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Junior High students from St. Joseph School in Pewamo assisted students in grades Kindergarten and First with learning to decorate ornaments for the Advent Season.

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The practice of resolutions at the beginning of the year started a very long time ago.

The ancient Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year. The Romans began each year by making promises to the god Janus - That’s the month that January is named after! Resolutions many people make have to do with eating healthy, exercise, saving money, improve grades, read more books, helping others, making new friends and a whole lot more!

At Kids’ World News, our resolution is to write a great paper for you to read every month! Have a GREAT January!

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Create a rippling rainbow!

What you will need: paper plate crepe paper glue scissors

1. Cut out the shape of your fish from the paper plate. 2. rip strips of different colored crepe paper 3. start at the tail and glue strips along one edge and place on the plate. 4. layer them in different colors and move towards the head. 5. after the glue dries, trim the edges to the shape of your fish.

Rippling Rainbows Rainbowfish are a group of super colorful fish from Australia and islands near it. They are freshwater fish that live in rivers, lakes and swamps.

Rainbowfish are omnivorous (they eat plants and animals like us), and eat shrimp, crayfish, insects and algae. They like to live in school and explore their home together.

Rainbowfish get their name from the amazing range of colors that all the different types can be. But their scientific name actually comes from the fact that many of them have black bands along their sides. Their are 71 species of rainbowfish that have been found in the wild. But, there are probably many that have never even been seen in the wild! Some of the fish are named after their markings like spotted and barred, while some are named for their home, like Lake Wanam and the Tami River.

A Rainbow for a Rainy Day

They lay eggs in big mats that stick to seaweed. The eggs hatch just a couple weeks later and the babies swim off in the deeper rainy season rivers.

Rainbowfish make great pets! They are cool school fish that add color to any freshwater fish tank.

they change color too! Depending on their mood, they may be darker or almost even white! Now that is a cool rainbow.

There are many types of rainbows, so be sure to pick your favorite. As they get bigger, they will become more beautiful.

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Rain Sticks Materials Needed: • Long tubes from gift wrap or paper towel • Strips of cardboard • Construction Paper • Tape • Seeds or rice Cut out two 4 inch circles out of the construction paper (trace a cereal bowl for the shape). Put one over the end of the tube, and fold the sides down, and tape around the tube. Make sure it is well taped on and use sturdy paper so that your Rain Stick won't leak! Cut cardboard strips that are narrower than the tube (about 1 inch wide should work). Fold them back and forth like a fan. Put the strips into the tube. The first one should fall to the bottom of the tube. Keep adding strips until they reach the top of the tube. Pour in 1/4 cup of rice and 2 tablespoons of seeds (dried peas, popcorn, or lentils) into the tube. Tape the other circle over the open end of the tube and tape in place. Decorate the tube with markers, paints or by gluing on paper or ribbon. Decorating the sticks can be the most fun. You can decorate the sticks before or after they have filled them. Just remember that paper circles will be taped part way down the sides if you do the decorating first.

Keepsake Handprint & Photo This is a simple keepsake craft made from your photo, your handprint, and construction paper.

Supplies needed: • A piece of light-colored construction paper (white, pale blue, pale yellow, etc.) for the background • One piece of brightly-colored construction paper - for the flower petals • Your favorite photo • Scissors • Glue • Green tempera paint • A brush (or just use your finger) • Pen or pencil

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Directions: Cut a circle around the head of your favorite photo (this will be the center of the flower. Cut a flower shape out of colorful construction paper. Make sure that the flower is a bit bigger than the round picture, but small enough so that it will fit on the paper. Glue the paper flower towards the top of a piece of paper. Using green tempera paint, draw a stem for your flower. Also using the tempera paint, make two green handprints near the base of the stem - these will be the flower's leaves.

Glue your picture to the center of the flower. Write your name (and the date, if you wish) on the paper. You now have an adorable keepsake.

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Cookin’ Fun Cheesy Chicken Bagel Pizza

Beef and Broccoli

2 (4 1/2-inch) plain bagels, sliced in half 1/2 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce 1 cup shredded chicken breast - precooked 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 piece (3/4 pound) filet of beef, cut in 3/4-inch strips (about 2 cups) 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 scallions, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup) 2 small garlic cloves, minced 1 pound broccoli, florets cut into small pieces, stalks peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 cup low-sodium beef broth 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil Cooked rice, for serving

Preheat the oven broiler.

Place bagel halves, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.

Spread 2 tablespoons marinara on cut side of each bagel half. Top each half with 1/4 cup chicken, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese.

