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!

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!

Knock-knock Jokes

Hi readers,

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

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Alien.
Alien who?
How many Aliens do you know?!

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

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Sir.
Sir who?
Sir-prise I have more jokes for you!

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

Talk to you later,

-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 a unicorn horn OR a squirrel tail?
2. Live without music OR movies?
3. Have 500 tarantulas crawling in your house OR 1000 crickets jumping around in your room?
4. Live as a dog for one day OR live as a cat?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Listen to a Lunar New Year Story

February 12 is Lunar New Year! Celebrate with a story about a family preparing for the festivities.

Chirp’s Welcome to Kindergarten Contest Winners

Check back in July 2021 for the winner announcement. Good luck, everyone!

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Elsa shared this fun outdoor drawing with us! Check it out!

Great job, Elsa! 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

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Koneenika sent us this awesome 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

Happy Puzzle Day!

Hey everyone!

Today is National Puzzle Day! Puzzles can be anything from board games, to riddles, to actual puzzles!

Here are a few riddles to get you started:

1. What is so fragile that saying it’s name breaks it?
2. You bring me for dinner but never eat me. What am I?
3. What has to be broken before you can use it?
4. What has a neck but no head?
5. Which letter of the alphabet has the most water?
6. What has hands but doesn’t clap?

Check out the answers below:

1. Silence
2. A spoon and fork.
3. An egg
4. A bottle
5. The letter C
6. A clock

Comment below and tell us how many you got right. If you know any more tricky and fun riddles, share them with us.

Have fun!

-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 a hand twice as big OR twice as small?
2. Have cheeseburgers for life OR have French fries for life?
3. Visit a tropical place OR visit a rainforest?
4. Kiss a frog OR hug a snake?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Meet Some Cute Hamsters!

Hey readers,

Here’s a compilation of Hamsters doing funny and cute things! Check it out!

Do you have a favourite animal? Let us 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?

• Toy Trucks
• She Sees Cheese
• Perfect Pirates
• Silly Snacks

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

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Jude 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 great weekend!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Libby shared this awesome drawing of Chirp eating ketchup and fries! Check it out!

Great job, Libby! 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

Recipe: Snowflake Treat!

Hey readers,

Check out this cool snowflake pretzel pop recipe!

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

You’ll need:

• 32 mini pretzels
• 8 ROLO candies (or Reese’s pieces bites – any candy of your choice)
• 1 cup white chocolate (melted)
• White and silver sprinkles (optional)
• Lollipop sticks

How to make:

1. Preheat the oven to 121 C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place 4 pretzels onto the paper and then place a ROLO (or your choice of candy) in the center of the pretzels.
3. Bake for 5 minutes or until the chocolate has started to spread. Remove from oven and wait until cool.
4. Melt the white chocolate in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir and then microwave an additional 30 seconds, or until melted.
5.  Place the snowflake pretzel onto a fork and dip into the white chocolate until coated evenly.
6. Place the lollipop stick on the pretzel and add the sprinkles to both sides.
7. Wait until they are dry and serve.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Interview: Fun Twins!

Chickadee readers Aditi and Avani started a YouTube channel called Fun Twins during quarantine as something fun to do! Their videos show everything from the sisters doing a smoothie challenge, having a birthday party, and playing a game of “What’s in the Box?” We asked them about how they got started with their YouTube channel. Read on!

Fun Twins

Chickadee: Why did you decide to start a YouTube channel?

Aditi and Avani: We started our channel during COVID quarantine, as we realized it was so hard for kids to stay home and not see their friends. We thought that we would make a YouTube channel to show that we can still have fun. We wanted to inspire kids to have fun and still be happy!

 

Chickadee: How do you come up with ideas for videos?

Aditi and Avani: Sometimes ideas just pop up or sometimes we get ideas from watching other YouTube channels.

 

Chickadee: Who helps you with your YouTube channel?

Aditi and Avani: Together as a family we plan for videos a day before and we help each other.

 

Chickadee: How much time does it take to shoot a video?

Aditi and Avani: It takes half an hour as we plan it beforehand. Our parents shoot our videos!

 

Chickadee: What’s the most fun thing about having your own channel?

Aditi and Avani: It’s fun to share it with my twin sister. It’s a lot of fun.

