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            <title>Multiples of 7</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.math.jpg" /><p>Memorizing multiplication facts requires a lot of practice! Use a deck of playing cards to help along the way. As you flip over cards in this one-player game, look for multiples of seven. Try adding up different combinations of your cards to create 7, 14, 21, 28, etc. </p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Name the Operation</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/74101_74200/74170/thumbs/file_74170_75x75_scale.jpg" /><p>Problem solving is an essential math skill, and all you need is a deck of cards to practice it. In this game, you'll flip over cards to determine what numbers you can use. Then, take turns formulating equations and figuring out others players' equations.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Pile It On</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.math.jpg" /><p>Introduce multiplication to your child using a deck of playing cards and a die. This game provides an excellent demonstration of how multiplication works. First, players roll the die twice to find numbers for their multiplication fact. Then...</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Pitch It!</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/74101_74200/74177/thumbs/file_74177_75x75_scale.jpg" /><p>There has never been a more exciting way to practice multiplication facts! Create three targets and place them nearby. Pitch playing cards at the targets to determine what problems to solve. You'll be awarded points for correct answers, and one step closer to memorizing your times tables!</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Ring Your Neck</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.math.jpg" /><p>Add up your cards in this strategy game. Deal 13 playing cards into a circle, face down. Take turns selecting one or two cards at a time and adding their values to your total. Carefully plan your moves. The player who picks up the last card will add 50 points to their score!</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Spiral</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/spiral/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/74101_74200/74200/thumbs/file_74200_75x75_scale.jpg" /><p>Multiplication is a concept that requires a lot of practice. Try replacing the flash cards with this fun card game every once in awhile. Shuffle a deck of cards, then create a large spiral by placing them face up...</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Think Big</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/think-big/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/74201_74300/74207/thumbs/file_74207_75x75_scale.JPG" /><p>Practice number sense in this game! Learning place value is necessary before mastering other concepts, such as addition and subtraction. Work with your child to arrange playing cards and create the largest numbers possible, then practice saying them aloud.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Trading Places</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/trading-places/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.math.jpg" /><p>Create the largest numbers possible in this competitive math game. Use playing cards to fill a place value mat. Choose where each number should go as carefully as you can. If you create a number larger than the other players, you'll win! </p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Build a Polygon</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/build-a-polygon/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.math.jpg" /><p>Geometry has never been so engaging! In this activity, players will practice drawing shapes, measuring, and finding perimeter. The goal is to create as many polygons as possible, and it's trickier than it sounds! </p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Creating Line Symmetry</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/creating-line-symmetry/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/74201_74300/74263/thumbs/file_74263_75x75_scale.jpg" /><p>Test out your knowledge of symmetry in this fun geometrical activity! You will need to work together to create images that have symmetry, or sides that reflect one another. Take turns leading and following as you work towards a better understanding of what makes something symmetrical.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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