Hi readers,
Chirp reader Caerys, 6 sent us this awesome drawing of Chirp. Check it out!
Great job, Caerys! We love all the colors you used!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.
Have a fun weekend!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers!
Chickadee reader Logan, 6 sent us this cool drawing of a train. Check it out!
Thanks for sharing this with us! We love the colours you used!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Have a great weekend!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Happy Science Literary Week!
To celebrate, Owlkids has partnered with Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to present the National Science Reading Day contest!
For a chance to WIN some amazing prizes, spend part of the day on September 22, 23, or 24 to science reading. Then head to the contest page to enter your classroom or personal information. Finally, share your reading list or photos from the day.
There is $3,000 in prizes to be won! NSERC is giving away four classroom prizes filled with magazines, books, and a $100 Indigo gift card. Five individual winners will also receive a prize pack filled with magazine and books.
Listen to Chickadee editor Mandy talk about her favourite science book in the video here!
For more great science reading suggestions, click here.
Contest starts September 23.
Click here for full rules and regulations.
Good luck!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
As part of Science Literacy Week 2020, Owlkids has partnered with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to present the National Science Reading Day contest!
To enter, simply devote part of the day on September 22, 23, or 24 to science reading. Then head to the contest page (where you can finds lots of great reading suggestions!) to enter your classroom or personal information. Finally, share your reading list or photos from the day.
There is $3,000 in prizes to be won! NSERC is giving away four classroom prizes filled with magazines, books, and an $100 Indigo gift card. Five individual winners will also receive a prize pack filled with magazine and books.
Get excited about National Science Reading Day with Chirp editor Jackie and see what she’s reading here!
Contest starts September 23.
Click here for full rules and regulations.
Happy reading!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers!
Chickadee reader Katie Rose, 9 sent us this cool drawing. Check it out!
Thanks for sharing this with us! We love the colours you used!
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
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Nicole, 5 sent us this awesome drawing of Chirp. Check it out!
Great job, Nicole! We love all the colors 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
In the October issue of Chirp magazine, we show you how to make alien slime using glue, contact solution, baby oil, and googly eyes! Here are some other fun slime recipes for you to try at home:
Stretchy Slime
Thick Slime
Fluffy Slime
Hi readers,
The October issue is full of PRETEND fun! Check it out soon on newsstands or in your mailbox!
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:
Let me know your answers in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Leap into fall, with this easy and fun Handprint Fall Tree Craft!
You’ll need:
What to do:
Enjoy!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
It’s cool how old Chickadee is! (40 years)
What’s your favourite summer activity?
The Slip n’ Slide.
When did you start reading Chickadee?
In September 2017.
What book are you reading right now?
The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Shape-shifting into everything.
Thanks for sharing, Grace! The Slip n’ Slide is definitely a fun summer activity!
Have a fun day,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Bentley sent us this awesome drawing of Chirp. Check it out!
Great job, Bentley! We love all the colors 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
Hi readers!
Chickadee reader Colin, 8 sent us this awesome and colourful 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 great weekend!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Here are some riddles for you to figure out!
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. Your tongue, 2. Your breath, 3. Piano keys, 4. A window.
Hi readers,
Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Luke.
Luke who?
Luke out the window and you’ll see!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
May.
May who?
May I use the bathroom please?
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Tennis.
Tennis who?
Tennis my favorite number.
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Sir.
Sir who?
Sir Prise! I have more jokes for you!
What are some of your favourite knock-knock jokes? Let me know in the comments below!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Check out Chirp reader Zoé’s amazing drawings of Chirp! She did 30 different drawings of Chirp in costume. Wow, Zoé! What made you decide to draw all these different versions of Chirp?
“First, I made one picture and wanted to draw something scary, the vampire Chirp. And then I was inspired and I made some more. Then, when I had about one full page of Chirp drawings, I decided to make another full page of little Chirps. And then, I wanted to send everything to you so that you could see them and tell me what you thought about them.” – Zoé, 8
Well, we LOVE them, Zoé! Thank you so much for sharing them with us.
Preston, 4Favourite colour: Blue and white like the Toronto Maple Leaf jerseys.
Favourite animal: Giraffes, especially the baby giraffes at the Toronto Zoo.
Favourite part of Chirp magazine: Reading along with the Chirp picture stories.
Nice to meet you, Preston! We also love giraffes and can’t wait until we can feature them in Chirp magazine again!
— Jackie
Hey readers,
Here are some riddles for you to figure out!
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. The Future, 2. Your word, 3. An echo!, 4. A hole.
Hi readers,
Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Kent.
Kent who?
Kent you tell by my voice?
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Gorilla.
Gorilla who?
Gorilla me a cheese sandwich please!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Cash.
