Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7312
11 june 2022
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LEAF Open Farm Sunday picture
Stop Cyberbullying Day
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? e d i s n I s ’ What KA! JAM Who Am I? Pick Out Patch
KA! JAM FAIR TREATS: Three cookies each.
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WHO AM I?: King Solomon.
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GUESS THE GROUP: Budgies.
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GIGGLE IN THE MIDDLE THERE’S SOMEBODY AT THE DOOR! Shaun the Sheep.
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CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Crew. 3 Amen. 7 Lemon. 8 Sun. 9 Cyclist. 13 Pea. 14 Niece. 16 Note. 17 Term.
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DOWN: 1 Colt. 2 Elm. 4 Moses. 5 None. 6 England. 10 Yeast. 11 Open. 12 Team. 15 Eve.
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Turn this page upside down to read the answers FIVE X FIVE Across: 1 Petal. 2 Amber. 3 Enemy. Down: 1 Plate. 2 Table. 3 Lorry.
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EDITOR Justin Reeves DEPUTY EDITOR Cara Mott GRAPHIC DESIGNER Philippa Martin EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Alicia Begley EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Melita Day-Lewis KA! JAM CO-ORDINATOR Ibukun Baku PROOFREADER Chris Horne Kids Alive! office: 020 7367 4910 Email: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk 101 Newington Causeway. London SE1 6BN. Switchboard: 0845 634 0101 Published by The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory (cost in the Republic of Ireland: 65c). Founder: William Booth General: Brian Peddle Territorial Commander: Commissioner Anthony Cotterill Editor-in-Chief and Publishing Secretary: Major Mal Davies The Salvation Army is a Christian church and registered charity. The charity number in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 214779, in Scotland SC009359 and in the Republic of Ireland CHY6399 ISSN 1363-5662
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LEAF Open Farm Sunday pictures
de or d how your food is ma Have you ever wondere ne) is your Well, this Sunday (12 Ju m? fro s me co it ere wh is an AF Open Farm Sunday opportunity to learn! LE glimpse a t ge e to visit a local farm, opportunity for everyon oduced. the ways our food is pr of how it all works and so this lly open to the public, Most farms aren’t usua m ed. Visitors can hear fro ss mi be to t no t en ev is an s come ere some favourite food local farmers about wh fru d it, and cereal to vegetables an from. From bread and produce itish and Irish farmers Br at, me d an lk mi en ev u can in sustainable ways. Yo yummy, healthy food bugs d an smallest creatures discover how even the you eat. ct on the everyday food pa im ge hu a ve ha n ca t oduce food that’s grea Explore how farmers pr t. ne pla r well-being of ou for our health and the ms that interactive events on far There will be loads of als, im g and petting the an are taking part – feedin Every nd dipping and more! po , ing int pa efac s, game u’re ever farm you visit, yo farm is unique, so which t! ou d fascinating day sure to enjoy a fun an
Visit farmsunday.org for more information and to find a farm near you.
I think farmers are cool! I love the idea of visiting a farm to see what they do to produce our food. It’s not just me who thinks farmers are cool. Jesus thinks they’re so cool he uses them to teach a lesson. In Matthew 13, he tells a story about a farmer who scatters seeds. Some seeds land in places where they can’t grow – on paths, rocky ground or among weeds. Other seeds land in good soil where they can grow into healthy crops. In the story Jesus is the farmer, we’re the seeds and the soil represents the things in our lives that help us to grow into happy and healthy people. As Jesus looks after us he helps us to work out how to live the best life we can. This week, think about the type of ‘soil’ you’re growing in and trust Jesus to help you become the best you that you can be.
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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT SPEAKING UP WHEN PEOPLE ARE TREATED UNFAIRLY
Raise Your Voice
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was at a family party recently and all the kids were playing and having fun. One of my nieces went to her mum and said, ‘The boys are messing around and being unkind. It’s making me feel uncomfortable, so I thought I should raise my voice.’ I was so impressed by the way she calmly expressed how she was feeling. She’d noticed others were being unkind and unfair, and decided to speak up. I’m sorry to say, I’m not always that brave – my niece set a good example to me and made me think about the way I react when I discover people are being unkind to others. This week we’re focusing on justice, which can be a big thing to get your head around. There is a lot of
injustice, unfairness and unkindness in the world, and it can be difficult to know what to do about them. Even though you’re young you can do your bit to make a difference. By making sure you’re kind and fair, you can encourage others – even grown-ups – to think about the way they behave. Just as my niece encouraged me to think about my behaviour, you can help your family and friends to think about the way they behave too. If there’s an unfair situation that’s bothering you, raise your voice – speak to your parents, carers, a teacher or church leader and discuss what you can do to help make it better.
Fair Treats
The KA! JAM gang have been allowed some treats. Sadly, some of them think they’re in the greedy gang and they’ve taken more than their fair share. Work out the number of cookies each KA! JAM member should have for it to be fair.
Answer on Page 2
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Speak Up!
