Chirp Science Corner: Balloon Blow-Up

Hey readers,

If you love balloons and blowing up balloons, check out the Chirp Science Corner video below!

Watch editor Jackie and reader Abbott learn how to blow up a balloon using vinegar and baking soda.

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com 

Recipe: Maple Hot Chocolate!

Hey readers,

Hooray today is Maple Syrup Day! Here is a yummy maple-syrup hot chocolate recipe to keep you warm and cozy.

You can find the recipe here as well.

You’ll need:

• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp to 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 4 cups milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Optional: Marshmallows

What to do:

1. Make sure you have an adult to help you!
2. In a saucepan, whisk together cocoa, salt, water and syrup.
3. Whisk until well-blended.
4. Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer.
5. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
6. Add in the marshmallows and serve!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Craft: Snowflake Sun-catchers!

Hey readers,

Create some awesome wintry decorations by turning tissue paper into Snowflake Snow-catchers!

You’ll need:

• Waxed or parchment paper
• Tissue paper
• String
• Glue
• Scissors
• Tape

What to do:

1. Glue pieces of tissue paper onto a large piece of waxed or parchment paper. Let the glue dry.
2. Cut the paper into the shape of a snowflake.
3. Tape on a piece of string and hang your snowflake in a window so the light shine

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Frozen Treat Time!

Hey readers,

Learn to make a yummy frozen raspberry treat from the December issue of Chirp!

Read on below to learn how to make it:

*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.

You’ll need:

• Graham cracker crumbs
• Flavoured yogurt
• Frozen berries
• Muffin Cups
• Muffin Tin

What to do:

1. Mix graham cracker crumbs with enough yogurt to make a paste.
2. Line the muffin tin with cups. Spoon a layer of the graham cracker mixture into each one and smooth it out.
3. Mash some berries into more yogurt. Fill the cups with this mixture.
4. Freeze your treats overnight, unwrap and serve.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Craft: Robo-Pet

Hey readers,

Woof, woof! Recycle things from around your house to turn into a toy robot-pet!

You’ll need:

• Containers, bottle caps and other recyclables
• Googly eyes
• Strong glue or tape
• Grey or silver paint
• Optional: Steel Wool

What to do:

1. Tape or glue containers together to make the shape of an animal.
2. Paint your pet grey or silver to make it look like a robot.
3. Add other things from around your house for legs, ears and a face.

Have fun!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com