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

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,

Read a story about a dancing pumpkin family on Halloween in the October issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to The Gourd Family by Jenna Campbell and Illustrated by Kiersten Eagan.

The Gourd Family by Jenna Campbell (read by author), Chickadee October 2020

Happy listening!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

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

Would you rather: 

1. Be a master at drawing OR be an amazing singer?
2. Be a famous writer OR famous inventor?
3. Be able to type really quickly OR read really fast?
4. Have the ability to control fire OR control water?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

App Review: Sago Mini World: Kids Games

Hey readers,

I have a fun app to share with you today!

Sago Mini World: Kids Games is an app designed for curious kids. You can travel with characters Harvey, Jinja, Robin and Jack as you explore space, design a robot, design a monster, fly through a forest, drive a firetruck, deep sea dive, or even become a superhero! The possibilities are endless and there’s always something new to discover.

The app allows you to access the complete collection of games and can be downloaded to play without WiFi. The app is updated monthly so you always have new content to interact with. The new update includes a fun fair where you can try your luck at classic carnival games, visit friends on a hayride, and make your own ice cream flavour!

You can download Sago Mini World: Kids Games for free 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, chirpblog@owlkids.com

The November issue is here!

The November issue of Chirp is full of ROBOT fun! Check it out!

Spooky Snack Recipe!

Hey readers,

In the October issue of Chirp, we show you how to make a funny and spooky snack!

Read on below to learn how to make it:

*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.

You’ll need:

• Your favourite cookie recipe
• Chocolate cups
• Tube of icing
• Candy eyes

What to do:

1. Bake your favourite cookie recipe.
2. Remove the cookies from the oven. Place the chocolate cups on them. Let them cool.
3. Use the icing to make spider legs and stick on candy eyes.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hi readers!

Chickadee reader Emily, 6 sent us this cool leaf self-portrait. 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 Alice sent us this cool fall leaf art in the shape of a tree. 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

Chickadee’s STEM Contest

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

Hey readers,

If you really enjoy STEM, at school or on your own time, give your brain a workout with these Boomtrix Showdown Reaction and Stunt Pack kits! You don’t want to miss out on this contest!

Design your own trampoline obstacle course to bounce the metal balls to create a chain reaction. The goal is to try to get the kinetic metal ball through the ring at the end of the course. These kits are the perfect way to develop STEM skills, but also have tons of fun with!

For a chance to WIN 1 of 3 Goliath: Boomtrix Stunt and Showdown Kit Prize packs, comment below your favourite thing about science class, along with your age and name.

Contest Deadline: November 15, 2020 at 11:59 pm.

Winners will be chosen by random draw.

Prize courtesy of Goliath.

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

Slithering Snake

Hi readers,

Did you meet the Sidewinder in the November issue of Chirp Magazine? Here is a video of a sidewinder slithering sideways through the desert sand. Go snake, go!

Welcome to Mars

Hi readers,

In the November issue of Chirp magazine, we learn about robot rovers that are sent to Mars to study the planet. Check out these photos of Mars, taken by the Curiosity Rover!

Have fun exploring space with the Mars Rover!

— Jackie

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

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

Would you rather: 

1. Live in a house made of paper OR a house made of straw?
2. Find a treasure map OR magic beans?
3. Have purple skin OR a blue tongue?
4. Sing like a cricket OR waddle like a penguin?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Amélie

What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned from reading Chickadee?
The coolest thing I’ve learned from Chickadee is the stories about the animals, and learning all about them.

What’s your favourite summer activity?
My favourite summer activity is going for bike rides with my family.

When did you start reading Chickadee?
I started reading Chickadee 5 years ago.

What book are you reading right now?
I am reading Doodleville, These Are My Words, and The Land of Stories series.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
To be invisible.

Thanks for sharing, Amélie! Going for bike rides with your family is a great activity to do together!

Have a fun day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Riddles!

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. What has five fingers but isn’t alive?
2. What goes up but never comes back down?
3. What is a frog’s favourite food?
4. What kind of dog has no tail?

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

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Answers: 1. A glove, 2. Your age, 3. French-flies, 4. A hotdog!

Outdoor Fun!

Hi everyone,

If you’re looking for some fun outdoor activities to get you outside and exploring the world, check out our new downloadable activity book here!

It’s full of outdoor games, scavenger hunts, crafts, and more.

