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            <title>Hang a Patchwork Star of David in Your Home!</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/hang-patchwork-star-david-home/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/74101_74200/74166/file_74166.jpg" /><p>Guide your third grader in this fun, eco-friendly craft this Hanukkah. Your child will practice his basic geometry skills and make a festive decoration along the way!</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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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>Create a Menorah</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.artsandcrafts.jpg" /><p>This Hanukkah, get your child in the holiday spirit by making a homemade menorah! Since most of the materials for this project can be found around the house, it's simple and inexpensive and is a good way to teach your child about recycling.</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>Write Holiday Thank You Cards</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/christmashanukkah-cards/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.writing.jpg" /><p>Teaching your child how to write proper thank you cards when she receive gifts goes a long way in instilling in her the significance of gratitude. Teach her how to get started--a lesson that will be long remembered.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Craft a Star of David Sun Catcher</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/star-david-sun-catcher/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.artsandcrafts.jpg" /><p>Teach your child how to follow a pattern and a little bit about tool safety as she makes this Star of David sun catcher. The finished product looks beautiful hanging from a sunny spot, and is sure to brighten any house with holiday cheer!</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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