Hey readers,
If you have a friend’s birthday party coming up, we have the perfect craft for you to make!
All you need is some colourful paper, a thick piece of paper, along with some crafting supplies! Check out the easy tutorial below to learn how to make it.
Have fun!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out these head-scratching riddles to put your brain to the test! Try answering the riddles on your own, then quiz your friends and family.
How did you do? Let me know in the comments below, along with your favourite riddle!
Answers:
1. A sponge
2. Lunch and dinner
3. A doorbell
4. Your age
5. A fence
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Celebrate Strawberry Day by making a delicious smoothie! Check out the easy recipe below to learn how to make it.
*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Thanks for sharing, Ellie Rose! You sound like a great big sister.
We love horses, too, and think spending time outdoors is a lot of fun!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Celebrate Tell a Fairy Tale Day by dreaming up a magical story of your own. Afterwards, listen to Lucky, a Chirp Story written by Heather Tekavec and illustrated by Loufane. This tale is about a young unicorn named Jewel who wants a brother more than anything.
Lucky by Heather Tekavec (read by author) – Chirp Magazine October 2018
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Every year on February 26, many people wear pink to help raise awareness and stand up against bullying.
This year’s Pink Shirt Day encourages us to think about how we can say “no” to bullying and say “yes” to uplifting one another.
Whether it’s saying kind words or helping out a friend, there are many ways to celebrate Pink Shirt Day all year long.
If you are being bullied or see someone getting bullied, always tell an adult you trust to help put a stop to it.
Are you wearing pink today? Let us know in the comments.
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s time for another Tongue Twister Tuesday! See if you can say these five times fast:
Cute kitty-cats
Fleas and fireflies
Beautiful bluebird
Candy cane craze
Selfish shellfish
Make up your own goofy tongue twister and tell us your ideas in the comments!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this cool fact from the January/February issue of Chickadee about cool robots! (Click on the image to make it bigger.)
Don’t forget to check out the latest issue to learn more about the best of the bots!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Disgusting Critters by Elise Gravel is a one of the grossest, funniest, non-fiction kids’ book series you will ever read! This year, two new books, The Cockroach and The Bat have been added to this hilarious collection.
We asked Stella, 4, and Norah, 6, to tell us what they thought about these books. Check out their review below!
“Overall, we really enjoyed the two books. They were sort of a mix of fiction and non-fiction in a way. The facts were interesting. We learned that a bat’s baby flies at one month old and a cockroach has germs. We loved the illustrations and the little speech balloons (especially the one where the Bat drops his stuffy. This made us both giggle). We hope the next ones are about some soft animals. We thought it was a really fun way of learning!”
Thanks for the review, girls!
For a chance to WIN 1 of 5 prize packs including The Cockroach, The Bat, an activity booklet, and stickers, comment below your age, name, and favourite animal!
Contest deadline: March 4 @ 11:59 p.m.
Prizes courtesy of Tundra Books.
For full contest rules and regulations click here.
Good luck, everyone!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Celebrate Tortilla Chip Day by making a super easy and cheesy dip! Check out the recipe below to learn how to make it.
*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.
You’ll need:
What to do:
We hope you enjoy this cheesy recipe!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
We have some great art to share with you from Ella, 6.
Thanks so much for sharing these with us!
Do you want to see your art here? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.
Have an amazing weekend!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
We have some pretty cool art to share with you this week. Preston, 6 sent in this amazing drawing!
Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Preston!
Do you want to see your art here? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Hope you have an awesome weekend!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
And the winner is …. Nixon, 6.
Congrats, Nixon! Enjoy your gummy-making kit! Yum.
Good luck in the next Chirp contest, everyone!
Liam, 5 Amazing, Liam, thanks for telling us a little about yourself!
We love wolves, too. And Chirp’s favourite colour is also red. His red boots are his favourite thing to wear!
— Jackie chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
If you love movies, don’t miss out on our latest contest!
We’re giving away a prize pack of DVDs that feature some of your favourite Nickelodeon characters! This special prize incudes a copy of JoJo Siwa: D.R.E.A.M. The Concert Experience, Butterbean’s Cafe: Let’s Get Cooking, Shimmer and Shine: Splash Into Zahramay Ocean, Blaze and the Monster Machines: Knight Riders, and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mania.
For a chance to WIN, comment below your favourite Nickelodeon character, along with your age and name.
Contest Deadline: March 13 2020 at 11:59 pm.
Winners will be chosen by random draw.
Click HERE for full contest rules and regulations.
Prize courtesy of Paramount Home Entertainment.
Good luck!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Are you in the mood for sweet-and-salty treat? Check out the recipe below to learn how to make it. 
You’ll Need:
How to make:
If you end up making this tasty treat, send us a photo to chickadee@owlkids.com!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey there readers,
I have a really cool app to share with you today. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to think like a programmer, this is the perfect app for you.
Lightbot: Code Hour is a puzzle game app designed to help you learn programming. All you have to do is guide your robot friend to light up tiles and solve levels by using commands that are used in coding. It’s absolutely free and features no in-app purchases either. With so many languages to choose from as well as 20 levels to beat, you’ll have fun while also learning something new!
You can download it from the App Store here and from the Google Play Store here.
Let us know in the comments below what you think, if you try it.
Talk to you later,
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Crack yourself up with these hilarious knock-knock jokes! Afterwards, share them with your family and friends.
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Tank.
Tank who?
You’re welcome.
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
A little old lady.
A little old lady who?
Why are you yodeling?
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Hal.
Hal who?
Hal will you know if you don’t open the door
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Woo.
Woo who?
Glad you’re excited, too!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange you going to let me in?
Readers, do you have a favourite joke? Let me know in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
I’m so excited to introduce this month’s issue to you! The March issue of Chickadee is full of fun stuff to keep you busy for spring break. Learn all about the art of comics from Japan, find out which animals inspired Pokémon characters, make yarn art, experiment with rock candy, and much more! Did you get your issue yet? What was your favourite thing? Let us know in the comments below!
-Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi Readers,
Did you read about Mandarin Ducks in the March issue of Chirp Magazine?
One thing we learned in this issue is that Mandarin ducks hatch in nests way up in trees and then jump to the ground! Check out this video of some daring little ducklings making their first leap to the ground.
Check out the March issue to learn more about these cool and colouful birds!
— Jackie
Hey, readers, do you like drawing and doing crafts? Then the March issue of Chirp is for you! This issue is full of arty fun for the whole family.
And do you notice something different about the cover? The picture is made of felt and paper and was crafted by our talented friend Miki Sato! You can learn more about Miki and her art in the Look & Learn section this month.
Happy reading, everybody!
— Jackie
Hey readers,
Want to get your friends and family laughing? Read on for some hilarious jokes!
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Goat.
Goat who?
Goat to the door and find out!
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Wooden shoe.
Wooden shoe who?
Wooden shoe like to hear another joke?
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Beets.
Beets who?
Beets me!
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Some bunny.
Some bunny who?
Some bunny is at the door!
Do you know any knock-knock jokes? Share them with us in the comments!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Ryan, 9 sent in this super cool drawing!
Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Ryan!
Do you want to see your art here? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Have a great weekend!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this really cool drawing sent in by Caerys, 5.
Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
Do you want to see your art here? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.
Have a fantastic weekend!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
To celebrate Library Lovers’ Day, we want to share with you a video about how picture books are illustrated.
To learn more about The Last Goodbye, click HERE.
Readers, what are some of your favourite books? Let us know in the comments section!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!
You can keep the Valentine’s love going by making homemade gummy treats for your family and friends.
Comment on this post with your first name and age or email us here for a chance to WIN your very own Rainbow Gummy Candy Lab. Yum!
Good luck and spread the love!
Prize courtesy of
Full contest rules and regulations here.
Contest Deadline: February 20, 2020
Hey readers,
In honour of Cheddar Day, here is a delicious (and colourful!) recipe for you to try.
*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.
You’ll need:
What to do:
Do you know any other tasty recipes? Leave them below in the comments section!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
This recipe originally appeared in the March 2019 issue of Chickadee.
Hey readers!
Did you know you can download free colouring sheets from issues of Chirp on the Owlkids website?
Click on the image above to colour Chirp and Sparky at the dog groomers or click here to to get more FREE colouring sheets!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s time to get ready for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Read the different scenarios below and decide what you would rather do.
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Would you rather:
Learn how to beatbox or sing opera?
Be a professional surfer or snowboarder?
Be best friends with a robot or a dragon?
Have have a secret clubhouse in a tree for or underground laboratory?
What did you choose? Let us know in the comments below.
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this neat fact from the January/February issue of Chickadee!
Do you know any fun facts? Email chickadee@owlkids.com and you may see your fact in a future issue!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Celebrate Umbrella Day with these jokes that are all about weather!
Q: What goes up when the rain comes down?
A: An umbrella
Q: What did the lightning bolt say to the other lightning bolt?
A: You’re shocking!
Q: How do hurricanes see?
A: With one eye
Q: What bow can’t be tied?
A: A rainbow
Q: What do you call a grizzly bear caught in the rain?
A: A drizzly bear!
I hope these jokes made you laugh! If you have a favourite joke you would like to share, comment below!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In the January/February issue of Chirp, we show you how to make a funny snack!
Read on below to learn how to make it:
*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.
You’ll need:
What to do:
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Check out this super cool drawing from Lacy, 5.
Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Lacy!
Do you want to see your art here? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Have an amazing weekend!
-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Donald, 5 from Hong Kong sent in this awesome drawing. Check it out!
Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
Do you want to see your art here? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com
Have a fantastic weekend!
-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
We hope you stay warm and cozy this chilly weekend, whether your playing inside or enjoying the outdoors!
Happy Sweater Day!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Here’s a fun story called Annalee Frill about an upside-down girl. Press play below to listen to this story!
Annalee Frill by Madeline Barr (read by author), Chirp magazine January/February 2020
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Celebrate Frozen Yogurt Day making this yummy and refreshing treat!
You’ll need:
What to do:
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In the January/February issue of Chickadee, we got to know this cool creature!
Did you know red pandas are about the size of racoons and live in trees?
To learn more about other neat animals, check out Animal of the Month in each issue of Chickadee!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
I’m so happy to be joining the Owlkids team! I remember reading the magazines when I was a kid, and to be able to help contribute to Chirp, Chickadee, and OWL is a dream come true.
To tell you a little bit more about me, here are some fun facts:
Favourite movie growing up:
Matilda – I loved that she was a bookworm like me, but I always wished I had her superpowers!
Favourite thing to do:
Read, of course! I also really like making jewelry, especially bracelets.
My favourite story to read growing up:
The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Manus Pinkwater. It was the funniest book I read as a kid and also really special because my mom would always read it to me.
If I could pick any superpower:
I’d want to be able to fly!
What I’m looking forward to most about joining Owlkids:
I’m looking forward to learning all about magazines and what goes on behind the scenes during the editorial process. I’m also excited to work with everyone on the team who are all so much fun to be around!
Talk to you later,
-Mariam
Hey readers,
If you can’t get enough of Chirp, Chickadee, or OWL, download our bonus puzzles and fun booklet for even more riddles, fun facts, and activity pages!
Click HERE for the free download!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey animal-lovers!
Read on below to learn about an exciting contest that we have for you this month.
Clicformers Loving Friends Set come with 79 pieces that lets you build and create a poodle, French bulldog, and border collie! After following the idea sheet, you can create your own ideas and build with endless possibilities! When playtime is over, Clicformers are easy to stack and store.
For a chance to WIN a Clicformers Loving Friends Set, comment below with your favourite pet animal, along with your age and name.
Contest Deadline: February 17 2020 at 11:59 pm.
Winners will be chosen by random draw.
Click HERE for full contest rules and regulations.
Prize courtesy of Magformers.
Good luck!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
To kick off your week on a pawsitive note, check out this cute video of two furry best friends!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Thanks to everyone who entered Chickadee‘s Stikbot Contest, and congratulations to our lucky winners below!
Aryan, 6
Siblings Dayton, 9, and Patchy, 7
Addison, 8
Anna, 9
Warner, 6
(Please note the winners have been contacted.)
For more chances to win, keep your eyes peeled for more blog contests, and don’t forget to visit our contest page!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Make these super simple bear and cat face sandwiches for a super-fun school lunch!
For an easy tutorial, check out the video below!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Get ready for Would You Rather Wednesday: Winter Edition!
Check out the chilly scenarios below and decide which you would rather do.
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Would you rather:
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Let me know your answers below!
Have a wonderful day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In latest issue of Chickadee, we got to know the best of the bots of 2020!
Click on the fact below to learn about an amazing robot that loves to cuddle!
Don’t forget to check out the January/February issue of Chickadee to learn more about other neat bots.
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Watch Chirp editor Jackie and reader Madeleine make a rainy cloud in a jar!
To learn how to make this neat experiment, check out the video below!
Have fun!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Disney on Ice presents Dream Big has come to Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena this weekend! The ice show extravaganza features many Disney characters skating to their famous songs. The theme of the show is all about dreams coming true. In this show, you’ll see Moana and Maui, Aladdin and Jasmine, Miguel from Coco, Rapunzel from Tangled, Ariel and Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid, Anna, Elsa, and Olaf from Frozen, and many more!
Today Chirp reader, Hazel, 3, got to see the first show. We asked her what she loved about it:
What was your favourite part?
Seeing how all the dreams came true for the princesses.
Who were your favourite skaters?
Elsa, Belle, and Ariel.
What was your favourite song?
“Let it Go” from Frozen.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Hazel!
To see if Disney on Ice is coming to a city near you, click HERE, and find out what it’s like to be a Disney on Ice performer by clicking HERE.
-Mandy, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this fun indoor game that’s perfect for a chilly day! All you need are a couple of towels and a friend. Race on!
You can find more indoor activities in the January/February issue of Chirp!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s time for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Check out the scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do.
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Would you rather:
Eat waffles for dinner OR pizza for breakfast?
Have a pet dinosaur OR turn into any animal on command?
Live in a secret underground laboratory OR a tree fort?
Fly in a hot air balloon OR a rocket ship?
***
Leave a comment below with your answers!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Get crafty by making this DIY galaxy backpack! All you need is some paint and a few sponges. Click on the video below for an easy tutorial!
