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next person thinks of a different animal
whose name begins with the last sound
or letter of the proceeding animal. For
example, if the first person says, "tiger,"
the second person could say, "rhinoc-
eros," and the third person could say,
"snake." This activity could be done with
sports teams, music groups, movies—
whatever your children'sinterests are.
3. For young children practice makes
perfect. Use a small white board and
marker so your kids can practice writing
letters and numbers, drawing pictures
or playing simple games. If the board
is magnetic, use magnetic letters and
numbers for youngsters to practice
counting and spelling words. Give them
pipe cleaners to try to shape letters too.
4. Count me in! Put a
new spin on the "Twen-
ty Questions" game with
numbers. Look around
your house or neighbor-
hood for something with
a number on it or simply
pick a number then have
your kids ask: "Is it odd or
even?" "Greater than five?"
For younger kids pick a
number from one to ten;
for older ones, up the ante
with larger figures and
more difficult questions:
"Is it a factor of two?" "Di-
visible by five?"
5. Tally it up. After you've
