Get Moving!

Hi Readers,

The May issue of Chirp is all about getting active. Check out this short video of animals dancing. The lemurs are my favourite!

This video sure makes me want to get up and get dancing!

Jackie, Chirp Editor

New Comic in Chirp!

Hi Readers,

You might have noticed the new comic strip in the April issue of Chirp. Imagine Mary is about a girl who loves to pretend and each month she will be dreaming up a new fantastical adventure. Jeffrey Stewart Timmins writes and draws this strip. To see more of Jeffrey’s cute drawings, check out his website: http://goutwort.ca/blog/

Happy reading!

Jackie, 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

Make a Delicious and Nutritious Snack

Hi Readers!

April is Global Child Nutrition Month. Healthy food gives you energy to play all day long! Try this delicious and healthy snack next time your tummy starts rumbling.

Crunchy Banana

1. Crush up some whole grain cereal and spread it on a plate.
2. Peel a banana 3/4 of the way.
3. Dip it in orange juice.
4. Roll the banana in the cereal to turn it into a crunchy treat!

Yum! My tummy is growling just thinking about this snack.

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