Kids Alive! 26 August 2023

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There are so many weird and wonderful events happening across the UK this weekend! One of the weirder events happening is the World Bog Snorkelling Championships! It’s taking place on 27 August in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales and it’s a 60-metre swim in a peat bog!

If you like the sound of that you might also like the World Gravy Wrestling Championships (28 August) in Stacksteads, Lancashire! Contestants wrestle in a pool full of gravy and points are awarded for fancy dress, comedy effect and entertainment!

Or how about watching some people pull a plane? The Dorset Plane Pull (28 August) sees teams of 20 people try to pull a Boeing 737 a distance of 50 metres to raise money for charity!

There are also plenty of wonderful events to check out. There are two epic carnivals to enjoy – Notting Hill Carnival in London (27–28 August) and Leeds West Indian Carnival Parade (28 August). Or if you fancy some Highland dancing and games, there are several options to choose from, including Cowal Highland Gathering (24-26 August) and Glenurquhart Highland Games (26 August).

Enjoy a weird and wonderful weekend!

The world is a weird and wonderful place. For example, I was watching a wildlife programme about warthogs the other day – now they’re weird-looking creatures! Then recently, I was on a beach, jumping through waves with my daughters while the sun shone – wonderful!

There’s some weird stuff in the Bible too. In Numbers 22, there’s a story that includes a talking donkey. And in 2 Kings 23–24, Elijah got a couple of bears to attack a bunch of kids, just because they called him baldy! I’m not being rude about the Bible, it’s just that some of the stories seem a bit weird. There are loads of wonderful stories in the Bible too – stories of healing, kindness, freedom and empowerment! And there are loads of top tips to help you live your best life by living Jesus’ way. Check out some Bible stories today.

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READ THE COMMENT BELOW ABOUT USING YOUR TALENTS FOR GOD AND STAYING CLOSE TO HIM

Don’t Keep God in a Box says Justin Reeves

Do you have a special place where you keep precious things? I have boxes containing old photos, football programmes, my collection of toy Porsche cars, and things that my wife and children gave me. My boxes are very ordinary, but some people like to decorate memory or treasure boxes so they’re extra special.

In this week’s Bible cartoon we see an extraspecial box that God asked the Israelites to make. The Ark of the Covenant was where the Ten Commandments were stored. Not only did God ask the Israelites to make the Ark, he also asked them to make an extra-special building to keep it in – the Tabernacle.

God wanted the Tabernacle to be special so

he gave speci c instructions about how to build it. He asked the Israelites to give their treasured possessions, gifts, skills and talents to help build it. It was very fancy and became a very special place for the Israelites, because it was a place where God showed his presence.

For lots of people church is somewhere they feel God’s presence – some churches are even called tabernacles. They’re also places where people feel they can use their gifts, talents and skills for God. Going to church is really helpful, but make sure you don’t limit God to just one place or group of people. Stay close to God all day, every day, wherever you are and whoever you’re with. That way you’ll always have a special place to feel God’s presence.

Gift Box

Make this box special by writing or drawing your gifts, talents and skills. How can you use them for God? Perhaps you could use this space to draw or write about a place where you feel close to God.

Israelites on the Move

The Ark and the Tabernacle

CHECK OUT YOUR BIBLE –EXODUS 25:10–22; 35:10–19; NUMBERS 9:22

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B IBLE BR AIN TEASE RS

Would you consider yourself to be a Bible buff? Do you know how many sh and loaves Jesus used to feed 5,000 people? Which teenager defeated a giant and who was swallowed by a huge sh? From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is full of incredible stories and interesting information. Test your Bible knowledge by having a go at the questions below.

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What nickname did Jesus give to brothers, James and John?

A Sons of Storm

B Sons of Lightning

C Sons of Thunder

CLUE Mark 3:17

Fill in the gap: I can do all things through Christ who _____ me.

A Strengthens

B Helps

C Supports

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CLUE Philippians 4:13

How many sons did Jacob have?

