Kids Alive! 3 February 2024

Kids Alive! – formerly The Young Soldier – Issue No 7396

3 February 2024

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Giggle in the Middle

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Mind Fuel For Young Explorers Competition

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Colouring Corner

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Your Space

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New words: Fast. Aloe. Near. Germ.

BIG MYSTERY: Rugby boots.

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10 Bait. 12 Era. 13 Beach. 15 Glue. 16 Eat. BIBLE BRAINTEASERS: 1C. 2B. 3B. 4A. 5A. PICK OUT PATCH: Page 13.

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he men’s Six Nations tournament kicked off yesterday (2 February) when France went head-to-head with last year’s champions, Ireland. Today there’s even more rugger action to enjoy! Italy face England at 2.15pm, before Wales host Scotland at 4.45pm.

As well as the Championship Trophy for the winner of the overall tournament, there is plenty of other silverware to compete for. A team that wins all its games can win the Grand Slam, and the Triple Crown goes to one of the home nations (England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales) if one of them wins all three of their matches against the others. There are also seven other cups or trophies up for grabs for various different individual matches.

Can Ireland win two tournaments on the trot or is it Scotland’s time to shine? Will England improve on last year’s disappointment or will Wales’s young team exceed expectations? Will the trophy end up in French hands or will Italy end up top of the table for the first time? Let’s find out!

TV coverage of the Six Nations in the UK will be split between BBC and ITV. Wales’s matches will also be shown on S4C. Coverage in the Republic of Ireland will be split between RTÉ and Virgin Media.

I like rugby, but I don’t mind admitting that sometimes I find it a bit confusing. I’ve been to watch a few matches at Twickenham, but because I didn’t grow up watching or playing rugby, I forget some of the rules or terms used. That’s why I used to enjoy going to matches with a rugby-mad friend – he could explain everything that was happening on the pitch to me.

I also don’t mind admitting that sometimes I find the Bible a little confusing. When there’s something I don’t understand, I’m really grateful that I know plenty of people who can help me make sense of it. If you’re like me and there’s something in the Bible that you’re finding confusing, why don’t you chat to your Sunday school or church leaders? I’m sure they’d love to help you learn more about the Bible and being a Christian.

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What a Wonderful World Have you watched Seven Worlds, One Planet?

It’s a BBC TV programme that features David Attenborough. If you haven’t seen it, it’s still available on BBC iPlayer or you can get a feel for it by watching the trailer on YouTube – search for ‘Seven Worlds, One Planet: Extended Trailer’.

I love watching nature programmes because they always remind me how wonderful our world is. From the highest mountains to the deepest seas and the largest whale to the tiniest insect, our world is truly breathtaking.

This week’s Bible cartoon is all about God creating our wonderful world. In the first five days he created all sorts of different things, including the Sun, the Moon, plants and creatures of the sea and sky. But he didn’t do it all in one day, he put each part together separately, just like when you do a jigsaw.

On their own, each piece of the puzzle wouldn’t have been much, but when it all comes together it makes a world full of creativity, colour and beauty.

In the creation story, it often tells us that God looks at what he’s created and sees that it’s good. I don’t know about you, but I think it’s so much more than good. It’s absolutely fantastic and we should always remember to be thankful to God for creating it for us.

Read the comment on the right about being thankful for God’s creation

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Piece it Together

Fit the puzzle pieces into the correct places to see the full beauty of God’s creation

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Check out your Bible – Genesis 1:1–23

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Would you consider yourself to be a Bible buff? Do you know how many fish and loaves Jesus used to feed 5,000 people? Which teenager defeated a giant and who was swallowed by a huge fish? 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.

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

To join KA! JAM and complete the Bible activity courses online, go to salvationist.org.uk/ kajam.

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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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IT’S CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK THIS WEEK. cHECK OUT OUR MENTAL HEALTH COLOURING ON PAGE 11 - i’M LOOKING FORWARD TO COLOURING IT! See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.

Ell a Moye – age 13

Optical illusions use colour, light or patterns to confuse our brains – that means the illusions look different to what is actually there.

Which yellow line on the train tracks do you think is wider? Mo st people will say the top one, but they’re actually exactly the same length. Your brain just thin ks the top one is longer because it covers the width of the tracks.

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What’s a bee’s favourite sport?

Rug-bee!

Why did the rugby player go to see the vet?

His calves were hurting!

Why do rugby fans eat up the sport?

Because it’s scrum-ptious!

Once you’ve seen one rugby joke... ...you’ve seen a maul! (you’ve seen them all!)

Crossword Clues

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Crossword Clues

1 Baby’s clothes protector at mealtimes.

3 Curved peg for coats, for example. 6 Small green plant found on rugby pitches, for example. 7 Organ of hearing. 8 Bird’s home.

10 Food placed on a hook to catch fish.

12 Historical period. 13 Sandy seashore.

15 Adhesive. 16 Have food.

down: 1 Novice or learner. 2 Constricting snake.

3 Water pipe in the garden. 4 Last letter of the Greek alphabet. 5 Musical note equal to two quavers. 9 Garden creature with a shell.

11 Woodwind instrument. 14 Large primate.

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Why are rugby players such good gardeners?

They’re always planting their feet!

Why was the rugby player upset on their birthday?

Because they got a red card!

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MISSING PUZZLE PIECE

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Why don’t grasshoppers H e he, rugby? watch he he!

They prefer cricket!

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This jigsaw of a rugby match is missing a piece, but there are four pieces left in the box.

Find the correct piece and complete the jigsaw.

