Craft: Bug Hotel

Hey readers,

Make a place for bugs to hang out so you can watch them in nature. Check it out!

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Silly Snack

Hey readers,

In the June issue of Chirp, we show you how to make a buggy treat you can eat!

Read on below to learn how to make it:

*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.

You’ll need:

• Sliced fruit and veggies
• A plate
• Your imagination

What to do:

1. Cucumbers make great shells, and green beans are good for making the antennae.
2. Pretzels are perfect to create butterfly wings.
3. Grapes cut in half and lined up look like caterpillars!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Summer Craft

Hi Readers,

Are you looking for a cute and easy craft to get you into the summer spirit? Try making these rainbow butterflies from the March 2021 issue of Chirp magazine!

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Craft: Cute Critters

Hey readers,

It’s World Art Day! Create these cute critters by recycling egg cartons. Check it out!

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Craft: Easter Bunny Cards

Hey readers,

Happy Easter! Celebrate by making this fun and easy to make bunny craft. You can also turn it into a card to give as an Easter gift!

You can also find the craft and bunny template here.

You’ll need:

• White cardstock
• Coloured cardstock
• Medium-sized googly eyes
• Pompoms
• Cotton Balls
• Pipe Cleaners
• Glue
• Bunny template

What to do:

1. Print out the bunny template and fold your white cardstock in half.
2. Trace the face template onto the cardstock and cut it out.
3. Trace and cut out the ear templates. Cut them out from the white cardstock for the outer ear and use any colored cardstock for the inner ear.
4. Add glue to the face and the outer ear to glue the cotton balls onto.
5. Glue on the googly eyes and twist the pipe cleaners and glue onto the face.
6. Glue a pom pom on the whiskers to create the nose.
7. Twist a pipe cleaner to shape it into a mouth and then glue it below the nose.
8. Write your Easter message inside!

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com