Cash who?
No thanks, I’ve got Almonds.
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Beehive.
Beehive who?
Beehive yourself or you will get into trouble.
What are some of your favourite knock-knock jokes? Let me know in the comments below!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
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:
Let me know your answers in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Aleena sent us this awesome drawing. Check it out!
Great job, Aleena! We love your creativity!
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
Hi readers!
Chickadee reader Chloë sent us this cool 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
Hi readers,
Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Bach.
Bach who?
Bach, Bach I’m a chicken!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Woo.
Woo who?
Woo hoo, I’m excited!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Peas.
Peas who?
Peas and thank you!
Do you have any favourite knock-knock jokes? Let us know in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Radio.
Radio who?
Radio not, here I come!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Spell.
Spell who?
W-H-O!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Watson.
Watson who?
Watson T.V. tonight?
What are some of your favourite knock-knock jokes? Let me know in the comments below!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?
Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Ryker sent us this awesome drawing. Check it out!
Great job, Ryker! We love your creativity!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.
Have a fun weekend!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers!
Chickadee reader Brynn, 7 sent us this awesome and colourful drawing of a dog house. Check it out!
Thanks for sharing this with us! We love all the colours you used!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Have a great weekend!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Thermos.
Thermos who?
Thermos be a better way to get there!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Stopwatch.
Stopwatch who?
Stopwatch you’re doing and come help me!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Icy.
Icy who?
Icy you!
Do you have any favourite knock-knock jokes? Let us know in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Here are some riddles for you to figure out!
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. The word “wrong”, 3. Lunch and Dinner!, 4. Stinker Bell.
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:
Let me know your answers in the comments below!
Have a fun day,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Read a story about space pudding in the September issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to Pudding Power by Heather Takavec.
Happy listening!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?
Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Here are some fun challenges for you to complete this September.
Check them off as you go and see if you can fill your whole bingo card!
— Jackie
Hi readers,
Did you know that elephants are super smart? That’s why we included them in our Chirp September issue! These smarties use all kinds of sounds to talk to each other. Check out these elephants saying hello after not seeing each other for a long time.
You can learn more about elephants in the September issue of Chirp.
See you later!
— Jackie
What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
The coolest thing I’ve learned in Chickadee was about Komodo dragons because I love seeing them at the Toronto Zoo. They can find prey by tasting the air with their tongues!
What’s your favourite summer activity?
Favourite summer activity was making a castle out of recycleable materials. I painted mine and made a drawbridge!
When did you start reading Chickadee?
I started reading Chickadee (and Chirp before that) when I got my first subscription from my grandma and grandpa when I was 4.
What book are you reading right now?
I’m reading all of the Captain Underpants books.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
My ideal superpower would be ice powers especially now that it’s so hot! I would be able to make freezies for everyone!
Thanks for sharing, Marshall! That’s so thoughtful that you would use your powers to make freezies for everyone!
Have a great day,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi everyone,
School might look a little different this year, but whether you are learning from home, school, or in a daycare, there is something for you in this issue of Chirp! This SCHOOL issue will get your brain ready to learn!
Hey readers,
Happy National Tell A Joke Day! Tell your family or friends some funny jokes today!
What does one volcano say to the other?
I Lava You!
Why do we never tell jokes about pizza?
They’re too cheesy!
Why didn’t the lamp sink?
It was too light!
How did the barbershop win the race?
He knew a short cut!
What do cats eat for breakfast?
Mice Krispies!
Enjoy and have a great day!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chickadee reader Aristotle, 7 sent us this colorful 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
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Marilla sent us this amazing drawing. Check it out!
Great job, Marilla! 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
And the winners are …
Maggie, 6
Ronnie, 5
Marigold, 3
Charles, 6
Congrats, winners! And thank you to everyone who entered this contest. Keep your eye out for more great contests on Chirp’s website!
Hi readers,
Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Goat.
Goat who?
Goat to the door and find out!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Some bunny.
Some bunny who?
Some bunny has been eating all my carrots!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Oslo.
Oslo who?
Oslo down, what’s the hurry?
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Beef.
Beef who?
Before I get cold, you better let me in!
What are some of your favourite knock-knock jokes? Let me know in the comments below!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Here are some riddles for you to figure out!
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. All of them, 2. I’m stuck on you!, 3. Because they’re always stuffed, 4. Let’s go for a dip!
Hey readers,
I have a fun app to share with you today!
Epic – Kids’ Books and Videos is a digital library app where kids can explore their interests by accessing over 40,000 e-books, audiobooks, learning videos, and quizzes, with books and videos available from some of the best book and magazine publishers, like HarperCollins, Macmillan, National Geographic Kids and more.
