It’s Remembrance Day

Hi Readers,

Today is Remembrance Day.

On this special day, Canadians remember the soldiers who fought for our freedom.

You may notice many people wearing poppies. These red flowers are meant to symbolize the people we lost in war.

Here at the chickaDEE offices, we’ll be taking a minute at 11:00 am to think about these brave soldiers and what they did for our country.

Remember to take time today to think about these soldiers and what Remembrance Day means to you.

Melissa, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy National Tongue Twister Day

Photo: Dreamstime

Hey readers!

I’m all tongue-tied for National Tongue Twister Day! What is the best tongue twister that you’ve ever heard? There are some really tricky ones out there.

Here are a few of my favourites:

• Three free throws

• Friendly Frank flips fine flapjacks

• Zebras zig and zebras zag

How many times can you say each one before mixing up the words?

Be sure to check out the November issue of chickaDEE for more tongue twisters and jokes!

Until next time,

Melissa, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

China Report: The Great Wall of China

Hi readers,

I just got back from an adventure in China!

One of the coolest things I did on my trip was visit The Great Wall. This landmark is thousands of years old and is the longest structure built by people!

The section of the wall that I saw is in the mountains, so I had to ride a ski lift up. The view from the wall was amazing, but the best part was the trip back down to the road! Instead of taking the ski lift or walking, I took a sled ride on a metal track. It was so much fun.

Check out the video I took on the wall and on my ride back down!

Stay tuned to the chickaDEE Blog for more videos from my trip!  Also, don’t forget to check out the November ‘Travel to China’  issue of chickaDEE for more cool facts.

Talk to you later,

Ashley, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Reader Art of the Week: October 28th – November 1st

Hi readers!

This week’s RAOTW entry comes to us from chickaDEE reader, Micaela!

It’s called “Under the Sea”.

“Under the Sea” by Micaela

The ocean is full of mysterious creatures. I can see why Chick, Dee, Shelldon and Arf would want to check it out!

Thanks for sharing this masterpiece with us, Micaela!

Remember to send your drawings to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com.

Have a great weekend, readers!

Melissa, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Happy Halloween!

Hey readers,

Halloween is finally here! I can’t wait to see what kinds of ghosts and goblins are walking around my street tonight.

If you’re looking for a last-minute costume idea, check out these cool disguises from the October 2013 issue of chickaDEE!

Click on the spread below to get started.

Here’s a picture of me in the Funny Felt disguise. Mandy is wearing the Furry Face. What do you think?

Have a fun and safe Halloween, everyone!

Melissa, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com