Catch you later,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Every third Monday in January honours and celebrates a special man named Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. This movement began almost 70 years ago, and its goal was to make sure there were equal rights for all people, no matter their skin colour or background.
Dr. King was an inspiration for many others, and after a lot of hard work, his beliefs about equality became the beliefs of many other.
We are thankful for Dr. King for making this world a better place!
Are you celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. day today? If so, let us know in the comments below!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Watch Chirp editor Jackie and science assistant Lochlan take a taste test to learn more about our senses!
You can read more about this cool experiment in the January/February issue of Chirp!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Make a sweet-and-salty snack to celebrate Popcorn Day! Check out the easy recipe below to learn how to make it.
You’ll Need:
How to make:
If you end up making this tasty treat, send us a photo to chickadee@owlkids.com!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi everyone,
Check out this super-cool elephant drawing done by Chirp reader, Haiden, who is 4 years old! So amazing, Haiden! Thank you for sharing your art with us; we love it!
The Chirp Team
Hey readers,
If you’re looking for some fun this snowy weekend, look no further!
Chickadee’s Bonus Puzzles & Fun Booklet contains 10 pages of activities, puzzles, jokes, and more! From taking a winter scavenger hunt to testing your animal knowledge, this booklet lets you test your brain while having fun!
To get your FREE online copy, click HERE.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Chirp’s Bonus Puzzles & Fun Booklet is here! It’s chock-ful of games, jokes, fun facts, and more.
To get your FREE online copy, click HERE.
Have fun!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Celebrate Brainteaser Month by putting your brain to the test with these tricky riddles! See if you can figure them out on your own, then quiz your family and friends!
Answers:
Do you have a funny brain teaser to share? Leave a comment below with your favourite riddle!
Bye for now,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Here’s a fun and yummy recipe you can make indoors this chilly weekend!
Click on the link below to learn how to make it.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Get ready for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Answer the mind-bending questions below, and don’t forget to quiz your
friends!
Would you rather:
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Leave a comment below with your answers!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Here’s a chance to win an amazing stop-motion animation set that’s full of endless possibilities!
Stikbot Studio Pro Animation Set with Pet lets you create animated movies and bring your imagination to life! Each set comes with with a tripod, a Stikpet, 2 Stikbots, 2 prop boxes, and a Z-screen that lets you digitally recreate the background of your scene. All you need is to download the Stikbot Studio mobile app which lets you snap pictures, edit your footage into a video, and add music and sound effects to your creations.
Comment below your name and age for a chance to WIN 1 of 5 prize packs that include a Skitbot Studio Pro Animation Set with Pet, plus 2 Stikbot figures!
Contest Deadline: January 29, 2020 at 11:59pm.
Winners will be chosen by random draw.
Click HERE for full contest rules and regulations.
Prizes courtesy of Zing Toys.
Good luck!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this neat fact from the January/February issue of Chickadee!
Do you know any fun facts? Email chickadee@owlkids.com and you may see your fact in a future issue!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out the latest colouring sheet of Chirp taking Sparky to the dog groomer!
Hi readers,
The Amazing Animal in this issue issue of Chirp is the GORILLA. What an amazing primate! Check out this cool video of a whole family of gorillas crossing a rural road as they travel across the jungle.
To learn more about gorillas, check out the January/February issue of Chirp magazine!
Keep on reading,
The Chirp Team
Hi everyone,
Check out this amazing drawing from Chirp reader Tatyanna, age 5. Tatyanna, we love the flower faces you drew! Thank you so much for sharing your very special art with us.
See you later!
– The Chirp Team
Hey readers,
The January/February issue of Chirp, we learned all about gorillas. Check out this cool fact about them below!
Is there an animal that you would like to learn more about! Let us know in the comments below!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Celebrate Soup Month with a steaming bowl of alphabet noodles! Check out the recipe below to make it at home.
*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.
You’ll Need:
What to do:
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s time to get ready for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Read the different scenarios below and decide which one you would rather do:
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Would you rather:
Jump in a giant puddle or pile of snow?
Carry an umbrella every day or wear winter boots year-round?
Have a snowball or water balloon fight?
Be an expert surfer or snowboarder?
Shovel snow or rake leaves?
What did you choose? Let us know in the comments below.
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In the January/February 2020 issue of Chickadee, we learned all about the adorable red panda!
Did you know that despite their name, red pandas are not related to giant panda bears? They are related to raccoons, weasels, and skunks.
To learn more about this amazing animal, check out the latest issue of Chickadee!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Get ready for another Tongue Twister Tuesday! See if you can say the following five times really fast:
Do you know any other fun tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In this awesome experiment, Chirp editor Jackie and reader Orzel teach you how to pick up a chunk of ice using only a string and some salt!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Abby Borgatti (bottom, right) is the youngest member of Mini Pop Kids.
Who loves Mini Pop Kids? We do, we do! The Mini Pop Kids are back and singing the biggest hits out there with their newest album, Mini Pop Kids 17. Abby Borgatti is 11 years old and the youngest member of the musical group. Chickadee had the chance to talk to her about what it’s like to be part of an amazing team—check it out!
How old were you when you started playing music and dancing?
My family says that I started singing and dancing from the moment that I was born. I started taking piano lessons when I was seven and I taught myself how to play the ukulele when I was 10. I am currently teaching myself to play guitar along with some help from my school music teacher. I started taking dance lessons when I was three. I also started vocal lessons when I was nine.
When did you know you wanted to be a performer?
I’ve always loved performing on a stage, doing drama camps and recitals, and creating shows for my family—but when I performed with the Mini Pop Kids at the Sick Kids Get Loud concert, I knew that was where I was meant to be.
How does it feel to be part of Mini Pop Kids?
Being part of the Mini Pop Kids is so much fun, and I feel so proud to be able to share my love of music with all of our fans. I love all of my fellow Mini Pops and my teachers. I want to learn as much as I can from this amazing experience and opportunity.
What’s your favourite part of being in Mini Pop Kids?
My favourite part of being in the Mini Pop Kids is definitely doing shows for our Bright Lights Concert Tour! I absolutely love performing on stage for all of our fans. Our shows are energetic, fresh, and very inclusive. My favourite part of the show would have to be our Daddy Dance Off or Mommyoke where your parents get a moment in the spotlight to dance or sing!
What kind of training do you have to do to get ready for this tour?
We rehearse a lot before our shows. We also have to make sure that we are reviewing our choreography, songs, and lines at home so that we can give the best concert possible for our fans. I also take vocal and dance lessons weekly so that I’m in tip-top shape for the show.
What is your favourite song to perform?
My favourite song to perform in the show is Truth Hurts. It is such a fun and sassy piece to perform with all of the MPK girls!
Does the group have any pre-concert rituals before going on stage?
Before going on stage, we warm up our voices, do a sound check, and do a big group huddle which makes everyone relaxed and ready.
How do you keep up with schoolwork while being in Mini Pop Kids?
I keep up with schoolwork while being in the Mini Pops by just using any spare time I have to finish any homework or projects that are due. I also try to stay very organized and ask my teachers or friends for any work that I am going to miss. They are all very supportive and understanding.
What advice do you have for a kid who might be nervous to perform on stage or make a presentation in class?
