (5439) ext. 3 or visit YouthIntermedia.com
Director of Enterprise DevelopmentMatthew Smith Production DirectorChristina SzokeIntermedia Production NinjaRyan MadsonEditorMaggie Snyder Associate EditorLizzie Szoke
The KidzEra Crew
Honey, what do you want for the holidays?
Adiamond!
Creation Station
Ink Slinger
Click a Pic
3 4Shenangians
3 0 Zeitgeist
3 2 Holiday Fun
24 26
Want to be published ?
KidzEra PO BOX 20250 Boulder, CO 80308 USAWe look forward to seeing your work!
Well, you’re in luck. KidzEra is made of YOUR submissions —your art, pics, thoughts, writing, stories and comics!
Simply upload your original work on KidzEra.com or mail in your work, along with the submission form, to:
Submission Form
Hey Everybody!
The holidays are a great time of year to reflect on what you are grateful to have (or not have!) in your life.
Currently, we’re thankful it hasn’t snowed too much, that our friends and families are safe and healthy, and that we get to do cool things like work on KidzEra!
Here at KidzEra HQ, we’re as busy as Santa’s elves, configuring our new web system and creating some new projects.
If you haven’t already, check out the new project Anything Goes! It’s just like it sounds-any appropriate images can be submitted, including images created by someone else that you really like or that inspires you.
We wish you very happy holidays!
-The KidzEra Team
SEASONS GREETINGS!
I am making my next masterpiece called Petilil, but it is a different kind of drawing than my other one.
-ash ketchum
That sounds awesome. Can’t wait to see it!
-KE
-shop555
I WANT ICE CREAM.
Here ya go! We hope you like it with sprinkles and a cherry on top!
-KE
Ice cream drawing submitted by: Erick D., Age 8, E.J. Briscoe School, Fort Worth, Texas
I`m in a play. It`s Willy Wonka! I`m an Oompaloompa!!!!
-aubreeipod
Nice! We love plays. Break a leg! (But not literally!)
-KE
Blah.
-pisior989
Yeah. Blah happens.Anybody figure out a cure for that yet?
-KE
I think the website should have writing or a place where you can get help with your homework.
-blondie101
We like stories too! We’re working on a writing project right now. A homework help project is a really cool idea. We’ll pass it along to our developers!
-KE
Mail us your Shenanigans!
KidzEraPO Box 20250Boulder, CO 80308
-KE
How do people send in Shenanigans—even if there is no Shenanigans here on KidzEra.com?
-Tarisha S.
Ani
me
Pilg
rim
s dr
awin
g su
bmit
ted
by: M
ark
V.,
Age
13,
Alb
any
Park
Mul
ticul
tura
l Aca
dem
y, Ch
icago
, Illi
nois
Got Something to say?!
Talk Back
5
I’m thankful for...I’m thankful for the fun times... :P
-Yxrulz
I’m thankful for everything and everybody. Even through the hard stuff, life will be good.
-notsogirly
I’m thankful for the grass, the moon, the stars, the air, the sun, the water, the A/C, the heater, the stove, the electricity, the sky, cartoons, movies, KidzEra, the tree in our back yard...this list is long...-_-
-1Julivia
I’m thankful for an education, playing the flute & piano, crocheting amigurumi, and a pretty nice life in general ;)
-friendzyfriendI’m thankful for the parents I have, the hope I get from loved ones, nice friends around me, sunny days, a great support system, imagination and giving love and hope to others.
-Darya T.
Leaf art (opposite) submitted by: Rachel C., Age 11, Alamo Elementary School, San Francisco, California
6
Top ArtistNovember
Stats:Favorite color: Lavender Favorite song: Butterfly Fly Away by Miley CyrusFavorite season: Spring
#1 Wen Ying C.
“
“
8
T-D
es
ign
Sharon L.Age 13, New Jersey
The idea for this T-design popped in my head in the middle of a band rehearsal. I was thinking about how it would be awesome to have a monkey in our school marching band and, voila! The design was born. A cool T-shirt is one that is expressive and shows off its own personality. I want to tell KidzEra readers that no matter how rocky the road seems, or how high the stars are, they have to keep reaching for their dreams because they’re the only ones who can.
T-Design
WEAr SOME ArT!
T-D
es
ign
These are our last T-design winners for a while! The T-design project is going on a break and we’d like to thank everybody that participated for making it so awesome!
All winning designs will still be available for purchase in the KidzEra Store. Please check out all the other fun, creative projects to participate in online, and keep sending in your art!
-KE
Kriziel M.Age 12, Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Los Angeles, California
14 ?? ?
NEWS
The Mysterious Bermuda Triangle
Imagine you are in an airplane. The sky is looking clear. You are going to radio the patrol base.
