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“BE GREEN LIKE ME!” Jabberblaber, the world’s first GREEN super hero!
Jabberblabber Earth friendly Family Magazine is a colorful, FUN, 24 page activities publication designed specifically for children, their caregivers and teachers. 30,000 copies are printed and distributed for FREE, each month, serving families in 25 cities in and around Memphis and the tri state community. (TN,MS,AR) with fun, GREEN education.
Founded and published by 2 Memphis artists who recognized the need for a FREE publication serving children in their large, urban community. Their mission is simple: “To help all children live healthy and happy!” This publication is solely funded by sponsors, underwriters and advertisers who also share this mission, while also promoting their community non-profit events and family friendly services.
Jabberblabber’s senior advisory board is a diverse group of parents, educators and qualified professionals who are instrumental in assuring parents that this publication is suitable for children of all ages. They love children and are committed to the task of keeping Jabberblabber Magazine in circulation in the Mid South, while also developing a plan for a international launch of Jabberblabber through educational programming.
Jabberblabber Magazine is printed on recycled paper with natural inks and readers are encouraged to collect them for their private libraries, use them for creative art projects or recycle them. Jabberblabber is also available online to read at home or use in the classroom at www.jabberblabber.com Children derive joy from the games and puzzles in this magazine, especially those that encourage family interaction.
If you are a parent or teacher and ever have any suggestions or ideas to share, please feel free to contact the editors at the email address to the right. They love feedback and letters from everyone!
Inside the 28-34 page newsprint magazine, you will find:
Educational Games and Puzzles
Jokes
Channel 3 Weather Calendar-centerfold designed to fit on any fridge – displays local family events as well as Phases of the Moon
Be Green Like Me- eco-education puzzle
Parents Section – articles and helpful resources Local events for families Local News-monthly review “Being Green Like Me”
Books of the Month for parents and kids
Dr B- local Pediatrician offers medical advice to parents
Activity of the Month using items from around the home
Edible Art activity – making art with healthy food
Spotted U featuring photos of local kids and families
U Draw It contest with prizes
Be Green Like Us Coloring Page
Quick Draw Drew – teaching how to draw cartoons
Pen Pal – teaching how to write a letter and mail it
Comics
Healthy Kids, Healthy Planet – tips on earth friendly practices
Teacher’s Page – cool science project for teachers to use in the classroom. Also a cool quote of the month to cut out.
Grandparents pages
Jabber Genius – College level puzzles including Sudoku
And Much Much More!!!
Jabberblabber Magazine is colorful, fun and FREE in over 300 locations, as well as most elementary schools int he Mid South. Check out our distribution page for more details.