Hi Owlkids Family, It’s that time of year again! If you’re looking for fun activities to keep the family busy over the school break, check out the ideas below! Take a silly family photo every day of the break. BONUS: watch this video to learn how cameras work. Make amazing origami creations. Offer to walk a neighbourhood dog together. Turn snack time into a fun taste test experiment. Turn empty boxes into cars or other crafts! Make paper airplanes. Whose is the most unique? Whose flies the farthest? Play Would You Rather. Make up your own questions that are relevant to your family. Draw ..read more

Hi readers! In the March issue of OWL, we interview kid slime maker and business owner Lyla! I had so much fun hanging out with her during the March photo shoot–she even showed me how to make the perfect slime bubble! Are you up for the challenge? Click on the link below and get popping!   Enjoy the issue! -Melissa, OWL editor   The post Make a Slime Bubble! appeared first on Owlkids ..read more

Hey readers, It’s Tongue Twister Tuesday! Can you say these five times fast? Tall tigers Magical monkeys Playful parrots Round rhinos Do you have any favourite tongue twisters? Let us know in the comments! Talk to you later, Vanessa, chirpblog@owlkids.com The post Tongue Twister Tuesday appeared first on Owlkids ..read more

Hey readers, Today, February 19, is Family Day in many provinces across Canada. It is a day off school and work for families to spend time together. To help give you some ideas on how to spend the day, we’ve got some some fun winter activities that you and your family can try. Check em out! • Cook a meal: Choose a cozy recipe and make it at home together. • Sledding races: Grab your silly tubes and toboggans and head to the hills! • Game time: Play your favourite board games, card games, or puzzles for some indoor family fun. • Ice skating: Check out your local skating rink for some good time ..read more

Illustration: Steven Charles Manale This month, we go on a tour of cool public art sculptures around the world.  We also have a moon lantern, a pancake recipe, and a fingerprint experiment. What do you have planned for spring break? Maybe you’ll find an idea in this issue! The Chickadee Team The post The March issue is here! appeared first on Owlkids ..read more

Hi Readers! We showed you how to decorate silly pancake art in the March issue of Chickadee magazine. Here is a simple pancake recipe for you! YUMMY PANCAKES You’ll need: 1 1/2 cups flour 3 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. melted butter 1 1/4 cups milk or alternative 1 egg, lightly beaten How to Make It: In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk the rest of the ingredients in a separate bowl. Gently stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Let sit for about 10 minutes. Ask a grown-up to heat a frying pan to medium. Add a small amount of butter to the pan a ..read more

Hey readers, Happy Saturday! Take a look at this amazing art that Chirp reader Faye shared with us! Great work, Faye! It looks like you and your friend are having some fun in the sun! Readers, would you like to see your stuff on the Chirp blog? Send it to chirpblog@owlkids.com. Have a great weekend! Vanessa The post Reader Art of the Week appeared first on Owlkids ..read more

Hey readers, I hope you’re all having a fantastic Saturday! Take a look at this super cool art that Chickadee reader Tanvi shared with us! Awesome drawing, Tanvi! We think it’s dino-tastic. Great job! Readers, would you like to see your art on the Chickadee blog? Send it to chickadeeblog@owlkids.com. Have a great weekend! Vanessa The post Reader Art of the Week appeared first on Owlkids ..read more

Hi Readers! We showed you how to make a fruit-tastic butterfly in the March issue of Chirp magazine. Check out this video of our silly snack being made!   The post Silly Snack appeared first on Owlkids ..read more

Hi Readers, The March issue of Chirp will be coming to your mailbox soon! It’s full of Arts and Crafts to keep you busy this month. We hope you have fun with this issue! The post The MARCH issue is here! appeared first on Owlkids ..read more