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Telephone
Ages 5–12 10 minutes Easy |
Preparation: Sit close together in a relatively quiet circle or line. How to Play | | 1. Sit in a circle or line and choose who will begin. | | | 2. The first child thinks of a word or short sentence and whispers it once to the next person. | | | 3. Each child whispers what they heard to the next person without repeating it aloud. | | | 4. The final child says the message aloud. | | | 5. Compare it with the original, enjoy the changes, and begin a new round. |
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Preparation
Sit close together in a relatively quiet circle or line.
How to Play
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Make It Easier
Use one word or a two-word phrase.
Make It More Challenging
Use a longer sentence with rhymes or similar details.
Skills Practiced
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