The app features well-known series like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Goosebumps, Batman, Flat Stanley and more that can be accessed, as well as picture books, chapter books, audiobooks, graphic novels, non-fiction titles, educational books, videos and much more. It also includes books in Spanish and Chinese.
You can download Epic for free (a subscription is available when you download) from the App Store and Google Play.
If you try it, let us know in the comments below what you think!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?
Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Start your engines, it’s time to paint with this easy Monster Truck painting craft!
You can find the craft here as well.
You’ll need:
What to do:
Enjoy!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
The coolest thing I’ve learned from Chickadee was the number of colours the human eye can see is 10 million.
What’s your favourite summer activity?
My favorite summer activity is playing seek and hide game in the park.
When did you start reading Chickadee?
I started reading Chickadee when I was 6 years old.
What book are you reading right now?
The book I am reading right now is “Abby in Wonderland”.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
If I could have any superpower, it would be invisibility.
Thanks for sharing, Aleena! We totally agree, playing hide-and-seek in the park is really fun!
Have a great day,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Emma, 6 sent us this awesome drawing. Check it out!
Great job, Emma! We love your creativity!
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
Hi readers,
Chickadee readers Gabriel, Ellie, Eli, and William sent us these awesome drawings of all the things they love about summer. Check it out!
Thanks for sharing these with us! We love how everyone’s picture is so creative!
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
Hey readers,
Here are some riddles for you to figure out!
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 carrot, 2. Your voice, 3. A shadow, 4. A table.
Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Nobel.
Nobel who?
Nobel…that’s why I knocked!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Annie.
Annie who?
Annie body home?
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Water.
Water who?
Water you doing telling jokes?
Do you have any favourite knock-knock jokes? Let us know in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
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:
Let me know your answers in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
The coolest I’ve learned from Chickadee is the amount of science I can do with recycling from my home.
What’s your favourite summer activity?
My favourite summer activity is fishing. In my photo from last weekend I caught a Rock Bass.
When did you start reading Chickadee?
I started reading Chickadee when my friend Ava told me about it, around the time I was 5 (I am almost 8 now).
What book are you reading right now?
I am reading Jedi Academy: The Principal Strikes Back.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
If I could have a super power I would like to be able to use The Force like a Jedi.
Thanks for sharing, Dallas! Being able to use The Force as a superpower would be really cool!
Have a great day,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Cool down this weekend by making a tasty and healthy treat!
You can find the recipe here as well.
You’ll need:
What to do:
Enjoy!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Here’s a video of cute kittens with a chick 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
Hey readers,
Create this tasty and healthy treat this weekend!
You can find the recipe here as well.
You’ll need:
What to do:
Enjoy!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Charlotte, 4 sent us this awesome drawing of her and her friend. Check it out!
Great job, Charlotte! We love that you drew you and your friend in Chirp!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.
Have a fun weekend!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chickadee reader Avery, 7 sent us this awesome drawing of Pikachu. Check it out!
Thanks for sharing this with us, Avery! We love your creativity!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Have a great weekend!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
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
Hey readers,
Turn old scrap paper in your home into a colourful piece of art!
You’ll need:
What to do:
Have fun!
Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Here are some riddles for you to figure out!
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 Zebra, 2. Your age, 3. A stamp, 4. An envelope.
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:
Let me know your answers in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Celebrate Watermelon Month by making a refreshing fruity pizza!
Topping ideas:
You can find this recipe and other fun activities inside the summer issue of Chickadee.
Readers, if you end up making this tasty treat with your family, email a photo to chickadee@owlkids.com.
Have fun!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?
Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this awesome rainbow craft you can make at home!
You can also find the craft here.
You’ll need:
What to do:
Have fun and enjoy!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Cool off this weekend with a frozen hot chocolate! Check out the video below to learn how to make this chilly treat.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chickadee reader James, 6, sent us this awesome drawing. Check it out!
Thanks for sharing this with us, James! We love all the colours you used!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Have a great weekend!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Libby, 5 sent us this awesome drawing of Chirp and friends. Check it out!
Great job, Libby! We love your creativity!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.
Have a fun weekend!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Today I have a podcast to share with you called Cool Facts About Animals that offers the coolest facts about the coolest animals.
Each episode features an animal that is fully researched and episodes are carefully separated into manageable segments. The listener will get a chance to learn about all the things that make each animal unique.
To listen to this podcast, click HERE.
Readers, do you have any favourite podcasts? Let me know in the comments below!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this fun and easy science experiment you can try at home!
What You Need:
What to do:
What causes the fizz?!
You can also find a video of the experiment here.
Enjoy!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Here are some riddles for you to figure out!
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. Because the battery died, 2. A post office, 3. All of them, 4. An egg.