Then suddenly, everything goes blank. Patrol sends a mayday, but you can’t answer. You disappear,
another victim to the fierce Bermuda Triangle, another mystery left out of its case.
The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, is a mystery. It is located off of
southeastern America, in between Bermuda, Miami and Puerto Rico. Workers pass through it
every day. You might be thinking, how do they not disappear?
That is part of the mystery. Search parties go and look for missing people, and they do not come
back. None of the mysteries have been explained, although many theories have been developed
to explain the disappearances. So, what is the mystery of the triangle?
Theories About the Triangle Mysteries
Many theories have been developed to explain this scary mystery. Now, think to yourself: why
would people just disappear? It is reported that more than 1,500 people have vanished due to
the Devil’s Triangle. However, I went to the Bermuda Triangle, and I still don’t get why I didn’t get
abducted. I am glad I was not taken. I have thought of one theory: chemicals in the air. Here are
some of the others:
A sea monster—this is probably the least-believed theory. Really, people would know about a sea
monster! Another is a time warp, sending people through time. But I highly doubt I am going to
go back to the 70’s in the Triangle. Next, you have alien abduction. Then you have the theory about
giant squids, another rarely-believed theory. There is also the theory of death rays from Atlantis.
Really, come on—Atlantis has a laser?
Today, we have the technology to put this mystery to the test. One day, an A18 monitored airplane
was put to the test. A tracker was put on the plane to show what would happen. As the plane was
flying, something weird happened: it stopped suddenly, but then continued moving.
Incident in 1962
One of the most mysterious disappearances was in 1962, involving an airplane. The victim was a
huge KB-50 aerial tanker, making its way from St. Thomas to Miami, passing directly through the
triangle. The captain, Joe Flemming, was reporting good travel. As he was reaching the beach in
Miami, something mysterious happened: FLASH! The huge plane crashed down on the beach.
Bermuda TriangleThe Mysterious
Art
icle
sub
mit
ted
by: P
eter
D.,
Age
11, R
ober
t Fro
st
Mid
dle
Scho
ol, D
eer P
ark,
New
Yor
k
Bibl
iogr
aphy
: Fos
ter,
Phili
p C.
“Be
rmud
a Tr
iang
le.”
Wor
ld B
ook.
Fish monsters submitted by: Bryan S., Age 12, Aurora Quest K-8 School, Denver, Colorado
??
?
A few people were killed and some were injured from the impact. It was very loud and disturbing; all of Miami could probably hear it. I would be so scared! The clues show evidence that the crash could have been caused by lightning, but that’s not confirmed. Then the wreckage went to the sea, and some of it was found months later. There were very few remains.
Incident in 1991One of the biggest mysterious disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle was in 1991, also involving an airplane. It was a Halloween night, with the sea looking clear as can be. The sky was clear as well. Up in an airplane at 25,300 feet was pilot John Verdi. He was flying a cougar jet. The way this story is going, nothing good will happen.
Since 25,300 feet was not very safe, he requested an altitude gain. In a crackled voice, he said, “Requesting to gain altitude, over.” The patrol agreed and he cruised to an altitude of about 29,000 feet in the air. John was now flying in the middle of the triangle, unaware of what was about to happen. He was being tracked from the station until—poof. A mysterious flash took the black color of the sky, on the radar. The dot that was the plane faded away—nothing was on the radar! The patrol sent a mayday call, but the airplane did not answer any calls. The airplane had vanished, adding to the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. Does one of the theories explain this? What do you think happened?
The Bermuda Triangle is one of the scariest mysteries ever. Experts agree that someday they will solve the problem and take away the guessing. Hopefully they do it before there is another victim to the triangle!
Bermuda Triangle
It’s just an innocent patch of ocean....or IS IT?!
Plane submitted by: Anthony T., Grade 5, Bowling Green Elementary School, Sacramento, California
Bermuda Triangle map courtesy of wikipedia.org
Aliens submitted by: Matthew M., Age 15, Annunciation BVM School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fish monsters submitted by: Bryan S., Age 12, Aurora Quest K-8 School, Denver, Colorado
Sea monster submitted by: Reean K., Age 10, International School of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Squid fight submitted by: Anthony T., Age 11, Bowling Green Elementary School, Sacramento, California
KidzEra is proud to feature the artist Yxrulz! Yxrulz has won T-Design and been highly ranked in Top Artist. We interviewed her about her creative process and she made a step-by-step illustration sequence of her piece Butterfly-Peace, Love and Hope to share with KidzEra artists and readers.
Art-to-
Art
Grade 6, Hurstville Public School, Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia
4. I used colored pencils to fill in the outline. I color hard because I love bold colors that invigorate and give a cheery atmosphere.