 

Chickadee: Do you have advice for other kids who want to start a channel?

Aditi and Avani: Just have fun and don’t freak out if it gets too overwhelming to make videos. Take a break when you want and make good videos that people can enjoy.

 

Chickadee: Who is your favourite YouTube personality and why?

Aditi and Avani: We love watching ’Tic Tac Toy’ videos and ‘Ninja Kidz TV”. Our favourite Ninja kid is Payton.

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. Eat 100 apples OR eat 100 oranges?
2. Have a pet dragon OR have a pet robot?
3. Fly to space OR swim to the bottom of the ocean?
4. Watch a funny movie OR a scary movie?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Recipe: Sailing Snack!

Ahoy readers,

In the Jan/Feb issue of Chirp, we show you how to make a cute and yummy sailing snack!

Read on below to learn how to make it:

*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.

You’ll need:

• Small cucumbers
• Cottage cheese and/or cream cheese
• Carrot sticks
• Animal crackers or cookies

What to do:

1. Cut away some of the cucumber and fill it with cottage or cream cheese.
2. Add a carrot mast and a thinly sliced cucumber for a sail.
3. Add some sailors – your animal crackers or cookies.
4. Serve with cottage cheese/cream cheese and add some fishy crackers too!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Craft: Dynamite Dragon!

Hey readers,

Celebrate Lunar New Year with this awesome craft! Turn a toilet paper roll into a fire-breathing dragon!

You’ll need:

• toilet paper roll
• tissue paper strips
• 2 small pompoms
• 2 large pompoms
• googly eyes
• paint
• glue

What to do:

1. Paint a toilet paper roll your favourite dragon color. Let the paint dry.
2. Glue tissue paper strips to the inside edge of the toilet paper roll.
3. Glue two small pompoms to the toilet paper roll, close to the tissue paper. These are the dragon’s nostrils.
4. Glue googly eyes onto the large pompoms. Let the glue dry.
5. Blow into the dragon head to see it breathe fire!

Have fun!

Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Jane shared this fun underwater drawing! Check it out!

Great job, Jane! 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

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Evija sent us a drawing of their favourite thing. 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 fun weekend!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to Polar Surprise by Clayton Hanmer, a chill-y story about friends packing for a trip to explore the Arctic!

Polar Surprise by Clayton Hanmer (read by author), Chirp December 2020

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Knock Knock Jokes!

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Snow.

Snow who?

Snow time like now to read this good book!

Knock knock.

Who’s there?

Allen.

Allen who?

Allen you my video game if you promise to give it back!

Knock knock.

Who’s there?

Abby.

Abby who?

Abby new year!

Knock knock.

Who’s there?

Wooden shoe.

Wooden shoe who?

Wooden shoe like to hear another joke?

Send your Mish Mash jokes to chickadee@owlkids.com.

-Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Riddles!

Hey readers,

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

1. What is the best thing to put into pies?
2. How do you fix a broken tomato?
3. I have no feet, no hands, no wings, but I climb the sky. What am I?
4. When is the best time to have lunch?

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 teeth!, 2. With tomato paste!, 3. Smoke!, 4. After breakfast!

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 pro at Go Kart racing OR be a pro at mini golf?
2. Visit Mars OR visit Jupiter?
3. Want to live in a forest OR live in a cold desert?
4. Have a magic carpet that flies OR a see-through submarine?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@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 racing to the finish line or click here to get more FREE colouring sheets!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Ayden sent us this cool drawing. Check it out!

Thanks for sharing this with us! We love your creativity and being in space is awesome!

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

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Ella shared this awesome sketch! Check it out!

Great job, Ella! 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

Knock-knock Jokes

Hi readers,

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

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Soup.
Soup who?
Souperwoman!

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

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Theresa.
Theresa who?
Theresa fly in my soup!

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

Talk to you later,

-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 a pet bear OR a pet zebra?
2. Shovel snow OR rake leaves?
3. Eat French fries forever OR eat chocolate cake forever?
4. See a giant ant OR see a tiny giraffe?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Happy New Year!

Hey readers,

Happy 2021 from your friends at Chickadee Magazine!

What is something fun you’re looking forward to this year? Leave a comment below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Happy New Year!

Hey readers,

Happy New Year from your friends at Chirp Magazine!

