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

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

Happy Easter!

Hi Readers,

Easter is here! Celebrate with a classic tale like Here Comes Peter Cottontail, now remastered and out on DVD. This stop-animation movie tells the story of how a young rabbit and his hoppy friends save Easter and deliver colourful eggs to children everywhere. It’s full of cute characters and fun songs that the whole family can sing.

Click here to print out a Peter Cottontail colouring page.

Jackie, Chirp Editor

Celebrate Earth Hour 2012

Hi Readers,

Tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. people from all over the world will switch off their electricity to celebrate Earth Hour™ 2012. It’s a great time to think about the environment and how we make and use energy. It’s also a great time to talk about how we can all work together to save energy!

Looking for something fun to do with your family for Earth Hour? Try one of these ideas:

1. Make shadow puppets by candle light
2. Check out the night sky
3. Sing songs with your neighbours
4. Play a game of Hide n’ Seek in the dark
5. Take a walk around your neighbourhood

Have fun!

Jackie, Chirp Editor

Happy Spring!

Hi Readers,

Did you know that yesterday was the first day of Spring? Spring is when flowers blossom and trees grow back their leaves. Try this fun activity to celebrate the season!

Jump up and down outside. Every time you land, say one thing you like about Spring.

Happy jumping!

Jackie, Chirp Editor