Table of contents for October 2024 in Chickadee

Imagine Dragons We can’t get enough of dragons! Dragon stories have been around for centuries, but they are still going strong. We read dragon books, watch dragon movies, and draw these scaly creatures in our sketchbooks. That’s why we’re exploring the world of dragons this month. Read on for the beastly fun! Are you excited for Halloween? We are, we are! We’ve got easy Halloween costume ideas, a candy cobweb recipe, a haunted house craft, and creative story prompts to get you in the spirit. Have a safe Halloween, everybody! Editor of Chickadee https://owlkids.com/collections/chickadee Look for this icon to link to extra Chickadee content! Find Owlkids on: mailto:chickadee@owlkids.com https://www.facebook.com/owlkids https://twitter.com/owlkids?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/owlkidspublishing/?hl=en…

1 Pretend you’re a wizard making a potion. Write a list of ingredients. Then come up with a spell to activate it! 2 Draw a picture of a magical creature. What are its powers? Where does it live? 3 You’re a black cat. Dream up a story about your adventures on Halloween night. 4 Write a story about walking through a creepy pumpkin patch. 5 Describe the friendly monster that lives in the lake. 6 Invent the world’s best Halloween candy. What does it taste like? 7 You find a time-travel machine. Do you go back into the past or jump forward into the future? 8 Write a poem about aliens. 9 You are trapped inside a video game! How do you get out? 10 Write a diary entry as a robot. Parents: Share with us! mailto:chickadee@owlkids.com https://www.facebook.com/owlkids https://twitter.com/owlkids?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/owlkidspublishing/?hl=en…

Ace of Spades You’ll need: • 2 pieces white Bristol board• black paint• duct tape or packing tape• black or white shirt• black or white pants What to do: 1 Paint the pieces of Bristol board to look like a black ace playing card. 2 Put on your shirt, pants, and shoes. 3 Stick two pieces of tape together to make a shoulder strap. Repeat with two more pieces of tape. 4 Tape the straps to the cards so that one hangs on your front and one hangs on your back. Awesome ace! Panda Party You’ll need: • black and white felt• old white hat• black or white shirt and/or hoodie• black pants• scissors• glue What to do: 1 Cut black felt into two panda ears. Glue them to the…

You’ll need: • pretzel sticks• white chocolate• round candies and sprinkles• parchment paper• tray• fork What to do: 1 Line a tray with parchment paper. Place eight pretzel sticks in a star shape with the ends meeting in the centre. 2 Ask a grown-up to help you melt the chocolate. 3 Use a fork to drizzle chocolate over the pretzels to look like a web. Add extra chocolate in the middle so the pretzels stick together. 4 Stick on a few candies or sprinkles for decoration. 5 Put your web in the fridge for one hour to set. Enjoy! Parents: Share with us! mailto:chickadee@owlkids.com https://www.facebook.com/owlkids https://twitter.com/owlkids?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/owlkidspublishing/?hl=en See page 31. Tongue Twister :) Creepy-crawler critters crawl!…

This book is about Scaredy Squirrel, who doesn’t want to go trick-or-treating but decides to go when his friends tell him he can get candy apples. I think it is funny that Scaredy Squirrel is afraid of everything. He’s even afraid of crows! I think if you like Halloween, you would like this book. Connect with Us! Email your photos, drawings, jokes, and letters to: chickadee@owlkids.com Or mail to: Chickadee, 1 Eglinton Avenue East, Ste. 800, Toronto, ON M4P 3A1 Parents: Find Owlkids on https://www.facebook.com/owlkids https://twitter.com/owlkids?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/owlkidspublishing/?hl=en…

Imagine you live in ancient times. There’s no library or internet. You’re walking around minding your own business when suddenly you stumble upon … … these spine-chilling bones … you come face to face with an animal like this! If you had never seen either of these before, what would YOU think? Read on to learn more! Rise of Dragon Myths If you were an ancient person who discovered mysterious bones or encountered fierce reptiles for the first time, you might try to imagine what fearsome beast they came from and describe your experience to others. Experts think that ancient people told stories about dragons because they helped explain these experiences. Soon, more stories spread and dragon myths were born! What’s cool is that cultures across the world came up…

What is the most famous children’s book? Catalina There are a few ways to measure a book’s fame. One way is by the number of copies sold. The Little Prince has sold over 200 million copies! Another way is by asking readers to name their favourite book. Where the Wild Things Are has often been voted the best children’s book of all time! There are also books that are so famous they have created universes off the page. The Harry Potter series has sold millions of copies, and also has multiple movies, toys, games, and theme parks around the world! Why do we brush our teeth? Leo We brush our teeth to keep them clean! Brushing helps take plaque (say: plak) off our teeth. Plaque is a sticky white substance…

1 Komodo Dragon Where: Lesser Sunda Island, Indonesia These fierce creatures are the largest and heaviest lizards in the world. Watch out! Their razor-sharp teeth deliver a venomous bite to their prey. 2 Snapdragon Where: Rocky areas of Europe, the United States, Canada, and North Africa Why are these pretty flowers named after scaly beasts? Folks thought that the petals resembled a dragon‘s head! Can you see it? 3 Dragonfly Where: Around the world, except Antarctica Today, dragonflies come in many colours and sizes, but around 275 million years ago, they were about the size of a crow! These critters have incredible vision, amazing flying abilities, and great hunting skills. 4 Dragon Fruit Where: Native to Mexico, Central and South America These fruits have yellow-green spikes that shoot up like flames and pink…

You’ll need: • milk or juice carton• tissue paper• black paint• white paint• googly eyes and other decorations (optional)• flameless candle• scissors What to do: 1 Cut off the bottom of the carton. 2 Cut out windows and doors. 3 Paint the carton black. Let it dry. 4 Glue tissue paper inside the carton to make window glass. 5 For extra decoration, use white paint for spiderwebs or glue on googly eyes, plastic bugs, or pipe cleaners. 6 Place a flameless candle inside for an eerie glow! Parents: Share with us! mailto:chickadee@owlkids.com https://www.facebook.com/owlkids https://twitter.com/owlkids?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/owlkidspublishing/?hl=en See page 31. https://owlkids.com/chickadee/video/37/haunted-house-craft STEP-BYSTEP VIDEO…

You‘ll need: • drinking glass• water• old greeting card or thick paper that is long and wide enough to cover the entire rim of the glass• sink What to do: 1 Fill the drinking glass with water. 2 Put the card over the top of the glass. Make sure the card covers the entire rim. 3 Stand over the sink. Place your hand firmly over the card, then quickly turn the glass upside down. 4 Slowly take your hand away from the card. What happens? Dr. Zed explains Air pressure is everywhere, pushing on everything in all directions. Here, air pressure pushes up on the card with as much force as gravity is pulling the water down. Since there is pressure coming from each side, the card stays in place!…

Address page 31. Picture Puzzler What does this say? Knock, Knock Knock, knock. Who’s there? Harry. Harry who? Harry up, it’s time to go trick-or-treating!! Just Joking Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road? Harvey It didn’t have the guts! Just Joking How do you fix a broken jack-o’-lantern? With a pumpkin patch! Just Joking Why did the pie go to the dentist? It needed a filling! Mush’s Corner What do you see? A row of bushes covered in slime! Draw Stuff What’s brewing in this cauldron? Tongue Twister SAY THIS 10 TIMES FAST! One wet rat went running. Solomon Just Joking What soccer position do ghosts play? Max Ghoul-keeper! Good luck figuring this out, Mish and Mash!…