Hey readers,
Make memories count with this super easy Memory Box Recipe!
You’ll need:
What to do:
Have fun!
Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
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:
Let me know your answers in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?
Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Here are some riddles for you to figure out!
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. They both weigh the same, 2. A bed, 3. A candle, 4. A cold.
What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
The coolest thing I’ve learned from reading Chickadee is that different colors can affect your appetite.
What’s your favourite summer activity?
My favorite summer activity is swimming!
When did you start reading Chickadee?
I started reading Chickadee about 3 years ago, when I was 5, because my great aunt gave me a subscription as a gift.
What book are you reading right now?
A book I read recently is Prairie Lotus – it has a similar setting to Little House in the Prairie and it’s about a girl who is half Chinese and her experiences with people who don’t like her because she’s Asian and growing up.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
If I could have any superpower, it would be to help people see right and wrong so they can choose to do the right thing.
Thanks for sharing, Ruthie! Swimming is a great activity for the summer, and what a great superpower you chose!
Have a great day,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Celebrate Blueberry Month by making a yummy overnight oats recipe!
You’ll need:
What to do:
If you end up making this recipe, let me know if the comments below!
You can find more tasty recipes in each issue of Chickadee.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Cool down this weekend by making this yummy mixed berry ice cream for National Ice Cream Day!
You can find the recipe here as well.
You’ll need:
What to do:
Enjoy!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Clara, 5 sent us this awesome drawing of a horse. Check it out!
Great job, Clara! 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!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chickadee reader Maya, sent us this awesome drawing. Check it out!
Thanks for sharing this with us, Maya! We love the colours you used!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Have a great weekend!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Hey readers,
Check out our latest contest for a chance to win a fun summer read!
Written by Etta Kaner and illustrated by Jenna Piechota, Do Lizards Eat Ice Cream is a new Owlkids book about how animals and humans alike have adopted creative ways of beating the heat.
With its question-and-answer format and playful imagery, this picture book will spark curiosity about the unfamiliar animals readers will meet.
For a chance to WIN 1 of 2 copies of Do Lizards Eat Ice Cream?, comment below your name, age, and favourite cold treat.
Contest Deadline: July 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
Winners will be chosen by random draw.
Prize courtesy of Owlkids.
Click HERE for full contest rules and regulations.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, prizes may be delayed.
Good luck!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
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 jumping in a lake or click here to get more FREE colouring sheets!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Kick off your summer with some cool new kicks!
You’ll need:
What to do:
Have fun!
Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
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:
Let me know your answers in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Chirp magazine was included in The Learning Partnership’s Welcome to Kindergarten bag this year and we were excited to see so many photos of kids enjoying the items in their Welcome to Kindergarten bag. One lucky winner was chosen by random draw to receive a special Owlkids prize pack.
And the winner is …
Prisha!
Prisha’s favourite item from her Welcome to Kindergarten bag was the bag of magnet letters!
Congratulations Prisha! We hope you enjoy your prize and that you have a great time in kindergarten!
— Jackie
Hey readers,
It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?
Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Read a story about a fun froggy carnival in the Summer issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to Froggy Fun Fair by Jeff Szpirglas.
Happy listening!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
Doing science experiments.
What’s your favourite summer activity?
Anything involving water.
When did you start reading Chickadee?
When I learned to read.
What book are you reading right now?
Sisters.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Invisibility.
Thanks for sharing, Yehudis! Having invisibility powers would be pretty cool, and we like trying Dr. Zed’s experiments in Chickadee, too!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Slumpy Sloth Saves the Game by Kristen Calis is a fun summer story in the latest issue of Chirp. Press play below to have a listen!
Slumpy Sloth Saves the Game by Kristen Calis (read by author), Chirp magazine Summer 2020.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Isabella, 4 sent us this colourful drawing of birds. Check it out!
Great job, Isabella! 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
Hi readers,
Chickadee reader Cyra, 7, sent us this awesome drawing. Check it out!
Thanks for sharing this with us, Cyra! 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
Hey readers,
Check out this fun and easy science experiment you can try at home!
(Click on the image to make it bigger.)
If you end up trying this experiment, comment below how it turned out!
Have a great weekend,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Hey readers,
If you’re a cat lover, we have the purr-fect contest for you this month!
Written by Sarah Howden and illustrated by Carmen Mok, Cone Cat is a new Owlkids book about a crafty feline who turns his cone of shame into a superpower!
With its lively illustrations and hilarious storytelling, this picture book is all about making the best out of seemingly im-paw-ssible situations.
For a chance to WIN 1 of 2 copies of Cone Cat, comment below your name, age, and favourite animal.
Contest Deadline: July 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
Winners will be chosen by random draw.
Prize courtesy of Owlkids.
