Meiofauna In Action

Hi readers,

In the June issue, we told you about meiofauna, microscopic creatures that live in the sand and gravel of beaches and ocean floors.

Take a closer look at a tardigrade, also called a water bear, in this video.

So tiny but so cool! Lots of creatures survive by eating the tiny meiofauna including the sand bubbler crab, who scoops up sands into it’s mouth, eats the meiofauna, then spits out the sand in a ball.

Check out this bonus video of a crab in action!

-Ashley, owl@owlkids.com

BrushBots

Hi readers,

In the June issue of OWL we introduced you to 10-year-old Lauren, the creator of the Brushbot.

Check out this video of Lauren and her Brushbot in action:

Great job, Lauren!

What every day item could you use to build a robot? Let us know in the comments below.

– Ashley, owl@owlkids.com

Connect the Dots!

Hi everyone,

Connect the dots to bring a picture to life in this cute game.

Click on the numbers in the correct order and see what animal is hidden.
Then watch it come to life with sound!

There are 6 different animals to find, so get counting!

You can play Connect the Dots here.

Have fun!

Ashley, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week: May 10-16

Hi readers,

It’s time for Reader Art of the Week!

This week’s drawing was sent to us by Charlotte Henry Castonguay, 5.

A cat, a mouse and a mermaid—oh my!

Great job, Charlotte.

Thanks for sending in your art, Sophie.

If you have art to share, email us at chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Talk to you later,

Ashley, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week: May 3-9

Hi everyone,

It’s time for Reader Art of the Week.

This week’s drawing is by Sophie, 5.

Sophie drew her cat Charlie making paw prints in the soil.

What a great drawing!

Thanks for sending in your art, Sophie.

If you have art to share, email us at chirpblog@owlkids.com

Talk to you later,

Ashley, chirpblog@owlkids.com