Raise your hand if you like to use different types of emojis whenever you send messages to your friends.
Emojis are popular because they are cute and can represent facial expressions, common objects and even places to complement our messages. Which are some of your favourite emojis?
The first emoji was created by Shigetaka Kurita in 1999 for cellphones and pagers and as of last year, there are over 200 emojis available to use. Do you know that the birthday cake and pizza emojis are the most common food emojis used all year round?
In 2015, emojis became more inclusive by including faces with different skin tones.
World Emoji Day is celebrated today. Let’s hear what Starchild readers had to say on the topic, Emoji Day.
“My favourite emoji is the sushi emoji because I like to eat sushi. If I can create my own special emoji, it will be an emoji that looks like me. When I am texting my friends, I can put the emoji to represent me, ” says Low Jia Shien, nine.
“I like to draw emoji faces and my favourite emoji is the one with a smiley face. I can use these funny and smiley emojis when I send messages to my loves ones, ” writes Jane Ng Ai Wen, seven.
“My favourite is the smiley emoji as it is cute and nice to see. If I could create my own special emoji, it would be a Pomeranian dog with a smiley face, ” says Saira Abigail Terence, eight.
Erin Sonia Colin, 11, loves all types of emojis like hearts, food and unicorns. “Emojis are very fun to use because they are colourful. Plus, it’s quicker to send a message using emojis than having to type out words.”
Chloe Khoo Li Shan, 10, writes: “My favourite emojis are smiley faces and fruits. I’d like to create an emoji of a smiley banana.”
ITEM: School has re-opened after a long break due to Covid-19. Are you happy to finally meet your friends and teachers? Tell us your thoughts about adjusting to the new normal in school, having to use face masks, sanitise your hands and practice social distancing.
All letters must include your full name, age (open to children aged 12 and below), gender, e-mail, phone number and address. Just colour the drawing below and send it to us with your letter, titled Back To School, on the envelope. All letters must reach us by July 31. Send your letters to:
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