In Chickadee‘s April issue, we dove into fun facts about water!
Did you know that Earth looks blue from space because over 70% of the planet is covered in water? Ours is the only planet in the solar system that holds this much.
To learn more water facts, pick up the latest issue!
Today is World Theatre Day! People all over the globe celebrate this special day, and so can you. Check out these fun and creative activities you can do at home with your family.
Freeze Frame: With your family members, pick a scene from a movie, show, or history and create a tableau. A tableau is when a group of people strike a pose to reenact a scene. (See how long you can hold still like a statue!)
Trust Exercise: Team up with a friend or family member and stand in an open area. Have one person fall into the other’s arms, trusting to be caught!
Copycat: Grab a friend and play the mirror game. Stand facing each other, and have one person act out a scenario, and the other person has to mirror what they are doing.
In the March issue of Chickadee, we got to know some animals that inspired a few of your favourite Pokémon characters! Did you know that Mudkip was based on axolotls? Read on below to learn more!
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For more cool facts about animals that inspired Pokémon, pick up the March issue!
In the March issue of Chickadee, we dove into the amazing history of manga!
Did you know that manga’s history goes back almost 1,000 years when stories were painted onto scrolls? To read these scrolls, you would unroll them from right to left. That’s why you read manga this way today!
Learn more about manga in the latest issue of Chickadee!
Chirp reader Judson, 5, sent us photos of the Bouncy Glow Egg experiment he shared with his class, all the way from Colombia! He translated the instructions into Spanish so his classmates could understand. Way cool!
Way to go, Judson! We love your creativity and how great the experiment turned out.
Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.
Did you read the lyrics for the song I’m a Seed in the April issue of Chirp magazine? This song was written by children’s entertainer Mark Weinstock and you can listen to the whole version here.
For a chance to WIN a copy of Mark Weinstock’s CD, Are You Ready?, comment on this post with your first name, age, and one thing you love about spring.
Check out this fun science experiment to try at home! Play the video below to watch Chirp editor Jackie and reader Elyse make a jar of cool crystals, as seen in the December 2018 issue of Chirp!
Explore the outdoors with the April issue of Chirp! Make nature crafts, read a story about a young girl who helps make maple syrup, and learn about wild mushrooms. This issue will get you ready for spring!
Today I have an awesome podcast to share with you called Sophie & Sebastian. This podcast follows the adventures of characters Sophie and Sebastian, which were inspired by the author’s own children, as well as Winnie-the-Pooh!
There is no particular order to the stories, but make sure you listen to the first episode to meet all the characters. You can also find beautiful illustrations on their website to see what else Sophie and Sebastian are up to.
My favourite animal is a narwhal because they live in the Arctic and I like the cold.
I like the craft pages in Chirp because I like doing crafts with my mom.
I like to play Hide n’ Seek with my family. It’s a fun game!
Thanks for telling us about yourself, Naiya! I love making crafts, too. The best part of my job is when I get to sit at my special desk and make the crafts that go into the issues. My other favourite thing about working at Chirp is getting to know amazing readers like you!
If you love all the puzzles and fun inside Chickadee magazine, be sure to check out Chickadee Puzzles & Fun Vol. 1. This special issue is jam-packed with mazes, games, puzzles, jokes and more!
Today is International Women’s Day! It’s an important day that celebrates women around the world and the many achievements they have made. Did you know that International Women’s Day has been celebrated for 109 years?
Don’t forget to wish all of the important women and girls in your life a Happy International Women’s Day!
Celebrate Frozen Food Day by making a chilly chocolate drink!
All you need for this easy recipe is some milk, ice, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and your favourite toppings! Check out the video below for a full tutorial.
*Remember to always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.
In the March issue of Chickadee, we got to know some animals that inspired a few of your favourite Pokémon characters! Did you know that Pikachu was based on squirrels? Read on below to learn more!
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For more cool facts about animals that inspired Pokémon, pick up the March issue!
Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic is a new presentation at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. The exhibit brings the beloved “bear of very little brain” to life and reveals his fascinating history. The Chirp team went on this “World of Pooh” adventure—follow along!
Chirp editors playing “Poohsticks.”
Chirp editor Jackie dives into a storybook.
Chirp team hanging out in the 100 Aker Wood.
Assistant editor Jenna relaxing in Eeyore’s home.
We love Winnie-the-Pooh and had a great time learning about this special bear!
Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic will be at the ROM from March 7 to August 3. There’s over 200 works in the exhibit to discover, along with games, reading nooks, and even a slide!
Readers, do you enjoy reading Winnie-the-Pooh stories? Let us know in the comments below!
The March issue of Chickadee is full of manga mania! After reading about animals that inspired Pokémon characters and diving into the history of comics from Japan, be sure to enter this electric contest.
Pokémon’s most popular character comes to life with My Partner Pikachu. This touch-sensor figurine allows you to play like never before. Touch one of Pikachu’s three sensors in different combinations to watch his arms and ears move, his cheeks and tail light up, and to hear one of his many expressions and sound effects. There are over 100 Pikachu reactions to discover!
For a chance to WIN 1 of 3 My Partner Pikachu prizes, comment below your favourite Pokémon, along with your age and name.
Contest deadline: March 16 @ 11:59 p.m.
Prizes courtesy of Wicked Cool Toys.
For full contest rules and regulations click here.
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.
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
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.
My favourite animal is a WOLF. And if I could be any animal, I would be a wolf. I like wolves because they are predators.
I love camping with my family because I really like nature. I also like to party with my family. My great grandmother’s 85th birthday is coming up and there will be a big party!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
What travels around the world but stays in a corner?
What can be seen once a minute, twice in a moment, and never in a thousand years?
You can feel it, but you can’t touch it. You can hear it, but you can’t see it. What is it?
Answers:
A stamp
The letter M
The wind
Do you have a funny brain teaser to share? Leave a comment below with your favourite riddle!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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 CaveIn
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!
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
Aye-ayes live in Madagascar, Africa.
Aye-ayes are primates and are related to humans.
Aye-ayes and all lemurs are considered the world’s most endangered mammals.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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:
Craft foam and/or felt stuffing
Tights
Fabric stuffing
Mittens or gloves
Scissors
Glue
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!
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!
Hunter, 4
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Naiya, 5
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The Chirp Team
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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!
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