Olympic Fun

Hi everyone,

Have you been watching the Olympics this summer? Do you have a favourite sport? I know I’ll be watching the diving! Celebrate the Games with a few simple family crafts:

Gold Medal: Cut a circle out of gold paper or card stock and punch a hole in the top. Thread a long ribbon through the hole and tie the ends together.

Olympic Torch: Tape or glue pieces of red, orange and yellow tissue paper to a paper towel roll. Hold it high as you run with your torch!

Canadian Flag: Show your support for Canada’s athletes. Use face paint to draw a Canadian flag or the Olympic rings on your cheek.

Have fun watching the Games. Go Canada!

Katherine, Chirp Editor

Bubble Fun

Hi everyone,

My kids love to blow bubbles and watch them drift around the neighbourhood. Or see who can be the first to pop them! But sometimes the bubble wand goes missing and we have to figure how to keep the bubbles coming. Does that ever happen to you? Try one of these bubble-wand tools:

• funnel
• straw
• cookie cutter
• pipe cleaner, bent in a circle

What is your tried-and-true bubble tool? Post a comment or send your ideas to chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Enjoy!

Katherine, Chirp Editor

Happy Canada Day!

Hi everyone,

Looking for fun family events to celebrate Canada’s birthday?

• In Halifax, The Family Fun Fest on the Commons features free bouncy castles, face painting, Canada Day birthday cake, and more: hrmcanadaday.ca/events.php

• In Toronto, make free maple-leaf sunglasses at Harbourfront Centre: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/week.cfm?id=3815

• And in Edmonton, the Silly Summer Parade and Picnic in the Park is a much-loved Canada Day tradition: www.oldstrathconafoundation.ca

Or get your gang together and make a Canada Day windsock to wave around: momstown-artsandcrafts.momstown.ca/node/625

Have fun!

Katherine, Chirp Editor

Step into Summer

Hi everyone,

Did you know tomorrow is the first day of summer? To celebrate, ask an adult to help you decorate your flip flops. Glue on pom-poms, buttons, flowers, plastic bugs, or whatever you can think of. Let the glue dry. Then beat the heat in your own super style.

Have fun!

Katherine, Chirp Editor

Dad’s Day

Hi everyone,

Do you have plans for Father’s Day this Sunday? My two kids are hoping to make this a Father’s Day to remember. Here are some of our ideas:

• Surprise Dad or Grandpa with choco-cinnamon toast. Mix a pinch of cinnamon with a tablespoon of sugar and a teaspoon of cocoa. Sprinkle some on hot, buttered toast.
• Plan Dad’s Day Out. Think of something you can do together, like going to a park or the beach, and draw a picture of your dream day in a card.
• Personalize a T-shirt or barbecue apron. With a grown-up’s help, use fabric paint to make your own pictures and designs.

What are your Father’s Day ideas? Post a comment or send them in: chirpblog@owlkids.com.

Until next time,

Katherine, Chirp Editor