Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Never have candy for the rest of your life OR ice cream for the rest of your life?
2. Live on a farm OR live in a busy city?
3. Swim everyday OR dance everyday?
4. Have feet that smell like garlic OR have hair that smells like onions?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Awesome Apples
• Big Brown Bears
• Ten Tiny Trunks
• Eleven Leaves

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Savannah

What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
That there are stars bigger than the Sun!

What’s your favourite hobby?
Reading books!

When did you start reading Chickadee?
I started reading Chickadee when I turned 6! My Grandma bought me a subscription for Christmas.

What book are you reading right now?
Christmas Camelot by Mary Pope Osborne.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
I would make sure that everyone lives forever!

Thanks for sharing, Savannah! We’re so glad you learned a cool fact about space!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Laugh It Up!

Here are some jokes to get you laughing into the weekend!

What do you get when you cross a caterpillar with a parrot?

A walkie-talkie!

How do you close an envelope underwater?

With a seal.

What do you call the stuff between a shark’s teeth?

A slow swimmer!

What kind of fish goes best with peanut butter?

Jellyfish!

How are two banana peels like shoes?

They’re a pair of slippers!

Got a joke for us? Leave it in the comments below!

Colour with Chirp!

Hey readers!

Did you know you can download free colouring sheets from issues of Chirp on the Owlkids website?

Click on the image above to colour Chirp and Sparky discovering dinosaur bones in the desert or click here to get more FREE colouring sheets!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Chickadee’s Family Fun Games Contest

Hey readers,

Check out this fun games contest featuring the classic games, UNO and Kerplunk!

For a chance to WIN 1 of 3 UNO and Kerplunk games bundle comment below with your first name, age, and your favourite game to play with your family! 

Contest Deadline: September 22nd, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

Winners will be chosen by random draw.

Prize courtesy of Swerve and Mattel.

Click HERE for full contest rules and regulations.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, prizes may be delayed.

Good luck!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Chirp Science Corner: Taste Test

Hey readers,

Watch Chirp editor Jackie and science assistant Lochlan take a taste test to learn more about our senses! Watch the video below to recreate this fun experiment at home.

For more science videos, click HERE.

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Under the Sea Slushie

Hey readers,

Cool down with a refreshing drink!

*Remember to ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Cool Crows

Hi readers!

This month in Chirp magazine, we learn about a super smart animal: crows! Crows use cawing sounds to talk to other crows and to scare away predators. Check out this video of a flock of crows cawing to each other.

Craft: Make a Chirp Fan!

Hey readers!

Make this fun Chirp fan to help you stay cool in the summer!

Click on the image above  or click here to get more FREE colouring sheets and crafts!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Colour with Chirp!

Hey readers!

Did you know you can download free colouring sheets from issues of Chirp on the Owlkids website?

Click on the image above to colour Chirp watching a bee pollinate a flower or click here to get more FREE colouring sheets!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Be a master at painting OR be an expert at dancing?
2. Be able to speak every language OR play every instrument?
3. Befriend a snake OR befriend a cheetah?
4. Have a car that can fly OR run under water?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Recipe: Treat Time

Hey readers,

In the Summer issue of Chirp, learn how to make this refreshing treat!

*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Alexa

What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
That Play-Doh was not always a toy.

What’s your favourite hobby?
Reading.

When did you start reading Chickadee?
I started reading Chickadee when I turned 6!

What book are you reading right now?
Artemis Fowl:The Eternity Code.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
I would want the ability to levitate objects!

Thanks for sharing, Alexa! Reading is our favourite hobby too!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Travel to the moon OR explore the deepest oceans?
2. Be able to understand cats OR dogs?
3. Be a famous detective OR a famous inventor?
4. Be able to smell things better than everyone else OR hear things from far away?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Dancing Ducks
• Funky Fruit
• Eleven Elephants
• Kind Koalas

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Craft: Wacky Wheels

Hey readers,

Make your bike super fun with this cool craft!

Have fun!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Craft: Bug Hotel

Hey readers,

Make a place for bugs to hang out so you can watch them in nature. Check it out!

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Katelyn

What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
That an octopus has 3 hearts!

What’s your favourite hobby?
I love to read.

When did you start reading Chickadee?
Last year when I turned 7.

What book are you reading right now?
Emmett’s Guide to Being Awesome by Ace Landers.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
I would want to be able to fly.

Thanks for sharing, Katelyn. We love to read too!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

The Olympics!

Hey readers,

The Olympics have started in Tokyo, Japan this year. Here are some facts for you!

1. The Olympics were started in Ancient Greece.
2. The five Olympic Rings represent the five continents that participate in the games. The five colours (blue, yellow, black, green, and red) were chosen because all the national flags of every country have at least one of those colours.
3. The Olympic Flame is always lit at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece. Olympic torches can only be lit with fire that came from the official Olympic Flame.
4. The tradition of awarding gold, silver, and bronze medals was introduced in 1904. During the ancient Olympics, victors were awarded an olive branch.
5. This year’s Olympics have four brand new sports: karate, sport climbing, surfing, and skateboarding.

So cool! Thanks for sharing Sarah!

Will you be watching this year and what are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments below!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Silly Snack

Hey readers,

In the June issue of Chirp, we show you how to make a buggy treat you can eat!

Read on below to learn how to make it:

*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.

You’ll need:

• Sliced fruit and veggies
• A plate
• Your imagination

What to do:

1. Cucumbers make great shells, and green beans are good for making the antennae.
2. Pretzels are perfect to create butterfly wings.
3. Grapes cut in half and lined up look like caterpillars!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Strawberry Snack

Hey readers,

Celebrate strawberry season with a delicious popsicle!

*Remember to ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You’ll need:

• 500 mL (2 cups) of washed strawberries with the stems removed.
• 60 mL (1/4 cup) white sugar
• 15 mL (1 tbsp.) fresh lime juice
• pot and stove
• blender
• popsicle moulds

How to make:

1. As a grown-up to help you heat the strawberries and sugar on the stove for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from the heat and let the berries cool for 15 minutes.
3. Blend the berries. Then add the lime juice and blend a bit more.
4. Pour the mixture into popsicle moulds and freeze for at least four hours.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Get presents every week OR get presents every month?
2. Eat frozen watermelon OR eat frozen yogurt?
3. Be a unicorn OR a pegasus?
4. Be able to teleport anywhere OR have a magic carpet?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Happy Eid-al-Adha!

Hi readers,

Eid-al-Adha (say “EED al UDD-ha”) is a Muslim festival that lasts several days. It marks the end of the pilgrimage season known as the Hajj, where millions of people go to Makkah, a city in Saudi Arabia, to observe.

Some special traditions include giving charity, and donating food to those in need because taking care of each other is important. Muslims dress up in their best clothes, give gifts, eat lots of yummy food, and spend time with their families.