What are your goals for this year? Leave a comment below!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirp@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. Go skiing in shorts OR play tennis in a snowsuit?
2. Create a holiday OR create a new sport?
3. Eat frozen hot chocolate OR eat a candy cane cake?
4. Have an endless supply of ice cream OR have an ice cream flavor named after you?

Let me 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?

• Candy Canes
• Windy Winter
• Slippery Skates
• Eleven Elves

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

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Riddles!

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. What do you call a snowperson’s wallet?
2. What falls in the winter but never gets hurt?
3. What does December have that no other month has?
4. What bites with no teeth?

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 snowbank!, 2. Snow!, 3. The letter D!, 4. Frostbite!

Merry Christmas!

Hey readers,

To all those who are celebrating today, Merry Christmas! We hope everyone has happy and safe holidays with friends and family!

-The Chickadee Team

Merry Christmas!

Hi readers,

If you are celebrating Christmas today, we hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family, full of good cheer, good food, and good memories!

— The Chirp Team

Chirp Science Corner: Balloon Blow-Up

Hey readers,

If you love balloons and blowing up balloons, check out the Chirp Science Corner video below!

Watch editor Jackie and reader Abbott learn how to blow up a balloon using vinegar and baking soda.

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 play the piano OR the guitar?
2. Be stuck riding the roller coaster over and over OR watch the same movie over and over?
3. Never have to eat OR never have to sleep?
4. Be able to talk to dogs OR cat?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Silly Snack!

Hey readers,

Put a smile on your face with these funny cookies! Check it out below.

You’ll need:

• your favourite cookies
• small jar of white icing
• marshmallows
• small tube of dark icing
• pretzel sticks
• small candies

How to make:

1. Place a marshmallow on top of each cookie.
2. Spread white icing around each marshmallow to look like a melted snow person’s body.
3. Use black icing to add eyes and a mouth. Stick on a piece of candy for a nose.
4. Use pretzels for arms.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Flying Fun

Hi readers,

Did you know that the arctic tern flies further than any other animal when it migrates? It flies from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back again every year!

Check out this beautiful video of arctic terns flying.

And you can learn more about this far-flying bird in the January/February issue of Chirp magazine.

The January/February 2021 issue is here!

Cover illustration by Chris Jones

This month, read comics about inventions that changed the world! Get the scoop on paper, airplanes and more! You can also make a sweet Valentine’s Day treat for someone you love, try a musical science experience, and craft a dragon! If this is your first issue of Chickadee, welcome to the club!

-Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

The January/February issue of Chirp is coming soon!

This issue is all about the different ways we get from one place to another.

We hope you enjoy the latest issue of Chirp magazine!

— Jackie

Happy Winter Solstice!

Hi readers,

Today is the first official day of winter, otherwise known as the winter solstice! To celebrate the shortest day of the year, check out these cool facts!

1. The North Pole is tilted away from the sun during the winter time.
2. Each planet in the Earth’s solar system has solstices.
3. In Wiltshire, England, there’s a stone monument called Stonehenge that was built over 5,000 years ago. It is one of the 7 Wonders of the World and some think it was used as to mark solstices. Every year, people gather there to celebrate the event.
4. It’s not always on the same day. The solstice can fall on any date between December 20-23rd. This is because the Earth is never in the same spot each year.

How will you be spending your winter break? Leave a comment down below!

Bye for now,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Arabic Language Day Facts!

Hi readers,

In honour of Arabic Language Day, here are some fun facts!

• The oldest form of Arabic literature is poetry
• Arabic is spoken by people all over the world and each dialect, or type, is quite different from one another
• Some English words come from Arabic, like coffee (Arabic: Qahwah), algebra (Arabic: Jabr), and cotton (Arabic: Qatn).
• Arabic is written from right to left

Do YOU know any fun facts about arabic that you’d like to share? Leave them in the comments below for us.

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

Hey readers,

Read a story about some forgetful friends and magical winter elves in the December issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to Finders Creekers written and illustrated by Sean L. Moore.

Finders Creekers by Sean L. Moore (read by author), Chickadee December 2020

Happy listening!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Maple Hot Chocolate!

Hey readers,

Hooray today is Maple Syrup Day! Here is a yummy maple-syrup hot chocolate recipe to keep you warm and cozy.