5. Last, I outlined the butterfly using a marker because I wanted it to stand out. Then I erased some unnecessary marks—done!!
1. 2. Next, I transferred what I drew on the notepad to a blank sheet of paper.
Then I added the Peace, Love, Hope at the bottom. I also added frills on the side of the butterfly and inner shapes on the wings.
3.I began drawing the basic idea that I had in mind on my little notepad.
“Anything I see in my daily life inspires me to make art. Also, I just think those three words [peace, love and hope] are awesome!”
Plan
t art
sub
mit
ted
by: D
aisy
O.,
Age
13, H
oly
Nam
e of
Jesu
s Sc
hool
, Los
Ang
eles
, Cal
iforn
ia
10
?
SOS
? My problem is...HELP!!!! My sister and I always fight and no matter what we do, we cannot stop fighting. It always gets on my parents nerves!! What can I do to stop fighting with my sister??? Please help.
A: My advice is... just avoid her for awhile, wash your face, read a book and think about all
the good things that your sister has done to you, and apologize to her.Submitted by: Andrieta[ [
[ [Submitted by: SH57259
[ [Submitted by: Yxrulz
A: My advice is... Just simply ignore her. If she continues to insult you, just pretend you
can’t hear her and she won’t reply and everything will be quiet!
A: My advice is...Try to have some alone time together or do SOMETHING together that
you guys both like!{ {My problem is...my friends all have boyfriends and I don’t. Most of them keep on bragging and
talking non-stop about their relationships and they know I don’t like it when they do that. Even
my BFF does it, but it not as bad as the others. Please help me, this is really getting on my nerves!
A: My advice is... just ignore them. That happened to me, so I know how you feel. Another
one is tell your friends who have boyfriends how you feel. That should work. :)
A: My advice is...to just ignore them. Eventually you will have a boyfriend, too.
So yeah...
A: My advice is... tell them you just want to talk about other things than boyfriends and
how you feel weird about not having one. If they are your real friends, they will understand.{Boy and girl art submitted by: Dianey C., Age 14, Clayton Middle School, Salt Lake City, Utah
?My problem is...my mom dislikes my best friend, so we can never hang out. I’ve tried to convince her to like my best friend but she won’t budge. I need help!
A: My advice is... Who cares if your mom doesn’t like your best friend? It’s not your mom’s best
friend, it’s yours.
Submitted by: Thompson[ [
[ [Submitted by: BladeHunter5
A: My advice is... Try to find out why your mom doesn’t like your best friend.
If it’s a good reason, then it’s probably a good idea to listen to her. She is
your mother after all. If it’s a pointless reason, ask the most simple
one-word question: “Why?”
Remember to ask your mom when she’s in a good mood. If she’s in a bad
mood, you’ll most likely get in a lot of trouble.{My problem is...my friends all have boyfriends and I don’t. Most of them keep on bragging and
talking non-stop about their relationships and they know I don’t like it when they do that. Even
my BFF does it, but it not as bad as the others. Please help me, this is really getting on my nerves!
A: My advice is... just ignore them. That happened to me, so I know how you feel. Another
one is tell your friends who have boyfriends how you feel. That should work. :)Submitted by: Okamiden99
[[
[[
Submitted by: aubreeipod
[[
Submitted by: ninjamafia21
A: My advice is...to just ignore them. Eventually you will have a boyfriend, too.
So yeah...
A: My advice is... tell them you just want to talk about other things than boyfriends and
how you feel weird about not having one. If they are your real friends, they will understand.{Dancing guy and spaceship art submitted by: Isaac E., Age 12, Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Los Angeles, California
Got questions? KidzEra PEEPs have answers!
WORLD WAR TWOBATTLES ON THE EASTERN FRONT
The Battle of Moscow
World War II started in 1939, when Nazi Germany attacked Poland. But the main war on the eastern front began in 1941. Hitler thought that taking over Moscow would be relatively easy because shortly after the invasion of Russia started, the Germans took over two pretty big cities, Kiev and Minsk. After taking over those cities, the Germans went for Moscow.
Most of the Russian army was protecting Moscow, not only because it was the heart of the Russia, but also because if they lost Moscow, it would mean the Germans would win and would take over Europe. The Russian army marched across Moscow to show that they were ready to defend the city. The six main roads to Moscow were full of grenades underground. The Russian army dug trenches, so that when the German tanks drove past the trench, a Russian soldier could jump out and throw a bomb at the German tank. The Germans attacked, but the Russian army was ready with a huge counterattack, and the Germans had to retreat. It was Germany’s first loss in World War II.
