Clever Hedgehog at Ukrainian Community Day event

Posted on March 11, 2024 | by Olga Zhestkova

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Ukrainian Community Day at the University of Pennsylvania

Did you meet Clever Hedgehog and his team members at the recent Ukrainian Community Day hosted by Penn Live Arts on March 3, 2024?

We were happy to participate in this event celebrating Ukrainian-American artists, highlighting the artistry and soul of Ukraine rich with cultural history.

Given the significant presence of Ukrainians at the event, many of whom have families back in Ukraine, we were happy to present the Clever Hedgehog initiative and all the fun and engaging materials that Clever Hedgehog has on his website to help children grow, learn and enjoy childhood, especially during these challenging times.

Clever Hedgehog is truly grateful for the organizers’ hard work, as he enjoyed every moment with new friends. Together we sparked creativity, enjoying coloring pages from our website and winning some fantastic prizes!

Ukrainian Community Day hosted by Penn Live Arts 2024

Follow us for updates on more chances to meet Clever Hedgehog soon

We’ll be announcing another event shortly! Stay tuned!

Spring is here!

Posted on March 1, 2024 | by Olga Zhestkova

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Let’s Welcome Spring !

Spring is a really fun and exciting time of the year. It is a time for new beginnings and fresh starts.

Flowers start to bloom in spring, and the world becomes colorful again. Animals and bugs come out of hibernation, and birds come back from warm places.

Let’s learn about signs of Spring together with Clever Hedgehog!

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Signs of Spring

Spring is like magic for the world! It’s when everything wakes up from a long nap. The weather gets warmer, just like a cozy hug from the sun.

It’s when everything wakes up from a long nap. The weather gets warmer, just like a cozy hug from the sun. Flowers start to pop up from the ground like colorful candies.

Trees that were bare in winter grow new leaves. They start out tiny and green, but they get bigger and bigger as the days get longer.

Birds that were away in warm countries all winter are coming back, too.

spring bird — Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay

What we can do in Spring?

Spring is a great time for planting seeds and growing gardens.

Spring is a time to play outside! The days get longer, which means you get to play outside for longer too! You can skip in the sunshine, have a picnic under a tree, or go on a bug hunt. It’s a season full of fun and new discoveries! Clever Hedgehog has a lot of ideas for outdoor games!

Spring is also when we celebrate Easter, which is a special holiday when we paint eggs and have egg hunts. It’s a time for families to come together and have fun.

Did you know?

In spring, swallows return to their homes and immediately begin to repair and make their nests cozy for future chicks.

Swallows’ nests are built from lumps of wet dirt or clay, which they collect from puddles. Between mud lumps they lay grass and plant roots for more strength. The bottom of a swallow’s nest is lined with down and feathers.

Swallows that live in cities and swallows that live in the countryside make nests in different ways. City swallows build nests on the walls of large buildings close to each other. Countryside swallows build nests inside barns and stables.

Swallows spend most of their lives in the air. They eat and drink while flying. These birds help nature by eating harmful insects.

Poems about Spring

It’s Time for Spring

My sweater’s tight and itchy
My snow pants are too small
Last week I lost a mitten
I can’t find my scarf at all.

My woolen socks have lost their toes.
My boots have lost their tread.
And I have lost the love I had
For words like “skies” and “sleds”.

But … my fishing rod still fits
And … my baseball bat still kits
I have a kite that wants to fly
So … Winter, call it quits!

By Bobby Katz

One Spring Day

One sunny day,
When I went outside to play,
I saw something starting to grow.

When I went closer to look,
I saw something out of a book,
That sprouts were all in a row.

So I looked all around me,
It was a fresh sight to see
That flowers had begun to grow!

Tulips

In the garden tulips grow.
Straight and golden in a row.
Each one holds its empty cup,
Drinking rain and sunshine up.

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 13, 2024 | by Olga Zhestkova

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Do you know that there is a special day when you can show your love and care to others?

Valentine’s Day is a holiday that people celebrate on February 14, greeting loved ones, close friends, family members, and classmates.

On Valentine’s Day, people greet loved ones, close friends, family members, and classmates by sending them special cards called valentines. People also give candy, flowers, and other gifts to loved ones.

