Here’s something we otter know! On page 29 of the January/February 2022 issue, #7 is a photo of a sea otter. However, in the answers, it mistakenly says it is a beaver.
To make up for the error, here’s a joke:
Q: What did the beaver say to the other beaver?
A: I love you like no otter.
Have a nice day!
The Chickadee Team
Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! Today is the last day of Hanukkah, the Jewish “festival of lights” that is celebrated for eight days with menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. Kids also play the dreidel game. In the December issue, we described how the dreidel game is played. Here are detailed instructions for the dreidel game, with help from Chickadee readers Naomi, 11, and Isaac, 8.
You’ll need:
The rules: Each player begins with the same number of tokens and places one token into the pot (the middle). On your turn, you spin the dreidel. If it lands on Gimmel, you take everything in the pot. Hey means you take half the pot (rounded down if it is uneven). Nun means nothing happens. Shin means you put one token into the pot. Once your turn is over, it moves to the next person. Whenever the pot is empty, each player puts one token back into the pot. The game ends when one player has all the tokens and wins.
Thanks for sharing, Naomi and Isaac!
– The Chickadee Team
In the December issue, we showed you how to make a scarf for your stuffie! Check out this video for the instructions.
Show us your creations at chickadee@owlkids.com!
Have fun!
Illustrated by Steve Manale.
The December issue is here! First, learn how animals get ready for the change in seasons. Then get cozy with a hot cocoa mug cake recipe. For crafts, make a fun snowperson decoration or learn how to finger knit a scarf for your stuffies. You’ll have lots to do this winter break!
Look out for your issue in the mailbox or local bookstore!
The Chickadee Team
Photo: Dreamstime
Today is Remembrance Day.
On this important day, Canadians remember the soldiers who fought for our freedom in past wars.
Remember to take some time today to think about what Remembrance Day means to you.
-Mandy