The Battle of St. Petersburg
After the battle for Moscow, the Russians were ready to free St. Petersburg. The German army circled the city. The
Russian army managed to break through the circle, but the Germans trapped them in there and bombed them until they gave up. The Russian army sent their full strength to free St. Petersburg. A week or two later they completely broke the German circle, and made them retreat. St. Petersburg was surrounded for 885 days by German forces and a great number of people died.
The Battle of Stalingrad
In the spring of 1943, the Germans tried to surround Stalingrad just like St. Petersburg, but this time they failed. On the very first day of the battle, the Germans bombed the city. Forty-thousand people died that day. In every building there was a big battle, even on every floor. That caused a big hamburger, because the Russians would have the top and bottom floor, with the Germans trapped in between.
The German army was struggling. In 38 days, the Germans had taken over Paris, but in Russia, they only moved from one side of the street to the other—in 38 days! Then the Russians brought in their rocket launchers, known as Katyushas. The main forces of the German army were surrounded, and the Russians bombed them until they retreated.
History
Germany PolandBelarus
Ukraine
(Russia)
LithuaniaLatvia
Estonia
Berlin WarsawMinsk
Kiev
St. Petersburg
Moscow
StalingradKursk
Kharkov
USSR
TWOBATTLES ON THE EASTERN FRONT
The Battle of Kursk
In the summer of 1943, the battle outside a town called Kursk occurred. It was the biggest aerial battle in history. The Russians suffered huge losses, but they didn’t give up. The Germans were furious—they even used their air force, but still the Russians didn’t give up. The Russian air force, along with the Katyushas, made the Germans retreat 24 miles to a city called Kharkov.
Final Eastern Battles
Next, the Russians wanted to free Kiev and Minsk. The Russians gathered a really mighty army, including those who protected Moscow, St. Petersburg and Stalingrad, and Kiev and Minsk were freed after only a few days of fighting.
The War Ends in Mainland Europe
The Russians decided that they needed to take Poland back from German control. It was a two-day march to Poland and the battles fought in and around the Polish territory caused many people on all sides to die. The Russians then went into Germany and met the American troops, who had also stormed into Germany. The Russian forces captured the German parliament building in Berlin, called the Reichstag,
which was the military defeat of Nazi Germany.
The Russian army was very important in bringing about the end of World War II. Every year, on May 9th, the modern Russian army walks across Moscow in honor of the soldiers who fought in World War II.
Article submitted by: Artur A., Age 10, Denver Jewish Day School, Denver, Colorado
Modern-day fighter plane art submitted by: Sebastian T., Age 8, Houston, Texas
December
18
Top Artist
Stats:Favorite movie: Rio Favorite snack food: Chocolate chip cookiesFavorite time of the day: Midnight
#1 Sharon L.Age 13, New Jersey
Winter 2011
Share YOUr ART!
XxB
lak
Roze5
15
3xX
Kelly
P.
#2
#3 Age 9, Uplands International School of Penang, Penang, M
alaysia
KidzEra is proud to feature the artist Caitlyn T.! Caitlyn has won both T-Design and Top Artist. We interviewed her about her creative process and she made a step-by-step illustration sequence of her piece Nightmare Poster from her graphic novel by the same name.
4. I outlined the whole figure in black, including the blindfold. 5. Next, I did an underlayer of
color in a lighter shade of red.I added detail to the hair, blindfold and skin. Last, I did the background.
6.
1. I used DeviantArt Muro and started with a sketch of one of the main characters in the story.
2. Second, I used a different color to draw the blindfold, so that it would be easier to outline later.
Then I added the Japanese word akumu, which means nightmare, to the side of the drawing.
3.
a.k.a. kikianimedrawer, Idaho Arts Charter School, Nampa, Idaho
Art-to-
Art
“All my work has something to do with a song, but not always the same song. For this drawing, I was listening to My Skin by Natalie Merchant.”
Share your PICS!
Messy desk submitted by: yxrulz
Messy desk submitted by: BladeHunter5
...Yo
ur
me
ss
y d
es
k...so
met
hin
g g
lassy
Glass lampshade submitted by: 19licind
Crescent moon at twilight submitted by: atlantab
Glass lam
pshade submitted by: Yxrulz
...something Twilight
Magician at twilight submitted by: Silvia M.
Twilight Zone pig submitted by: aubreeipod
CLICK
a pic
of...
Story submitted by: Santiago Y., Age 11, Our Lady of Grace School, Fairview, New Jersey
A Snowy Day
Winter is amazing! There are so many fun things to do. Where I live, winter is really fun. First, I wake up to see if it is snowing outside. My mom makes me cookies shaped like snowflakes. They are so delicious!
Then, I put on a lot of clothes so I can stay warm and not get sick. I go outside with my brothers and we go to the park that has lots of hills. Each of us has a snowboard so we can enjoy the snow more. My mom watches us freestyling in the air with our snowboards and she tells us which tricks were the best. If we fall, she encourages us to try harder.