A 8

B 12

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CLUE Genesis 35:22

C 16

Which book is not part of the Gospels? A Luke B Mark C Malachi

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Who took over as Israel’s leader after Moses’ death? A Joshua B Caleb C Gideon

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Amalie Hooper – age 13

Pick Out Patch

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Samuel Geary – age 12

Lily Ling – age 12

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Ruby Poulson – age 12

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IT’S THE NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL THIS WEEK IN LONDON! i AM VERY EXCITED, DO YOU LIKE MY COSTUME? See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.

Luna 3 was launched on 6 October 1959 by the Soviet Union and was the third spacecraft to successfully reach the Moon successfully. The main reason it was launched was to take photographs of the Moon’s surface as it was ying past. Luna 3 provided very blurry pictures but with the help of computers, a map of the side of the Moon furthest away from Earth was made.

There was a total of 29 photographs taken in 40 minutes by Luna 3. These photographs showed that there were many mountains on the far side of the Moon. This is very different to the side closest to Earth, which has less mountains and more lava left over from erupting volcanoes.

NASA pictures

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

Dark patches are the left over lava from volcanoes

August Imogen Smith – age 13

What do you call a sunburned librarian? Well red!

What do you call a police officer in bed? An undercover cop!

How do scuba divers communicate? With speech bubbles!

Which dog solves underwater mysteries? Scuba-Doo!

Crossword Clues

by Neil Locker

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What did the shoe say to the hat?

‘You go ahead, I’ll follow you on foot!’

What’s another name for a sleeping bag? A nap sack!

Why didn’t the jacket potato’s plan to avoid the gravy work? Because it was half-baked!

Do you know why you never see elephants hiding in trees? Because they’re really good at it!

Ho ho, ho ho!

1 Opposite of thin. 3 Animal with horns. 6 Planet’s path. 7 Residue after burning. 8 Male bovine or whale. 10 Rip. 12 Large amount. 13 Fearless. 15 Costing nothing. 16 Silvery-white metal.

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What happened when the magician got angry? He started pulling his hare out!

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Crossword Clues

1 Game also called soccer. 2 Container for ice cream. 3 Entrance to garden. 4 Not asleep. 5 Number considered unlucky. 9 Subsequently. 11 Woodwind instrument. 14 Small insect.

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Why is it so easy for mashed potatoes to travel? They take the gravy train!

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What does a scuba diver use to cut seaweed? A sea-saw!

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COMPETITION

Besties are, well, the best! There’s nothing better than hanging out with your closest pals. If you agree, check out these Care Bears Lil’ Besties Surprise Cubbies! Experience an exciting sharing and caring adventure unlike any other. Your favourite lovable Care Bears BFFs (best friends forever) are now in mini form and they come with their very own miniature world to play in. Each Surprise Cubby comes with two Care Bears Lil’ Besties gures and lots of cool, colourful accessories. Fold down the sides of the cubby to reveal two hidden mini rooms inside for magical play. If you want to take your besties with you wherever you go, just fold up the cubby and you’re ready to go. You can collect all the cuties to expand your miniature world and increase the friendship fun. For your opportunity to win a Care Bears Lil’ Besties Surprise Cubby*, answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. Remember to put ‘Care Bears Lil’ Besties Competition’ in the subject box. Your entry needs to reach us by Friday 22 September when the winners will be chosen. You can also enter by lling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: Care Bears Lil’ Besties Competition, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.

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CRICKET COLOURING

Are you ready for some top cricket action? Men’s and women’s teams will battle it out during The Hundred Eliminator today (26 August) and England are facing New Zealand in the rst of four International T20 matches on 30 August. To celebrate a wonderful week of cricket here’s a cricketer to colour in. Share your artwork with other readers by emailing your colourings to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk

Make sure you write ‘Cricket 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!

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

Healthy Habits

In last week’s issue of Kids Alive! we looked at how important it is to keep our bodies and minds healthy. This week we’re going to delve into the second part of a healthy lifestyle – eating a balanced diet.

Why is a Balanced Diet So Important?

Eating the right type of foods helps to keep our bodies in tip-top shape. Eating a healthy, balanced diet also helps us to have the energy to do everything we need to. Just like vehicles need fuel to work, our bodies need good nutrients to run properly.