Kids Alive! follows the Salvation Army Youth and Children’s Ministries Unit’s Explore It! resource – go to salvationarmy.org.uk/youth-and-children/childrens-resources
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CHECK OUT YOUR BIBLE – PROVERBS 31:8–9; ISAIAH 58:6–8; MICAH 6:8
Agents of Change
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How well do you know your Bible heroes? Can you name the boy who took on a giant or the girl who watched over her little brother as he sailed down the stream in a basket? The Bible is filled with amazing stories of ordinary people who, with God’s help, did extraordinary things. So read the clues below and guess who this week’s Bible hero is!
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I was the third king of Israel.
God appeared to me in a dream and told me to ask for whatever I wanted. I asked for wisdom to rule the people fairly.
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Many people, including the Queen of Sheba, came to me for advice and knowledge.
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I built the first Temple in Israel so that everyone could come together to worship God.
Clue 5 I wrote
the Bible books of Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs and most of Proverbs.
Can you guess who I am? ANSWER ON PAGE 2
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and if so, which one?
apply for membership of Kids Alive! Jesus And Me . I understand that joining KA! JAM doesn’t mean I have joined The Salvat ion Army and that it is not free subscription to Kid a s Alive!
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i’M OFF TO MY LOCAL FARM TO LEARN ALL ABOUT THE FOOD I EAT. See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.
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15 June Zachar y Renouf – age 8 17 June Zara Potts – age 11
Guess the Group to name A collective noun is a word used gs. thin or ls a group of people, anima
Screech of gulls Peep of chickens
Some groups have collective nouns that are the sound the animal, person or object makes. Here are some cool examples for animals…
Whoop of chimpanzees
Cackle of hyenas
Tok of capercaillies
Unscramble this anagram DEBIGSU to find the group of birds that has the collective noun ‘chatter’.
Prattle of parrots Hum of bees
Answer on page 2
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OPEN FARM WO R DS E A R C H Find the farm-related words listed below in the grid
TRACTOR RIDES PASTURE Ha h a, h a h a, CROPS NATURE TRAILS ha ha! STABLES FIELD CATTLE PRODUCE COUNTRYSIDE ORCHARD POND DIPPING FARM WALKS FARM SHOP What did the farmer talk about when he was milking the cows? Udder nonsense!
Why is it hard to talk to goats? Because they’re always kidding!
Why did the farmer want to bury all of his money? To make the soil rich! Why did the turkey cross the road? It was the chicken’s day off! Why do cows have bells? Because their horns don’t work!
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I live at Mossy Bottom Farm. I’m good friends with Bitzer the sheepdog. I’m clever and confident and enjoy playing pranks. My little cousin is called Timmy. Can you guess who I am?
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1 People working on a ship. 3 Last word of a prayer. 7 Citrus fruit. 8 Centre of the solar system. 9 A person who rides a bike. 13 Pod vegetable. 14 Daughter of a brother or sister. 16 Short letter or semiquaver, for example. 17 Part of the school year.
down: 1 Young male horse. 2 Deciduous tree. 4 Old Testament character who received the Ten Commandments. 5 Not any. 6 Country whose capital is London. 10 Substance that raises bread. 11 Not shut. 12 Squad or side. 15 First woman in the Bible.
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The answers to the clues are made up using all the letters from the list of words below. The three highlighted letters have already been placed in the grid to help you. Solve the clues and use up all the remaining letters.
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1 Item of crockery. 2 Piece of dining room furniture. 3 Delivery vehicle.
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Competition ave you got what it takes to join The After-School Detective Club? Enter this week’s competition for your opportunity to join the ture. gang and win two books that are packed full of action and adven Meet Lucy, Max, Joe, Charlie and her faithful dog Sherlock – an unlikely gang of friends who stumble across mysteries whenever they’re together! The deeper they dig, the bigger their adventures become. Smugglers, treasure hunters, bedroom breakouts and daring rescues are all in a day’s work for The After-School Detective Club. In the first book, The Case of the Smuggler’s Curse, the friends spot a figure walking on the beach one winter’s evening. This leads them to a final showdown with a ruthless gang of smugglers who will stop of at nothing to get what they want. In the second book, The Secret the get they when Ragnar’s Gold, the friends can’t believe their luck chance to stay in a castle for their holidays. Soon the race is on to r find a hoard of treasure said to have been buried by a Viking warrio first! there gets else ne and guarded by his hound … that’s unless someo For your opportunity to win The Case of the Smuggler’s Curse and your The Secret of Ragnar’s Gold answer the question below and email rg.uk full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.o n– chose be will rs winne the to reach us by Friday 8 July when Club tive remember to put ‘The After-School Detec Competition’ in the subject box. You can also enter by filling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: The After-School Detective Club Competition, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.
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What is the name of Charlie’s dog? Sherlock
Watson
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tractor dot-to-dot We hope you’re excited for Open Farm Sunday this week. Here’s a cool dot-to-dot for you to complete and colour to get you in the farming mood! Email your colourings to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk – make sure you write ‘Tractor Dot-to-Dot’ in the subject box and give us your full name, age and address. Alternatively you can post your colourings to: Your Space, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. One last reminder, if you’re sending by post remember to fill in your details below so we know who you are. We send a gift to everyone whose colouring we publish, so don’t miss out!