When we get home, we start a snowball fight. We make forts and battle each other. After we are tired of playing, our mom makes hot chocolate with marshmallows. We go outside again to build snow figures. I decorate my snowman with buttons, a carrot, tree branches and grapes for the eyes.
At the end of the day, we go back inside when it is dark outside. Our mom cooks us a hot dinner and we start watching a movie. All of us fall asleep in the middle of the movie, dreaming of having another fun snowy day.
24
Snowmen are very popular snow sculptures. A snowman consists of three snowballs. They are stacked from bottom, largest to smallest. A traditional snowman has two arms made of twigs. They also have eyes, a mouth made of coal, a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose.
The very first snowman was not
recorded, but many people believe it was created in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on January 7th, 1809. They believe it was created by Mr. Vernon N. Paul. He told his 9-year-old daughter it was to scare away the Boxing Day Elves. His neighbors saw it and his daughter explained how easy it was to sculpt. The idea spread and became very popular.
Almost 150 years later, a very successful song was composed—that song is “Frosty the Snowman”.
It was composed in the 1950s. The purpose of it was to make a seasonal hit like “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”. Since then, many bands and musicians have covered the song, including the Jackson 5 and Alvin and the Chipmunks.
In 2008, the world’s biggest snowman (actually a snow-woman) was created. The snow-woman stood very tall at 122 feet 1 inch, and was named in honor of Olympia Snowe, a U.S. senator representing Maine.
inkslinger
Story submitted by: Christopher S., Age 11, Our Lady of Grace School, Fairview, New Jersey
Snowmen - A History
Snow
man
art
sub
mit
ted
by: S
eren
a D.
, Age
9,
Ardm
ore
Elem
enta
ry S
choo
l, Be
llevu
e, W
ashi
ngto
n
Snowman art submitted by: David W., Age 12, Walt Disney Magnet School, Chicago, Illinois 25
“Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!” Ava’s mom sang her way into the living room. Oh, please let it snow tonight. It will be my first time seeing snow around the holidays, make that ever! Please, please let it snow, Ava begged inside her head, knowing very well that it wasn’t going to snow in Florida. Her mom placed a tray of cookies down on the table. Gingerbread cookies were Ava’s favorites and her mom made them at least 10 times during the holidays. They were delicious, soft and chewy, with little gumdrops. Ava absolutely loved them.
“Thanks, Mom!” Ava said between mouthfuls. Her mom snatched a cookie with a grin and started singing back into the kitchen. Ava finished her last cookie and reached for her favorite snow globe. It was a world of snow: snowmen, snowflakes and snow forts. Everything Ava wanted at home was in there. Ava cranked the gold knob. Music began playing. She shook the glass up and down until snow started to fall. Ava dozed off to sleep...
“One, two, three, and push!” Ava went flying on the sled. She zoomed down the hill, dodging everything in her path. Her stomach dropped as soon as the sled took off. It was like the feeling you get on a really big roller coaster.
She passed snowmen that she and her friends had made. The two forts they used for a snowball fight were still standing, covered in even more snow. Snowflakes drizzled down from the sky, landing on her rosy cheeks. Nearing the bottom of the hill, Ava stuck out her tongue, hoping for a little white flake to melt on it.
Ava let out a scream when she took the last dip in the hill. She slowed to a stop.
Pushing off of the fire truck-red sled, Ava stood up and took her lavender-colored wool gloves off and shook the snow off. When all the snow was clear, Ava put them back on her almost frozen fingers.
Shuffling her boots in the snow, Ava made it to the edge of the driveway. Now for the most dreadful part of sledding—the walk back up the hill. Ava trudged her way back up the hill and the wind blew in her face, making it feel like a block of ice. When she reached the top, she was too cold for another run down on the sled.
“Hey, guys! I’m really cold, let’s go inside!” Ava shouted to her friends.
Lindsey responded, “Yeah, I’m freezing! How about some hot chocolate when we get inside?”
The other girls nodded their red cheeks, agreeing with both of the suggestions. They went inside to warm up. Leaving a snow trail from the front door, the five girls stomped through the house to the kitchen. They took off their outdoor gear: snow pants, coats, gloves, hats and scarves. The girls sat at the counter and returned to their normal body temperature. After a cup of hot chocolate and some cookies, Ava’s friends left.
Ava was tired from a long day outside and she needed her beauty sleep. Yawning, Ava plopped down on the couch. Slowly, her eyelids fell. She took deep breaths. Concentrating on nothing but her breathing, Ava drifted off into dreamland. She let out a quiet snore. She was definitely asleep.
