Kids Alive! 13 May 2023

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Tomorrow (14 May) is all about you! It’s National Children’s Day – a celebration of the importance of a healthy childhood. The date has been chosen by organisers because they think children in the United Kingdom should be able to get outside into their neighbourhoods and nature on that day.

National Children’s Day isn’t the only interesting event happening this week. International Day of Families takes place on 15 May, so it’s the perfect time to do something you enjoy with your nearest and dearest. What’s your family’s favourite thing to do together?

If you love music, the Eurovision Song Contest is being broadcast from Liverpool on 13 May – get together for a party and cheer on the UK entrant Mae Muller. If your family are big sports fans there are two epic events to enjoy this week. The Women’s FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on 14 May will see Chelsea go head-to-head with Manchester United. Then, on 19 May, rugby giants Glasgow Warriors and Toulon will do battle in the European Rugby Challenge Cup Final in Dublin. If none of those things are up your street, how about International Museum Day on 18 May. The UK has so many amazing museums from small local ones to big national ones Why not visit your favourite or check out one you’ve never visited before?

Whatever you do this week, have a fab time celebrating you, your family and the things you love.

I realise some of you are probably in a serious hurry to grow up, but as a boring old grown-up I just want to say to you – slow down! Being a child is brilliant! Sure, some of you will be thinking of all the things you aren’t allowed to do, such as staying up late, watching certain flms, playing certain games, and going out on your own. But then there are the things you don’t have to deal with, such as getting up early, going to work, paying bills, putting the bins out, aching bones and joints…

As a kid you get school holidays! At the weekends you can play all day long! You have time to do drawing and colouring, you can enjoy learning and discovering so many new things all the time, and you get to do loads of roly-polies!

Being a child is a totally awesome adventure! Enjoy it – Happy National Children’s Day!

READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT TRUSTING GOD

Tough Test in Trust

How often do you get tested, alive kids? There are spelling tests, numeracy tests, comprehension tests and, dare I say it, SATs.

Getting ready for and taking tests can be a nightmare. But the relief once tests are out of the way feels good and nding out you’ve done well feels great! I’m certain some of the helpful stuff I know is info I learnt to pass tests. Now, I don’t want to scare you, alive kids, but you’ll probably never stop being tested.

In this week’s Bible cartoon, Abraham is set a really tough test. God asked him to sacri ce his son. Sounds dreadful, doesn’t it? But God never intended

TEST TIME

Write these letters into the correct places to reveal the book of the Bible

Solve this sum to work out which chapter you’ll find the story in

says Justin Reeves

for Abraham to kill Isaac. God was testing Abraham to nd out if he had learnt to trust him with all his heart. Even though Abraham must have been really confused he trusted that God knew best and showed he was prepared to do what God asked. And God honoured Abraham’s trust by providing an animal to be sacri ced instead.

Isaac’s life was spared, God gave Abraham exactly what he needed, exactly when he needed it and Abraham passed God’s test. Life can be tough, alive kids, but remember you were created by a God who loves you and wants the best for you. Learn to trust him – he’ll never let you down!

There’s a story in the Bible in which Jesus is tested by the Devil. If you pass these tests you’ll see where in the Bible you can find the story.

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2 x 3 - 1 + 3 ÷ 2 = ?

Answer the two questions below to reveal which verses you should read

In the box write how old you would have been on the birthday before your second birthday.

From To

In the box write the number of footballers one team can have on the pitch at the start of a match.

Answer on Page 2

Children of Faith

Children of Children of Faith

In the Bible there are incredible stories of young people choosing to trust God. In return, God used them to do extraordinary things. As you read about these young people, be inspired because Jesus is calling you to make a difference too.

Joseph

What Happened?

Joseph’s dad made him a beautiful colourful coat because Joseph was his favourite son. This made Joseph’s brothers very jealous. Then Joseph had two dreams that his family were bowing down to him, which made them even more jealous. When his brothers saw an opportunity they sold Joseph into slavery. Joseph faced many challenges, but eventually he became the leader of Egypt.

What Can We Learn?

Joseph chose to trust God even in the dif cult circumstances. He worked hard and made choices that put God rst. God blessed him and when Joseph became leader, his dream came true, and his family bowed to him.

Genesis 37

Thoughts for You

How do you feel when you’ve been treated unfairly? Do you feel lonely, discouraged, or upset? Romans 8:28 is a reminder that, in the end, God will work out everything in far better ways than you could ever imagine.

KA! JAM is the coolest Bible activity club around. As a member you’ll go on amazing adventures through the Bible learning about Jesus. Each activity sheet is filled with lots of great stuff about being a Christian. You’ll also receive our mini-mag, Chatterbox, which is filled with jokes, games and much more. And to top it off, there are loads of awesome prizes to be won!

