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Fun, Educational Activities For Parents And Children
Children who receive lots of positive attention from the adults in their lives are more likely to develop a clear system of values and live a productive and satisfying life. Take a break from homework, housework, or wasting time and have some fun together! (There will be learning, too!)

Types of lines:

• Vertical
• Horizontal
• Slant
• Curve
• Wavy
• Zigzag

Types of shapes:

• Circle
• Oval
• Square
• Rectangle
• Triangle
• Trapezoid
• Parallelogram
• Pentagon
• Hexagon
• Octagon

Everyone starts with a piece of paper and a drawing utensil. Players take turns calling out a type of line or a type of shape. As the lines and shapes are called out, everyone draws the named object onto his or her paper. Each player will develop an idea for a final picture. Unexpected lines or shapes called out by other players will challenge the creativity of the players.

This is an original idea by Cheri Harrell and shared at Teacher.net : Lesson Exchange

A description of simple shapes from Enchanted Learning

   
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