But gifts can come in other ways besides candy, and love can be shown through acts of kindness and kind words.

Let’s learn about Valentine’s Day celebrations together with Clever Hedgehog!

Clever Hedgehog loves Valentine’s Day and always finds a way to show his love and care to others.

As Valentine’s Day approached, Clever Hedgehog couldn’t wait to do something special, something that would bring joy and laughter to everyone in the forest. And so, he set out on a mission to create special presents for each of his friends.

Valentine’s Day cards

Clever Hedgehog began with making Valentine’s Day cards for his friends and family.

It was so much fun because he used some funny Valentine’s Day jokes and silly poems to decorate cards.

Clever Hedgehog made one for you!

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Funny Valentine’s Day jokes and silly poems to decorate cards:

– Knock, knock
– Who’s there?
– Luke
– Luke who?
– Luke who got a Valentine!

I love you more than applesauce,
Than peaches and a plum,
Than chocolate hearts,
And cherry tarts,
And a berry bubble gum.

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet,
And so are you!

– What kind of flowers should you NOT give on Valentine’s Day?
– Cauliflowers!

– What did one volcano say to the other?
– I lava you!

Roses are red,
Daisies are white,
Valentine!
You make every day a delight.

– Knock, knock
– Who’s there?
– Olive
– Olive who?
– Olive you!

– What did the stamp say to the envelope on Valentine’s Day?
– I’m stuck on you!

You are a special
Friend of mine,
You are a special
Friend of mine,
Be my Valentine!

Bake and decorate Valentine’s Day treats

Next, Clever Hedgehog baked a big box of Valentine’s Day cookies because he knew his friends had a sweet tooth. Using flour, sugar and butter, he made a lot of delicious treats for everyone.

You can bake some cookies too.

Here is how you can make the most delicious but simple sugar cookies! Follow the video instructions and make these easy cookies for you and your loved ones for Valentine’s Day!

Friends and family dance party

Finally, on the morning of Valentine’s Day, Clever Hedgehog presented Valentine’s gifts to his friends, one by one. The forest was filled with laughter and joy as they unwrapped their presents. Clever Hedgehog knew that on this Valentine’s Day they all shared the gift of friendship, laughter, and love.

So it was the time to put on some favorite music and have a dance party.

Remember that the most important thing on Valentine’s Day is to have fun and spend fun time with your loved ones.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your special Valentine!

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Did you know?

No one knows for sure how and when the tradition of celebrating Valentine’s Day started.

Valentine’s Day gifts often come packed in a red, heart-shaped box.

Tell us what you think!

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Groundhog Day

Posted on February 12, 2024 | by Olga Zhestkova

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Do you believe a groundhog can predict when spring will arrive?

Groundhog Day is a fun holiday that takes place every year in the USA and Canada on February 2nd, and in some other countries on a different date.

Let’s learn about Groundhog’s Day celebrations together with Clever Hedgehog!

Figuring out when warm weather was coming was once very important for farmers to know when it was safe to plant new crops. Nowadays, we rely on meteorologists and weather forecasts. But in some countries, people still like to ask a groundhog what the weather is going to be like!

Groundhog Day is a fun holiday that takes place every year on February 2nd in the USA and Canada.

Legend says that when a groundhog wakes up from hibernation (winter sleep) and peeks out of its burrow if it sees its shadow, it gets scared and hides back underground. That means 6 more weeks of winter! But if he doesn’t see his shadow, it means that spring will start early.

Meet the Most Famous Groundhogs

Let’s see if all these famous groundhogs were right with their forecasts!

Punxsutawney Phil

The most famous groundhog in the world lives in his burrow near Punxsutawney (Pennsylvania, USA). His name is Punxsutawney Phil. Every February 2nd, thousands of people come to see how Phil makes his prediction about the coming of spring.

This year, an early spring was predicted. This has only happened 20 times in the celebration’s recorded history.

Shubenacadie Sam

Shubenacadie Sam is a Canadian groundhog who lives in the town of Shubenacadie (Nova Scotia, Canada). Every year, Shubenacadie Sam makes the earliest prediction in North America. While Sam’s predictions have never been wrong, sometimes, the weather is wrong.

