It’s World Penguin Day!

Hey readers,

To celebrate World Penguin Day, check out these cool facts about penguins you might not know!

• There are 18 different species of penguins, including one called the Macaroni penguin!
• Penguins are the fastest swimming bird and can reach speeds up to 36 km/h (22 mph).
• Just like dogs, penguins release body heat by panting.
• During the winter, penguins huddle together to keep each other and their eggs warm.
• Archaeologists have found fossils of penguins that were five feet tall. That’s as tall as a person!

Do you know any fun facts about penguins? Let us know in the comments below!

-Taylor, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Fun Riddles!

Hi readers,

Are you ready to try some riddles? See if you can guess the answers!

Q: How does a robot shave?
A: With a laser blade!

Q: Why did the pony cough?
A: He was a little horse!

Q: How do vampires like their food served?
A: In bite-size pieces!

Q: Where do sailors take their baths?
A: In a tubmarine!

Do you know any tough riddles? Share them with us in the comments below!

Bye for now,

-Trisha, chirpblog@owlkids.com

And the winners are …

Thank you to everyone for entering Chirp’s Spring LEGO Contest. Here are the lucky winners:

Ryan Brooklyn Chittem, 5

Ivy, 6

Louisa, 5

The winners have been contacted. Good luck in the next Chirp contest, everyone!

Make a Crocodile Craft!

Hey readers,

Check out this cool craft to create your own puppet!

You’ll need:

• 2 thin, rectangular boxes
• tape
• scissors
• marker
• glue
• 2 styrofoam balls
• paintbrush
• white and green craft foam

How to make:

1. Cut the flaps off one end of each box.
2. Stack the boxes. Tape the open ends together.
3. Paint the outside of the boxes green. Flip the boxes open and paint on a mouth. Let the paint dry.
4. Draw two circles on the styrofoam balls for eyes. Glue the eyes to the top box. Use a marker to draw on some scales.
5. Draw and cut out big nostrils and big teeth from craft foam.
6. Glue the nostrils to the front of the box and glue the teeth to the sides. Let the glue dry.
7. Place your hand in the back of the crocodile puppet to chomp its teeth!

How did your puppet turn out? Let me know in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Happy Earth Day!

Hi readers,

Every year on April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day! It’s a time to think about the environment and how we can better take care of our planet.

This year’s Earth Day theme is protecting animals and their homes in the wild.

There are many ways you can help protect the environment this Earth Day. Here are a few ideas!

• Composting and recycling items.
• Turning off the lights when you don’t need them.
• Biking or walking to school.
• Turning off the tap when you are brushing your teeth

Do you have any more tips on “going green” for Earth Day? Share them in the comments below!

-Taylor, chirpblog@owlkids.com