Happy International Walk to School Month!

Hey readers!

October is International Walk to School Month. During this month-long celebration, kids and adults walk to school together to create communities that are safe places to walk.

Illustration: Dreamstime

I can think of so many good reasons to walk to school! Here are a few.

1. It’s great exercise.

2. Walking doesn’t create pollution.

3. You get to see friendly faces along the way! My favourite thing about walking to school was waving to the crossing guard every morning.

What other things can you add to this list? Leave a comment below!

Melissa, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Rock Your School Routine!

Hey readers,

School is back in session and so are morning routines! Sometimes getting back into a routine can be a bit tough. Here are some tips to help make mornings fun and easy!

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1) Keep your backpack by the door. Put your stuff in it the night before school.
2) Pick out your clothes the night before so you won’t be rushing around in the morning trying to find matching socks!
3) Get enough sleep. Being rested keeps you in a good mood and helps you concentrate.
4) Do stretches in the morning. Shake off sleepiness by reaching up to the sky, then touching your toes. Keep going until you feel awake.
5) Eat a good breakfast. Food is fuel for your body and it keeps you going all day long.

Follow these tips to help get yourself into the back-to-school rhythm!

Remember to check out the Back to School Mini-Guide in the September issue of chickaDEE for more tips, activities and puzzles to get you set for the school year!

Have a great day!

Melissa, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Who Loves Lemonade?

Lemonade stand

Hi readers!

This past weekend, I went for a walk in my neighbourhood and I came across a homemade lemonade stand. Neat! I bought a cup and the mom told me the kids were selling lemonade so they could buy a pet turtle. What a great idea!

Have you ever thought about putting on a lemonade stand to earn money for something you wanted or to raise money for charity? Summer isn’t over just yet — maybe you can put one on this weekend!

STOP: Ask your parents for permission before making a lemonade stand.

Here are some helpful tips for your lemonade stand:

• Make a big, colourful sign so people know what you are selling.
• If possible, make real lemonade. Find a recipe online.
• The night before, make lemonade ice cubes so that the pitcher of lemonade doesn’t get watered down.
• Ask your customer if they want a reusuable cup. After they are done, you can wash the cups in your kitchen.

Have you put on a lemonade stand before? Leave a comment below with your tips!

Bye for now!

Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy National Waffle Week!

Hey readers!

Did you know that it’s National Waffle Week? Waffles are a great way to start your day before heading off to class!

Photo: Dreamstime

Although waffles are tasty on their own, I have a few tips to make them even yummier. Start with a toasted whole wheat waffle, then pick from the toppings below!

*Remember to ask an adult for help!*

1) strawberries + banana slices + cream cheese = Banana-rama Waffle

2) pumpkin seeds + raisins + nut butter = Nutty Buddy Waffle

3) melon chunks + blueberries + maple syrup = Marvellous Maple Waffle

4) granola + apple slices + hazelnut spread = Granola Goodness Waffle

I made up my own names for these tasty treats, but you can make up your own names and flavour combinations!

How many waffle combinations can you think of?

Leave a comment below!

Melissa, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Carnival Week on the chickaDEE Blog!

Hi readers,

I absolutely love carnivals, amusement parks and country fairs. So I thought it would be fun to do CARNIVAL WEEK on the chickaDEE blog! My summer wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the carnival. I love going on rides like the Scrambler and playing games, especially bingo.

To kick off Carnival Week, here is a fun game you can play at home with your friends and family. What would your name be if you were a roller coaster? Find out by doing the puzzle below.

What is Your Roller Coaster Name?

My roller coaster name is Mad Ninja. I imagine my ride would have three loops and would go really, really fast! What is your roller coaster name? Leave a comment below!

Have fun!

– Mandy, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

P.S. Do you have a picture of yourself at an amusement park? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com and we’ll try to post it on the blog this week!