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People Math – Evens and Odds Simon Says:Here’s a fun kinesthetic game you can play with children to help review math concepts such as even and odd numbers, multiples, prime numbers, etc.Line the kids up in a row and count off so that each child has a unique number. Give each child a large laminated card with their number on it. Let's again imagine a group of twelve. Review even numbers and odd numbers, and then have the odd numbers sit down, followed by having the odd numbers stand up. Then have the even numbers sit and then have the even numbers stand. Now have the group mill around, and do Evens and Odds Simon Says. For instance, Simon says odd numbers pat your tummy. Simon says, even numbers jump up and down in place. Simon says even numbers, follow an odd number. Simon says all the even numbers make a circle. Simon says trade numbers with someone else. Are you odd or even now? -- NOTE: this game can also be played with multiples and prime numbers for older kids. With a group of up to 24, this works well because you only have to do multiples of two, multiples of three, and prime numbers to hit everyone, but you can also do more exclusive ones like multiples of four, five, or six. Send a description of your favorite science or math activity to Elise Scott for a chance to be included in the BOSTnet Buzz and you could win a coupon for $50 off a custom training at your program!Want the latest BUZZ? Click here to subscribe! - Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Guidelines
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