Happy Eid to those celebrating!

– Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Riddles!

Hey readers,

Sarah has some riddles to share with you!

1. What looks like a horse, moves like a horse, and is as big as a horse, but weighs nothing at all?
2. What do you find at the end at the end of a rainbow?
3. What starts with T, ends with T, and has T in it?

Thanks Sarah! How many answers did you get without looking? Let us know in the comments below, along with your favourite riddle!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Answers: 1. A horse’s shadow!, 2. The letter “W”!, 3. A teapot!

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Wills

What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
That an owl can turn its head all the way around!

What’s your favourite hobby?
Playing with my Playmobile Camper because I want to go on a road trip to Tofino with my family.

When did you start reading Chickadee?
I read Chirp when I was 3 and started reading Chickadee when I turned 6!

What book are you reading right now?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
I would want a portal where I can go anywhere I want!

Thanks for sharing, Wills! Going anywhere you want would be awesome!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Here’s a drawing that Chirp reader Noah (age 5) made for Earth Day! Check it out!

Great job, Noah! Keep on loving the planet 🙂

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a fun weekend!

-Grace , chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Emma (age 7) sent us this lovely drawing. Check it out:

Thanks for sharing this with us! We love your creativity, and the joyous energy in this picture 🙂

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a fun weekend!

-Grace, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to Desert Dessert by Jenna Campbell and illustrated by Kass Reich, a story about the best things about Sage’s home in the desert!

Desert Dessert by Jenna Campbell (read by author), Chirp July/August 2021

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

Hey readers,

Read a cute story about two penpals in the Summer issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to Letters from Planet K-Tron by Sarah Howden and Illustrated by Bernice Lum.

Letters from Planet K-Tron by Sarah Howden (read by author), Chickadee July/August 2021

Happy listening!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Chickadee’s Survey Contest!

Hey readers and parents,

Tell us what you think of Chickadee Magazine for a chance to WIN 1 of 2 Playmobil Volkswagen T1 Camping Bus! Click here to access the survey and let us know!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Chirp’s Survey Contest!

Hey readers and parents,

Tell us what you think of Chirp Magazine for a chance to WIN 1 of 3 Playmobil Splish Splash Water Parks! Click here to access the survey and let us know!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Shark Awareness Day!

Hey readers,

It’s Shark Awareness Day! Here are some facts about sharks:

• There are over 500 species of sharks
• The smallest shark is the Dwarf Lantern Shark, which is about the size of a human hand. The Whale Shark is the biggest shark, and it can grow to 12 meters long
• Sharks don’t have bones. Instead, they’re skeletons are made of cartilage, which is what our ears are made of
• Some sharks can glow in the dark
• Sharks have been around for over 400 million years. That’s older than the dinosaurs!

Remember to do what you can to help save the environment. Do you know any fun facts about sharks you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments down below!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Hungry Hippos
• Jam Jars
• Bunch of Bananas
• Violet Violins

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

International Rock Day!

Hey readers,

Check out these fun facts Sarah has to share with you for International Rock Day!

• All rocks fall into one of three categories: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
• Geology is the study of rocks
• Rocks have helped scientists figure out how old the Earth is. They think the Earth is 4.54 billion years old – that’s a super long time!
• Rocks have been used by humans for millions of years as tools and many other things.
• A pumice is a kind of rock that is so light it floats on water.

Thanks Sarah!

Do you know any fun facts about rocks you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments down below!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Kismet

What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
Learning about the season of Foole!

What’s your favourite hobby?
I love to draw!

When did you start reading Chickadee?
I started reading Chickadee when I was 7 years old.

What book are you reading right now?
I am reading Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling, my favourite author!

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
I would love to have the superpower of talking to reptiles!

Thanks for sharing, Kismet! We’re wondering what reptiles would have to say, too! 

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Eat 100 strawberries OR eat 100 fries?
2. See a dinosaur OR a sabertooth tiger?
3. Be in a play as the main character OR be in a movie as the main character?
4. Ride in a submarine OR a spaceship?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to Insects! (Buzz Buzz) by Mark Weinstock and illustrated by Marcus Cutler, a poem about the different kinds of insects in our world!

Insects! (Buzz Buzz) by Mark Weinstock (sung by author), Chirp June 2021

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

Hey readers,

Read a fun story about a kid starring in her first movie in the June issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to Zoey and the Invisible Zombie Hamsters by Janet Perlman.

Zoey and the Invisible Zombie Hamsters by Janet Perlman (read by author), Chickadee June 2021

Happy listening!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

World Asteroid Day!

Hey readers,

Check out these fun facts Sarah has to share with you for World Asteroid Day!

• A piece of an asteroid the size of a car, called a meteoroid, falls into the Earth’s atmosphere once every year. This creates a bright fireball effect, but it usually burns up in the atmosphere before it reaches the ground
• An asteroid is a small body orbiting the sun that is made of rock or metal
• There are currently over 800,000 known asteroids in our solar system
• While some asteroids are hundreds of kilometers large, others are as small as pebbles. In fact, most asteroids are very very small
• Asteroids aren’t all round like planets. They come in all kinds of shapes.

Thanks Sarah!

Do you know any fun facts about asteroids you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments down below!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Chirp’s Train Contest Winner

And the winner of the Brio Train Set is …

Sarah, 4

Sarah looks forward to playing outside this summer. So do we, Sarah!

Congratulations to the lucky winner!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this Chirp blog contest. The winner has been contacted.

Check out more Chirp, Chickadee, and OWL contests here.

— Jackie

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Blue Butterfly
• Purple Pom-poms
• Cute Cars
• Wide Windows

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

World Camera Day!

Hey readers,

Sarah has some fun facts about cameras to share with you for World Camera Day!

• The first digital camera was invented in 1975 and it took 23 seconds to take a picture
• The largest camera collection has 4,425 cameras – that’s a lot of cameras!
• The cameras that captured the moon landing are still on the moon
• It’s estimated that over 1 billion photos are taken every day
• Cat photos have been a trend since the 1870s, when Harry Pointer took a series of photos of his cats

Thanks Sarah!

Do you know any fun facts about cameras or photography you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments down below!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Wish

What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
I love the crafts, like hot chocolate on a stick.

What’s your favourite hobby?
Baking is my life! I love to bake complicated cakes.

When did you start reading Chickadee?
I started reading Chirp when I was small and continued on to read Chickadee.

What book are you reading right now?
The Wizards of Once and Wonder  for school. Wizards of Once has a character with the same name as me!

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
I would love the power to bake a cake in my hands in 5 seconds.

Thanks for sharing, Wish! Being able to bake a cake in 5 seconds would be a dream come true!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chickadee reader Mackenzie (age 6), shared this awesome drawing of a dog named Spot! Check it out!

Great job, Mackenzie! Spot is so cute!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a fun weekend!