Broil bagel halves an additional 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

French Toast 1 egg 1/4 cup milk Dash of vanilla extract 1 Tablespoon butter 2 pieces of bread Crack the egg into a medium-sized bowl and beat well. Then mix in the milk and vanilla extract. Put the butter in a frying pan. Heat the pan on the stovetop on medium heat. It's hot enough when the butter starts to bubble.

Dunk each piece of bread in the egg mixture. Make sure the bread is totally covered. Then cook the bread in the frying pan on low heat until the underside is light brown (about 5 minutes).

Use a spatula to flip the bread over, and cook again for another 5 minutes. When done transfer the French toast to a plate.

For a great variation - try serving with fruit or make them with cinnamon

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. A parent must help with this part. Add beef, and sprinkle with the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a plate.

Add scallions and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli and 1/2 cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is dry, about 3 minutes. Stir together broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a small bowl, and add to skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is no longer cloudy, 1 to 2 minutes. Return beef and any juices to pan; cook, stirring often, until beef is heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, and stir in sesame oil. Serve with rice.

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I’ve Hurt My Knee!

Will I Have A Scar?

Have you ever fallen down, cut your knee and heard the phrase, "You're probably going to have a huge scar." Most kids have. In fact, most kids already have a few scars with interesting stories.

Centuries ago, warriors showed off their scars as symbols of their bravery and told stories about how each scar happened.

What is a scar anyway? A scar is the brown, pale pink or silvery patch of skin that grows in the place where you once had a cut, scrape, or sore. It’s your skins way of repairing itself from injury.

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When you hurt yourself, your skin gets to work repairing the open wound. The skin makes a bunch of collagen - tough, white protein fibers that act like bridges. The collagen reconnects the broken tissue. As your body does the healing work a dry, temporary crust is formed over the wound. This crust is called a scab.

The scab protects the wound as the damaged skin heals underneath. The scab will eventually dry up and fall off on its own.

That will leave behind repaired skin and often - a scar.

The best way to prevent scars is to prevent getting hurt! You can reduce your chances of getting hurt by wearing protective gear such as kneepads, helmets, etc. when you play sports or ride your bike. But even with the gear you sometimes get hurt.

So, keep the wound covered as it heals. That way you can keep out bacteria and germs. Don’t pick at your scab! Some doctors say Vitamin C - found in citrus fruits, helps by speeding up the creation of new skin cells. Also some people believe that Vitamin E when rubbed on the wound after the scab begins forming can aid the healing process. The main thing is ask your family doctor or your parents to give you advice about what you can do to aid the healing process.

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Sledding Is Fun! Staying warm is important when your outside during the winter. The right clothing and equipment will help you do that.

Dress in layers, people often say. This is true, but some of the newer fabrics for cold weather give you the warmth of layers without all the bulk. Ask an adult if you're not sure what to wear outside.

Your body needs to stay warm to work properly. And when your body is at the right temperature, it won't need to spend as much energy getting warm. That will give you maximum energy for winter fun. Also, if you're dressed properly, it means you can stay outside longer without worrying about frostbite.

Flying down a hill at what feels like a many miles an hour can be a great time - as long as you're sledding safely.

When you grab your sled, make sure it's sturdy and that it's one you can really steer. The handholds should be easy to grab, and the seat of the sled should be padded. Never use homemade sleds like garbage-can lids, plastic bags, or pool floats - these are dangerous and you may lose control while you're sledding. Also, never use a sled that has any sharp, jagged edges or broken parts.

It's especially important to wear gloves or mittens and boots while you're on the sled because in addition to keeping you warm, they can help prevent you from injuring your hands and feet. Wearing a helmet - (maybe your bike helmet) is also a good habit to get into - doctors say it's a great way to protect your head while you're sledding.

When you're picking your sledding spot, it's best to have an adult check it first to make sure it's alright. Hills designated for sledding are always a good idea - they can be safer than private areas like backyards. (Having an adult around while everyone is sledding is a good idea, too.)

Make sure the hill isn't too steep and that it's covered with packed snow, not ice. The hill must not end anywhere near cars on the road. This is important.

If it's a new hill you're trying out and you've never been to the bottom, you might want to walk it first just to be on the safe side. Also, look for obstacles like trees, bushes, and rocks that are covered in snow. Sled only in daylight or in well-lit areas.

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Whether you're on the sled by yourself or with pals, you always want to be sitting up, not lying down. Lying flat puts your body at greater risk for injuries if you lose control and flip out. Finally, there is only one kind of energy that's right for moving a sled: kid power! Never ride on a sled that's being pulled by a car, truck, or snowmobile.

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