If you are nervous, I recommend taking a deep breath, focusing only on what you have to do, and when you do go out and perform or present, look just above your audience’s heads so that you don’t see anyone that might make you nervous.
Do you have a motto that you live by?
The motto that I live by is to be kind, work hard to achieve your dreams, and to always be yourself.
Thanks for chatting with us, Abby! You can see Abby on tour with the Mini Pop Kids in a Canadian city near you.
What’s your favourite MPK song? Leave a comment below!
-Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Hey readers,
Here’s a chance to win tickets to a one-of-a-kind adventure that’s coming to Toronto!
Nick Jr. Live! “Move to the Music” is a musical spectacular that features all your favorite Nick Jr. friends from Bubble Guppies, PAW Patrol, Dora The Explorer, and more! The performance will feature live appearances, special on-screen guests, and audience participation, along with original music from Nick. Jr. shows. Tickets to this fun music party are on sale NOW! We’re also giving you a chance to win four (4) tickets for your family for the opening day performance on February 15 at 10:00 a.m.
Here’s how to enter:
Tell us the name of your favourite Nick Jr. character for a chance to WIN!
*Remember to include your first name and age.
Contest Deadline: January 20, 2020 at 11:59pm.
Winners will be chosen by random draw. Click here for full contest rules and regulations.
Tickets courtesy of Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group.
Winner will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the show.
Good luck!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
It’s our first issue of the year—and the decade! What can you find inside? Find out about five of the coolest robots out there, make a rad rocket launcher and craft a toy town out of recycled boxes. Plus, lots of fun puzzles and comics!
What would you like to see in Chickadee this year? Leave a comment below!
Hey readers,
Here’s a sweet treat to make with your family over the holidays! Click on the video below to learn how to make this easy-peasy cocoa dip.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Turn your home into a winter wonderland by making these cool DIY snowflake decorations!
Check out the video below to learn how to make them:
Happy crafting!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Happy 2020 from your friends at Chickadee Magazine!
What are your goals for this year? Leave a comment below!
Hey readers,
Check out this fun craft idea to make during the holiday season!
You’ll need:
How to make it:
How to play:
For more fun crafts and activities, check out the latest issue of Chirp!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In the December issue of Chirp, we took a trip to Quebec City, Canada!
Did you know the Quebec City Carnival is the largest winter festival in the world?
To learn more about this neat event, check out the latest issue of Chirp!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Turn your home into a winter wonderland with these cool DIY snowflake decorations! To make them, all you need are some popsicle sticks, glue, string, paint, and beads. Press play on the video below for an easy tutorial!
For more cool crafts, recipes, science experiments, and more, head to our YouTube page!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hope you are having fun family times this winter! Leave a comment below and let us know if you celebrate any amazing family traditions – we love to hear what our readers are up to!
— Jackie
Hey readers,
In the December issue of Chickadee, we went back in time to the ice age! Read on below to learn a really cool fact.
Did you know the woolly mammoth looked like an elephant, except ti had smaller ears and tons of hair to keep warm!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
If you’re looking for a fun thing to do indoors, check out this cute colouring sheet of Chirp snowshoeing!
(Click on the image to access the pdf. version.)
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Read a story about one amazing carrot in the December issue of Chickadee! Click play below to listen to The Magic Carrot by Troy Wilson.
Happy listening!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Grab your snow boots and listen to Tobogganogganoggan by Emil Sher (read by author) from the December issue!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In the December issue of Chirp, we took a trip to Quebec City, Canada!
Did you know the Quebec City Carnival is the largest winter festival in the world?
To learn more about this neat event, check out the latest issue of Chirp!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s time for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Read the different scenarios below and decide what you would rather do.
***
Would you rather:
What did you choose? Let us know in the comments below.
Have a great day!
-Jenna, chickadee@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
The January/February issue is here and it is all about BODIES. Check it out on newsstands today!
Hey readers,
Thank you to everyone who entered the STEAM Activity Book giveaways on the Chirp and Chickadee blogs!
Congrats to our lucky winners below:
Siblings Meadow, 5, and Denver, 3
Isaac, 7
(Please note the winners have been contacted.)
For more chances to win, keep your eyes peeled for more blog contests, and don’t forget to visit our contest page!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this cool animal fact about the narhwal, our animal of the month!
The narhwal is nicknamed The Unicorn of the Sea because of its famous tusk. The tusk is actually a long tooth that grows through the male narwhal’s jaw!
To learn more about this cool creature, check out the December issue of Chickadee!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey, teachers,
Did you know there are classroom resource guides for each issue of Chirp magazine? It’s true! You can find animal facts, discussion questions, and activity suggestions for the December issue of Chirp here.
Have fun!
— Jackie
Hey readers,
Get ready for another Tongue Twister Tuesday! See if you can say them five times really fast:
Super Snowboarder
Silly Snowflakes
Terrific Toboggan
Freezing Flurries
How did you do? If you love tongue twisters or making them up on your own, let me know in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey parents and readers,
Did you know that we post educational guides to go along with Chirp, Chickadee, and OWL each month? You can find them under ‘Learning Resources’ under the ‘Parents and Teachers’ tab on the Owlkids website. Click HERE to see what we’ve come up with for the December issues!
Bye for now,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
We talked to professional figure skater Sarah Santee who will be performing as princess Jasmine in the upcoming Disney on Ice present Dream Big show! Read on below to learn how she’s preparing for her role and her tips for young athletes with big dreams of their own.
Find out below how to win tickets to this performance in Toronto!
How are you preparing for your role of Jasmine in the Disney On Ice show?
The most important things I do to prepare involve both on and off ice activities. My skating partner and I must make sure we are both well nourished and warmed up off the ice in order to practice a few of our high-level pair lifts we perform in the show. Once we are warmed up, it’s important to practice on the ice and adjust every week to the new ice surface (size and type of ice).
How does it feel being a part of a show your parents were also a part of?
It’s such a unique feeling. My entire family is or has been a part of Disney On Ice, and it creates a natural and easy bond for us all. I couldn’t imagine not having this to share with my family. I think the most rewarding part is when they come to watch my show and begin reminiscing on a beautiful part of their lives. I know that they are proud that I am able to experience it, too.
What is your all-time favourite Disney movie?
My all-time favourite Disney movie is Mulan. I think it’s a powerful movie and can’t wait to see the live-action film.
What do you love most about ice skating?
What I love most about skating is the feeling I get when performing. It’s the perfect combination of athleticism and art. We are able to create and capture beautiful movements and emotions while still pushing our bodies to extreme and difficult levels.
Is there a character you would love to one day perform on ice?
I remember going to see Disney On Ice as a kid and watching a Sleeping Beauty segment. I loved it and decided that Aurora was my favourite princess because she wears a pink dress. I think my childhood self would be very excited to one day portray that role.
Do you have any advice for our readers who dream of becoming professional athletes?
The best advice I could offer someone who wants to be a professional athlete is to not give up. It can be challenging and there will be many obstacles, but the end result is completely worth it. The feeling of accomplishing something that you’ve been working hard at for so long is like no other feeling.
Thanks so much, Sarah!