Shubenacadie Sam also predicted an early spring this year.

Tymko

Ukraine also has groundhogs that predict spring coming. However, this tradition is not very old.

This year, the people of Kharkiv region gathered to celebrate the 20th Groundhog Day with Tymko, the most famous groundhog in Ukraine.

Tymko predicted an early spring in Ukraine this year.

Did you know?

Although groundhogs are often called woodchucks, they didn’t get their name from chucking wood. It comes from a Native American name “wuchak“. Young groundhogs may be called chucklings.

This led to a funny tongue-twister:

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

As much wood as a woodchuck could chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

Let’s have a contest!

Clever Hedgehog can say this tongue twister very fast. How fast can you say it?

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Christmas in Ukraine

Posted on December 23, 2023 | by Olga Zhestkova

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Christmas is celebrated all over the world, but Christmas in Ukraine is celebrated in a very special way.

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Christmas in Ukraine

Christmas is one of the most important family holidays in Ukraine. Even though presents are not exchanged on Christmas, kids get presents on Saint Nicholas Day and New Year’s Day.

Ukrainian Christmas traditions are very old and very meaningful to all Ukrainians.

Christmas Eve on December 24 is called Sviatyi Vechir (Святий вечір) in Ukrainian (“Holy Evening”), and has many customs and rituals. These include decorating a house with a special object (didukh), crafting a Christmas Star, singing carols (koliadky), and so on. One important tradition of the night is a special supper, called Sviata Vecheria (“Holy Supper”).

Christmas Symbols in Ukraine

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A Christmas Star

The Christmas Star in Ukraine is a symbol of light, sun, and God. It also represents the Bethlehem star, which announced the birth of Jesus. The Star has 8 or more edges and is an important attribute in caroling performances (vertep).

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Didukh

Didukh is a symbol of good fortune, riches, and the spiritual life of Ukrainians. “Didukh” means “grandfather spirit” and it symbolizes the family’s ancestors. It is made from the first or the last stalks of wheat collected during the year and is decorated with colorful threads and ribbons. Family putdidukh in a special place in their homes and keep it for the rest of winter months.

Koliadky

On Christmas day, Ukrainians go to church, visit relatives and sing Christmas carols (Koliada). The ancient Ukrainian tradition of caroling is called kolyaduvannya (Ukrainian колядування). It is carried on by church members and groups of young children who walk house to house greeting and wishing people the best for the next year, and receiving sweets and money in return.

The different type of Ukrainian traditional caroling is vinshuvanya (Ukrainian віншування). With these songs, carolers congratulate the hosts on Christmas.

Ukrainian caroling traditions are preserved the best in the Western part of Ukraine.

Vertep

The tradition of live performances for Christmas came to Ukraine from Europe a long time ago and was called vertep. This tradition is still popular today. Vertep is a traditional folk performance that shows the story of the birth of Jesus with the cheerful spirit of the holiday.

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12 Traditional Dishes for Ukrainian Christmas Dinner

According to the Ukrainian tradition, the whole family gathers at one table during the Christmas Eve dinner – the Sviat Vechir dinner (“Holy Supper”). For hundreds of years, Ukrainians have followed the rule to serve 12 special meat-dairy-egg-free dishes during Christmas Eve dinner, because Jesus wasn’t born into a rich family, and his first birthday his family celebrated in a simple barn.

While some of these 12 dishes vary in different parts of Ukraine, the mandatory dishes are kutia, varenyky, ceremonial bread (kalach) and uzvar.

1. Kutia, a dish made of grain, honey, and poppy seeds, is served first at the meal. Grains symbolize eternal life, and honey – heavenly bliss.

2. Ukrainian Christmas bread – kalach – is a slightly sweet bread that is braided in three round braids stacked one on top of the other. It is an essential part of the Christmas Eve supper.

3. For Christmas Eve, Ukrainians cook special dumplings – varenyky – stuffed with potatoes, cabbage, mushrooms or fruits.

4. Uzvar is a drink you can try only in Ukraine, made with smoked dried fruits and berries.

Alongside these old traditions, Ukrainians share ones with the rest of the world, too! Ukrainians love watching ‘Home Alone’ for the 10th Christmas in a row, shopping for gifts at Christmas markets, decorating the Christmas tree, and eating countless tangerines.

