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Getting Active in the New
Neighborhood
Here's a riddle: What's
something kids love to collect but doesn't take up space in their room?
Trivia! If your kids are like most, they're fascinated by factoids and
offbeat information. So why not make a trivia game of exploring the new
town?
You'll help get your kids focused and interested in their new community
with this moving game. It will encourage them to dig into the past, get
a reading on the present, observe, talk to new friends and neighbors,
and rev up their imaginations too. Print out these simple suggestions
for creating "The Ultimate Trivia Guide" to your new community to share
with your children (great for younger kids as well as teens).
Like any game, put the emphasis on fun. There is no right or wrong way
to put together this guide. It's all about getting to know what's
awesome, astounding, conspicuous and intriguing about this new place
your family calls home!
What will kids need for this project? They can create the guide on the
family computer or using paper and markers. A disposable or digital
camera will give them the option of adding photos. If you have a
family camcorder and let your children use it, they can shoot a video
guide as an alternative. Your trivia collectors also will need
opportunities to gather information by observing and visiting places in
the new community. But chances are, you'll be doing that anyway!
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