Meet A Chirp Reader: Banig Story

Hey readers,

Did you read the story The Banig Festival that was in the March issue? Chirp reader Sophie sent us her own banig story and some photos, too. Check it out!

This is Sophie laying on her Lola’s (grandmother in Filipino) real-life banig! Wow, look at all those amazing colours! It looks just like the ones in the story.

When she was a kid, Sophie’s Lola used to sleep on her banig under a mosquito net. After reading the story, she let Sophie have a try! How fun!

Thank you so much for sharing with us, Sophie! We loved seeing your pictures and hearing your family’s special banig story.

Have a great day,

-Beckie, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Tongue Twister Tuesday

Hey readers,

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

• Dancing Donuts
• Perfect Pandas
• Swimming Seagulls
• Happy Hummingbirds

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

Talk to you later,

-Beckie, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Spring has Sprung!

Hey readers,

Spring is such a happy time! Springtime is one of my favourite times of the year because of the warmer weather and pretty flowers.

Are you looking for some fun outdoor activities now that it’s getting warmer outside? Look no further! Here is a list of activities that are perfect for spring!

1. Go on a picnic
2. Go camping in your backyard
3. Plant some flowers
4. Go for a hike or a nature walk
5. Make a bird feeder
6. Go on a bike ride in your neighbourhood
7. Splash around in puddles after it rains

Try these out in the next few weeks! What outdoor activities are you looking forward to doing this spring? Let us know in the comments!

Catch you later,

– Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week

Hey readers,

Chirp reader Thea sent us this awesome artwork. Check it out!

Thea did the Silly Shapes activity from the March issue! Wow, great job, Thea! We really love the picture you made.

Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend!

-Beckie, chirpblog@owlkids.com

The April Issue is Here!

Hi Readers!

The April issue of Chirp magazine is packed with SILLY FUN!

Make funny paper mustaches and noses for pretend play, learn why tickling makes us laugh, and read a silly poem. Even the Amazing Animal feature is kind of a silly animal: the giraffe! Giraffes are so cute and sooooooo tall. They are so tall when they need a drink of water they need to spread their legs waaaaaaaaaay to bend down and reach the lake or stream.

Another cool fact about giraffes is that babies are able to walk just minutes after they are born! Check out this video of a baby giraffe taking its first steps. Like many babies, it falls down a lot but then finally gets it!