Click HERE for full contest rules and regulations.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, prizes may be delayed.
Good luck!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey everyone,
We’ve got even more summer fun for you with three new bonus puzzles and fun booklets for Chirp, Chickadee and OWL readers!
Click HERE to download your free mini magazine!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Beats.
Beats who?
Beats me!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive (I love) you!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ice cream.
Ice cream who?
I scream for ice cream!
Do you have any favourite knock-knock jokes? Let us know in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Woo.
Woo who?
Glad you’re excited, too!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Dozen.
Dozen who?
Dozen anyone want to let me in?
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Watson.
Watson who?
Watson TV right now!
What are some of your favourite knock-knock jokes? Let me know in the comments below!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
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:
Let me know your answers in the comments below!
Have a fun day,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Watch Chirp editor Jackie and reader Matheus find out which objects will sink and which objects will float!
If you try this experiment this summer, let me know in the comments below.
Have fun!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
Doing the science experiments.
What’s your favourite summer activity?
Swimming.
When did you start reading Chickadee?
When i was 7.
What book are you reading right now?
Dotty Detective.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Healing powers.
Thanks for sharing, Esther Hadassa! Having healing powers would be pretty neat, and we like trying Dr. Zed’s experiments in Chickadee, too!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chickadee reader Ali, 8, sent us this colourful drawing. Check it out!
Thanks for sharing this with us, Ali! We love all the colours you used!
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
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Jackson sent us this awesome drawing. Check it out!
Great job, Jackson! We love your creativity!
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
Hey readers!
Check out this fun colouring page of Chirp bird watching!
Click on the image above to print this colouring page. For more FREE colouring sheets, click here!
Readers, do you love splashing in puddles? Let me know in the comments!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
The Chirp and Chickadee teams would like to wish everyone a happy Canada Day!
Did you know Canada is over 153 years old, but Indigenous peoples have lived on these lands for thousands of years? As we celebrate Canada’s birthday, it’s also important we celebrate Indigenous peoples who have helped shape the country we call home.
Happy Canada Day, everyone!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Celebrate Meteor Watch Day by gazing at the night sky!
If you catch a glimpse of a shooting star, did you know that it’s actually a meteor entering Earth’s atmosphere? Despite its name, falling stars aren’t stars at all!
Happy stargazing,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?
Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
About different animals.
What’s your favourite summer activity?
Water balloons.
When did you start reading Chickadee?
A long time ago, my mother would read it to my older sister and I would listen.
What book are you reading right now?
Nancy Clancy.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Being able to fly.
Thanks for sharing, Avigail! Being able to fly would be very cool, and we love learning about animals, too!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Celebrate Camera Day by going on a photo scavenger hunt! See if you can snap pictures of the following in your neighbourhood:
If you take any cool photos, we’d love to see them! Send them to chirpblog@owlkids.com.
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this adorable video of two unlikely friends!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
If you love bubbles and rainbow colours, check out the below Chirp Science Corner video!
Watch editor Jackie and reader Maya learn how to make a bunch of bubbles using a sock and some soap.
Have fun!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Ariya, 2.5, sent us this picture of Chirp, all coloured in. Check it out!
Great job, Ariya! 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!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chickadee reader Kate, 7, sent us these colourful drawings. Check it out!
Thanks for sharing these with us, Kate! We love your creativity!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Have a great weekend!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Summer is here! Here are a few activities you can do with your family!
Hot Potato, Wet Potato!
1) Soak a sponge in water. Pretend the sponge is the “potato”.
2) Have everyone sit in a circle.
3) Ask a parent to play some music. As the music plays, pass the potato around the circle.
4) When the music stops, the player holding the potato is out. The last player holding the sponge when the music stops wins!
Or you can try these:
Let us know what your favourite acitivity is in the comments. Have fun!
Talk to you later,
– Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!
Knock, knock
Who’s there?
Spell.
Spell who?
W-H-O!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Mustache.
Mustache who?
Mustache you a question, but I’ll shave it for later!
Knock knock
Who’s there?
Cash.
Cash who?
No thanks, but I’d love some peanuts!
Knock, knock
Who’s there?
Ya.
Ya who?
No thanks, I use Google!
What are some of your favourite knock-knock jokes? Let me know in the comments below!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Celebrate Camping Month by making some delicious s’mores! You don’t need a campfire to make this classic recipe. Find out how below!
*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.
You’ll need:
What to do:
If you try making these indoor s’mores, let me know in the comments below.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
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:
Let me know your answers in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
We would like to clarify a fact you may have noticed in your Summer issue of Chirp. We said that cheetahs hunt from trees. While cheetahs do sometimes hunt from higher vantage points, such as termite mounds and low tree branches, and cubs sometimes climb trees for fun, grown-up cheetahs aren’t great at climbing trees and therefore prefer to hunt for prey while on the ground.