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Posted on December 5, 2023 | by Olga Zhestkova

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Christmas is celebrated a bit differently among Ukrainians! Instead of Santa Claus, kids expect Saint Nicholas, or Sviatyi Mykolai as he is called in Ukraine.

Happy Saint Nicholas Day! Happy Sviatyi Mykolai Day!

What is Saint Nicholas Day?

Saint Nicholas (our Santa) is a kind man, known for his good deeds and acts of charity. He helps families most in need and is the patron saint of children.

On the night of 5th December, it is said that Saint Nicholas will fill good children’s shoes with toys and gifts and they will find them on the morning of the 6th of December!

In Ukraine, Saint Nicholas, who is called Sviatyi Mykolai, visits all children during the night. Children wait for Sviatyi Mykolai to come and put a present under their pillows.

Only the kind, nice children receive a treat from Saint Nicholas. The naughty children who do not listen to their parents and teachers may end up only getting a twig or a piece of coal under their pillows.

This tradition is upheld in many countries to this day.

Did you know:

The American Santa Claus 🎅, as well as the British Father Christmas, derive from Saint Nicholas.

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What is Thanksgiving and why it is celebrated?

Posted on November 20, 2023 | by Olga Zhestkova

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There is a special day in November when people in the United States come together to give thanks for everything good in their lives. It is a day of Thanksgiving.

Even though it’s not celebrated in Ukraine, we still have so many things to be thankful for.

Maybe one day soon, Ukrainians will celebrate the Ukrainian Thanksgiving Day too!

Things To Be Thankful For On Thanksgiving Day

This year Clever Hedgehog is thankful for:

Family
Close friends
Good books
Teachers
Music
Giving and receiving gifts
Learning new facts and traditions
Fuzzy socks
A good meal
A nice cup of hot chocolate
Rain boots and puddles to jump in
Nap time
Blowing bubbles

What things are you thankful for?

Use this printable worksheet to make a list of things you are grateful for

What is Thanksgiving and why it is celebrated?

Thanksgiving Day is an annual national holiday in the United States, which is often the busiest of the year, as families and friends gather together to express gratitude for the good things that have happened over the past year.

The story behind this festival tells us that the early settlers of the Plymouth colony planned a special meal to honor a good harvest 🍱 they had in 1621. They invited the Wampanoag tribe, who lived in the same area, to enjoy the meal together. The first Thanksgiving festival 🍽 lasted for 3 days!

Nowadays, as many people live in cities (not on farms) and family members live farther apart, Thanksgiving has become a time for families 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 to come together and give thanks for good things in their lives.

Thanksgiving for Kids:

Thanksgiving is a great time for children to learn about gratitude and giving thanks 🥰, to reflect on the things they are thankful for, and to express their gratitude to others; time to learn some family history and traditions, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy a delicious meal.

Thanksgiving Day is a great time for children to experience the warmth and love of family and friends ❤️, and to create lasting memories.

Are you looking forward to helping with the Thanksgiving meal preparation?

A pumpkin and a pumpkin pie 🥧 are symbols of harvest time, and pumpkin pie is usually prepared for Thanksgiving, so you can bake a pumpkin pie with your mom.

🧑🏼‍🍳 This is Clever Hedgehog’s favorite recipe for pumpkin pie.

Follow the cooking instructions in this video:

Tell us what you think!

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Clever Hedgehog loves the Fall: Halloween for Kids

Posted on October 10, 2023 | by Olga Zhestkova

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Fall, also known as autumn, is a wonderful time of the year when the weather starts to cool, and nature transforms into a colorful wonderland. There are lots of fun activities to enjoy with family and friends. It’s a time for pumpkins and warm drinks, and it’s definitely a season that Clever Hedgehog looks forward to!

Do you know what Clever Hedgehog likes to do this season? The same cool things that you can enjoy too:

Changing Leaves: One of the most exciting things about fall is that the leaves on the trees change colors. They go from green to all sorts of shades like red, orange, and yellow. How many leaves of different colors can you find?