You can find the recipe here as well.

You’ll need:

• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp to 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 4 cups milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Optional: Marshmallows

What to do:

1. Make sure you have an adult to help you!
2. In a saucepan, whisk together cocoa, salt, water and syrup.
3. Whisk until well-blended.
4. Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer.
5. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
6. Add in the marshmallows and serve!

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 a kitten OR a puppy?
2. Wear summer clothes in winter OR winter clothes in the summer?
3. Build a snow person as tall as a skyscraper OR build a snow person as tall as a house?
4. Ride a bike on ice OR do a cartwheel while ice skating?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Craft: Snowflake Sun-catchers!

Hey readers,

Create some awesome wintry decorations by turning tissue paper into Snowflake Snow-catchers!

You’ll need:

• Waxed or parchment paper
• Tissue paper
• String
• Glue
• Scissors
• Tape

What to do:

1. Glue pieces of tissue paper onto a large piece of waxed or parchment paper. Let the glue dry.
2. Cut the paper into the shape of a snowflake.
3. Tape on a piece of string and hang your snowflake in a window so the light shine

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Frozen Treat Time!

Hey readers,

Learn to make a yummy frozen raspberry treat from the December issue of Chirp!

Read on below to learn how to make it:

*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.

You’ll need:

• Graham cracker crumbs
• Flavoured yogurt
• Frozen berries
• Muffin Cups
• Muffin Tin

What to do:

1. Mix graham cracker crumbs with enough yogurt to make a paste.
2. Line the muffin tin with cups. Spoon a layer of the graham cracker mixture into each one and smooth it out.
3. Mash some berries into more yogurt. Fill the cups with this mixture.
4. Freeze your treats overnight, unwrap and serve.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Cute Animal Video!

Hey readers,

Here’s a video of a cute sea turtle swimming underwater!

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

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Gwendolyn shared this awesome cover idea for Chirp! Check it out!

Great job, Gwendolyn! 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

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Phelicia sent us this great drawing. 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 fun weekend!

-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 able to create a new holiday OR create a new language?
2. Eat a raw potato OR eat an entire lemon?
3. Live in the desert OR live on a deserted island?
4. Be really fast OR be really strong?

Let me 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?

• Snowy Sleds
• Frozen Fun
• Minty Mittens
• Winter Wonderland

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

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Cecilia shared this cool drawing of a snail! Check it out!

Great job, Cecilia! 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

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Aleena sent us these awesome drawings. 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

Tongue Twister Tuesday!

Hey readers,

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

• Cranky Crabs
• Zany Zebras
• Bouncy Beach Ball
• Sunny Sunflowers

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

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Chirp Science: Rainbow Tissue Experiment

Hey readers,

Watch Chirp editor Jackie create a rainbow using water, toilet paper, and markers!

If you try this experiment, let me know in the comments below.

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com 

Cute Animal Video!

Hey readers,

Here’s a video of cute baby Holland Lop bunnies playing 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

Craft: Robo-Pet

Hey readers,

Woof, woof! Recycle things from around your house to turn into a toy robot-pet!

You’ll need:

• Containers, bottle caps and other recyclables
• Googly eyes
• Strong glue or tape
• Grey or silver paint
• Optional: Steel Wool

What to do:

1. Tape or glue containers together to make the shape of an animal.
2. Paint your pet grey or silver to make it look like a robot.
3. Add other things from around your house for legs, ears and a face.

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Craft: Cool Block Crafts!

Hey readers,

Check out these awesome block crafts. You can create these by using any kind of building blocks you have at home!

Have fun!

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?
Tree.
Tree who?
Have a tree-rific day!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Nobel.
Nobel who?
No bell on the door!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Eat.
Eat who?
Eat your fruits and veggies!

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

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Caroline sent us this awesome self-portrait. 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 fun weekend!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Isabelle shared this awesome coloring activity! Check it out!

Great job, Isabelle! We love how spooky it is!

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

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Click play below to listen to Gadget Pals by Ashley Spires, a fun story about robot friends in the latest issue of Chirp!

Gadget Pals by Ashley Spires, Chirp November 2020

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

Hey readers,

Read a story about a time traveling pirate space ship in the November issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to The Amazing Space-and-Time-Travelling Pirate Ship Race Car Box by Maureen Fergus and Illustrated by Nneka Myers.