When Ava woke up, it was sunny outside, with not one speck of snow. She walked to the window. Waves
crashed on the shore and seagulls flew in the crystal blue sky. Ava looked down to see herself dressed in shorts and a tank top. Sighing, she realized that she was in Florida, where she had been all along. Living where there was snow falling in December was only a dream, one that may never come true, especially in Florida.
World of SnowStory submitted by: Victoria R., Age 12, Helen Keller Middle School, Easton, Connecticut
Make Your Own Holiday Crackers!
How-to submitted by: Gianna P., Grade 6, Our Lady of Grace School, Fairview, New Jersey
26
CREATION STATION
Spread the wrapping paper face down on a clean surface.
Tape an edge of the wrapping paper to the tube.
Roll the paper around the tube and tape the second edge, overlapping the first.
Twist one end of the wrapping paper and tie with curling ribbon.
» 1 toilet tube, free of all paper
» Your favorite holiday wrapping paper
» Curling ribbon that goes with the holiday paper
» Clear tape
» Various small candies—chocolates, candy corn, bite-sized candy bars, etc.
» 1 small toy (optional)
Supply list:
1.
2.
3.Rocket-topped tree submitted by: Tina B., Age 10, Oster Elementary School, San Jose, California
Winter Landscape submitted by: XXXXXWinter landscape submitted by: Nathan W., Age 11, Community Christian School, Thornton, Colorado
4.
27
Fill the tube with candy and chocolates! Mmmm...You can also add a small toy.
Twist the other end of the wrapping paper and tie with curling ribbon.
5.
6.
Your holiday cracker is ready to be enjoyed!
Note from the artist: This is a fun activity that you can do with your family, friends or even in school. It is fun for everyone! I almost forgot one very important thing: have fun and spend time with your family. Also, be sure to use a clean work area and protect surfaces with a table cloth!
Get the string of your choice and tie it around the pinecone. Then put the hook on the string and find a place you want to hang it!
You can also set it up on a table somewhere. (We set ours up with chocolate ‘presents’ underneath!)
29
Get out the glitter, puffballs, beads, thread, sequins, pipecleaners—whatever you want to use to deocorate your pinecone!
Decorate the pinecone any way you want to. It could be funny, pretty or just creative.
Presents submitted by: Chuck I., Age 12, Westchester Lutheran School, Los Angeles, California
Stars submitted by: Gerino F., Age 12, Arvida Middle School, Miami, Florida
Painter girl submitted by: Jamie J., Age 8, Panther Run Elementary School, Wellington, Florida
4.
5.
6.
I’m in love with pandas and Thanksgiving break is coming, so I get to go see my big brothers. Yay!Submitted by: kikianimedrawer
I am eating an extra large Oreo milkshake. HYPER!!!!!!!!!Submitted by: ninjamafia21
I got 5260 points!!!!!!! THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HEARTED MY “MAKES LIFE FLUFFY” T-SHIRT DESIGN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D:DSubmitted by: Aqua Berry
Be true to yourself and the ones that don’t accept you, just shoo them off.Submitted by: notsogirly
Went to the beach today! Forgot to wear my swimsuit so I just stood on the sand, but the waves kept crashing really hard so I was drenched! Had fun though! :DSubmitted by: Yxrulz
Baking some brownies for my best friends! Everyone should do the same because BEST FRIENDS RULE!! :DSubmitted by: little-ms-diva
It’s Eid!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by: creativegirlever
NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY!!!!! YAAAAY!!!! :D
Submitted by: okamiden99
I have a cold…Submitted by: BladeHunter5
Eleven days till I go to.........DUBAI!Submitted by: Arooba-Tuzahra
Angry at the scanner. I wasn’t able to upload my drawings for such a long time because my scanner was broken...but for some unknown reason, it started working again when I finally gave up!
Submitted by: Luv2Draw
ZEITGEIST
Loving life!Submitted by: little-ms-diva
Eid designs submitted by: Nazeath E., Grade 4, P.S. 94 Kings College Place, New York, New York
BREAKING DAWN IS OUT—YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by: shop555
CURRENTLY...
Now tell us!
Angry at the scanner. I wasn’t able to upload my drawings for such a long time because my scanner was broken...but for some unknown reason, it started working again when I finally gave up!
I’m on Team Jacward. I CAN’T DECIDE!!!!
Submitted by: aubreeipod
I’m on Team Jacob for sure!Submitted by: Buggie
I’m a boy but I would choose Jacob because at least you are part human.
Submitted by: Jammer
RA.ONE.
Submitted by: ash ketchum
13 Reasons Why, starring Selena Gomez! I love all of her movies and I can’t wait for this one to come out! I’ve seen Monte Carlo, Another Cinderella Story, Princess Protection Program and Ramona & Beezus. Just can’t wait for this one!
