Go on a quirky Adventure
Meet Quirky, the lovable bird from our children’s book. Quirky is good at a lot of things ― and really good at going on adventures, but now Quirky needs your help! Will you help Quirky go on an adventure?
Adventures come in all shapes and sizes! You might read a story together from the safety of your bed, plan and cook a meal together, visit the library, go camping, or even ― shudder ― talk about your feelings!
What do I need to do?
You can download and print out your own copy for a fun activity to make a custom Quirky, or you can bring quirky digitally by visiting the Digital Quirky link below. (Psst! Just between us, printing, coloring, and cutting out a custom Quirky is way more fun!)
Digital Bird
Printable Bird
What will you do?
Adventures come in all shapes and sizes! You might read a story together from the safety of your bed, plan and cook a meal together, visit the library, go camping, or even ― shudder ― talk about your feelings!
What type of adventure are you going to take? That’s up to you! But Quirky really loves adventures that:
Allow you to relax and de-stress ― even in challenging times!
Example: staying in and having a movie night together!
Connect you with friends, family, and neighbors!
Example: play with others at the park!
Help your child learn & grow
Example: planning and making a meal together!
Connect with resources in your community
Example: visit the public library and learn about all that is offered there!
Identify, share, and express your emotions
Examples: create art about your adventure or talk about your feelings
Post & Share
Don’t keep the fun to yourself… take a photo of your big adventure and share what you’ve been up to with others! Be sure to tag #AQuirkyAdventure and @pcaiowa so everyone can learn about the great adventures you’re having!
What’s this all about?
Our children are the future and we want the best for them. One key way of helping them grow up to be successful teens and adults is to arm them with protective factors.
“[T]he protective factors are positive elements that have positive effects on children, families and the community as a whole.” – Prevent Child Abuse America
Having a strong relationship with the children in your life, talking openly about your feelings, and finding positive ways to de-stress yourself are protective factors for your child. Building and maintaining strong social connections to people outside of your home like neighbors, teachers, friends, and others are protective factors for your child. Having a strong community with safe environments, supports, and resources are also protective factors for your child.
Reading our children’s book (or any book) together is a protective factor because you’re creating a safe, positive relationship with your child and allowing the space for questions and conversations.
Quirky provides a fun activity for you and your child and an invitation to plan a fun adventure together. It’s also an excuse to be a little bit quirky, silly, and playful. When was the last time you acted like a wide-eyed kid with your kid? We invite you to do so today.