-Grace, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy Camping Month!

Hey readers,

Celebrate Camping Month by making some delicious s’more cones! Find out how below!

*Always ask an adult for help. The recipe can also be found here.

You’ll need: 

• M&M’s or a chocolate bar
• Waffle Cones
• Marshmallows
• Heavy duty foil

What to do: 

1. Fill the waffle cone with candy and marshmallows.
2. Wrap the waffle cones in tin foil.
3. Place in the coals of the campfire (or bonfire) for 3-5 minutes or until marshmallows are melted.
4. Be careful unwrapping the foil, the steam will be hot!

If you try making these fun waffle s’mores, let me know in the comments below.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Chirp Science Corner: Change the Color of the Flower!

Hey Chirp readers,

Watch Chirp editor Jackie and reader Elliott explore how to change the color of a flower in this Science Corner video!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Here are some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Be a lion OR a tiger?
2. Make a masterpiece OR create a hit song?
3. Have a dog that meows OR a cat that barks?
4. Discover a new plant OR discover a new animal?

Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Honey Bunny
• Night Light
• Funny Puppy
• Tiny Kittens

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

It’s World Giraffe Day!

Hey readers,

Sarah has some fun facts about giraffes to share with you for World Giraffe Day!

• Giraffes are the tallest mammals in the world. Their legs are the size of a human adult grownup!
• Giraffes have to kneel or crouch to get a drink of water because their necks are not long enough to reach the ground by themselves.
• Every giraffe has a unique spot pattern. No two giraffes are the exact same.
• Giraffes only need between 5-30 minutes of sleep each day.
• A group of giraffes is called a tower.

Thanks Sarah!

Do you know any fun facts about giraffes you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments down below!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Riddles

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
2. It belongs to you, but your friends use it more. What is it?
3. What happens once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in one hundred years?

How many answers did you get without looking? Let us know in the comments below, along with your favourite riddle!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Answers: 1. Your footsteps!, 2. Your name!, 3. The Letter “m”!

The Summer Issue is Here!

Illustration by Josh Holinaty

The summer issue is packed with puzzles, stories, comics, jokes, and more! There are fun activities too: try a delicious blue slushie, make a fun carnival game, and get crafty with rocks. Looking for a new hobby? What about birdwatching? Get the scoop in this issue! And don’t forget to fill out the reader survey and let us know what you think of Chickadee! You’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win a fun prize.

The Chickadee Team

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Sarah has some fun Would You Rather questions for you! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Have a pet dinosaur OR a pet dragon?
2. Have a wings OR a mermaid tail?
3. Discover a new animal OR a new planet?
4. Eat pancakes OR waffles?

Thanks, Sarah! Let us know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

The Summer Issue is Here!

Hi readers,

Are you ready for Summer? We are! And so is Chirp!

The Summer issue of Chirp magazine is all about DESERTS. And you can dig into this hot, hot issue now!

Enjoy the sunshine, everyone,

— Jackie

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Devon shared this awesome drawing of a castle with a treasure inside! Check it out!

Great job, Devon! We love all the colours you used!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a fun weekend!

-Grace , chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Amy sent us this fun drawing of a doubled headed dragon. Check it out!

Thanks for sharing this with us! We love your creativity!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a fun weekend!

-Grace, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Knock-knock Jokes

Hi readers,

Our friend Sarah has some funny knock-knock jokes to share with you!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Boo.
Boo who?
Don’t cry, it’s just a joke!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Cow.
Cow says who?
No, a cow says moooooo!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Who.
Who who?
I didn’t know you were an owl!

Thanks Sarah!

Do you have any favourite knock-knock jokes? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy Iced Tea Day!

Hey readers,

Cool off today by drinking some iced tea and check out some fun facts:

• Like it’s name, it is cold tea served with ice and it can be sweetened too
• It’s been around for a while. Iced tea became popular at the World’s Fair in St. Louis in 1904. That’s a long time ago!
• The drink company Lipton, holds the Guinness World Record for serving a tall pitcher (12.5 feet, or 3.81 meters to be exact) of ice tea for it’s 125th anniversary

Do you know any fun facts about iced tea you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments down below!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Funny Jokes!

Hey readers,

Check out these funny jokes from our friend, Sarah!

Q: What kind of tree fits in your hand?

A: A palm tree

Q: What do you call seagulls that live near the bay?

A: Bagels

Q: What does a mermaid use to call her friends?

A: A shell phone

Q: What do frogs eat in the summer?

A: Hopsicles

Q: Which letter of the alphabet is the coolest?

A: Iced “T”

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Enter Chirp’s Train Contest!

Hi Readers,

Do you like toy trains and good times? Then you’ll love this chance to WIN your very own BRIO Classic Figure 8 Set and Battery Operated Steaming Train!

This little set is perfect for playing with at home on a rainy day or packing up and taking with you on your summer adventures!

To enter this contest, please leave your first name and age in a comment below, and let us know one thing you are looking forward to doing this summer.

Good luck!

CONTEST DEADLINE: June 28, 2021

All prizes courtesy of

Full contest rules and regulations here.

— Jackie

Recipe: Tweet Treat

Hey readers,

Make this yummy, fruity parrot snack!

You’ll need:

• 1 to 2 peaches or nectarines
• yogurt or icing
• chocolate chips or raisins
• breadstick

How to make:

1. With a grown up’s help, cut peaches in half for a bird body.
2. Slice the peach into fours to make the wings.
3. With a grown-up’s help, cut smaller peach pieces to make a head and tail feathers, feet and a beak.
4. Use yogurt or icing to glue on the chocolate chip or raisin eyes.
5. Add a breadstick for a perch.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy Hug Your Cat Day!

Hey readers,

To celebrate Hug Your Cat Day, check out this adorable video of a two-week old kitten with a fierce meow!

So adorable!

Do you have a pet at home? Let me know in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Knock-knock Jokes

Hi readers,

Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Albert.
Albert who?
Albert you can’t guess who I am!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Annie.
Annie who?
Annie more of these knock-knock jokes?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dawn.
Dawn who?
Dawn forget your backpack!

Do you have any favourite knock-knock jokes? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

Hey readers,

Read a funny story about cooperating with your sibling and pets in the May issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to Peaceful Pets by Rukhsana Khan and Illustrated by Anoosha Syed.

Peaceful Pets by Rukhsana Khan (read by author), Chickadee May 2021

Happy listening!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to Otis Needs A Haircut by Naseem Hrab and illustrated by Noémie Gionet Landry, a story about being brave enough to get a haircut. After Otis gets his haircut, he loves the way he looks!

Otis Needs a Haircut by Naseem Hrab (read by author), Chirp May 2021

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Hilarious Jokes!

Hey readers,

Check out these funny jokes from our friend, Sarah!

Q: How did the bee brush his hair?

A: With a honeycomb.