We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and we hope you enjoy the rest of the Summer issue of Chirp magazine.
— Jackie
Hey readers,
Kick off your summer with a fun and easy craft!
You’ll need:
What to do:
Have fun!
Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?
Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
The coolest thing I learned from Chickadee was that peanut butter can be turned into diamonds.
What’s your favourite summer activity?
My favorite summer activity is skateboarding.
When did you start reading Chickadee?
I started reading Chickadee when I was about 4 years old.
What book are you reading right now?
Right now I’m reading Hunting for Hidden Gold from the Hardy Boys series by Franklin W. Dixon.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
My superpower would be the ability to fly.
Thanks for sharing, Elijah! We’re glad you liked that fact from Chickadee‘s “Fun Food Facts” feature, and being able to fly would be very cool!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi Readers,
In the Summer issue of Chirp, we showed you to make a mini basketball game. Follow the instructions below to make your own mini catapult craft, too, and use it to launch cotton balls or pompoms into the net!
It’s a slam dunk!
— Jackie
Hi readers,
Chickadee reader Olivia, 8, sent us this fun drawing. Check it out!
Thanks for sharing this with us, Olivia! We love your creativity!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Have an amazing weekend!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Cool down this weekend by making a tasty and healthy treat!
You can find the recipe here as well.
You’ll need:
What to do:
Enjoy!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Rory, 5, sent us this awesome artwork. Check it out!
Great job, Rory! We love all the amazing 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
Hi Readers,
The Summer issue of Chirp is here and it’s going to get you up and moving! Learn facts about the world’s most popular sport, measure your heartbeat, make a mini basketball game, and more!
Happy reading and happy moving!
— Jackie
Hey readers,
Mr. Orlando the Moose and Gary the Unicorn are CBC Kids hosts of The Story Store, and they’re back for a second season! New episodes feature story orders from real kids and they’re turned into hilarious, fun-filled audio adventures for kids, parents, and anyone who loves stories. With lots of songs and laughs, you’re not going to want to miss an episode!
Starting June 18, you can catch new episodes of The Story Store every Thursday on CBC Listen and everywhere podcasts are available. Click HERE to listen!
*Readers, if you’d like to request a story, submit your order at 1.888.413.2781 (toll-free in North America) or email your audio request to thestorystore@cbc.ca.
We asked Mr. Orlando the Moose and Gary the Unicorn to finished some fun sentences for us. Check out their answers below!
Meet Mr. Orlando the Moose!
My hidden talent is turning number 2 pencils into number 1 pencils—all it takes is a couple words of encouragement and they are on their way!
My favourite way to eat eggs is professionally, while wearing a tie.
My perfect summer day includes SPF! That stands for Sun Play Free. You can find me reading inside the Story Store, sun-free, while everyone else is outside.
If I had a time machine, I’d travel to the year 1600 so I could talk some sense into that Shakespeare fellow! “To be or not to be, that is the question.” Well, what’s the answer then, fancy pants?
What I love most about being a store manager is being the captain of the good-books ship. I’m always finding amazing new stories to read to our very wonderful customers on the podcast! Plus, the title looks great on a resume.
Meet Gary the Unicorn!
My all-time favourite ice cream flavour is SPRINKLE ALL CANDY CHOCO-LOCO MOCHA COOKIE SPAGHETTI SURPRISE! … that’s a flavour, right?
The best part about being a unicorn is the amount of hugs my arms have in ’em! It’s an endless supply!
What no one knows about my pet rock Algernon is that she sits on command!
The dinosaur I relate to most is Centrosaurus for sure-sies. They have a uni-horn, just like me!
What I love most about being assistant manager is lining up all the great story orders that come in from our listeners and huggin’ ’em one at a time!
Thanks, Mr. Orlando the Moose and Gary the Unicorn! That ice cream flavour sounds pretty tasty, and we might try wearing a tie the next time we eat eggs! We also can’t wait to listen to new episodes of The Story Store.
Catch you later!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
This summer will definitely be different, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. In this issue, we give you 35 ideas to keep you busy. Also, get a recipe for watermelon pizza, make your shoes into one-of-a-kind art, and turn your cucumbers into pickles with Dr. Zed!
Don’t forget to ask your parents to send us photos of what you’re doing all summer. We’d love to see how you are doing!
Talk to you later, friends!
-Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi Everyone!
You can learn all about CHEETAHS in the Summer issue of Chirp magazine. Cheetahs are the fastest land animal! Check out this amazing video of a super speedy cheetah in action.
See you later!
Jackie
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:
Let me know your answers in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?
Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Turn your next apple snack into an adorable crab! Check out the easy recipe below to learn how to make it.
For more fun activities to try at home, check out the June issue of Chirp!
Parents, if you end up making this recipe, share with us! Email your photos to chirp@owlkids.com.
Have fun!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
This contest is now closed.
Hey readers,
If you love playing games with your friends and family, we have the perfect contest for you!
We’re giving away a prize pack of fun games you’ll want to play with you family all summer! UNO, DOS, Skip Bo, and Blokus are great games to play in your backyard or take along with you to the park.
For a chance to WIN a prize pack of games, comment below your favourite summer activity, along with your age and name.
Contest Deadline: July 15, 2020 at 11:59 pm.
Winners will be chosen by random draw.
Prize courtesy of Mattel.
Click HERE for full contest rules and regulations.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, prizes may be delayed.
Good luck!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Bridgette, 3, sent us this awesome artwork. Check it out!
Great job, Bridgette! That’s an amazing Chirp!
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
Hi readers,
Chickadee reader Sam, 6 sent us this fun drawing. Check it out!
Thanks for sharing this with us, Sam! We love your creativity!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Have an amazing weekend!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Here are some riddles for you to figure out!
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 map, 2. A sponge, 3. The bottle, 4. A teapot
Hi readers,
Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Honey Bee.
Honey Bee who?
Honey bee a dear and get me that for me plaease!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Who.
Who who?
I didn’t know you were an owl!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Amos.
Amos who?
A mosquito!
What are some of your favourite knock-knock jokes? Let me know in the comments below!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?
What are some of your favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
World Oceans Day celebrates and raises awareness about protecting oceans around the world.
Did you know that over 70% of the planet is covered in water and we have only explored 5% of it? There’s so much more to discover!
Learn more about World Oceans Day by clicking HERE.
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
The coolest thing I read in Chickadee was Riley the dog who sniffs out bugs in the Art gallery.
What’s your favourite joke?
What begins with “t “, ends with “t”, and has “t” in it?
A teapot!
When did you start reading Chickadee?
I started reading Chickadee two years ago when I was 6.
What book are you reading right now?
I am reading all of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books.
What’s your favourite movie?
My favourite movie is The Polar Express.
Thanks for sharing, Shannon! Your joke is pretty funny, and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid is such a fun series!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chickadee reader Austin sent us this fun drawing. Check it out!
Thanks for sharing this with us, Austin! We love that you love Chickadee!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Have a great weekend!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Ava, 6, sent us these awesome drawings. Check it out!
Great job, Ava! We love your creativity!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.
Have a fun weekend!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Cool down this weekend by making a tasty and healthy treat!
You’ll need:
What to do:
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
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 in a submarine or click here to get more FREE colouring sheets!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Dive into some ocean poems from the June issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to Oceanograms by Carolyn Fisher.
Oceanograms by Carolyn Fisher (read by author), Chickadee June 2020
Happy listening!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Did you know today is Hug Your Cat Day?
Do you have a cat or know a cat who likes to snuggle? If so, give them some extra love today.
Here’s a pic of me and Chirp designer Alex, hanging out with her kitten Oliver. Oliver came to a photo shoot for the May/Pets issue of Chirp. He’s so cute and is the softest cat ever!!!
See you later,
— Jackie
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:
Let me know your answers in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Celebrate World Bike Day by grabbing your helmet and going for a spin with your family! Biking is a great way to see nature, get some exercise, and help the environment.
Readers, do you love biking? Tell me about your bike in the comments below!
Happy riding,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
This contest is now closed.
Hey readers,
Celebrate spring by entering our latest contest!
In The Little Orchard Game, help Bertha Peartrea harvest her cherries before the raven eats them all! This multiplayer game helps kids recognize and name colours and is full of fun.
For a chance to WIN 1 of 4 The Little Orchard games, comment below your favourite outdoor activity, along with your age and name.
Contest Deadline: June 30, 2020 at 11:59 pm.
Winners will be chosen by random draw.
Prize courtesy of Haba USA.
Click HERE for full contest rules and regulations.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, prizes may be delayed.
Good luck!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
The coolest thing I learned from Chickadee was learning about manga drawings.
What’s your favourite joke?
Why don’t you iron a four life clover?
Because you don’t want to press your luck!
When did you start reading Chickadee?
I started reading Chickadee in January 2019. My uncle gave us a year subscription as a Christmas present.
What book are you reading right now?
Right now I’m reading Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
What’s your favourite movie?
My favourite movie Dora and the Lost City of Gold. It’s really funny.
Thanks for sharing, Penelope! We also love Harry Potter, and it’s great to hear you enjoyed the manga feature in the March issue!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this cute video of two furry friends! Frankenstein the guinea pig and Pippin the golden retriever love spending time together. They never leave each other’s side!