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14 May

Mia-Joy Charles – age 13

Frankie Carpenter – age 12

Kevin Cheeli – age 11

Jennifer O’Hare – age 11

15 May

Lucy Collings – age 13

Sonny Ikomoni – age 11

Pick Out Patch

18 May

Jack Duncan-Hale – age 13

The cosmos or universe is so enormous and stupendous it’s mind-boggling! Here are some facts about space that are … well, cosmic!

The Kuiper Belt

Even though it sounds like a fashion accessory, the Kuiper Belt is part of our solar system. It’s named after astronomer Gerard Kuiper, who spent years studying and writing about this part of space. The rst Kuiper Belt Object (KBO) to be discovered was Pluto in 1930. At that time astronomers thought Pluto was all alone, but in 1992 a second KBO, QB1 (or Albion), was discovered.

Lying roughly between the orbits of Neptune and Pluto, NASA describes the belt as a ‘puffed up doughnut’ that’s full of icy objects. Astronomers believe the contents of the belt are leftovers from the formation of our solar system. It’s a source of comets, and researchers have discovered that some near-Earth asteroids are from the Kuiper Belt. Some astronomers believe that Saturn’s moon, Phoebe, and Neptune’s moon, Triton, originated in the Kuiper Belt.

NASA pictures

I’m wearing a green ribbon as a symbol of mental health awareness. See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.

Artist representation of a Kuiper Belt Object

Blue dots representing the icy objects that form the Kuiper Belt

Why did Grandpa fall into a hole in the ground filled with water? Because he couldn’t see that well!

How do you make an octopus laugh? With ten-tickles!

Crossword Clues

by Neil Locker

SAME AGAIN

across:

1 Female parent. 3 Union Jack, for example. 6 Violent outburst of bad weather. 7 Pod vegetable. 8 Theme park attraction such as a roller coaster. 10 Marine ridge formed by coral. 12 Liquid used for frying. 13 Desert plants with spikes. 15 Seasoning for food.

Haha,haha,haha!

16 Clothing accessory sometimes worn with a shirt and suit.

down:

Crossword Clues

1 Edible fungus. 2 Noise made by cows.

3 Renown or stardom. 4 Golden Delicious, for example. 5 Interval in a football match (4,4).

9 Greek letter D. 11 Person from Aberdeen, for example. 14 Baby’s bed.

Answers on Page 2

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Hoho,hoho!

P P A

Haha,haha,haha!

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Locker

What do you call a French auntie who’s annoyed that someone stole her pastry? A cross-aunt!

Haha, hahaha, ha!

Hoho,haha,hehe!

Why did the boy’s computer break?

He tried eating his cookies with milk!

Hoho, hoho!

dad mum brothers

Hoho,hoho!

What do you say to your sister when she starts crying?

‘Are you having a crisis (cry sis)?’

Why did Grandma put wheels on her rocking chair?

She wanted to rock and roll!

Hehe,hehe!

Hoho,haha,hehe!

Knock, knock! Who’s there? Isabel!

Isabel who?

Isabel not working?

(Is the bell not working?)

step-parents love

family tree fun

grandad grandma cousins sisters uncles aunties traditions support

I am a ctional character in a book and TV series. I’m an inventor and talented mechanic. I have a brother called Klaus and a sister called Sunny. When my parents died, my siblings and I were sent to live with a ‘distant relative’ called Count Olaf. Can you guess who I am?

Cranium Big Brain Competition

Hello, detectives! Welcome to Cranium’s Big Brain Detective Game. Big Brain is a hilarious place where imaginations run wild and acting weird is normal. But alongside all the giggle-worthy goings-on there are lots of mysteries that need solving too. Players must work together to search the massive map, spot clever clues and close all the cases before time runs out. Would you be able to do it?

The game is perfect to play alone or work with your friends and family to solve more than 300 mysteries, nd clues and crack cases. For your opportunity to win Cranium’s Big Brain Detective Game, answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. Remember to put ‘Cranium Big Brain Competition’ in the subject box. Your entry needs to reach us by Friday 9 June when the winners will be chosen. You can also enter by lling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: Cranium Big Brain Competition, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK COLOURING

Mental Health Awareness Week is taking place from 15 to 21 May. Colouring is a great way to relax and take a break from your worries. So here’s a colouring that you can use when you need a worry break. Once you’ve completed your colouring, share your artwork with other readers by emailing your colourings to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. Make sure you write ‘Mental Health Awareness Week Colouring’ 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 ll in the details below so we know who you are. We send a gift to everyone whose colouring we publish, so don’t miss out!

Today is a Good Day!