For a chance to WIN a family pack of four tickets to see the opening night show on January 24, 2020 (Toronto):
Tell us the name of your favourite Disney character in the comments section below! *Don’t forget to include your name and age!*
ONE winner will receive four tickets for the opening night performance on January 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Contest Deadline: January 10, 2020 @ 11:59 p.m.
Winners will be chosen by random draw. Click here for full contest rules and regulations.
Tickets courtesy of Feld Entertainment. Winner will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the show.
Check out www.disneyonice.com for tour dates and locations.
Good luck!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Here’s a chance to see your favourite Disney heroes up close and on skates! The Disney on Ice present Dream Big show slides into Toronto from January 24-26, 2020. Stars include Miguel, Moana and Maui, Anna and Elsa, plus many more!
Have a look below for a preview of this special show!
For a chance to WIN a family pack of four tickets to see the opening night show on January 24, 2020 (Toronto):
Tell us the name of your favourite Disney character in the comments section below! *Don’t forget to include your name and age!*
ONE winner will receive four tickets for the opening night performance on January 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Contest Deadline: January 10, 2020 @ 11:59 p.m.
Winners will be chosen by random draw. Click here for full contest rules and regulations.
Tickets courtesy of Feld Entertainment. Winner will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the show.
Check out www.disneyonice.com for tour dates and locations.
Good luck!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Put your brain to the test with these tricky riddles! See if you can guess the answers by yourself, then try quizzing your family and friends.
1. What is hard like a rock, but immediately melts in hot water?
2. What is worth more after it’s broken?
3. What has teeth but cannot chew?
4. What can you eat at night but never in the morning?
Answers:
1. An icecube
2. An egg
3. A comb!
4. Supper
What is your favourite riddle? Let me know in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
We asked you to tell us your favourite dinosaur for a chance to WIN a book prize pack. Congrats to our lucky winners below who each win a copy of The Story of Gigantosaurus, Gigantosaurus: The Lost Egg, and Gigantosaurus: Don’t Cave In
Rylan, 3 — “I love all the dinosaurs. Every one of my dinosaurs is my favourite.”
Scarlett, 4 – “Favourite dinosaur is a triceratops.”
Louisa, 5 – “Brontosaurus.”
Oscar, 4 — “I love Ankylosaurus! Rawrrr!”
(Please note the winners have been contacted.)
Thank you to everyone who entered the contest! For more chances to win, keep your eyes peeled for more blog contests, and don’t forget to visit our contest page!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Welcome to Would You Rather Wednesday! Here are some fun nature questions for you to think about.
Would you rather…
Let us know your answers in the comments!
See you later,
-Chidera, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
If you love stories about animals, I highly recommend Aye-Aye Gets Lucky, written by Terri Tatchell and illustrated by Ivan Sulima. This book is about a mischievous aye-aye who loves pulling pranks and spooking the people of Madagascar! His behaviour and creepy claws earn him a bad reputation, and people start believing he’s bad luck! Then one day, a flying fox gives the aye-aye a taste of his own medicine. The aye-aye learns it’s not so fun to feel scared and realizes he must earn back the people’s trust. I enjoyed how this story is told through rhyming verses and is about an endangered animal native to Madagascar. The additional fun facts about the aye-aye and flying fox and drawing tutorials in the back of the book were pretty neat, too!
To learn more about the aye-aye, read on below!
Aye -Aye Facts
For a chance to WIN an Aye-Aye Gets Lucky prize pack or a copy of the book, click HERE to fill out your entry.
Contest deadline: January 6, 2019 @11:59 p.m.
Prize courtesy of Endangered and Misunderstood.
For full contest rules and regulations click here.
Good luck, everyone!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Turn your home into a winter wonderland with these cool DIY snowflake decorations! To make them, all you need are some popsicle sticks, glue, string, paint, and beads. Press play on the video below for an easy tutorial!
For more cool crafts, recipes, science experiments, and more, head to our YouTube page!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Warm up with this hot chocolate fact from the December issue of Chickadee!
Do you know any fun facts? Email chickadee@owlkids.com and you may see your fact in a future issue!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In the December issue, Chirp goes snowshoeing with Sparky! Click on the picture below to colour Chirp, and don’t forget to read about his adventure in the latest issue.
For more Chirp colouring pages, click HERE.
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this hilarious Would You Rather quiz from the STEAM Activity Book!
For more fun activities, check out the new STEAM Activity Book, created by the editors of Chirp, Chickadee, and OWL magazines. Each page is jam-packed with experiments, lesson guides, and more!
For a chance to WIN a copy of the STEAM Activity Book, simply tell us your name in the comments below.
Contest deadline: December 13 @ 11:59 p.m.
Prizes courtesy of Owlkids.
For full contest rules and regulations click here.
Good luck, everyone!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey parents and teachers,
Check out this fun and easy activity from the STEAM Activity Book!
(Click on the experiment for a pdf. version.)
For an online tutorial, click on the video below to watch Chirp editor Jackie and reader Abbott try the balloon blow-up experiment!
For more hands-on experiments, check out the new STEAM Activity Book, created by the editors of Chirp, Chickadee, and OWL magazines. Each page is jam-packed with activities, experiments and lesson guides that kids master their critical thinking skills and encourage them to tackle learning the fun way!
For a chance to WIN a copy of the STEAM Activity Book, simply tell us your name in the comments below.
Contest deadline: December 13 @ 11:59 p.m.
Prizes courtesy of Owlkids.
For full contest rules and regulations click here.
Good luck, everyone!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Warm up your brain with these riddles! See how many you can guess right, then quiz your family and friends.
1. What falls down in winter but doesn’t get hurt?
2. What’s it called when a snowperson has a temper tantrum?
3. What do snowpeople eat for breakfast?
4. I run, but have no legs. What am I?
Answers:
1. Snow!
2. A meltdown.
3. Snowflakes.
4. A nose!
Readers if you have any funny riddles you’d like to share, leave a comment below!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this video of Chirp editor Jackie and reader Elyse making a jar of cool crystals, as seen in the December 2018 issue!
To make this experiment, all you need is a clear bowl, 1 cup of epsom salts, 1 cup of hot tap water, and food colouring. Click play to learn how to make it!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
If you love peanut butter, check out this easy, three-ingredient recipe to make at home!
*Always ask an adult for help in kitchen.
You’ll need:
What to do:
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Crack yourself up with these hilarious jokes that are all about snow!
Q: How do snowpeople get to work?
A: They ride their icicles!
Q: What’s white and goes up?
A: A confused snowflake!
Q: What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
A: Frostbite.
Q: What do you call a snowperson in the summer?
A: A puddle!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Get ready for another Tongue Twister Tuesday! Put your skills to the test and see if you can say them five times really fast!
Funny frogs
Teacher’s treasure
Nine nice mice
Four fresh fish
The dog dug deep
What’s your favourite tongue twister? Let me know in the comments below!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this fun and easy recipe from the November issue of Chirp! 
You’ll need:
What to do:
Enjoy!
Hey readers,
As you gear up for the cold weather, recycle some of your old winter gear into stuffed toys!
You’ll Need:
Amazing Alien (Left)
Blob Buddy (Centre)
Mighty Mitt (Right)
This craft originally appeared in the December 2015 issue of Chickadee.