See you outside!

— Jackie

Reader Art of the Week

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

Reader Art of the Week

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

Celebrate National Science Reading Day!

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

Get Excited for National Science Reading Day!

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

Reader Art of the Week

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

Reader Art of the Week

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

Slime Time

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

• 2 bottles white glue
• 3/4 tsp Borax, dissolved in 1 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup water
• food colouring or paint (optional)
• glitter (optional)

Thick Slime

• 1/2 cup shampoo
• 1/2 cup corn starch
• 3-4 drops food colouring or paint (optional)
• 6 tbsp water, stirred in slowly

Fluffy Slime

• 2/3 cup white glue
• food colouring or paint (optional)
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 – 3 cups shaving cream
• 1.5 tbsp contact lens solution

The October Issue is Here!

Hi readers,

The October issue is full of PRETEND fun! Check it out soon on newsstands or in your mailbox!

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 strawberry ice cream?
2. Eat pizza OR eat chips?
3. Have a pet hamster OR a pet cat?
4. Always be dressed up OR always be wearing your pajamas?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Easy Craft: Handprint Fall Tree

Hey readers,

Leap into fall, with this easy and fun Handprint Fall Tree Craft!

You’ll need:

• Paper
• Paintbrushes
• Acrylic paint in your favorite colours
• Yourself!

What to do:

1. Dip your hand into the paint and stamp onto paper to create the branches.
2. Paint the rest of the trunk.
3. Dip your fingers into different colours and stamp onto the page to create the leaves.
4. Wait for the paint to dry and then display your masterpiece!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Grace

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

Reader Art of the Week

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

Reader Art of the Week

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

Riddles!

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. What tastes better than it smells?
2. I’m light as a feather, but the strongest person can’t hold me for more than 5 minutes. What am I?
3. What has many keys, but can’t open any doors?
4. What invention lets you look through a wall?

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.

Knock-Knock Jokes!

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

Amazing Reader Art!

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.

Meet a Chirp Reader!

Preston, 4

Favourite 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

Riddles!

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. What is always in front of you but can’t be seen?
2. What can you keep after giving to someone?
3. What can’t talk, but will reply when spoken to?
4. What gets bigger when more is taken away?

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.

Knock-knock Jokes!

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

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. Brush your teeth with soap OR sour milk?
2. Have a life-size robot OR a jet pack?
3. Have an cat-sized elephant OR an elephant-sized cat?
4. Never eat cupcakes OR never eat cake?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Reader Art of the Week

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

Reader Art of the Week

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

Knock-knock Jokes

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

Knock-knock Jokes

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

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

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

• Pretty Parrots
• Ten Ticklish Tigers
• Sour Candies
• Bubbly Berries

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 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

Reader Art of the Week

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

Knock-knock Jokes

Hi readers,

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

Tricky Riddles

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. The more you take the more you leave behind. What are they?
2. What word is spelled wrong in every dictionary?
3. What two things can you never eat for breakfast?
4. What do you call a fairy that hasn’t taken a bath?

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.

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 purple nose OR green ears?
2. See a giant ant OR a tiny giraffe?
3. Give up eating candy OR give up eating fast food?
4. Be trapped in a room with a friendly tiger OR be trapped in a room with 10 bumblebees?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a fun day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Listen to a Chickadee Story!

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

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

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

• Silly Seagulls
• Nine Night Lights
• Giggling Elephants
• Chunky Chocolate Chips

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

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Chirp’s Bingo Challenge

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

Elephant Sounds

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

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Marshall

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

The September issue is here!

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!

Happy National Tell A Joke Day!

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

Reader Art of the Week

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

Reader Art of the Week

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

Little Orchard Game Contest Winners

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!

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?
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

Riddles

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. Which month has 28 days?
2. What did the chewing gum say to the shoe?
3. Why are teddy bears never hungry?
4. What did one potato chip say to the other?

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!

App Review: Epic – Kids’ Books and Videos

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

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

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

• Friendly Fireflies
• Jolly Jelly
• Silly sandwiches
• Big Beetles

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

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Easy Craft: Monster Truck/Splatter Painting!

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:

• Canvases
• Any type of truck or car where the wheels make a cool pattern
• Acrylic paint in your favorite colours!