Submitted by: Arooba-Tuzahra
Flowers in your hair (especially exotic ones!), fuzzy boots and cozy winter coats!
Submitted by: friendzyfriend
Batik and skirts or pants (because there is no free uniform).
Submitted by: Andrieta
Eid designs submitted by: Nazeath E., Grade 4, P.S. 94 Kings College Place, New York, New York Fashion girl
submitted by: Sonia S., Age 12,
Albany Park Multicultural Academy, Chicago, Illinois
BREAKING DAWN IS OUT—YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!
TRENDSPOTTINGTeam Edward, Team Jacobor Team Bella?
What movie are you looking forward to seeing in theaters?
What’s the hottest fashion trend at your school right now?
I’m on Team Jacob!!!! :pSubmitted by: okamiden99
You know what’s Up.
CURRENTLY...
ZEITGEISTHoliday Special!
Gir
l and
gif
ts a
rt s
ubm
itte
d by
: Luv
2Dra
w
Gift GuideAre you having trouble deciding what to get your friends and family for
the upcoming holidays? We’ll give you some ideas to get you started!
Submitted by: Vanessa M., Age 13, and Giana P., Age 11, Our Lady of Grace School, Fairview, New Jersey
Mom – Gift certificate to her favorite store, a necklace, a candle, a snuggie, perfumeDad – A watch, a tie, a wallet, an alarm clock, leather glovesSister – Beauty gift set, jewelry, pajamas, a purse, a pillow petBrother – A sweatshirt, a baseball cap, sneakers, gloves, hat, scarfFriend – Body lotion set, nail polish, posters, books, CDs, DVDs, charm bracelet with BFF charm
Remember, the best gift you can give your family and friends this year is a big hug to show them how much you love them!
Happy Holidays!
Yummy Treats!
33
Peppermint CocoaServings: 1Ingredients
1 Regular size peppermint candy cane1 Mini peppermint candy cane (optional)1 Cup of milk2 Teaspoons of chocolate syrupInstructions
1.Warm your milk on your stove over low heat for
approximately 5 minutes (do not boil).2.Pour it into a mug and add the chocolate syrup. Stir it well.
3.Crush the big candy cane into fine pieces in a sandwich bag
with a large spoon. 4.Stir the crushed candy cane into the hot cocoa.
5.Pour into a large mug and garnish with the mini candy cane
if desired!
Instructions
1.Take one top and icing off of both Oreos.
2.Put the ice cream on top of both Oreos.
3.Cut the brownie into 4 pieces and put them
on the ice cream and Oreos.
4.Pour chocolate syrup over the top and enjoy!
Servings: 1
Ingredients
2 Oreos
½ Cup chocolate ice cream
1 Brownie
Chocolate syrup
Extreme Chocolate Heaven
Submitted by: Gabrielle G., Age 12, Helen Keller
Middle School, Easton, Connecticut
Submitted by: Daisy P., Age 11, Weston Middle School, Weston, Connecticut
Tea Time art submitted by: Fatima S.,
Age 13, Immaculate Heart of Mary School,
Los Angeles, California
Baker girl and friends
submitted by: Aimee and
Alonzo, Ages 13 and 11, St.
Ignatius of Loyola School, Los
Angeles, California
Make them for yourself, your friends and your family!!Yummy Treats!
Honey, what do you want for the holidays?
Adiamond!
HappyHolidays!
The next day...
The Holiday Gift
34
Maybe she should give him THIS for the holidays!!-KE
HOLIDAYHOROSCOPES
ScorpioOct 23rd-Nov 21st
You always have fun, and you will be having a lot of fun soon!Submitted by: Keirra S., Age 14, Alcorn Middle School, Columbia, South Carolina
CapricornYou’re right where you should be. You don’t need to worry about what anyone else expects you to do. Focus on you.Submitted by: Keona T., Age 16, W.J. Keenan High School, Columbia, South Carolina
AquariusJan 20th-Feb 18th
This is when you will have time to think about who you are and what is your purpose of being on Earth.Submitted by: Kendra R., Age 16, W.J. Keenan High School, Columbia, South Carolina
Try being the best person you can be, even when no one is looking.
Sagittarius
Submitted by: BreAnna M., Grade 11, W.J. Keenan High School, Columbia, South Carolina
PiscesFeb 19th-March 20th
This winter break, you’ll have the time of your life – that special thing is going to happen.Submitted by: DeAngua G., Age 14, Alcorn Middle School, Columbia, South Carolina
CancerJune 21st-July 22nd
Next month, you will have the spotlight on you.Submitted by: Carlik, Age 12, Alcorn Middle School, Columbia, South Carolina
You are going to enjoy this winter break really well. You are going to relax very peacefully. That’s it—nothing will go wrong.