Hey readers,
Watch Jackie and Michaela make a coin jump and dance on top of a bottle in our latest Science Corner video! Check out the December issue of Chirp to see the full instructions for this experiment.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
We asked you to tell us your favourite animal for a chance to WIN a Who’s Your Llama toy. Thank you to everyone who entered the contest, and congratulations to our lucky winners below!
Gage, 3 — “I love dogs and cats.”
Javad, 4 – “Horse.”
Crystal, 5 – “Cow.”
Ambrosia, 6 — “Llamas and unicorns.”
(Please note the winners have been contacted.)
For more chances to win, keep your eyes peeled for more blog contests, and don’t forget to visit our contest page!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Hey readers,
Based off the Disney Channel and Disney Junior TV series, The Story of Gigantosaurus is about four dinosaur friends who set off on a Gigantosaurus hunt! They’re in for a wild adventure as they search far and wide, meeting all kinds of dinosaurs along the way.
We asked Abbott, 7, to tell us what he thought about this book. Check out his review below!
“This book was good. I liked when they were inside the giant dinosaur’s mouth. My favourite part was how they kept on running into different dinos. If other kids didn’t know about dinosaurs they might not like this book but if they know how to pronounce dinosaur names they will like it. There is a TV show, too.”
Thanks for the review, Abbott!
For a chance to WIN 1 of 4 prize packs including The Story of Gigantosaurus, Gigantosaurus: The Lost Egg, and Gigantosaurus: Don’t Cave In, comment below your age, name, and favourite dinosuar!
Contest deadline: December 4 @ 11:59 p.m.
Prizes courtesy of Candlewick Press.
For full contest rules and regulations click here.
Good luck, everyone!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Thanks to everyone who entered the Where Are You Now? contest, and congratulations to our lucky winners below!
Rosalyn, 4
Henri, 5 1/2
(Please note the winners have been contacted.)
For more chances to win, keep your eyes peeled for more blog contests, and don’t forget to visit our contest page!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey there, readers,
It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these phrases five times fast?
Have fun!
-Chidera, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
The walrus is the Amazing Animal featured in the December issue of Chirp magazine. Check out this video to learn more about these cute Arctic creatures!
Get ready for some frosty fun in our December issue! In Discovery, we reveal the secrets of the Ice Age. Then, learn about the narwhal, also known as the unicorn of the sea! Get tips on how to make fun ornaments out of ordinary things like pushpins or jar lids. We also have a recipe for a delicious frozen drink. Look out for this issue in your mailbox or at a bookstore or library near you!
-Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Chirp December 2019 is full of winter fun! Try a c-c-cold experiment, learn how animals stay warm when the weather gets cold, read a story about a silly toboggan. This issue will get you ready for the season!
Happy reading,
— Jackie, chirblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Turn your home into a winter wonderland with these cool DIY snowflake decorations!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Warm up with a steaming mug of hot chocolate! Here is an easy recipe you can make four different ways.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi there, readers,
Ben, 7, sent us this adorable drawing of Chick and Dee and we hope you love it as much as we do.
Thanks so much for sharing these with us, Ben!
Do you want to see your art here? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Have a fabulous weekend!
-Chidera, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s none other than button day! To celebrate, check out this fun and easy craft idea:
You’ll need:
What to do:
Hey readers,
Get a kick out these hilarious dinosaur jokes! Let me know in the comments below which one is your favourite.
What time is it when a dinosaur sits on your bed?
Time to get a new bed!
What is it called when a dinosaur gets a goal?
A dino-score!
What does a triceratops sit on?
It’s tricera-bottom.
What do you call a fossil that doesn’t ever want to work?
Lazy bones!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In the November issue of Chirp, we show you how to dress up like a dinosaur! Read on to learn how to make this cool costume.
You’ll need:
Claws
Cut craft foam into small triangles. Glue them to the ends of each mitten or glove for claws.
Head
Cut a piece of felt or craft foam int a long strip and glue on triangles for scales. Cut another strip that will fit around your head and attach it to the other strip.
Tail
Fill one leg of a pair of tights with stuffing and glue the top shut. Attach triangles made of felt or craft foam. Tie the other end around your waist to wear your tail!
Hey readers,
In the November issue of Chirp, we featured a wordless story by author and illustrator John Martz. The story is about a young girl who has many dinosuars for pets!
If you could have a dinosaur for a pet, what would it be? Would you ride it to school or keep it in your backyard? What would it eat, and where would it sleep?
Let me know in the comments!
Don’t forget to pick up the latest Chirp and check out this cool story!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Read on to learn some funny knock-knock jokes that are all about snow!
Knock, knock.
Who’s There?
Snow.
Snow who?
Snow laughing matter.
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Snowsez.
Snowsez who?
Snowsez nothing. Snow can’t talk!
Knock, knock
Who’s there?
Scold
Scold who?
Scold outside.
Which joke made you laugh the hardest? (My favourite is the joke about it being scold!)
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirblog@owlkids.com
Hi, readers!
The Dr. Seuss Experience is a new exhibit featuring interactive elements from some of your favourite Dr. Seuss books! Right now, the exhibit is being shown in Mississauga, Ontario’s Square One Mall, but it will be travelling to other cities in the future. Chickadee readers, Abbott, 7, and Vivian, 7, got to explore the exhibit—follow along!
Abbott and Vivian outside of the Seuss Experience.
The Oh, The Places You’ll Go! maze was lots of fun!
Listen closely and you’ll hear the Lorax read through the tubes!
If I Ran the Circus room featured a huge horn and a merry-go-round.
You can fish for presents in How the Grinch stole Christmas! room
Can you be like Horton and hear a Who in the Jungle of Nool?
Abbott and Vivian had a great time at the exhibit and gave it a 8 out of 10—they wished it was longer!
What’s your favourite Dr. Seuss book? Leave a comment below!
-Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In the November issue, Chirp took a trip to visit the National Dinosaur Museum in Australia! 
The museum is famous for its life-size dinosaur statues. Some are robotic and can even move, including a 20-metre long T Rex!
To learn more about this museum, pick up your latest issue of Chirp!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In the November issue of Chickadee, we got to know the amazing white-lipped island pit viper. Click on the image below to learn about this beautiful blue reptile!
For more cool animal facts, check out the latest issue of Chickadee!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Did you know that November is Aviation History month? To celebrate, try making a paper plane of your own! 
What to do:
For image instructions, click HERE.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
Have you ever jumped in a big pile of leaves? So fun! Check out this video of some doggies enjoying this fall activity, too.
Hey readers,
Happy World Science Day! To celebrate, check out this fun science experiment! Chirp editor Jackie and reader Elyse make a jar of cool crystals, as seen in the December 2018 issue of Chirp!
Fore more fun science experiments, click HERE.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In the November issue of Chirp, we got to know a few dinosaurs! Read on to learn some quick facts about the amazing brachiosaurus!
What’s your favourite dinosaur? Let me know in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this cool fact from the November issue about the science of sleep! 
Do you know any fun facts? Email chickadee@owlkids.com and you may see your fact in a future Chickadee!
Hey readers,
Put your brain to the test with these hilarious riddles!