The Amazing Space-and-Time-Travelling Pirate Ship Race Car Box by Maureen Fergus (read by author), Chickadee November 2020

Happy listening!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@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 ice fishing or click here to get more FREE colouring sheets!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Hilarious Knock-knock Jokes!

Hi readers,

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

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Carl.
Carl who?
Car’l get you there faster!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Kent.
Kent who?
Kent you tell by my voice?

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

Guinness World Records Day Giveaway!

**THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. WINNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. THANK YOU FOR ENTERING!**

Enter for a chance to win this book!

Today is Guinness World Records Day!

The Chickadee blog is celebrating this fun of day of record-breaking by giving readers a chance to win a copy of the Guinness World Records 2021 book!

In this edition, learn about the cutest and most dangerous creatures in the animal kingdom. Find pop culture with world records from your fave actors and musicians. Get the scoop on the best athletes in the world. This book is interactive too—you can travel through the Solar System and see the planets with a free augmented-reality feature! You can also test your own record-breaking skills with a special “Against the Clock” chapter that will guide you through challenges you can safely do in your own home.

Want to learn more? We’re giving Chickadee readers a chance to WIN 1 of 5 copies of this book.

To enter, tell us in the comments: For Guinness World Records Day, what world record would you like to break? Please leave your name and age, too!

Contest deadline: December 2, 2020 at 11:59pm.

Prize courtesy of Guinness World Records.

For full contest rules and regulations click here.

Good luck!

Cheesy Bites Recipe

Hey readers,

Get cheesy with this yummy Cheesy Bites recipe! Check it out below.

You’ll need:

• 250 mL (1 cup) macaroni pasta
• 30 mL (2 tbsp.) butter
• 30 mL (2 tbsp.) flour
• 125 mL (1/2 cup) milk
• 375 mL (1 1/2 cups) shredded cheese
• hot dog pieces (optional)
• chives (optional)
• mini muffin tin

How to make:

1. Ask a grown up to help you cook and drain the macaroni.
2. Melt the butter on the stove. Stir in the flour.
3. Slowly stir in the milk. Simmer until it bubbles.
4. Add most of the cheese. Stir until melted.
5. Stir in the macaroni.
6. Cover the mixture and refrigerate it overnight.
7. Heat oven to 190 degrees celsius (375 F). Fill muffin cups with the Mac and Cheese mixture. Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese. Optional: Add cooked hot dogs and chives, too!
8. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese bubbles. Let cool before digging in. Yum!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

The Amazing Moose

Hi readers,

Did you read about the moose in the December issue of Chirp magazine? If you did, you know that moose can swim! Check out this video of a moose swimming across a river in Alaska. Go moose, go!

Tongue Twister Tuesday!

Hey readers,

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

• Wacky Watches
• Dew Drops
• Big Buckets
• Terrific Toast

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

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Check Out the December Issue!

The December issue of Chickadee is on its way to your mailbox! This month, we look to the sky to learn about the northern lights. We’ll also show you how to make decorative snowflakes, a silly cookie recipe, and a wintry story about what elves are really up to!

Did you get the December issue yet? Tell us what you think in the comments!

The December issue of Chirp is here!

Hi readers,

The December issue of Chirp is full of winter fun! Make snowflake decorations, read a wintry comic by Canadian author/illustrator CTON, and experiment making your own fake snow. This issue will get you into the spirit of the season!

Hope you enjoy it!

— Jackie

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Emma, 7 sent us this drawing of singing food. Check it out!

Thanks for sharing this with us! We love how musical and colourful your art is!

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

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

A Chirp reader wanted to show off this cool robot cutout. Check it out!

Great job! 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

Knock-knock Jokes

Hi readers,

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

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Pete.
Pete who?
Pete-za delivery!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Butter.
Butter who?
Butter let me in soon, please!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Annie.
Annie who?
Annie-body home?

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

Talk to you later,

-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 an incredibly fast swimmer OR be an incredibly fast runner?
2. Live in a house shaped like a circle OR live in a house shaped like a hexagon?
3. Meet your favourite celebrity OR be on a TV show?
4. Eat a whole onion OR eat a whole lemon?