Q: Why did the worm cross the ruler?

A: Because it was an inch worm.

Q: What’s a tree’s favorite drink?

A: Root beer.

Q: What do you call a mushroom who is the life of the party?

A: A fun-gi.

Q: What happens when you tell an egg a joke?

A: It cracks up.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

It’s World Otter Day!

Hey readers,

To celebrate World Otter Day, here’s an up close video of otters in their natural habitat!

Do you have a favourite animal? Let us know in the comments below!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

It’s World Turtle Day!

Hey readers,

Check out some fun facts about turtles for World Turtle Day!

• Turtles are one of the oldest animals in the world!
• There are many different types of turtles. They come in all shapes and sizes.
• Some turtles eat meat while others eat plants. Some even eat both!
• Sea turtles can see very well underwater. They can also see many different colours, too.
• Turtles can live for a very long time. They can live longer than humans!

Do you know any fun facts about turtles you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments down below!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Experiment!

Hey readers,

Chirp reader Reid sent in a picture of his bean sprout experiment from the April issue. Check it out below!

Great job Reid! Thanks for sharing!

Readers, would you like to see your art or experiment on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Knock-knock Jokes

Hi readers,

Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Yukon.
Yukon who?
Yukon say that again!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Four eggs.
Four eggs who?
Four eggs-ample, it’s me!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Handsome.
Handsome who?
Handsome mustard to me, please!

Do you have any favourite knock-knock jokes? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Riddles!

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. What do you call a sleeping bull?
2. What’s a frog’s favourite food?
3. What kind of dog has no tail?

How many answers did you get without looking? Let us know in the comments below, along with your favourite riddle!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Answers: 1. A Bulldozer!, 2. French-flies!, 3. A hot-dog!

Happy World Bee Day!

Hey readers,

In honour of World Bee Day, Sarah has some fun facts to share about bees!

• Bees have five eyes and six legs
• Bees can see every colour except for red
• Honeybees flap their wings around 230 times per second
• Around 4 million flowers have to be visited to make just 1kg of honey
• Honeybees have a special dance called the “waggle dance.” They use it to tell other honeybees where to find flowers

Do you know any fun facts about bees you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments down below.

Thanks Sarah!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Get ready for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Wear your swimsuit forever OR wear your winter coat forever?
2. Meet a life-size robot version of yourself OR meet yourself from the future?
3. Have 5 brothers OR 5 sisters?
4. Wear a bucket for a hat OR have cement shoes?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

The June Issue is Here!

Cover illustrator: Alex A.

This month, get tips on how to tune up your bike, make a delicious strawberry treat and meet the adorable pika!

Summer Craft

Hi Readers,

Are you looking for a cute and easy craft to get you into the summer spirit? Try making these rainbow butterflies from the March 2021 issue of Chirp magazine!

Click on the image to enlarge.

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!

Hi readers,

The June issue of Chirp magazine is all about the wonderful world of insects. Our friend Mark Weinstock is a children’s performer and one of his songs is about bugs so we decided to include it in the issue. Hope you like it! Click the play button below to hear Mark’s version.

You can learn more about Mark Weinstock here.

See you later! Buzz, buzz, buzz.

— Jackie

The June issue is here!

Hi readers,

Do you like exploring the insect world? Then get ready because the June issue of Chirp is all about BUGS, BUGS, BUGS!

This issue’s Amazing Animal is the ladybug. You can learn all kinds of facts about these little hard-shelled creatures in the issue and be you can also check out this slow-motion video of a ladybug launching off a leaf and flying through the air!

See you later, nature-lovers, we hope you like this issue of Chirp magazine!

— Jackie

Cute Animal Video!

Hey readers,

Here’s a video of cute kittens sleeping!

Do you have a favourite animal? Let us know in the comments below!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Knock-knock Jokes!

Hey readers,

Our friend Sarah has some hilarious knock-knock jokes to share with you today. Check them out!

Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Flower
Flower who?
Flower you today?

Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Water.
Water who?
Water you waiting for? Let me in!

Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Daisy.
Daisy who?
Daisy plays, nights he sleeps!

Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Thistle.
Thistle who?
Thistle be the last time I knock on this door!

What are some of your favourite knock-knock jokes? Let us know in the comments below!

Thanks for sharing Sarah!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy Eid-ul-Fitr!

Hi readers,

Happy Eid-ul-Fitr! This holiday marks the end of Ramadan, a month where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, give to charity, and volunteer at local shelters or food banks.

Eid is a time to celebrate all the hard work done in Ramadan. Muslims dress up in their best clothes, give gifts, eat lots of yummy food, and spend time with their families.

Happy Eid to those celebrating!

– Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Get ready for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Speak backwards OR speak in rhyme?
2. Be stuck in your favourite video game OR your favourite movie?
3. Eat burgers forever OR eat pizza forever?
4. Whisper when you talk OR scream when you talk?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Meet Owlkids Intern Sarah!

Hey readers,

Sarah is our new friend and intern at Owlkids! For the next couple of months, she’ll be helping the editors of Chirp, Chickadee and OWL write jokes, puzzles, blog posts and other things! We’ve asked her a few of our favourite questions so you’ll get to know her.

Owlkids: What’s your favourite food?

Sarah: My mom’s beef stir fry.

Owlkids: Where is the coolest place you’ve ever been?

Sarah: London, England. I love the theatre there!

Owlkids: What’s your favourite color?

Sarah: Yellow and green.

Owlkids: What’s your favourite animal?

Sarah: Pandas.

Owlkids: Who inspires you?

Sarah: My family.

Please join me in welcoming Sarah to the team!

-Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Raven

What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
I learned how to draw Manga and I loved meeting Potato the Chicken.

What’s your favourite hobby?
Reading. I read 612 books last year! I also love piano, baking, and drawing.

When did you start reading Chickadee?
In 2019. I started reading Chirp when I was four-years-old and I graduated from Chirp to Chickadee.

What book are you reading right now?
The Bad Mood and the Stick by Daniel Handler and many more!

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
My superpower would be to get rid of all racism.

Thanks for sharing, Raven! That’s amazing that you read that many books, keep up the great work! 

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Contest: My Hair Book Giveaway

*CONTEST CLOSED. WINNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED.*

Hey readers,

Since our May issue is all about HAIR, check out this hair-tastic giveaway!

Written and illustrated by Danielle Murrell Cox, My Hair is a celebration of natural hair and a great introduction to many different hairstyles for young people!

For a chance to WIN 1 of 3 copies of My Hair, follow @readwithsprout and comment below with your name and age.

Contest Deadline: June 15th, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

Winners will be chosen by random draw.

Prize courtesy of HarperCollins Canada.

Click HERE for full contest rules and regulations.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, prizes may be delayed.

Good luck!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Happy Mother’s Day!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all the amazing moms out there. We appreciate you!

Have a great day!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

It’s Asian Heritage Month!

