Innholdsfortegnelse for November/December 2023 i Click Science and Discovery Magazine for Preschoolers and Young Children

“This is a snow day, Lips!” says Yo. “The roads are full of snow, so everyone gets a holiday.” “It’s really good packing snow,” says Dad. “Good,” says Mom. “We can make a humongous snowman.” “Lips would rather have a snow dog,” says Yo.“Excellent idea, Lips,” says Dad.“This big ball will be the body.” “And these will be his paws,” says Yo.“Hey! That should be his name, Paws.”“Paws needs eyes and ears,” saysMom. “I’ll go find something.” “Paws is a great snow dog,” says Yo.“He was lots of fun to make.” “I’m glad you guys stayed home,” says Yo. “I hope we get more snow holidays.” “This one isn’t over yet,” says Mom. “Anyone for tobogganing?”…

cake song piñata long noodles ear pulling fairy bread birthday crown seaweed soup birthday candle ring flag cake Ancient Greeks might have made the very first birthday cake. The round, moon-shaped cake was for Artemis, the goddess of the moon, and decorated with lit candles so it would shine like the moon. fairy bread Fairy bread is buttered white bread covered in colorful candy sprinkles. It’s often served as a birthday treat in Australia. long noodles Chinese people eat birthday noodles. The long noodles symbolize long life and are considered lucky. ear pulling In Russia, friends might pull your ears up on your birthday to help you grow—one pull for every year of your life and an extra to grow on. piñata Children at parties in Mexico and many other…

Wish a friend Happy New Year with a pop-up card. You can make pop-up holiday and birthday cards too. What You Need Paper Glue Scissors Crayons What You Do 1. Fold a piece of paper in half, and draw two straight lines from the folded edge. The lines should be the same length, between one and two inches long, and an inch or two apart. 2. Cut along the lines, and fold the tab you have made back and forth. Then unfold the tab so it lies flat. 3. Open your piece of paper so one half lies flat and the other stands up. Now lift and crease the tab so it pops up like a stair step. 4. Glue or tape a picture or shape to the pop-up tab.…

Nina bit into a chocolate mouse. The brown outside cracked and red cherry juice ran down her chin. Her sister Scarlett took a mouse by the tail and popped it into her mouth too. Nina had already blown out five candles. She had opened her presents—her favorite was a bright blue bicycle! Eating the mice was the last part of her birthday celebration. “They’re so cute,” Nina said. “Let’s make more!” “We’ll make the mice again on your next birthday,” Mom answered. “Oh, good,” said Nina. “I hope it’s soon!” “Nina, it’s a whole year before you turn six,” said Grandma. “A year is a long time.” “How long?” asked Nina. “Long enough to lose your wiggly tooth and get a new one,” said Mom. “Long enough to learn to…