Stay Cool With This Fun Fan!

Stay cool with this craft from Owlkids intern Sarah!

-Melissa

Hi readers,

The summer weather is so warm! Are you looking for a way to cool yourself off? Try making this hand fan to stay cool in the sun!

Photo: Dreamstime

 You’ll Need:

• 1 Sheet of Paper
• Scissors
• Ribbon
• Glue
• Markers, stickers and pompoms

Instructions:

1. Fold the sheet of paper, over and under, like an accordion.
2. Use scissors to cut a piece of ribbon.
3. Gather the paper at the bottom of your accordion. Tie a ribbon around the bottom of your accordion to make the handle for the fan.
4. Decorate your fan using markers, sticker and pompoms.

How do you stay cool in the summer? Let us know in the comments!

See you next time,

Sarah, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Make Some Clay!

Hey readers,

Owlkids intern Sarah is back at it with a great craft idea. Have fun!

-Melissa

Who loves playing with clay? I know I do! You can make so many different things with clay; like animals, cars, and plants. Try making your own colourful clay with this recipe!

© Ilona75 | Dreamstime.com

You’ll Need:

• 1 large mixing bowl
• 1 cup of water
• Food colouring (any colour)
• 4 Cups of flour
• 1½ cups of salt
• 4 tbsp of cooking oil

Directions:

Put all of the ingredients in the mixing bowl. With your hands, mix the ingredients together until the mixture is squishy—like clay.

Tip: Add glitter to your clay for some razzle dazzle!

When you’re finished playing, cover your clay and keep it in the fridge to keep it fresh!

See you next time,

Sarah, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Get Laughing with These Dog Jokes!

Are you ready to laugh it up, readers? Get ready for some funny dog jokes from Owlkids intern, Sarah!

-Melissa

Hey readers,

Who loves to play with dogs? I know I do! It’s so much fun to play a game of fetch, or take a dog for a walk! Dogs are super-fun, and they can be really silly. Here are some funny dog jokes that will make you laugh out loud!

Q: Why did the dog cross the road?

A: To get to the barking lot!

Q: What kind of dog loves to take bubble baths?

A: A sham-poodle!

Q: What do dogs love about trees?

A: The bark!

Q: What do you call a dog with a fever?

A: A hotdog

Q: What did the waiter say to the puppy?

A: Bone-appetit

Q: What do you call a quiet puppy?

A: A shush puppy!

Do you have your own dog joke? Let us know in the comments!

See you next time.

– Sarah, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Take a Would You Rather Quiz!

© Jana Guothova | Dreamstime.com

Have you ever taken a Would You Rather quiz? They’re usually pretty silly! See what Owlkids intern Courtney has come up with for her Would You Rather quiz below!

-Melissa

Hey, readers!

It’s time to play Would You Rather. Today is the Spring Edition! It’s time to celebrate all the nice weather with some fun.

Would you rather…

Have a bunny OR a baby chick as a pet?

Sleep on a bed of cherry blossoms OR a bed of daisies?

Have it rain gumballs OR chocolate?

Be friends with a ladybug OR a butterfly?

Eat watermelon OR strawberries everyday?

Grow lilies OR tulips instead of hair?

What would you choose? Let us know in the comments!

Talk to you later, readers!
-Courtney, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Hold a Rabbit Race!

Hi readers,

Hop into some fun this Easter weekend with a twist on the potato sack race!

Photo: © Wavebreakmedia Ltd | Dreamstime.com

1. Grab a big pillowcase, potato sack or garbage bag for each player.
2. Decide on a starting point and finish line.
3. Ask everyone to line up at the starting point.
4. When someone yells “GO!” everyone should start hoping (like a bunny) towards the finish line.
5. The person to hop over the finish line first wins!

Tip: Ask players to twitch their noses as they race to make everyone seem even more bunny-like!

What outdoor game will you be playing this weekend? Leave a comment below.

– Melissa, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com