School Lunches

Hi everyone,

Now that August is almost over, my brain is in full back-to-school mode. My son is starting JK this year, and my daughter is going into Grade 1. But the big question at our house is, what will I pack them (and me!) for lunch and snacks? I came across a fun book called Good Food to Go: Healthy Lunches Your Kids Will Love — and Actually Eat! It’s full of great, healthy ideas for busy families. The Mexican Black Bean Pinwheels are super-yummy, and I can’t wait to try Karen’s Greek Quinoa Salad. Hope you find some delish new lunch ideas, too!

Happy Back-to-School!

Katherine, Chirp Editor

Chirp Contest Winners: The French Fry King

Congrats to Chirp readers Isabela and Colt. They each win a book, The French Fry King, for sending in pictures of their favourite foods!

Hamburger with pickles

Colt, 4

Macaroni and Cheese

Isabela, 5

Great drawings! Thanks to everyone who entered, and best of luck in the next contest.

Katherine, Chirp Editor

Great Game

Hi readers,

I just played a really fun game called Jungle Jam! If you like pattern puzzles, then this is the game for you.

All you have to do is watch the pattern on the screen, then repeat it using the arrow buttons on your key board that match. Click on the picture below to give it a try!

If you do play, I hope you have fun.

See you next time, readers!

Melissa
Assistant Editor of Chirp

Chirp Challenge: Go on a Nature Walk!

Hi everyone,

There’s no better time than right now to explore the great outdoors! Why not go on a nature walk?

Photo: Royalty-free (Dreamstime)

You can make your walk even more fun by planning a scavenger hunt! Write a list of the things that you think you’ll see on your stroll. Bring it with you, and check off the items that you spot while you’re out.

Have fun sightseeing!

Leave a comment below about what you spot on your nature walk!

Melissa

Assistant Editor of Chirp

Happy S’mores Day!

Hi everyone,

Today is s’mores day, and I for one couldn’t be happier that this delicious treat has a day all to itself! To celebrate, I thought I’d share a simple, yet scrumptious recipe! Just remember to ask a parent for help.

You’ll need:
graham crackers
squares of milk chocolate
marshmallows

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. Line up graham crackers on a baking sheet.

3. Put 1 square of milk chocolate on each cracker.

4. Top each cracker with a marshmallow.

5. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes, just long enough to melt the chocolate and marshmallow.

6. Remove from the oven and put another graham cracker on top to make a sandwich.

7. Let the s’mores cool for a few minutes, then get munching!

This sweet treat can get rather messy, so be sure to have lots of napkins ready!

Have a great weekend!

Melissa
Assistant Editor of Chirp