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Mind Fuel for Young Explorers COMPETITION

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e’re sure you know all about famous adventurer, Bear Grylls, but in case you don’t know, he’s a former Special Forces soldier who has also starred in loads of TV programmes and written more than 85 books!

Now Bear has a brand new book that’s perfect for young explorers. In the book, Bear uses his survival experiences to share ideas that have helped him overcome fear, develop a positive mindset and live life with confidence.

Mind Fuel for Young Explorers is written alongside Will Van Der Hart, who is an emotional health advocate and director of the Mind and Soul Foundation. The book covers topics such as motivation, courage, relationships, self-care and determination. It’s full of advice and activities to help readers increase mental resilience, combat stress and learn more about themselves.

For your opportunity to win a copy of Mind Fuel for Young Explorers, answer the question below and email your full name, age, address and answer to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk.

Remember to put ‘Mind Fuel for Young Explorers Competition’ in the subject box. Your entry needs to reach us by Friday 1 March when the winners will be chosen. You can also enter by filling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: Mind Fuel for Young Explorers Competition, Kids Alive! 1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ.

WIN!

Prizes kindly donated by Hodder Faith

Which of these jobs did Bear Grylls once have?

Soldier

Police officer

Firefighter

Name: Address: ____________ Postcode:

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Remember, the best way to enter is to email your entry to kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk

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CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK COLOURING Children’s Mental Health Week is taking place this week (5–11 February) and the theme is My Voice Matters (read more about it on pages 12 and 13). Colouring is really good for lowering stress and anxiety, so why not take some time to enjoy being creative? Add some colour to the design below and if you’d like to share your artwork with other readers, email your colouring to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. Make sure you write ‘Children’s Mental Health Week Colouring’ in the subject box and give us your full name, age and address. Alternatively you can post your colouring to: Your Space, Kids Alive! 1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ. One last reminder, if you’re sending by post remember to fill 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!

Name:

Age:

Address: Postcode: Go to salvationist.org.uk/kidsalive to download a printable PDF of this page

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Children’s Mental Health Week Taking care of our mental health is so important. That’s why Place2Be organise Children’s Mental Health Week every year. The aim of this special week is to empower, equip and give a voice to all children and young people in the UK. That includes you!

What Is Mental Health?

We all have mental health. It affects how we think, feel and behave. Our mental health is similar to our physical health, because both can have their ups and downs. Both also need taking care of to make sure they’re in top shape.

Good mental health can mean we feel confident and positive, manage daily stress and cope with change. When our mental health takes a dip, this could mean we feel lonely, sad, anxious, scared or worried a lot.

My Voice Matters The theme for Children’s Mental Health Week this year is My Voice Matters and it’s all about providing young people with the tools they need to express themselves. Organisers hope that by the end of the week, all children taking part will be able to say ‘My Voice Matters’ and truly believe it!

Dealing with Feelings Here are some tips from children just like you. They have all had ups and downs with their mental health and told Place2Be some of the things that helped them when they were struggling.

Ask for help from teachers, parents, carers, siblings or other family members. Keep telling people until someone listens.

Remember you’re not alone – everyone goes through tough times.

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Stay calm. Take some deep breaths or find somewhere to sit quietly for two minutes.

Go outside and get some exercise to make yourself feel stronger.

Think of your favourite things and write them down.

Spend time with your family and friends (or pets!).

Write a diary to keep track of your emotions.

Stay positive and focus on the things that make you happy.

Helping Others Place2Be have some top tips for helping others too! Here are some things you can say to help others who are struggling.

Do you want to be my friend?

Do you want to play?

I’m here for you.

Shall we tell a grown-up?

Would you like me to find your friends?

What Matters to You? Being creative is great for your mental well-being (check out page 11 of this week’s issue for a cool colouring!). Whether it’s drawing, writing, colouring or crafting, they’re all great ways to relax and relieve stress or anxiety. They’re also good ways to explore and express feelings.

Place2Be have a creative activity for Children’s Mental Health Week that can help you explore what matters to you. You draw a swirl on a piece of paper then write, draw or stick things on that show what matters most to you. Check out childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/families/what-matters-to-you-activity-for-4-11-year-olds.

For more information about Children’s Mental Health Week visit childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk

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If you’d like to star in our reader profile section we’d love to hear from you!

Get a grown-up to send us an email using the address in the green box below.

Then we’ll send you the forms to complete.

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Favourite colour? Orange, yellow and black.

Favourite food? Jaffa cakes.

Favourite sport? Golf.

Favourite Bible story and why?

The birth of baby Jesus, because he is so special.

Favourite TV programme?

Swashbuckle .

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

Pets? No. Hobbies? Gymnastics, swimming and golf.

Tell us a joke. Why was the giraffe late? Because he got caught in a giraffe jam!

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What special skill or talent do you have? I can hit a golf ball over the fence in my garden!

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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! 1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ

Cool Colourings Jessica, age 5, created this cool Racing Cars Colouring. We love the bold colours – they would look great as the cars whizz past.

This Time Travel Colouring was sent to us by Otis, age 5. Otis says he would like to go back in time to his fifth birthday, because his mummy baked him a green ninja cake.

Check out this Pukka Panto Colouring. It was sent by Kaitlyn, age 11, and she’s done a great job colouring the picture so neatly.

Zoja, age 10, also sent us a Time Travel Colouring.

They’ve featured the ancient Egyptians – what a wonderful job they’ve done with their drawing!

Here’s another Pukka Panto Colouring. We love the rainbow colours that Finn, age 4, has used!

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