Summer Paper Craft

Hey readers,

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

You’ll need:

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

What to do:

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

Have fun!

Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

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

Would you rather: 

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

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com 

Science Experiment: Orange Fizz!

Hey readers,

Check out this fun and easy science experiment you can try at home!

What You Need:

• An Orange or Clementine
• 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda

What to do:

1. Slice the orange or peel into sections
2. Dip a slice into the baking soda
3. Take a bite! You’ll feel the bubbling in your mouth!

What causes the fizz?!

• When you mix acids and bases together, it creates a reaction! Oranges, and other citrus fruits are filled with acid – don’t worry it’s safe acid! It’s what gives the fruits their sour taste. The baking soda is a base which is the opposite of an acid, and is also safe. When you mix an acid and the baking soda, it makes millions of carbon dioxide bubbles – the same gas we breathe out and also the stuff that makes soda fizz. (Be careful with the amount of baking soda you use – if you eat too much of it, you can get a tummy ache!)

You can also find a video of the experiment here.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Craft: Memory Box

Hey readers,

Make memories count with this super easy Memory Box Recipe!

You’ll need:

• Small box with a lid
• Thick paper (construction paper)
• Treasures and memories from summers past and present!

What to do:

1. Cut a long strip of paper the same width as the box.
2. Fold the paper accordion-style (or in a zig-zag).
3. Glue or tape all your small summer treasures to the paper.
4. Fold the paper and put the lid on the box for safekeeping!

Have fun!

Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Would You Rather Wednesday

Hey readers,

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

Would you rather: 

1. Live in the sky OR under the sea?
2. Eat donuts OR eat candy?
3. Have a pool OR have a trampoline?
4. Discover a hidden treasure OR discover a living dinosaur?

Let me know your answers in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com