Kids Alive! 28 May 2022

Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7310

28 May 2022

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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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Zoos and aquariums are amazing places. You can see a fluffy ferret, an enormous elephant, and everything in between!

This week (28 May to 5 June) is Love Your Zoo Week. It’s run by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums who want to make these places as great as possible. It’s a week to celebrate all the wonderful things that zoos and aquariums do and it’s a great time to support them.

This year, the emphasis is love – because we all need love!

Whether it’s breeding programmes to help species grow or special relationships between staff and animals, love is all around.

Zoos are vital spaces for so many things. They help inspire people and connect humans to nature. You can also learn so much from a zoo and see species you wouldn’t get to see in everyday life. Zoos, aquariums, nature reserves and other similar places also help with conservation. This means they provide protection to animals who might be struggling in the wild and help species survive for longer, especially if they are threatened with extinction.

This week, why don’t you visit a local zoo or aquarium close to you? Check out zoofederation.org.uk to find a zoo near you!

I once read a book called The Zoo: The Wild and Wonderful Tale of the Founding of London Zoo. To be honest, I didn’t find the tale wild or wonderful – I just found it really sad. Lots of animals were captured and taken to London, but almost none of them made it through their first British winter.

Thankfully zoos in the UK have changed a lot since London Zoo opened in 1828. These days, zoos do important research to help us understand animals better and work hard to make sure some species don’t die out.

It’s not just down to zoos to help save animals. As we’ve learned through our KA! JAM pages recently, we can all do our bit to make the world a better place – not only for animals, but for each other. What can you do to help make the world a better place for everything that lives here?

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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT CARING ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE

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like the sunshine – although I’ve been sunburnt before and it wasn’t pleasant! Warmer weather might sound nice, but scientists around the world are worried about global warming and the way it is impacting our planet.

Climate change might seem like a thing you’ve just heard about on the news or at school, but it’s real.

Sadly, the actions of humans mean it’s happening all around the globe, right now. Younger people will especially feel the effects as temperatures will be higher in the future and there’ll be more harmful gases that affect air quality. Climate change also means there’ll be more extreme events such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall that causes flooding.

These changes affect everyone, but often the people

most affected have done the least to cause climate change. That’s why The Salvation Army, who publish Kids Alive!, is determined to help people overcome the challenges they face due to climate change.

We often hear that world leaders and grown-ups in charge of businesses need to do more to reverse climate change, but we can all help protect our world.

Think about how much you buy, the food you eat and the way you travel. If we all produce less waste and reduce our carbon footprint we can help others, animals and plants too. Remember, there’s still time to change what’s happening to our planet and you can be a part of that transformation. As the Bible cartoon opposite says, anything you do to help someone in need is actually doing something for Jesus.

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Creation Champions Climate Change

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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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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KA! JAM is the cooles t Bible activity club around. As a mem ber you’ll go on amazing adventures through the Bible learning about Jesus.

Each activity sheet is filled with lo ts of great stuff about being a Christia n. You’ll also receive our mini-mag , Chatterbox, which is filled with jo kes, games and much more. And to to p it off, there are loads of awesome pr izes to be won!

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I love the zoo! do you like my explorer hat? See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.

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H o h o, h a h a, h e h e!

H e h e, h e h e!

H e h e, he he!

What do you say to Simba when he’s moving too slowly?

‘Mufasa!’

(Move faster!)

ZOO WORDSEARCH Find the zoo-related words listed below in the grid

WILDLIFE AQUARIUM What happened MONKEYS REPTILES when the owl lost his voice?

GECKOS MAMMALS He didn’t give a hoot!

ELEPHANTS TIGERS GORILLAS SANcTUARY What fish only swims KOMoDO DRAGON at night? penguins GIRAFFES A starfish!

CONSERVATION BIRDS What do you call a crying camel who’s lost at sea?

A humpback wail (whale)!

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What did one lion say to the other when they saw hunters in a jeep?

‘Look, meals on wheels!’

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They’re always on their bed!

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ets are awesome! You might not have your own fluffy friend or poochy pal, but this week’s competition prize can help you learn what it takes to keep a pet healthy and happy with not one but two Tamagotchi.

Tamagotchi took the world by storm in the 1990s and now you can win a limited-edition Tamagotchi Original 25th Anniversary. It is the original digital pet that everyone knew and loved with a super-special iridescent shell!

Raise your creature from a baby to an adult and watch it grow. You can name it, feed it, play with it and train it!

As if that wasn’t enough fun, check out Tamagotchi Pix! This interactive virtual pet has a camera and touch buttons.

It includes all the usual Tamagotchi features, but your virtual pet is now better than ever. Use the camera to help nurture your character by cooking its meals, customising different items, exploring to find Tamagotchi friends, taking pictures with your Tamagotchi character and so much more. You can also connect with your friend’s Tamagotchi Pix using a Tama code and even plan character play dates.

For your opportunity to win a 25th anniversary Tamagotchi and Tamagotchi Pix answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk to reach us by Don't worry Friday 24 June when the winners will be chosen – if you don't win, remember to put ‘Tamagotchi 25th Anniversary you can find these Competition’ in the subject box. You can also Tamagotchi at enter by filling in the details on the coupon Amazon, Very below and posting it to: Tamagotchi 25th and Next Anniversary Competition, Kids Alive!

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How to make paw print biscuits It’s National Biscuit Day on Sunday 29 May, so what better way to celebrate than by making these paw print biscuits? We’d love to feature you making these yummy treats, so remember to send photos to Your Space, Kids Alive!, 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN or email them to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. Don’t forget to tell us your name, age and address.