Let me 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?

• Crunchy Cookies
• Six sticky sticks
• Funny Fish
• Honey Bee

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

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Alice sent us this leaves hairstyle art work. Check it out!

Great job, Alice! 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

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Lyra sent us this cool picture of a bat. Check it out!

Thanks for sharing this with us! We love how spooky your art is!

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

Knock-knock Jokes

Hi readers,

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

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Iguana.
Iguana who?
Iguana hold your hand.

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Eggs.
Eggs who?
Egg-cited to see you!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Yam.
Yam who?
I yam who I am!

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

Talk to you later,

-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. Know how to breathe underwater OR know how to walk on water?
2. Have a new candy named after you OR have a newly discovered animal named after you?
3. Be able to draw really well OR sing really well?
4. Eat a bowl of worms OR eat a single spider?

Let me 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?

• Sailing Sailors
• Neat Notebooks
• Brown Bears
• Jumping Jacks

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

Boyd

What’s your favourite animal?
Snakes and sharks!

What’s your favourite place to visit?
Ottawa, Canada.

Do you have a favourite hobby?
Yes, I love building LEGO’s.

Do you have a favourite joke?
My favourite joke is: ‘What is a Great White’s favourite candy?’ ‘A Jaw-breaker!’

What’s something you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
I’ve learned a lot about Robots and Red Panda’s from the recent issue of Chickadee.

Thanks for sharing, Boyd! That’s a great joke, thanks for telling us!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Riddles!

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. Where can you find cities, towns, shops, streets but no people?
2. I have no life, but I can die. What am I?
3. What has four wheels and flies?
4. Everyone has this and no one can lose this. What is it?

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. Your battery, 3. A garbage truck, 4. A shadow

Reader Halloween Costumes!

Hey readers,

Check out these awesome costumes and crafts that Chirp readers have sent us for Halloween and from the October issue:

Ewan as a Minecraft Creeper

Liam as Astronaut Chris Hadfield

Lilijana with her Chirp cutout doll

Kaitlyn with her Unicorn headband

Thank you all for sharing! You did a great job!

Happy Halloween to those who celebrate!

Have a fun weekend,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Podcast Review: Halloween Podcasts

Hey readers,

I have some spooky, but fun podcasts to listen to this Halloween!

The Storic Podcast Network has released a few podcasts including Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff and Detective Dexter for kids to enjoy!

These were recently launched and now include new episodes just in time for Halloween. Snuggle up with Granny MacDuff and listen to her tell classic fairy tales Fairy Tales and put your thinking caps on to help Detective Dexter solve doggy mysteries.

You can listen to these podcasts here and here.

Readers, do you have any favourite podcasts? Let me know in the comments below!

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Jordan sent us this cool picture of Sonic the Hedgehog. 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

Craft: Haunt Your House

Hey readers,

Get ready for Halloween by making these spooky crafts for your house!

Have fun!

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. Jump into a pool of chocolate pudding OR a pool of strawberry ice cream?
2. Be a unicorn OR a pegasus?
3. Meet a superhero OR a cartoon character?
4. Play paintball OR laser tag?

Let me 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?

• Twirling Tigers
• Big Blue Bottles
• Flapping flap-jacks
• Silly Snacks

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

Alexa

What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
That LEGO started making pieces out of sugar cane.

What’s your favourite summer activity?
Reading outside.

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

What book are you reading right now?
I am reading Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Hypnotize my mom into letting me read all not and not making me take a nap in the morning afterwards.

Thanks for sharing, Alexa! Reading outside is our favourite summer activity as well!

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?
Cows go.
Cows go who?
No silly, cows go moo!

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Wooden Shoe.
Wooden Shoe who?
Wooden Shoe like to hear another joke?

Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Alpaca.
Alpaca who?
Alpaca the suitcase!

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

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Caroline sent us this awesome self-portrait. 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 fun weekend!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers,

Chirp reader Brea sent us this drawing of a cat. Check it out!

Great job, Brea! 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

Listen to a Chirp Story!

Hey readers,

Pumpkins on a Roll by Emil Sher is a fun Halloween story in the latest issue of Chirp. Press play below to have a listen!

Pumpkins on a Roll by Emil Sher (read by author), Chirp magazine October 2020

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

Hey readers,