Let’s Go Raptors!

Hi readers,

Almost two weeks ago, the Toronto Raptors (Canada’s only NBA basketball team) won the championship for the first time ever! Pretty exciting, right? It’s a big win for all Canadians and an important moment to celebrate. Let’s go Raptors!

Below are some cool facts you can tell your friends to show off how much you know about the sport!

• Basketball was invented by a Canadian named James Naismith in 1891.
• Allowing five players from each team on the court became a rule in 1897.
• Dribbling wasn’t allowed until 1897.
• Peach baskets and chicken wire were used as the original basketball nets!
• The term “slam dunk” was originally called a “dunk shot” before the 1970s.

Are you happy the Raptors won? Leave a comment below!

Bye for now,

-Elora, chirpblog@owlkids.com

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Colour With Chirp

Hi Readers,

Did you notice that there is a new page in Chirp Magazine? It’s the Chirp Colouring page! Now every month, you can read the Chirp story and colour a picture that goes along with it. We hope you enjoy colouring Chirp and his friends!

Here are some photos of readers with their finished colouring pages. Amazing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.S. If you don’t want to colour in your magazine, you can print out the Chirp Colouring pages here.Have fun, everyone!

— Jackie, chirpblog@owlkids.com

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Hooray for the Winter Olympics!

The Winter Olympic Games start in South Korea today! Athletes from all over the world will compete to win medals for sports like skiing, skating, and snowboarding. Here is a list of some of the sports that you can see at the Olympics.

Go, Team Canada!

— Jackie

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Chirp Magazine Resources

Hey, Parents and Teachers!

Did you know that each issue of Chirp Magazine comes with parent/teacher resource guides to take the learning one step further? You can check them out here.

Have fun!

— Jackie

 

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Chirp Gifts!

Hey everyone,

Did you know you that you can now buy Chirp watches, hats, and t-shirts for all the Chirp-lovers in your life? Click here to see how!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have fun with your new stuff!

— Jackie

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