Hey readers,

May is known as Asian Heritage Month! This month we celebrate all the incredible contributions that Asian people have made throughout history. There are many people who belong to South Asian, East Asian, and South East Asian backgrounds, to name a few. One way to celebrate is to read and learn about important people, past and present.

Here are some books to read:

• Watercress by Andrea Wang, Illustrated by Jason Chin
• Hair Twins by Raakhee Mirchandani, Illustrated by Holly Hatam
• Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon by Kat Zhang, Illustrated by Charlene Chua
• Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho, Illustrated by Dung Ho
• Love, Sophia on the Moon by Anica Mrose Rissi, Illustrated by Mika Song

Happy reading!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Get ready for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Be a wizard OR a super hero?
2. Be able to do backflips OR be able to breakdance?
3. Walk sideways like a crab forever OR hop like a kangaroo forever?
4. Be a super fast runner OR be a super fast swimmer?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Knock-knock Jokes

Hi readers,

Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Bean.
Bean who?
Bean there, done that!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Poodle.
Poodle who?
Poodle little ketchup on my burger please!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive you a lot!

Do you have any favourite knock-knock jokes? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Elijah

What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
That almonds are one of the healthiest foods.

What’s your favourite hobby?
Swimming!

When did you start reading Chickadee?
When I was 5.

What book are you reading right now?
I’m reading Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
I would like to have the ability to fly.

Thanks for sharing, Elijah! We also loved Little House on the Prairie! 

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy International Jazz Day!

Hey readers,

Happy International Jazz Day! Jazz is a really fun type of music that many people around the world enjoy listening to. Many people also play instruments in Jazz bands, too.

Here are some more facts about International Jazz Day:

1. Jazz music started out originally as Pop music. It was an upbeat sound that had many people getting out of their seats to dance to!
2. Musicians who play jazz music don’t think about what to play next. They let the music come to them naturally.
3. Listening to jazz music helps boost your creativity and helps you work more productively.
4. The clarinet was a much more popular instrument in jazz music than the saxophone.

Do you know any interesting facts about jazz music? Let us know in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Chirp’s Science Odyssey Contest

Hi readers,

We LOVE science. Do you love science, too? If you do, then take a photo or video of yourself doing a science experiment or reading a book about science and enter Chirp’s Science Odyssey Contest here. You could WIN your very own adorable CODI Learning Robot or an Owlkids prize pack.

Good luck everyone and have fun experimenting with science!

— Jackie

Colour with Chirp!

Hey readers!

It’s Crayon Day! Did you know you can download free colouring sheets from issues of Chirp on the Owlkids website?

Click on the image above to colour Chirp watering Grandma’s tulip garden or click here to get more FREE colouring sheets!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Get ready for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Live in a video game OR live as a book character?
2. Be able to slide down a rainbow OR be able to meet a unicorn?
3. Have eight arms like an octopus OR be able to change colours like a chameleon?
4. Have super hearing OR have super strength?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Knock-knock Jokes

Hi readers,

Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Howard.
Howard who?
Howard I know?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Gwen.
Gwen who?
Gwen will I see you again?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Hal.
Hal who?
Hal-o anybody home?

Do you have any favourite knock-knock jokes? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Happy Earth Day!

Hi readers,

It’s Earth Day! Every year on April 22, people around the world reflect on how to better take care of the planet.

This year’s Earth Day theme is restoring the world’s ecosystems by thinking outside the box.

There are many ways you can help protect the environment this Earth Day. Here are a few ideas!

• Composting and recycling items.
• Turning off the lights and the computer when you don’t need them.
• Growing plants in your garden or in your home.
• Recycle items around your home to make something new!

What do you do on Earth Day? Share your tips with us in the comments below!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Earth Day Puzzle Contest!

**THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED.  THANK YOU FOR ENTERING!**

April 22nd is Earth Day! Although it is one day, we should always be thinking about Earth and how we can all do our part in protecting it from pollution. Some ideas include:

• REDUCE: use both sides of paper when printing and use scrap paper whenever possible for homework or doodling
• RECYCLE: put paper, glass and plastic in the recycling bin
• REUSE: using refillable bottle instead of single-use plastic water bottles
• REPURPOSE: use recycled materials for craft projects
• REFUSE: stop and think if you really need something before buying it

For Earth Day, put your thinking cap on and brainstorm some ideas for helping the planet!

For a chance to win two Earth-themed puzzles from Ravensburger, add your eco-friendly ideas in the comments below. Don’t forget to leave your name and age, too.

Underwater Wonders

Planet Playground

Contest deadline: May 6th, 2021 at 11:59pm.

Prize courtesy of Ravensburger.

For full contest rules and regulations click here.

Good luck to everyone!

-Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Get ready for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Have super speed OR super strength?
2. Brush your teeth with ice cream OR cookies?
3. Have your own robot OR your own jetpack?
4. Have a new candy named after you OR a newly discovered animal named after you?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

The MAY issue is here!

Hi readers!

The April issue of Chirp is here and it’s full of HAIRY fun! Angora rabbits are the Amazing Animal in this issue because they are soooooooo hairy! Check out this video of a pet Angora rabbit getting its hair done.

So cute! And for more rabbit facts be sure to check out the April issue of Chirp!

— Jackie

Cute Animal Video!

Hey readers,

Here’s a video of cute ducks!

Do you have a favourite animal? Let us know in the comments below!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to Amik’s Big Day by Nancy Cooper and illustrated by Joshua Pawis-Steckley, a story about Amik the beaver showing her cousins all around her home!

Amik’s Big Day by Nancy Cooper (read by author), Chirp April 2021

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

Hey readers,

Read a fun story about compost battling to bake the ultimate cake in the April issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to Kitchen Compost Nightmares by Carolyn Fisher.

Kitchen Compost Nightmares by Carolyn Fisher (read by author), Chickadee April 2021

Happy listening!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Craft: Cute Critters

Hey readers,

It’s World Art Day! Create these cute critters by recycling egg cartons. Check it out!

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday!

Hey readers,

Get ready for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Be able to design a video game OR design a board game?
2. Play every instrument OR speak every language ?
3. Be a horse OR be a bird?
4. Be able to change your hair colour anytime you want OR be able to change the length of your hair whenever you want?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Recipe: Dynamite Donuts

Hey readers,

Check out this awesome Donut recipe below!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy Ramadan!

Hi readers,

If you are celebrating the start of Ramadan, we wish you a happy, healthy, and safe month! Ramadan is a month where Muslims all around the world fast from sunrise to sunset. They also give lots of charity and volunteer at local shelters or food banks and they also try to do as many good deeds as they can.

Have a great Ramadan, full of lots of yummy food (when you’re done fasting, of course!) and good memories!

— The Chirp Team

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Brynn

What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
That the biggest group of carolers was 25, 272 people!

