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Take turns asking, “What are all the things you can think of that . . . ?” Fill
in the blank with whatever you like; here are some possibilities:
. . . start with the letter __?
. . . you can buy at a fair?
. . . are the names of states?
. . . live in the jungle?
. . . live on the prairie?
Pick topics that are interesting to your players, such as characters from
their favorite TV shows or video games or players on their favorite sports
team. This is not a test, but it can be a chance to show off.
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Instead of things, ask for people in their lives:
“Who are the people at your school?”
“Who are the people who have come over to our house?”
“Who are your relatives?”
Games for 6- to 12-Year-Olds
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This game requires that children scan their memories for experiences to
find the connections among many things.
It takes concentration for a long period and can provide a sense of pride
in one’s vast knowledge.
Asking questions about people they know gives children a chance to
broaden their view of the world by making them aware of all the different
people they come in contact with.
Back Writing
Writing invisible letters on a child’s back is a game that can be played to
help young children learn letters. But it’s also a fun way for older children
to write a secret message.