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y a D g in y ll u b r e b Stop Cy Foundation started Stop In 2012, the Cybersmile about global day of awareness Cyberbullying Day as a ne ce every third Friday in Ju cyberbullying. It takes pla m fro le op pe . It brings together – this year that’s 17 June to e everyon vides an opportunity for around the world and pro et. more inclusive intern commit to a kinder and
What is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is any bullying that takes place online including social media and messaging. It can include starting rumours about someone, making threats, creating and sharing embarrassing images or name-calling.
Some people find it easier to communicate with others online. It can be a great place to find people who have the same interests as you or connect with friends and family who live far away. The internet is amazing but it could be even better without bullying, harassment and abuse. Everyone should be able to enjoy the benefits of the internet without having to worry about people being unkind to them.
Bullying or Banter? nt as a joke or banter can actually Did you know that something that is mea study, researchers found hurt someone’s feelings? In a recent ing something ‘banter’ that a lot of young people think that call . can be used as an excuse for bullying
You might have also heard someone say ‘No offence, but…’ and then say something that is upsetting or offensive anyway. Using a phrase like this doesn’t stop what you say from being unkind. When communicating with people online you can’t always hear the other person’s voice or see their face so sometimes messages can come across as unkind when that wasn’t what was meant. Make sure you always think about what you say and how you say it, and always be kind – online or in person.
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Crossing the Line It’s OK to have different opinions – it makes the world interesting! However, you might see something online that you think has crosse d the line and insulted you or someone else. No one should feel upset, threatened or in danger because of the internet and what people say to them.
If you see something online that you think has crossed the line into bullying, make sure you speak up about it, but don’t make it a personal attack. Know that it’s not your fault, but try not to retaliate as this could make it worse. Save the evidence and consider blocking that person so you cannot interact again. It’s important to stay calm and remember the value of friendship. If a calm conversation doesn’t help then speak to a trusted grown-up. There are also organisations such as Cybersmile who can help if you need it.
Remember to Be SMART!
When you’re using the internet remember these five tips to stay safe and happy.
S = MEET M = ACCEPTING A R = RELIABLE = TELL T = SAFE
Keep your personal information secure and don’t share it with anyone.
If someone you only know online asks you to meet up then tell a grown-up straight away.
Don’t accept any links, adverts or requests from someone if you are unsure who they are or what they’ve sent.
You can’t trust everything you see on the internet as it might be out of date, inaccurate or not entirely true, so check with other sources.
It is important to tell a trusted grown-up if something or someone makes you feel upset, worried or confused.
Find out more at saferinternet.org.uk
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The Kids Alive! team loves to hear from its readers. And guess what – other readers love reading your news! So why not get in touch? You can email or post your own colourings, drawings and letters. Or you could ask your Sunday school, church or corps leaders to email us or write to us with any news about the fun stuff you’ve been doing at your church or corps. Email: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk Post: Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN
Age? 11. Favourite colour? Blue. Favourite food? Pizza, sweets and chocolate. Favourite sport? Netball and swimming. Favourite bit of Kids Alive! ? Puzzles. Favourite Bible story and why? Noah’s ark, because I love animals. Favourite TV programme? Green House Academy . What do you want to be when you’re older? Something to do with animals. Pets? Dog and fish. Hobbies? Netball and swimming. Tell us a joke. What do you call a caveman’s trump? A blast from the past! What special skill or talent do you have? I can play netball. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I love crafts.
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KI DS ALIVE ! Would you like to feature in our Reader Profile section on this page like Imogen? If you would, ask your parents, carers or Sunday school leaders to email the address in the pink box above and we’ll send a questionnaire for you to complete (as well as sending a photographic permission form for your parents or carers). Name
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Is there anyth ing else you would
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Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I can draw OK cartoons.
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Trinity’s WORDs Trinity, age 10, wrote to Kids Alive! to let us know about her efforts to raise awareness of arthritis. Trinity has had arthritis since she was two years old and she wants everyone to know that children can get arthritis – not just grown-ups. Here’s a picture of her holding a poster from Juvenile Arthritis Research to support World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day. Well done, Trinity, for raising awareness of this important cause!
Cool Colourings Tessie, age 12 (right), and Boe Ju, age 7 (left), sent in these beautiful Red Riding Hood Colourings. Can you feel the love?
Lauren, age 13, clearly spent a long time colouring in all the little details of these Easter eggs! They look fab!
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WOULD YOU TAKE A LOOK OUTSIDE FOR ME, ROBOT…
…AND SEE IF IT’S A RUBBISH DAY?
OF COURSE, ROBBIE!
LATER…
HEY! COME BACK! WE’VE GOT LOADS OF RUBBISH FOR YOU!
no, robbie, it’s not a rubbish day!
I THOUGHT YOU SAID THAT TODAY WASN’T A RUBBISH DAY, ROBOT.
IT ISN’T, ROBBIE!
LOOK! THE SUN IS SHINING. IT’S NOT A RUBBISH DAY IT’S A LOVELY DAY!
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