What’s your favourite hobby?
I like to go to my dance classes.

When did you start reading Chickadee?
When I was 7.

What book are you reading right now?
The “Heroes of Olympus” series by Rick Riordan.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Be able to change into anything like an object or animal.

Thanks for sharing, Brynn! Changing into anything would be an amazing ability to have! 

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Rainbow Grilled Cheese

Hey readers,

Happy Grilled Cheese Month! Check out this colourful and yummy grilled cheese recipe.

You can also find the recipe here. Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You’ll need:

• 8 slices of bread
• Butter
• 4 slices provolone cheese (or any cheese you like)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Food dye

How to make:

1. Butter one side of each slice of bread and set aside.
2. Place 1/4 cup of cheese in 4 different bowls and add your choice of food coloring, like red, yellow, blue, and red and blue in one to make purple.
3. Stir the dye into the cheese until fully coated.
4. Put slices of your choice of cheese slices in half and place on each slice of the bread – on the unbuttered side.
5. Sprinkle the 1-2 tablespoons of the colored cheese in “lines” or strips on top of the slices.
6. Put two slices of bread together to make a sandwich and place in a frying pan over medium heat.
7. Cook until golden brown (or for about 2 minutes) and then flip.
8. Remove from pan and serve.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Get ready for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Have your own personal robot do everything for you OR have a magic carpet to fly you everywhere?
2. Wear glasses made out of doughnuts OR wear clothes made from spaghetti?
3. Eat warm ice cream OR drink ice-cold soup?
4. Live under a mushroom OR live in a teacup?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Recipe: Easter Rice Krispy Treats!

Hey readers,

Happy Easter! Create this yummy Peep layered rice krispy treat and share it with your family and friends.

You can also find the recipe here. Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You’ll need:

• 4 tablespoons butter or margarine divided
• 4 3oz packages of Marshmallow Peeps (or any marshmallows) in different colours
• 6 cups of Rice Krispy cereal divided

How to make:

1. Prepare an 8 inch loaf pan by lining it with foil and spraying it with cooking spray.
2. Divide the Peeps by 10’s of the same color – 10 pink, 10 yellow (or any colors of your choice)
3. In a deep, medium sized microwaveable dish, microwave 10 of the same color peeps with 1 tablespoon butter on high for 45 seconds. Make sure the Peeps don’t flow over the sides of the bowl.
4. Stir butter and Peeps together until fully melted and incorporated.
5. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of cereal until fully coated. Press firmly into the loaf pan.
6. Repeat steps 3-4 with other Peep colours.
7. Allow to cool completely 1-2 hours before slicing.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Craft: Easter Bunny Cards

Hey readers,

Happy Easter! Celebrate by making this fun and easy to make bunny craft. You can also turn it into a card to give as an Easter gift!

You can also find the craft and bunny template here.

You’ll need:

• White cardstock
• Coloured cardstock
• Medium-sized googly eyes
• Pompoms
• Cotton Balls
• Pipe Cleaners
• Glue
• Bunny template

What to do:

1. Print out the bunny template and fold your white cardstock in half.
2. Trace the face template onto the cardstock and cut it out.
3. Trace and cut out the ear templates. Cut them out from the white cardstock for the outer ear and use any colored cardstock for the inner ear.
4. Add glue to the face and the outer ear to glue the cotton balls onto.
5. Glue on the googly eyes and twist the pipe cleaners and glue onto the face.
6. Glue a pom pom on the whiskers to create the nose.
7. Twist a pipe cleaner to shape it into a mouth and then glue it below the nose.
8. Write your Easter message inside!

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Riddles!

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. What has to be broken before you can use it?
2. What is orange and sounds like parrot?
3. What is full of holes but still holds water?

How many answers did you get without looking? Let us know in the comments below, along with your favourite riddle!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Answers: 1. An egg!, 2. A carrot!, 3. A sponge!

Colour with Chirp!

Hey readers!

It’s Crayon Day! Did you know you can download free colouring sheets from issues of Chirp on the Owlkids website?

Click on the image above to colour Chirp making art with Grandma or click here to get more FREE colouring sheets!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Get ready for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Have headphones as fingers OR keyboard keys as hair?
2. Change your outfit with a magic wand OR having a magical wardrobe?
3. Hop all the time OR be able to sprint everywhere?
4. Be able to invent anything OR have a genie to grant your every wish?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Riddles!

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. How many months of the year has 28 days?
2. If you don’t keep me, I break. What am I?
3. What two things can you never eat for breakfast?
4. I can fill up a room, but I take up no space. What am I?

How many answers did you get without looking? Let us know in the comments below, along with your favourite riddle!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Answers: 1. All of them!, 2. A promise!, 3. Lunch and Dinner!, 4. Light!

Chirp Craft: Happy Craft Month!

Hey readers,

Turn simple coffee filters into these beautiful and colourful butterflies to decorate your room with!

You’ll need:

• White coffee filter
• Pipe cleaner
• Markers
• Spoon
• Water

What to do:

1. Flatten the coffee filter and color it with marker.
2. Use a spoon to drip water onto the filter. Let it dry.
3. Fold the filter accordion style and then use. pipe cleaner to tighten it in the middle.
4. Curl the pipe cleaner ends to look like antennae. Spread the wings and let your butterfly sail through the air!

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Knock-knock Jokes

Hi readers,

Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Bed.
Bed who?
Bed you can’t guess who this is!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Tennis.
Tennis who?
Ten-is my favourite number!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Water.
Water who?
Water you doing right now?

Do you have any favourite knock-knock jokes? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Tongue Twister Tuesday!

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Funny Bunny
• Cute Cats
• Bright Butterflies
• Minty Marshmallow

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Cute Animal Video!

Hey readers,

Here’s a video of cute hamsters doing funny things to put a smile on your face today!

Do you have a favourite animal? Let us know in the comments below!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Dr. Zed Experiment: Cookie Science

Hey readers,

Check out this delicious science experiment!

If you end up trying this experiment, comment below how it turned out!

Have a great weekend,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

The April issue of Chirp is here!

Hi readers,

The April issue is here and it’s all about the ENVIRONMENT! Learn where our trash goes when we put it in the bin, make recycled crafts, visit a conservation island, and read a story about a busy and helpful little animal. We hope you like this issue of Chirp magazine!

Squirrel Fun

Hi readers,

Have you ever seen a squirrel eating or storing nuts in its cheeks? These animals love nuts and seeds! Check out this video of squirrels visiting a human-made “nut bar” in the middle of a Norwegian forest.

Snack on, squirrels!

To learn more about these super cool critters, turn to the Amazing Animal section in your April 2021 copy of Chirp magazine.

Happy learning!

— Jackie

The April Issue Is Here!