Name:

Address:

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Living a healthy and an active lifestyle and caring for your physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 15 to 21 May so it’s the perfect time to think more about taking care of yourself.

Everyone has mental health, which includes your emotional, psychological and social well-being. That basically means whether you feel in a positive state of mind, feel safe, able to cope and connected to people around you. Your mental health can get better or worse depending on what’s happening in your life and the situations around you.

Wear It Green Day

During Mental Health Awareness Week, organisers are encouraging people to hold a Wear It Green Day on Thursday 18 May. All you have to do to join in is wear as much green as possible on that day. Talk to your teachers about holding a Wear It Green Day at your school – there are packs for them to download at mentalhealth.org.uk

You can also order a green ribbon badge to wear – the green ribbon is the international symbol of mental health awareness.

What’s Anxiety?

This year, the organisers of Mental Health Awareness Week are putting extra focus on anxiety.

Lots of things can make us feel anxious – exam pressure, relationships with family or friends, starting a new school or other big life events. Anxiety is a normal emotion that we all feel, but sometimes for some people it can get out of control. This might stop them from doing the things they want to do.

Top Tips

When you’re having anxious thoughts, focusing on your breathing can help control your anxiety. Try the 4-7-8 breathing technique. Close your mouth and quietly breathe in through your nose while you count to four. Hold your breath and count to seven. Breathe out through your mouth, making a whoosh sound while counting to eight. Repeat this three more times.

Exercise is a good way of dealing with anxiety. Running, dancing, playing football, skipping… it doesn’t matter as long as you’re moving.

It’s important not to ignore any worries you have. Writing your worries down in a diary can help you to process them.

Dealing with anxiety can be hard, but here are some ways to help… 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Spend time in nature, because it can help you feel calmer and less stressed. Whether you’re playing in the park or walking in the woods, connect with nature and spend time in green spaces.

Anxiety can make you feel lonely, so connecting with people can help. Talking about your feelings with parents, carers or teachers can help to reduce anxiety. It’s also helpful to spend time with family and friends having fun.

Try to get enough sleep and rest, even though it can be hard if you’re feeling anxious. Even chilling out and doing something simple like colouring can help you to rest your mind and give you a worry break.

It’s easy to reach for sugary snacks and drinks when we’re feeling low, even though they’ll actually make us feel worse in the long run. Having a healthy, balanced diet helps our bodies and minds cope with what life throws at us.

More Help

We can’t tell you enough how important it is to talk about any feelings or worries you have. Always share what you’re going through with a grown-up you trust.

If your anxious feelings aren’t going away and they’re having a negative impact on your life, ask your parents or carers to book you an appointment with your doctor. You can also try talking to the welfare staff at school.

For more information about Mental Health Awareness Week, visit mentalhealth.org.uk.

Alfe

Age? 6.

Favourite colour? Blue.

Favourite food? Pizza.

Favourite sport? Running.

Favourite bit of Kids Alive!?

Colouring.

Favourite Bible story and why?

Baby Jesus being born.

Favourite TV programme?

Baby Shark’s Big Show!

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

Pets? One dog called Ralph.

Hobbies? Beavers.

Tell us a joke. How did the barber win the race? He knew a short cut!

What special skill or talent do you have? I am a good singer.

Tell us something interesting about yourself. I go to Beavers and have earned lots of badges.

Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I love colouring and singing.

Cool Colou ri ngs and Contributions

Phoebe, age 10, sent us this amazing story that she wrote. We love it! The story is fantastic enough on its own, but the illustrations make it even better. What a great imagination!

G e t I n T o 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. Email: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk

Post: Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN

Alexis, age 13, sent us this cool colouring to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight. We especially love the Salvation Army T-shirt!

This Brilliant Bicycle Colouring was sent to us by AuroraRose, age 10. We love the colours you’ve chosen for the biker’s out t!

Messy Church

Twickenham Salvation Army held Messy Church on the theme of God’s love. The families that attended enjoyed playing with the parachute, singing songs, making crafts and sharing food together.

Here’s another Brilliant Bicycle Colouring. This one was completed by Phoebe, age 8. Fantastic job staying inside the lines, Phoebe!

Check out this bold and beautiful colouring from Abigail, age 7. It’s always good to remember to be kind to your mind!

WHAT ARE YOU DOING OUT IN THE RAIN AND COLD, PIRATES?

FOR SOME REASON HE SAID THAT WE Had to stand out here.

CAP’N PETE GAVE US A PEP TALK…

…AND TOLD US WE NEED TO BECOME BETTER PIRATES.

I DIDN’T say i want my crew to BE standING outside! what i actually said was…

…I WANT MY CREW TO BE OUTSTANDING! GROAN!