Happy First Day of Spring!

Hey readers,

March 20th is the first day of spring! I don’t know about you but spring makes me think of flowers, rain, and warm, sunny days ahead. It’s time to trade in that heavy winter jacket for a bright, waterproof windbreaker. Mine’s yellow!

To help get you into the spirit of spring, try these five fun activities:

1. Go fly a kite. Wait for a windy day for the best kite weather.

2. Do a little spring-cleaning. Donate gently worn clothes and shoes to a local charity or shelter.

3. Make up a spring scavenger hunt for you and your friends.

4. Look for animal tracks. Many animals are waking up from hibernation so who knows what animals you’ll track down!

5. Plant some seeds. March and April are a great time to start a fruit or vegetable garden.

Send us your spring ideas and photos to chickadee@owlkids.com.

Happy Spring!

Natalia

Editor of chickaDEE

chickaDEE April: Green Power!

Hey Readers!

The April issue of chickaDEE is going green!

Meet four kid eco-superheroes working hard to help the planet, like 12-year-old Eco Erek and seven-year-old Earth Ranger Jenna. That’s on page 6.

Then, flip over to page 12 for some green puzzles and fun. Solve the puzzle and learn about green things you can do in your neighbourhood, too!

Finally, get tips from green expert Tovah Paglaro from The David Suzuki Foundation. Find out what you can do to help the environment and what it really means to be green.

Plus, get silly with a fun, decorating craft on page 9 and some April Fool’s pranks on
page 16.

All this and so much more. Happy Reading!

Natalia

Editor of chickaDEE

Reader Art of the Week: March 11-15

Hey readers,
This week’s Reader Art of the Week comes to us from chickaDEE reader Bronwyn, 7. She calls this picture “My Aquarium”.

It looks like she has some interesting animals in her aquarium. I see an octopus, an eel, and a couple of brightly coloured fish. If you could have any pet in the world, what would you choose?

Thanks for sending us your picture, Bronwyn!

Until next time,

Ashley
Editorial assistant of chickaDEE

March Break Crafts

Hey readers!

Here are some more ideas to make your March Break full of fun!

Get crafty! There are crafting opportunities everywhere. Even the most simple items can be turned into cool creations. Check out these ideas ideas below!

Photo: Royalty-free/Dreamstime

Large cardboard box + Colourful paint = Fort for you to hang out in!

Wrapping paper tube cut in half + Painted-on black road = New track to race mini-cars on.

Cereal box with handles cut into the top + Wrapping paper = Bright new tote to put belongings in.

Raisin box filled with dried beans + Popsicle stick stuck into the bottom = Amazing maracas!

Two pieces of cardboard cut into circle-shapes + Ping pong ball = Fun paddle game.

Remember to also check out the March issue of chickaDEE for more cool crafts, all made with paper!

Have fun!

Until next time, have a great rest of the week.

Melissa
Assistant Editor of chickaDEE

March Break Activities!

Photo: Royalty-free/Dreamstime

Hey Readers,

Happy March Break!

A week off of school doesn’t mean you can’t have a blast!

Here are some fun ideas for a great March Break:

– Grab a digital camera and go for a walk outside. Take photos of signs of spring! See any leaves on trees or flower buds yet? How about melting snow?

– Have a make-your-own pizza party. Let all your friends choose their own toppings for their personal mini-pizza.

– Put on a play. Pick your favourite movie or book and assign everyone a character. Someone will also need to be the director and/or in charge of costumes.

What do you like to do for March Break? Draw a picture of your favourite March Break activity and send it in at chickadee@owlkids.com.

Have a great week!
Ashley
Editorial Assistant of chickaDEE