Crisp Air: The air in the fall feels cooler and crisp. It’s a great time to put on your favorite cozy sweater and go for walks or play outside. How does the cold air feel on your face? Your hands?

Pumpkin Picking: Fall is the season for pumpkins. Families often visit pumpkin patches to pick out the perfect pumpkin to make a delicious pumpkin soup or for carving into a spooky or funny Jack-o’-Lantern for Halloween. Do you want to carve a face into a pumpkin for Halloween?

Jumping in Piles of Leaves: When the leaves fall off the trees, you can rake them into big piles and then jump into them. It’s super fun and makes a big, crunchy mess!

Have fun on Halloween and Thanksgiving: the Fall brings us two fun festivals to celebrate!

31 October – Halloween

Halloween: Fall has some exciting festivities like Halloween. It is sometimes thought of as more of kid’s holiday, but many adults enjoy it as well. Halloween is all about dressing up in fun costumes and going trick-or-treating for candies.

What is Halloween?

A lot of the Halloween traditions that we know today began in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales hundreds of years ago. The name Halloween is a shorter version of All Hallows’ Eve or the night before All Saints Day. People of the past believed that on the last night of October, the souls of those who had passed, wandered the planet, and to make the spirits go away, people would dress up in costumes and make noise in the streets.

Nowadays, Halloween is all about having fun and using your imagination. It’s not meant to be too scary, just a little spooky and a lot of fun! So, get creative with your costume, collect lots of treats, and enjoy the excitement of Halloween!

Do you know if animals can choose their costumes for Halloween?

Read this funny book >>>

Share your costume picture with us on Instagram with the hashtag:

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Free Printables About Fall – Download your PDF copy

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Free Printable Fall Fun Pack

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Halloween Songs

Autumnal Crafts

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Beautiful Leaf Craft Ideas for Kids

Draw a JACK-o-LANTERN for Halloween!

Cozy Reading: Fall is a great time to snuggle up with a good book. You can read stories about the season and imagine all the fun adventures you may have outside.

Clever Hedgehog suggests you read these stories:

It’s Fall
Pick a Pumpkin

♫ Songs about Fall

♫ Songs about Fall in Ukrainian

Tell us what you think!

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First Day of School with Clever Hedgehog

Posted on August 30, 2023 | by Olga Zhestkova

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The first day of school is always so exciting!

Did you know that the first day of school 🏫 in Ukraine is called Knowledge Day? 📚

Let’s learn more about this day and get ready for the new school year!

The school year starts in all Ukrainian schools on Knowledge Day 📚 (on September 1)!

Knowledge Day is very exciting for all children – and especially for kids who start the first grade! This is the first time they meet their teacher and new classmates.

There is a special celebration 🎉 in schools on Knowledge Day when 11th-graders 🧑‍🧒 (the oldest students) take the first-graders by the hand and lead them into the school for the first time.

There are so many things you will learn in your school. New books, friends, and teachers will be there to greet you!

Clever Hedgehog can’t wait to hear all about your adventures in school.

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But of course, schools around the world are different and have many different traditions.

Starting elementary school 🏫 is a big deal in Germany too.

Did you know that children in Germany receive special paper cones called Schultüte (“school cone”) 🎉 on the first day of the first grade? Their parents and grandparents present them with this large decorated cone filled with toys, chocolate, candies/sweets, school supplies, and various other special treats.

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Be optimistic like Sophia Sanchez

Posted on May 12, 2023 | by Olga Zhestkova

Sofia Sanchez became a celebrity thanks to videos on social networks that went viral in the fall of 2016. She has a disease called Down syndrome. In her video she says that Down syndrome is “not scary”, and she glows with self-confidence and positivity.

And now photos of Sophia Sanchez grace the covers of magazines and the website of a clothing store. Her face appears on television talk shows and on the red carpet in Hollywood, and her videos on social networks receive millions of views.

Sophia was born in Ukraine and spent the first year of her life in an orphanage in Dnipro (Ukraine) until she was adopted by a couple from the USA.

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Ukrainian Community Day at the University of Pennsylvania

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This led to a funny tongue-twister:

Let’s have a contest!

Clever Hedgehog can say this tongue twister very fast. How fast can you say it?

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