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Seven-Up can actually be used to practice math facts at any age whether the skill is multiplication, addition, division, or even word problems. To play, randomly choose kids to solve a problem on a flash card. The first seven to answer correctly go up front.

Then, heads go down and thumbs go up. Each person up front pushes down the thumb of one person. If he or she gets the answer correct, the two change places.

The chooser gets to stay in the game if the person he or she picked gets the question wrong. It can be used for spelling and vocabulary reviews, too. The difficulty of the questions can easily be adjusted to suit the developmental levels of the participants.

If you have six kids, have two kids act as the choosers and the other four put heads down. For 10, have four pick and the other six stay seated. Seven-Up is primarily used as an inside game, but if you have the table space, take it outside. It can be a great family outdoor game if you have a backyard with tables.

It can be an outdoor party game where tables are already set up for eating. A few rounds of 7-Up is a fun way to keep partygoers occupied while waiting for food or the cake to arrive. Make 7-Up educational Teachers know kids learn better when lessons are fun. Take 7-Up outside Seven-Up is primarily used as an inside game, but if you have the table space, take it outside.

Groups seat themselves along each end of a table. All members of one side place their hands on the table, palms up. One person will have a quarter in the palm of their hand. The opposing team instructs "Hands down". All members of the team holding the quarter must put their hands under the table.

At this point, they can pass the quarter to anyone on their team. This is it. To make Rock, make a fist; for Paper, hold your hand out flat; and for Scissors, extend your middle and index fingers.

If players make the same gesture, the game goes on. If not, the winner is decided by a harmonic and intransitive method — Rock crushes Scissors; Scissors cuts Paper; Paper covers Rock. Use the game to settle disputes about who goes first, or play a best-of-ten or 20 match just for the fun of it. Start by placing your hands out in front of you, palms up. Have your grandchild place their hands, palms down, on top of yours.

Your hands should not rest against each other, but should just barely touch as they hover in midair. Your opponent tries to anticipate this maneuver, pulling their hands away to avoid the tap.

If they successfully avoid your tap, then you switch positions and they try to tap your hands. Clasp hands so your fingers curl together and your thumbs face each other, pointing up. Young kids delight in this disappearing-object game. Put your hands behind your back, concealing the object in one. Then show your grandkid both fists. From there you and your grandchild can throw in your own creative sequences to spice up the game. This classic hand game for young children is easy to play and has a fun rhyme to say.

Keep your fingers interlocked and turn over your hands so your fingers are facing up. Create your own by making up a handshake only you and your grandchild know. The more effortless your elaborate handshake seems, the better. Show off your favorite shadow creatures to your grandchild. All you need is a bright light and a blank wall. Do your best bird or butterfly impression, and see what fun new shadow puppets you can create together.

Need some inspiration? Check out this website of manual manipulations: shadow-puppets. As you get older, you might not be able to do the things you used to.

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