1. What do otters call each other with?
2. What goes up but never comes back down?
3. What word is spelled wrong in every dictionary?
4. How can a leopard change its spots?
Answers:
1. A shell phone!
2. Your age!
3. Wrong
4. By moving from one spot to another.
Which riddle was your favourite? Let me know in the comments below!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Hey readers,
Check out our latest contest for a chance to win one of the silliest llamas you’ll ever meet!
Who’s Your Llama is a line of mini collectible llamas, and each one is dressed in a cute outfit and has 1 of 4 silly features: winking, spitting, grinning, or sticking its tongue out. Each toy is packaged in a reusable camper, and you’ll have to open it to find out Who’s Your Llama!
For a chance to WIN 1 of 4 Who’s Your Llama collectibles, tell us your age, name, and favourite animal in the comments below.
Contest deadline: November 17 @ 11:59 p.m.
Prizes courtesy of Jakks Pacific.
For full contest rules and regulations click here.
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this cool fact about the larch tree from the November issue of Chickadee. Most conifers keep their needles year-round, but not this one!
For more fun facts, head to the Did You Know section inside your latest issue.
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In the November issue of Chirp, we should you how to make fossil footprints you can eat! Check out the recipe below to make these delicious cookies!
You’ll need:
What to do:
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
**Contest is now closed. Winner has been contacted. Thanks!**
Are you ready for a hair-raising adventure with your favourite Trolls? Poppy, Branch and all their friends are coming to life on stage in Trolls LIVE! for their first-ever tour! Jam-packed with epic music, glitter, humour and happiness, Trolls LIVE! will visit Toronto at the Meridian Hall from April 3rd – 5th for six Trolls-tastic performances. Tickets are on sale now! But we’re giving you a chance to win four (4) tickets for your family for the opening night performance on April 3rd at 6:30 p.m.
Here’s how to enter:
Just tell us the name of your favourite Trolls character for a chance to WIN!
*Remember to include your first name and age.
Contest Deadline: November 17th, 2019 at 11:59pm.
Winners will be chosen by random draw. Click here for full contest rules and regulations.
Tickets courtesy of VStar Entertainment Group. Winner will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the show.
Good luck!
-Chidera, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In the November issue of Chirp, we explore tons of cool facts about dinosaurs. Read on to learn about the amazing ankylosaurus below!
What’s your favourite dinosaur? Let me know in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Chickadee reader Manush travelled to Nepal to visit his family. Here’s a glimpse of his travels!
Read more about Manush’s family trip in the November issue of Chickadee.
Readers, have you visited family in another country? Tell us about your trip by emailing chickadee@owlkids.com!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Happy Halloween!
We hope you all have a fun day and enjoy trick-or-treating!
To celebrate, check out this easy craft video to learn how to make a “no carve pumpkin.”
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlids.com
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Hey readers,
Where Are You Now? is a beautiful picture book written and illustrated by Tyler Clark Burke. Told in simple and poetic verse, this story explores what happens to things that have vanished from our lives, be it the setting sun, melting snowflakes, or an eaten apple. The story encourages kids to look for what has disappeared in other places. For instance, sunlight is reflected on the moon, snowflakes turn into water, and seeds from an apple core can grow into a tree. The book also opens the door to conversations about loss and difficult times of change.
For a chance to WIN 1 of 2 signed copies of this book, tell us your name and age in the comments below.
Contest deadline: November 13 @ 11:59 p.m.
Prizes courtesy of Owlkids.
For full contest rules and regulations click here.
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
It’s time for another Would You Rather Wednesday! Read the different scenarios below and decide what you would rather do.
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Would you rather:
Climb walls like a spider or fly like a bird?
Be able to walk through walls or turn invisible?
Fly on a broomstick or conjure magic spells?
Be able to communicate with cats or dogs?
What did you choose? Let us know in the comments below.
Have a great day!
-Jenna, chickadee@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Have you ever wondered if there is alien life beyond the stars?
In the October issue of Chickadee, we explored how scientists are looking for life on other planets. Check out this fun fact from the feature below!
To learn more cool facts about aliens, check out the October issue of Chickadee!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Get ready for some funny tongue twisters! See if you can say them five times really fast:
Amazing Owls
Lots of Leaves
Happy Hayride
Windy Weather
How did you do? If you love tongue twisters or making them up on your own, let me know in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Embrace your inner magician (and scientist!) by creating this colourful magic potion. You’ll need a glass jar, food colouring, vinegar, dish soap, baking soda, and an adult’s help to make this cool concoction.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
We spoke with author Kristen Calis about her story Scaredy Cat, which appeared in the October issue of Chirp! This fun rhyming story is about a black cat named Pepper who learns to overcome his fears on Halloween.
Read on to learn more about Kristen (including her favourite Halloween costume) and her story!
I was inspired to write Scaredy Cat because I know some people are superstitious and believe black cats are bad luck. I have a black cat named Henri, and I know they are anything but.
Do you have any pets at home?
I have three cats: Kinsey, Henri, and King.
When did you start writing stories?
This is my very first published story, but I have been writing for fun ever since I was little.
What was your favourite Halloween costume growing up?
My favourite costume was Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. I loved wearing the ruby slippers.
Do you have any advice for young writers?
My advice is to write every day, even if it’s just a couple of sentences.
Thanks so much, Kristen!
Readers, you can listen to an audio version of this story (read by the author herself!), by clicking HERE.
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Who doesn’t love a funny (and spooky!) tongue twister? Put yourself to the test and see if you can say these five times really fast:
Pumpkin pickers pluck the plumpest pumpkins.
Andy and Sandy are dandy because they have candy handy.
Which witch wished which wicked wish?
Do you have a favourite tongue twister or like making them up on your own? Let me know in the comments below!
Bye for now,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Crack yourself up with these hilarious jokes! Afterwards, share them with your friends and family.
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Boo.
Boo who?
Don’t cry. I’m just a trick-or-treater!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Olive!
Olive who?
Olive Halloween!
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Figs!
Figs who?
Figs your doorbell, it’s broken!
Which joke made you laugh the hardest? Let me know in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Happy Frankenstein Friday! To celebrate this famous monster, try making these monster-iffic treats!
You’ll need:
What to do:
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey reads,
To help you get in the Halloween spirit, try solving these spooky riddles!
1. What do witches learn in school?
2. What do ghosts use to to wash their hair?
3. What’s a monster’s favourite dessert?
4. What position does a ghost play in hockey?
Answers:
1. Spelling
2. Sham-BOO!
3. Ice scream!
4. Ghoulie!
Readers, do you have any favourite riddles? Let me know in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Thank you to everyone who entered the Chickadee’s Spectacular Science Contest! Congratulations to the lucky three winners below:
Geri, 7
Braeden, 8
Abby, 11
(Please note the winners have been contacted.)
For more chances to win, keep your eyes peeled for more blog contests, and don’t forget to visit our contest page!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Halloween is only seven sleeps away! Is your costume ready?
If you love all-things spooky, check out this monster costume idea!
What are you dressing up as for Halloween? Let me know in the comments below!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
We love science at Owlkids, which is why we partnered with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to host the National Science Reading Day contest!
To celebrate Science Literacy Week 2019 and take part in the contest, kids and classrooms across Canada spent time reading about all-things science for a chance to WIN. All they had to do was read a science book, whether it was about crazy cool robots or amazing scientific discoveries, and send us photos or lists of the books they read that day.
