Fun Fish Costume

Hey readers,

In the October issue of Chickadee, we show you how to make easy bristol board costumes! Read on to learn how to make make a fun fish:

What to do:

1. Cut two pieces of bristol board into big fish shapes.
2. Use markers or paper cutouts to add eyes, a mouth and gills to both fish shapes.
3. Make straps out of duct tape to attach the decorated fish to your front and your back.
4. Make a headband out of paper or craft foam and stick on some paper bubbles for extra decoration.

To learn how to make an emoji costume, click HERE.

Happy Halloween!

-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Make Monster Cupcakes!

Hi readers,

We are celebrating all things spooky this month! Here’s a recipe for spooky monster cupcakes.

You’ll need:

• Your favourite muffins for cupcakes
• Icing
• Candy or dried fruit toppings

How to make:

1. Spread coloured icing on top of the muffins or cupcakes.
2. Use candy and/or dried or fresh fruit to add on monster faces. Yum!

Happy Ada Lovelace Day!

Hey readers,

Every second Tuesday of October celebrates the first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace!

Check out this fun fact about this amazing computer whiz from the October issue of Chickadee!

You can learn more cool facts about science, history, animals (and more!) inside each issue.

Have a great day,

-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

It’s Roller Skating Month!

Hey readers,

Grab your helmet and kneepads for roller skating month! Celebrated every October, this fun holiday is all about getting some exercise, enjoying the outdoors, an letting the good times roll.

Check out these cool facts you might not know about roller blades:

• Roller skates were invented in London in 1760. The inventor John Joseph Merlin created roller skates so he could roll into a party while playing the violin!
• In the 60s and 70s, many workers at fast food joints served their customers while wearing roller blades! These kinds of restaurants were called carhops.
• The largest parade of roller skaters took place in Paris and involved over 1,188 people!

Do you love roller skating? Let me know in the comments below!

Have a great day,

-Jenna, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Celebrate Apple Month!

Hey readers,

October is Apple Month! Celebrate the apple picking season with this yummy recipe!

•Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.

If you end up making this recipe, let me know how it turned out in the comments section below!

Enjoy!

-Jenna, chirpblog@owlkids.com