What to do:

1. Dip the wheels of the truck into the paint.
2. Drive the trucks across the canvas to create a pattern.
3. Wait for the paint to dry and then display your masterpiece!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Meet A Chickadee Reader

Aleena

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

Reader Art of the Week

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

Reader Art of the Week

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

Tricky Riddles!

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. What’s bright orange with green on top and sounds like a parrot?
2. What can you hear, but not see or touch, even though you control it?
3. I am often following you and copying your every move. Yet you can never touch me or catch me. What am I?
4. What has legs, but doesn’t walk?

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.

Knock-knock Jokes

Hi readers,

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

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

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

Would you rather: 

1. Be a wizard OR a superhero?
2. Sweat sticky lemonade OR have your breath always smell like garlic?
3. Have a pie smushed into your face OR be sprayed with silly string?
4. Teleport to another country OR to another world?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Meet a Chickadee Reader

Dallas

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

Recipe: Frozen Banana Cereal Pops

Hey readers,

Cool down this weekend by making a tasty and healthy treat!

You can find the recipe here as well.

You’ll need:

• 3/4 cup of strawberry yogurt
• 2 cups of your favourite cereal (Fruit Loops would probably work best!)
• 4 medium bananas, peeled and cut in half
• 8 Popsicle sticks
• Baking sheet lined with parchment paper

What to do:

1. Make sure you have an adult to help you!
2. Put the yogurt and cereal in two different bowls.
3. Stick the Popsicle sticks into the bananas where they’ve been cut in half.
4. Dip the bananas in yogurt first and then into the cereal. Make sure they’re fully coated!
5. Transfer onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Freeze for 1 hour, or until firm.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Cute Animal Video!

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

Recipe: Apple and Peanut Butter Stackers

Hey readers,

Create this tasty and healthy treat this weekend!

You can find the recipe here as well.

You’ll need:

• 2 medium apples
• 1/3 cup of chunky peanut butter
• Optional: any other favourite spread, granola, semi-sweet mini chocolate chips, or mini M&Ms

What to do:

1. Make sure you have an adult to help you!
2. Core each apple and cut into six slices.
3. Spread the peanut butter over the slices.
4. Sprinkle with M&M’s or chocolate chips.
5. Put the remaining slices on top like a sandwich.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

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

Reader Art of the Week

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

Happy Eid-al-Adha!

Hi readers,

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

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

Happy Eid to those celebrating!

– Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Summer Paper Craft

Hey readers,

Turn old scrap paper in your home into a colourful piece of art!

You’ll need:

• Paper (construction paper or recycled)
• Scissors
• Markers
• Glue

What to do:

1. Find a large piece of paper for your background.
2. Cut out smaller pieces of paper. Glue them onto your background to create your favourite insect.
3. Add details to your artwork using markers.
4. Show your masterpiece to your family and friends!

Have fun!

Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Riddles

Hey readers,

Here are some riddles for you to figure out!

1. What’s black and white and blue?
2. What goes up but never comes back down?
3. What travels around the world but stays in one spot?
4. What begins with an E but only has one letter?

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.

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 be able to crawl on all fours OR only be able to walk backwards?
2. Be a famous actor OR be a famous singer?
3. Be able to create a new holiday OR create a new language?
4. Eat a whole jar of mayonnaise OR drink a cup of hot sauce?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Happy Watermelon Month!

Hey readers,

Celebrate Watermelon Month by making a refreshing fruity pizza!

Topping ideas:

• Nut butter or yogurt keep the toppings in place.
• Add berries, berries, chocolate chips, or raisins.

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

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

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

• Tiny Toads
• Quick Quizzes
• Polka dot dresses
• Purple Petunias

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

Talk to you later,

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Craft: Streamer Rainbows

Hey readers,

Check out this awesome rainbow craft you can make at home!

You can also find the craft here.

You’ll need:

• Cotton balls
• Paper plates
• Glue
• Colourful Streamers
• Ribbon

What to do: 

• Fold your paper plate in half and cut along the crease (be careful when using scissors – ask an adult for help!)
• Take some cotton balls and shred them (or keep them the same)
• Glue them to the paper plate
• Cut the streamers however long you want and glue them to the middle part (where you folded the plate)
• On the back, glue the ribbon in a loop shape if you want to hang your craft

Have fun and enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Frozen Hot Chocolate

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 

Reader Art of the Week

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

Reader Art of the Week

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.