We want to send a huge thank you to all of the students and teachers who took part in the event! Once again, we’ve selected four classrooms and five students as winners in this year’s contest. Congratulations to the lucky winners below!
Arin Turner’s Grade 4 class at Saskatoon Misbah School in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Karen Strong’s Grade 1 class at St. John Chrysostom in Newmarket, Ontario.
Isabel Hoglund’s Grade 5 class in Calgary, Alberta.
Jennifer Dalley’s Grade 3 class at Riverwood Academy in Wing’s Point, Newfoundland.
Grace Jamieson
Emmanuel Oniwide
Darian Alemzadeh
Carly Stevens
Miranda Kraft
We hoped you enjoyed taking part in National Science Reading Day! Best of luck in next year’s contest, readers!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Happy Tuesday readers!
Do you love a good tongue twister? These tongue twisters are sure to have you mumbling and laughing.
Try saying them 5 times fast!
Can you make your own goofy tongue twister? Tell us your ideas in the comments!
Bye for now,
Chidera, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In the October issue of Chickadee, we show you how to make easy bristol board costumes! Read on to learn how to make make a fun fish: 
What to do:
To learn how to make an emoji costume, click HERE.
Happy Halloween!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Frogs might be super cute, but the desert rain frog is adorable.
Check out the video below to hear it squeak!
While most frogs live in wet environments in swamps or forests, this little reptile likes to bury itself in sandy beaches across South Africa and Namibia.
To learn more cool facts about amazing animals, pick up the latest issues of Chirp and Chickadee!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Are you ready for Halloween? If not, check out this spooky face paint idea that will make you look you crawled out of a swamp!
See you later, alligators!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
ROAR!
The November issue of Chirp is full of DINOSAUR fun! Get ready to make a dinosaur costume, meet some famous dinosaurs, and bake a fossil cookie you can eat. What is your favourite dinosaur? We hope you see it in this issue!
— Jackie, chirpblog@owlkids.com
It’s time to talk about the November issue! Meet a super-cool and colourful pit viper. Find out what this snake likes to eat and how it hunts. Do you love crafts? Try making bowls out of recycled paper. We also dive deep into the world of clocks. How did we used to keep time? How do we keep time now? Find out in this issue!
As always, we have a fun contest in Clubhouse. Enter for your chance to win a prize!
Have fun!
Mandy
Hey readers,
Thanks to everyone who participated in our back-to-school contest for a chance to win a Playmobil City Life School Bus playset!
Congratulations to the four lucky winners below:
Lorne, 4
Amelia, 3
Haddie, 5
André, 5
(Please not that the winner has been contacted.)
For more chances to win, keep your eyes peeled for more blog contests, and don’t forget to visit our contest page.
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
If you’re still on the lookout for a Halloween costume, check out this poppin’ idea!
You’ll need:
What to do:
If you already have a Halloween costume picked out, let me know in the comments below!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Hey readers,
Calling all dog lovers! We have an exciting contest for you on the Chirp blog this month.
Rescue Runts are adorable pets that you care for, snuggle, and love! Comb your pet’s messy fur, heal their bandaged paws, wipe away their tears, and even pick out their fleas using the included grooming kit. You can clean up your pet again and again for repeated playtime fun!
For a chance to WIN 1 of 5 Rescue Runts, tell us your name and favourite animal in the comments below.
Contest deadline: October 29 @ 11:59 p.m.
Prizes courtesy of Rescue Runts.
For full contest rules and regulations click here.
Good luck, everyone!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
In the October issue of Chickadee, we show you how to make a spooky treat!
You’ll need:
How to make it:
We hope you enjoy this scary and fun treat!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Get in the Halloween spirit by listening to Scaredy Cat by Kristen Calis (read by author).
You can also read the story in the October issue of Chirp.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Crack your friends up with these funny one-liners! Afterwards, try coming up with your own hilarious jokes!
Why did the cow go to space?
It wanted to see the Moooon!
What do you colour when you’re tired?
Cray-yawns!
What does it sound like when a nut sneezes?
Cashew!
What do you call a sleeping bull?
A bull dozer!
What’s a cat favourite colour?
Purr-ple!
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered if there is alien life beyond the stars? Us too!
That’s why in the October issue of Chickadee, we took a look at how scientists are searching for life on other planets. Check out this fun fact from the issue below!
Check out the latest issue of Chickadee to learn more cool facts about aliens, animals, and more!
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi there, readers,
Ellen sent us this adorable drawing of Chick, Shelldon, Dee and Arf and we just had to share it with you.
Thanks so much for sharing these with us, Ellen!
Do you want to see your art here? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.
Have a fabulous long weekend!
-Chidera, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Check out this awesome drawing of Tweet, Chirp and Squawk that Jacob, 4, and Katie, 7, sent us.
Fantastic job, you two! Thanks so much for sharing this with us.
Do you want to see your art here? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com
Have a great long weekend!
-Chidera, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Get ready for some tongue twisters! Try and see if you can say these funny phrases five times fast:
Big bears belch big burps.
Humongous hedgehogs hollered, “Hip hip hooray!”
Dinosaurs dream of doughnut cream.
Lots of lizards hide from blizzards.
Enjoy!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hi readers,
We are celebrating all things spooky this month! Here’s a recipe for spooky monster cupcakes.
You’ll need:
How to make:
Hey readers,
In the October issue of Chickadee, we featured the amazing the nudibranch! While this critter looks like it might have come from outer space, this sea slug lives on the the ocean floor. Did you know there are over 3,000 nudibranch species, many of which come in eye catching colours?
You can learn more about nudibranchs in the latest issue of Chickadee.
Have a great day!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Put your brain to the test with these hilarious riddles! See if you can guess the right answers, and afterwards quiz your family and friends!
Answers:
How many did you get right? Let me know int he comments below!
Have a great day,
Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Welcome to this art-inspired edition of Would You Rather Wednesday!
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Would you rather:
Become better at drawing or painting?
Be able to jump into any drawing or movie?
See the world in black and white or neon colours?
Have things you draw come to life or have things you write change history?
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Leave a comment below with your answers!
-Chidera, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Get in the Halloween spirit by colouring Chirp at the pumpkin patch!
How many animals and pumpkins can you count?
Happy colouring!
-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com
Hey readers,
Every second Tuesday of October celebrates the first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace!
Check out this fun fact about this amazing computer whiz from the October issue of Chickadee!
You can learn more cool facts about science, history, animals (and more!) inside each issue.
Have a great day,
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Hey readers,
Check out our latest contest for some science fun!
The Science4You Spectacular Science Kit comes with 10 experiments that encourage learning and a love for science! From building a car using physics to writing secret messages using chemistry, there’s so much to learn and discover inside each Spectacular Science kit. The kit is loaded with everything you’ll need to perform the experiments along with an information booklet written by scientists to help you learn the science and history behind each experiment.
For a chance to WIN 1 of 3 Science4You Spectacular Science Kits, tell us your name and age in the comments below.
Contest deadline: October 21 @ 11:59 p.m.
Prizes courtesy of Imports Dragon and Toys “R” Us.
For full contest rules and regulations click here.
Good luck, everyone!
-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com