Cover illustration by Noémie Gionet Landry

Get ready for April! Find out why humans laugh, make toys from recycled cartons, and try a donut recipe made out of—surprise!—apples. We also ask readers: What would your eco-superpower be to save the planet? Look for this issue in your mailbox soon!

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Get ready for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Solve mysteries OR fly planes?
2. Laugh all the time OR sing all the time?
3. Be able to do back flips OR be able to breakdance?
4. Jump as far as a kangaroo OR hold your breath as long as a whale?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Chirp Science Corner: Amazing Magnets!

Hey readers,

Watch Chirp editor Jackie and reader Owen explore and test how magnets work in this Science Corner video!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Craft: Paint Party!

Hey readers,

Get creative with these fun painting projects!

Marble Fun:

You’ll need:

• thick paper
• non-toxic washable paint
• tray
• marble

What to do:

1. Place paper into a tray and add a few drops of paint.
2. Drop in a marble and tip the tray to make a one-of-a-kind design!

Spin It:

You’ll need:

• thick paper
• non-toxic washable paint
• salad spinner

What to do:

1. Trace the bottom of a salad spinner basket onto a piece of paper and cut it out.
2. Place the cut-out into the basket and add a few colours of paint.
3. Put the basket back in the spinner, replace the lid and spin to make art.

Bubble Blast:

You’ll need:

• Paper
• non-toxic, washable paint
• bubble solution or dish soap
• bubble wand

What to do:

1. Mix equal parts paint and bubble solution or dish soap. Dip in a bubble wand and gently blow the solution onto paper. After the bubbles pop, let the paint dry.

Pulled Paint:

You’ll need:

• thick paper
• non-toxic washable paint
• plastic card (like a used gift card)

What to do:

1. Add a few drops of paint at one end of the paper and use the plastic card to slowly pull the paint across.

Have fun!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Aleena

What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
That Northern Lights can be seen from space and astronaut Chris Hadfield took amazing photos while he was in space.

What’s your favourite hobby?
Reading, drawing, and playing board games.

When did you start reading Chickadee?
When I was 6 years old.

What book are you reading right now?
I’m reading the Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Teleporting!

Thanks for sharing, Aleena! Board games are our favourite hobby too!

Have a fun day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to Hi, Sky by Tiffany Stone and illustrated by Erika Medina, a poem featuring amazing women in history who loved flying, just like Tiffany!

Hi, Sky by Tiffany Stone (read by author), Chirp January/February 2021

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Get ready for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Have it rain marshmallows OR jelly gum drops ?
2. Live on a 3D board game OR live as a book character?
3. Be friends with Nemo OR be friends with Dory?
4. Meet an elf OR meet a unicorn?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Chickadee’s March Break Contest!

***THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. WINNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED.***

Hey readers,

Get ready for March break with this awesome board game!

Expand your brainpower with this fun game! Patchwork is a two-player board game where players have to put together funky tiles to create a pattern. Each player gets buttons as currency that they must use as money, but each button is worth points at the end of the game so be picky!

For a chance to WIN 1 of 3 Patchwork games comment below with your first name, age, and your favourite game to play!

Contest Deadline: April 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

Winners will be chosen by random draw.

Prize courtesy of Swerve and Lookout Games.

Click HERE for full contest rules and regulations.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, prizes may be delayed.

Good luck!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Tongue Twister Tuesday!

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Funny Facts
• Black Berries
• Sailing Swiftly
• Kooky Cooking

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

It’s International Women’s Day!

Hey readers,

Today is International Women’s Day! On this day we celebrate all the fearless women that have made a difference in the world. Check out these books by, and about, some incredible women!

• Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 by Helaine Becker
• The Water Walker by Joanne Robertson
• 5-minute Stories for Fearless Girls by Sarah Howden, illustrated by Nick Craine
• Dear Girl, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Paris Rosenthal, illustrated by Holly Hatam
• The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammed and S.K. Ali, illustrated by Hatem Aly
• The International Day of the Girl by Jessica Dee Humphreys and Rona Ambrose, illustrated by Simone Chin

Upcoming Owlkids Books titles to look forward to:

• Carmen and the House that Gaudí Built by Susan Hughes and illustrated by Marianne Ferrer
• THAO: A Picture Book by Thao Lam
• This House is Home by Deborah Kerbel and illustrated by Yong Ling Kang
• I Sang You Down from the Stars by Tasha Spillet and illustrated by Michaela Goade (Note: Owlkids Books only has Canadian rights for this title.)

Happy reading!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Lara sent us this fun drawing. Check it out!

Thanks for sharing this with us! We love your creativity!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a fun weekend!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader of the Week

Hi everyone,

Meet Chirp super-fan, Jay! Jay is 5 years old and has been reading Chirp magazine since he was 3! Wow! Jay lives in Australia with his family and he sent us this amazing drawing that he worked very hard to make and a photo of himself reading, you guessed it … Chirp!

Thanks, Jay!

We love meeting our readers!

Do you have a letter, photo, or drawing for Chirp? Send it to us here.

See you later,

Jackie

Recipe: Sweet Snack

Hey readers,

Try this yummy and colourful treat!

You’ll need:

• Banana
• Nut butter or alternative
• Colourful cereal, dried fruit, seeds, and sprinkles

What to do:

1. Spread nut butter or alternative onto the banana.
2. Roll the banana in cereal and other toppings.
3. Cut into slices.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Riddles!

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. What has four eyes but can’t see?
2. When is the best time to have lunch?
3. Why should you always carry a watch when crossing a desert?
4. What is yellow and looks like a crescent moon?

How many answers did you get without looking? Let us know in the comments below, along with your favourite riddle!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Answers: 1. Mississippi!, 2. After breakfast!, 3. It has a “Spring” in it!, 4. A banana!

Knock-knock Jokes!

Hi readers,

Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Hugh.
Hugh who?
Hugh’s a good dog?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Owl.
Owl who?
Owl-gebra class is my favourite!

Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Alpaca.
Alpaca who?
Alpaca suitcase, you pack a lunch!

What are some of your favourite knock-knock jokes? Let me know in the comments below!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Tongue Twister Tuesday!

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Kittens in Mittens
• Eleven Eels
• Purple Pencils
• Silly String

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Will

What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
Learning how to build a catapult.

What’s your favourite hobby?
Snuggling with my cat Macie.

When did you start reading Chickadee?
When I was 6 years old.

What book are you reading right now?
I’m reading the Dog Man series.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Super speed.

Thanks for sharing, Will! The Dog Man series features some really great books!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Sweet Treat

Hey readers,

Make this sweet treat and share it with someone you love! Check it out below.

You’ll need:

• 60 mL (1/4 cup) melted white chocolate*
• 250 mL (1 cup) warm milk
• 60 mL (1/4 cup) strawberry sauce or puréed strawberries
• 5 mL (1 tsp) vanilla
• 3 crushed peppermints or 1 candy cane
• whipped cream
• white chocolate chips
• mini marshmallows

How to make:

1. Stir the melted chocolate, warm milk, strawberry sauce, vanilla and 1 or 2 crushed peppermints in a mug.
2. Top with whipped cream, then add the rest of the peppermints, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows. Yum!