Talk about BFFs!
Take care,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Krisha, 4, sent us this fun drawing. Check it out!
Great job, Krisha! We love your creativity!
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
Hi readers,
Chickadee reader Brynn, 5, sent us this colourful drawing. Check it out!
Thanks for sharing this with us, Brynn! We love all the colours you used!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Have a great weekend!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey Parents!
Chirp is looking for 25 enthusiastic parents or guardians to join our Advisory Committee.
We want your opinions about past issues, upcoming issues, story ideas and more! Selected parents will start receiving emails from us this fall.
If you’d like to join, click HERE to fill out the entry form below, telling us about yourself and your family. Don’t forget to include a photo!
Thanks everyone!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Learn how to make some prehistoric treats with Chirp editor Jackie!
Have fun!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
If you’re looking for something fun to do, why not make a wacky weather fortune teller?
You can either print and cut out the above fortune teller or make your own! All you need is a piece of paper cut into a square.
Here’s how to make it:
How to play:
Have fun!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Here are some funny knock-knock jokes to share with your friends and family!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Banana.
Banana who?
Banana Split!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Scold.
Scold who?
Scold outside, let me in!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Annie.
Annie who?
Annie body home?
What are some of your favourite knock-knock jokes? Let me know in the comments below!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Leah, 8, and Gage, 4Favourite colour: We both like blue!
Favourite thing to do as a family: Anything outside! We like hunting and snowboarding together.
Favourite page in Chirp magazine: We both love the Chirp Comic.
One thing I love about myself:
That I love reading and can read for a long time without taking a break – Leah
That I can eat a lot! – Gage
Thanks Gage and Leah! It was great to hear about all the things you love!
— Jackie
Calling all readers!
The Super Squad is accepting applications!
The Super Squad is an advisory panel of readers who share their ideas with the editors of Chickadee Magazine!
We’ll email the Super Squad each month to ask for opinions about the magazine. Your comments might even appear in Chickadee or on the Owlkids website.
How to enter:
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast?
What are some of your favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
The coolest thing I’ve read in Chickadee is that red pandas live alone except when moms are raising cubs.
What’s your favourite joke?
Why did Superman flush the toilet?
Because it was his “duty”!
When did you start reading Chickadee?
When I was 7 years old.
What book are you reading right now?
I’m reading Thea Sisters: The Mysterious Love Letter by Thea Stilton.
What’s your favourite movie?
My favourite movie is Aristocats.
Thanks for sharing, Madelyn! Your joke is pretty funny, and we like Aristrocats, too!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Watch Chirp editor Jackie and science assistant Genna make a bouncy glowing egg! Watch the video below to recreate this fun experiment at home.
For more science videos, click HERE.
Readers, did you know that trying this experiment could be a part of your entry to Chirp’s Science Odyssey Family Contest? To learn more about the contest, click HERE!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Here’s a cute compilation of bunnies being cute!
Do you have a favourite animal? Let us know in the comments below!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chickadee reader Grayson, 6 sent us this great drawing of Charmander. Check it out!
Thanks for sharing this with us, Grayson! We love how fierce Charmander looks!
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Have an amazing weekend!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Chirp reader Jude, 4, sent us this colourful drawing. Check it out!
Great job, Jude! We love all the bright 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!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Today I have a podcast to share with you called Sparkle Stories that features stories for every child and occasion.
Episodes are categorized by age, story topic, and length. The stories are told by child-friendly narrators and include recipes, crafts, and games to enrich the listener’s experience. The audio stories help children use their imaginations and grow their curious minds.
To listen to this podcast for free, click HERE.
Readers, do you have any favourite podcasts? Let me know in the comments below!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this fun and easy science experiment you can try at home!
(Click on the image to make it bigger.)
Readers, did you know that trying this experiment could be a part of your entry to Science Odyssey Contest? To learn more about the contest, click HERE!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out the video below to learn how to fold a high-flying paper plane!
Have fun!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this adorable snack you can make at home!
You’ll Need:
What to do:
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Nikodemus with one of his pet cats.
Favourite hobby: Inventing thing. I made a turtle shell out of construction paper one time.
Favourite place to visit: Ottawa because my auntie lives there.
Favourite movie: Mary Poppins.
Favourite joke: Why is 6 afraid of 7? Because 7, 8, 9! (7 ate 9).
Favourite thing I’ve learned from Chirp magazine: That you can make faces out of sandwiches!
Thanks Nikodemus! I laughed really hard at your number joke! And your construction-paper-turtle shell sounds pretty amazing — thanks for telling us about it.
See you later,
— Jackie