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Add the sugar and keep stirring until the mixture is light and fluffy.

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Sift in the flour and add the cinnamon (optional).

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Bring the mixture together using your hands until it forms a dough.

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Take a baking tray and cover the surface in baking paper.

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• 225g butter • 110g caster sugar • 275g plain flour • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) • 1 pack of chocolate buttons • 1 pack of chocolate chips • oven • large bowl • wooden spoon • teaspoon • sieve • baking tray • baking paper • a grown-up to help

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8 Flatten the balls a little and add one big chocolate button and three chocolate chips to each ball to make the paw print.

9 Ask a grown-up to put the biscuits in the oven for 10-12 minutes until they’re golden brown.

10 Once baked leave the biscuits to cool down for 15 minutes and enjoy your paw-esome treats!

Ta-da!

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30 Days Wild

You’ve heard of random acts of kindness, well now it’s time for random acts of wildness! For the month of June people will be taking part in 30 Days Wild, the United Kingdom’s biggest nature challenge.

Discover Your Wild Side Do you live in the countryside or near the beach? Perhaps you live in a busy city or near the woods. Below are some ideas of things you can do to get outside with friends and family and have fun no matter where you live.

Natural Therapy Nature is good for you! When you connect with nature there are loads of health benefits. Nature can lift your mood, help you to feel less anxious and improve your concentration.

It also helps to improve heart health and boost your immune system.

Being outdoors encourages exercise and spending time in the sun helps your body to produce vitamin D, which works to prevent diseases such as cancer.

Scientists believe that sick people heal better when they spend time in nature and spending time in nature can even help people to live longer.

Caring for Creation Every living thing on the planet is connected, including humankind. We need nature and nature needs us! That’s why it’s so important to take care of our planet.

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Essential Ecosystems Ecosystems are the way animals, plants and people – along with things such as rain and sunshine – work together. If one part of a community of living things is changed it affects the whole ecosystem.

For example, if a disease kills plants in a pond, this affects the fish that eat them as well as the herons that feed on the fish.

Healthy ecosystems help to purify water, clean the air we breathe, put the right nutrients in soil, provide us with food and regulate the climate. Getting involved in 30 Days Wild can help to protect the UK’s ecosystems.

Get Ready to Go Wild!

To take part, all you need to do is to sign up at wildlifetrusts.org to receive a free pack with fun activities and suggestions for each day.

Awesome Activities Activities will include wildlife watching, bug hunting, pond dipping, eating outdoors, planting wildflower seeds, listening to birdsong, litter picking or fundraising challenges for wildlife in your area – or simply going for a walk in the countryside. Most supporters who took part in previous challenges said their favourite activities were those that helped nature or increased their knowledge of the natural world.

Critters and Creatures Why don’t you record, photograph or draw some of the critters and creatures you see during 30 Days Wild? The UK is full of amazing wildlife – from teeny insects to larger mammals. It’s awesome to discover an animal or bug you’ve never seen before.

There are about 27,000 different types of insect living in the UK and Ireland, and some of them can be spotted in your garden or local park. See if you can find any ladybirds, shield bugs or dragonflies or write down how many different butterflies are fluttering about.

The best time to watch bigger wildlife – such as hedgehogs, foxes, badgers or deer – is early in the morning or at dusk in the evening.

Take a Moment to Listen Researchers have discovered that listening to birdsong – even if it’s only a recording – boosts people’s well-being! Ask your parents or carers if you can get up just before sunrise one morning to listen to the dawn chorus. See if you can tell a blackbird’s song from the warble of a thrush or pick out the trill of a wren or a robin.

Whatever you choose to do each day, make sure you have fun and go wild!

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Eight-year-old Amelia-Jan e seems to be a cricket fan!

Can you see the stars twinkling behind the cricketer?

NEW JUNIOR SOLDIER A junior soldier is a young member of The Salvation Army

William, Bath Temple.

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G et I n To u c h !

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.

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Tell us a joke!

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Tell us something

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Is there anyth ing else you would

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Age? 10.

Favourite colour? Blue.

Favourite food? Pizza.

Favourite sport? Cricket.

Favourite bit of Kids Alive! ?

Giggle in the Middle.

Favourite Bible story and why?

Joseph, because Joseph shows mercy and forgives his brothers.

Favourite TV programme?

The Hobbit.

What do you want to be when you’re older? An accountant.

Pets? None.

Hobbies? Cricket, football, art.

Tell us a joke. ‘Teacher, teacher!

I think I’m going to be sick in a minute!’ ‘Just wait a minute!’

What special skill or talent do you have? Cricket and football.

Tell us something interesting about yourself. I’ve got three older brothers.

Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I like cooking.

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PIRATE DICK, I WANT YOU TO GO ASHORE AND FIND ME A JOINER.

THIS BROKEN DOOR NEEDS FIXING.

LATER…

THIS IS OLIVE FORRUTHERS. SHE’S NOT A JOINER.

AYE, AYE, CAP’N PETE!

I’M BACK WITH A JOINER, CAP’N PETE!

THAT’S WHERE YOU’RE WRONG, CAP’N. NOT ONLY IS OLIVE A BROWNIE, BUT SHE ALSO BELONGS TO A STAMP CLUB, HER SCHOOL ATHLETICS TEAM, THE CHURCH DRAMA SOCIETY AND THE LOCAL LIBRARY!

IF JOINING ALL THOSE CLUBS DOESN’T MAKE HER AN EXPERT JOINER, I DON’T KNOW WHAT DOES!

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