*Ask an adult to melt the chocolate on the stove over low heat or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Tell a Fairy Tale Day

Hey readers,

Its Tell a Fairy Tale Day! Celebrate today by reading one of your favourite fairy tales or making up a magical story of your own. You can also listen to The Casa Loma Dragon, a Chirp story written by Robert Heidbreder and illustrated by Jean Morin. This tale is about a young girl who traps a fire-breathing dragon that lives at the top of Casa Loma!

The Casa Loma Dragon by Robert Heidbreder (read by Faith Cochran, Chirp Magazine) – Chirp October 2017

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Riddles!

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. What is shaped like a box, has no feet, and runs up and down?
2. What can go up but can never come back down?
3. What belongs to you but is used more by others?
4. What has green hair, a round red head, and a long, thin white beard?

How many answers did you get without looking? Let us know in the comments below, along with your favourite riddle!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Answers: 1. An elevator!, 2. Your age!, 3. Your name!, 4. A radish!

It’s Pink Shirt Day!

Hey readers,

It’s Pink Shirt Day! Every year on February 26, many people wear pink to help raise awareness and stand up against bullying.

Celebrate today by saying kind words, helping out a friend, or helping to raise awareness in your school and community.

Remember, if you ever see someone getting bullied, help them by standing up for them. You can always tell an adult you trust to help put a stop to it.

Are you wearing pink today?  Let us know in the comments.

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Tongue Twister Tuesday!

Hey readers,

It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?

• Cotton Candy
• Silver Socks
• Butter Bread
• Horse Houses

Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Chirp Science Corner: Hovering Coin

Hey readers,

Watch Chirp editor Jackie and reader Michaela make a coin jump and dance on top of a bottle in this Science Corner video!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Make Amazing Art with the Vancouver Art Gallery!

In the March issue, Chickadee took you on a field trip to the Vancouver Art Gallery! We explored some amazing artwork and we hope you feel inspired to make your own. For fun art projects, click HERE to visit the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Art At Home – Family Programs Series. You’ll get tons of awesome activities and ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

Thank you to the Vancouver Art Gallery for sharing their collection with us! If you live in the Vancouver area, the gallery is currently open for visitors.

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Evelyn sent us this sweet drawing for Valentine’s Day. Check it out!

Thanks for sharing this with us! We love your creativity!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a fun weekend!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader London Rose shared this fun drawing of Chirp and friends! Check it out!

Great job, London Rose! We love all the colours you used!

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

It’s Black History Month!

Hey readers,

February is known as Black History Month! This month we celebrate all the incredible contributions and breakthroughs that Black people have made throughout history. One way to celebrate is to read and learn about important people, past and present.

Here are some books to read:

• A Likkle Miss Lou by Nadia L. Hohn and illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes
• Oscar Lives Next Door by Bonnie Farmer and Marie Lafrance
• All Aboard! Elijah McCoy’s Steam Engine by Monica Kulling and Illustrated by Bill Slavin
• Nana’s Cold Days by Adwoa Badoe and pictures by Bushra Junaid
• Mayann’s Train Ride by Mayann Francis and Tamara Thiebaux-Heikalo
• Up Home by Shauntay Grant and illustrated by Susan Tooke

Happy reading!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

It’s Black History Month!

Hey readers,

February is known as Black History Month! This month we celebrate all the incredible contributions and breakthroughs that Black people have made throughout history. One way to celebrate is to read and learn about important people, past and present.

Here are some books to read:

• A Likkle Miss Lou by Nadia L. Hohn and illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes
• Oscar Lives Next Door by Bonnie Farmer and Marie Lafrance
• Malaika’s Winter Carnival by Nadia L. Hohn and illustrated Irene Luxbacher
• Music from the Sky by Denise Gillard and pictures by Stephen Taylor
• Mayann’s Train Ride by Mayann Francis and Tamara Thiebaux-Heikalo
• Up Home by Shauntay Grant and illustrated by Susan Tooke
• Viola Desmond Won’t Be Budged by Jody Nyasha Warner and illustrated by Richard Rudnicki
• The Pot of Wisdom: Ananse Stories by Adwoa Badoe and Baba Wagué Diakité

Happy reading!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

Get ready for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.

Would you rather: 

1. Only walk backwards for the rest of your life OR only walk sideways?
2. Live as a movie character OR live as a video game character?
3. Use an umbrella when it’s raining OR when it’s snowing?
4. Have a 100 puppies OR 100 kittens?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Meet Owlkids’ New Administrative/Editorial Assistant!

Hey readers,

We want to introduce you to our new Administrative/Editorial Assistant, Grace!

Hi readers, to tell you a little bit more about me, here are some fun facts:

My favourite movie is:

Moana – I saw it 3 times in the theatre and sometimes I put it on if I feel the need to go on a tropical vacation!

Favourite thing to do: 

I love to go hiking outside every time I can, and if I can’t go outside I love staying in and taking care of my houseplants.

My favourite story to read growing up:

The Hobbit or any other fantasy book I could get my hands on!

If I could pick any superpower:

I’d love to be able to breathe underwater, so I can see a bunch of interesting sea creatures up close.

What I’m looking forward to most about joining Owlkids:

Seeing the magazine come together from scratch, and working with this awesome team!

Welcome to the team, Grace!

Riddles

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. What has four I’s but can’t see?
2. Where does success come before work?
3. What is orange and sounds like a parrot?
4. What has teeth but doesn’t use them for eating?

How many answers did you get without looking? Let us know in the comments below, along with your favourite riddle!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Answers: 1. Mississippi!, 2. The Dictionary!, 3. Carrot!, 4. A comb!

Chirp Garland!

Hey readers!

Did you know you can download free colouring and craft sheets from issues of Chirp on the Owlkids website?

Click on the image above to colour Chirp racing to the finish line or click here to get more FREE colouring sheets!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

Hey readers,

Read a beautiful story about the seven sacred teachings in the Jan/Feb issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to Grandfather Teachings by Nancy Cooper and illustrated by Bridget George.

Grandfather Teachings by Nancy Cooper and Ningwakwe George (read by Nancy Cooper), Chickadee January/February 2021

Happy listening!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Riddles!

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out for Brainteaser Month!

1. What asks no questions but requires many answers?
2. What invention lets you look right through a wall?
3. I am always in front of you, but you can’t see me. What am I?
4. My feet stay warm, but my head is cold. No one can move me, I’m just too old. What am I?

How many answers did you get without looking? Let us know in the comments below, along with your favourite riddle!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Answers: 1. A doorbell!, 2. A window!, 3. The future!, 4. A mountain!