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ZOOOM!
the kids’ page
SIMON SAYS
This is just like the Simon lightup game. For the first round, one color will light up. When it’s your turn, click on that same color. The game gets harder as more colors light up. Click on them in the same order and see how far you can go—Good luck!
MAKE A BUBBLE SNAKE!
Make a bubble snake—long, foamy bubbles are really fun to play with! Here’s what you’ll need:
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A washcloth (ask for permission to use one, or maybe have someone buy one for you at a dollar store)
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A clean, empty plastic water bottle
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A couple of rubber bands
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A sharp utility knife (ask an adult for help with this)
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Food coloring (if you happen to have some)
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A good-sized bowl
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Liquid dish soap (avoid dish soap that says “antibacterial” on the label)
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Make a small batch of bubble solution by mixing 3 tablespoons of dish soap and 9 ounces of water.
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Ask an adult to use a utility knife to carefully cut the bottom off of the water bottle. Cover the bottom of the bottle with a washcloth and hold it in place with a couple of rubber bands.
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If you happen to have some liquid food coloring, add a few drops to the washcloth that’s covering the bottom of the bottle.
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Now dip the large end of the water bottle into the water solution and blow into the mouth of the bottle. You’ll make a long foamy soapy serpent—have fun!
What musical instrument would you find in a bathroom?
A tuba toothpaste!
What word has 5 letters and starts with “gas”?
Truck!
What is the calendar’s favorite fruit?
Dates!
Why couldn’t the pirate find his playing cards?
Because he was standing on the deck!
SAMEGAME
SameGame is really fun to play. Try to click and clear all of the balloons. Look over the board first and try to spot large blocks of the same color balloons. The more balloons that you clear with each click, the higher your score will be—Good luck!
Take good care of your teeth!
Make sure you’re spending the right amount of time by humming “Happy Birthday” while you brush.
SEE YOUR HOUSE!
Amaze your friends by showing their houses with just a few keystrokes. Go on the house below and then type in your street address in the search box. In a few seconds, you’ll see your house or building. If you then click on the Earth symbol at the top of the screen (near the middle), you’ll switch from Street mode to Map mode and you’ll see your house or building a map. Go back and forth from Map to Street mode and look around your neighborhood.
PAC-MAN
Play Pac-man, an old-school videogame that’s still lots of fun. Use the arrow keys to go right, left, up, and down. Don’t get caught! Click on Pac-man to get started.
THE KID SHOULD SEE THIS!
The Kid Should See This (TKSST) is a fun website that lets kids who love science explore, watch videos, and get ideas for experiments and other fun activities! Click on the image below to check it out!