AriesMarch 21st-April 19th
Submitted by: Kenneth H., Age 15, W.J. Keenan High School, Columbia, South Carolina
LeoJuly 23rd-Aug 22nd
What you are looking for will now happen if you keep a smile on your face and use manners!!!Submitted by: BreAnna M., Grade 11, W.J. Keenan High School, Columbia, South Carolina
You will take a trip to an unexpected place this winter break.
TaurusApril 20th-May 20th
Submitted by: Caitlin B., Age 12, Alice Johnson Junior High School, Channelview, Texas
Today, the smart people will ask YOU for help.
VirgoAug 23rd-Sept 22nd
Submitted by: Robin T., Grade 6, Wahpeton Middle School, Wahpeton, North Dakota
This month, you will get one day of good luck.
GeminiMay 21st-June 20th
Submitted by: Mariam G., Age 12, Phillipa Schyler Middle School, Brooklyn, New York
LibraSept 23rd-Oct 22nd
This winter break you will find money where you least expect it and find out who your real friends are.Submitted by: Kendra R., Age 16, W.J. Keenan High School, Columbia, South Carolina
Comic submitted by: Kelsey C., Age 10, Robert E. Bell School, Chappaqua, New York
SHENaNigaNS
Winter WordsearchHATSI
DESQZT
KERDLQDWHAA
CHI
MNEYIESO
HPNLLAJESWC
REDSOSOSSIT
ISNICWLSZAS
SANTACLAUSO
TOSHSZYOOHN
MROIZQCZNEG
AEELFOCANLY
SCBETTUBOSS
WREATHSVSKC
STTEIVEDSEE
SOTNMSAAPFL
HALDRAZZILB
BlizzardCoat
GlovesIce
Sledding
ChristmasSanta ClausMrs. Claus
ElvesChimney
TreeDecorationsDecember
JollySnow
HANUKKAHQZS
JETCDOAOETL
FAIYEDEMSQL
NPNNEEVESWE
MQSTOCKINGB
PSEDCOTSZRS
ULLETREZOEO
HOSCGATEOEC
OVOENTOZNNH
LWQMIICANDA
LCBBDOUBMSR
YAIEDNSCSKO
ETTRESEVLEN
CVTNLLAAPFE
FI
MRSCLAUSM
RedGreen
StockingTinselHolly
HanukkahMenorah
BellsWreath
Hats
35
Jokes Bonanza!!
HOROSCOPES
CapricornDec 22nd-Jan 19th
You’re right where you should be. You don’t need to worry about what anyone else expects you to do. Focus on you.Submitted by: Keona T., Age 16, W.J. Keenan High School, Columbia, South Carolina
AquariusJan 20th-Feb 18th
This is when you will have time to think about who you are and what is your purpose of being on Earth.Submitted by: Kendra R., Age 16, W.J. Keenan High School, Columbia, South Carolina
Try being the best person you can be, even when no one is looking.
SagittariusNov 22nd-Dec 21st
Submitted by: BreAnna M., Grade 11, W.J. Keenan High School, Columbia, South Carolina
Submitted by: Carlik, Age 12, Alcorn Middle School, Columbia, South Carolina
Today, the smart people will ask YOU for help.
VirgoAug 23rd-Sept 22nd
Submitted by: Robin T., Grade 6, Wahpeton Middle School, Wahpeton, North Dakota
Q: What sort of ball doesn’t bounce?
A: A snowball!
A: Frost Bite!
A: A pineapple!
Q: What do you get when you cross a snowman and a shark?
Q: What do you get when you cross an apple with a Christmas tree?
Submitted by: Santiago Y., Age 11, Our Lady of Grace School, Fairview, New Jersey
Q: Why did the window go to the doctor?
Q: Why was the rock being stubborn?
A: It had panes.
A: He was hardheaded.
Submitted by: Johnathon, Age 10, Walt Disney Magnet School, Chicago, Illinois
Q: How did Lucy get lucky?
A: She found a “k”.
A: A cartoon.
A: He’s all right now.
Q: What do you call a song sung in an automobile?
Q: Did you hear about the guy who lost his whole left side?
Submitted by: Arnold C., Age 12, IS 383, Brooklyn, New York
Background art submitted by: Soo A Y., Age 12, Bandung Alliance International School, West Java, Indonesia
Wor
dsea
rch
subm
itte
d by
: Fra
nkie
B.,
Age
9, Th
e Li
llie
Deve
raux
Bla
ke S
choo
l, N
ew Y
ork,
New
Yo
rk a
nd S
apph
ire F.
and
Sho
aib
S., A
ge 1
0, In
tern
atio
nal S
choo
l of D
haka
, Dha
ka, B
angl
ades
h