Eatwell Guide

Starchy Food

Fruit and Veg

Have you ever heard of the Eatwell Guide? It shows how much of what we eat should come from different food groups. You don’t need to get the right balance with every meal, it’s more of a guide for food over a day or even a week. There are ve main food groups. Here’s some more information about what they are.

Fruit and Veg

Fruit and vegetables should make up just over a third of the food we eat. Aim to eat at least ve portions of fruit or vegetables a day. These can be fresh, frozen, tinned, dried or juiced. However, make sure you don’t count more than one glass of juice or smoothie a day.

Starchy Food

Starchy foods, such as potatoes, bread, rice and pasta, should make up just over another third of the food we eat. Starchy foods are great for energy and higher bre or wholegrain options are especially good. That includes wholewheat pasta or brown rice.

Protein Dairy

Oils and Spreads

Protein

Beans, pulses, sh, eggs, lentils and meat are protein-rich foods, which are good for our bodies. Lean cuts of meat are better than processed meat, such as bacon, ham and sausages. Experts also suggest having two portions of sh a week, one of which should be oily, such as salmon, sardines or mackerel.

Dairy

Milk, cheese and yoghurt are also good options for getting protein into our bodies. They’re also full of calcium, which helps keep our bones healthy.

Oils and Spreads

Some fats are needed in our diet, but it’s important to think about what types of fat we eat. Unsaturated fats, such as rapeseed, olive and sun ower oils are much better for us.

Many of us eat too much saturated fat and sugar, which is high in foods that should be treats, such as cakes, biscuits, chocolate, sweets and puddings. These should be eaten occasionally and in smaller amounts.

Hydrate!

This one isn’t on the Eatwell plate, but we also need to keep hydrated to feel at our best. Water is crucial for our health. Experts recommend drinking six to eight cups of water every day.

Look at the Labels

Nutrition information labels help us work out if certain products are better or worse for us. Some pre-packed foods have colour-coded labels to make it easier to understand. These colours explain whether the item has high, medium or low amounts of fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt. Red means high, amber means medium and green means low.

For more information about having a healthy lifestyle, check out nhs.uk/healthier-families. There’s loads of advice as well as recipes, food swap options and exercise ideas.

Lydia

Age? 9.

Favourite colour? Pink.

Favourite food? Sweets.

Favourite sport? Gymnastics.

Favourite bit of Kids Alive!? Reader profiles.

Favourite Bible story and why?

Christmas, because Jesus was born.

Favourite TV programme?

Rainbow High.

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

Pets? One cat called Figaro. Hobbies? Swimming, gymnastics. Tell us a joke. Why did the boy take a ladder to school? Because he wanted to go to high school!

What special skill or talent do you have? Song writing and drawing. I play flute.

Tell us something interesting about yourself. I am amazing at maths.

Is there anything else you would like to tell us? I love maths and recently became a junior soldier (young member of The Salvation Army).

If you’d like to star in our reader pro le section we’d love to hear from you! Get a grown-up to send us an email using the address in the blue box below. Then we’ll send you the forms to complete.

New Junior Soldier

A junior soldier is a young member of The Salvation Army Ollie Stevens, Shirebrook.

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.

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Jessie, age 13, completed this beautiful Dancer Colouring. The colouring is so neat and delicate.

Cool Colou ri ngs

This Water is Life Colouring by Tiana, age 9, is a great reminder of how important water is for all the living things on our planet.

Max, age 10, has done an amazing job making this Footballer Colouring really pop. The colours are so vibrant!

What a fabulous Farm Colouring by Indi, age 7. Great job adding spots to the cow!

This pukka Patch Colouring was sent by Aidan, age 11. Patch says he loves his cool eyes!

That doesn’t sound too good, does it, Robbie?

Squeaking can only mean one thing…

This should help with your squeaking, Robot.

…It’s my pet mouse. He’s hungry!

How will cheese stop you squeaking?

…Robot needs oiling!

Actually, it won’t, Robbie. What’s needed is some cheese.

Because it’s not me that’s squeaking…