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<br>'''<h5>8 Affordable and Fun Indoor Games and Activities for Kids</h5>'''
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<br>These entertaining and educational activities will keep kids' brains and bodies busy while indoors.
 
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<br><br>CONCERNS ABOUT coronavirus have shuttered schools, sports and activities around the country, sending parents scrambling for ways to keep their kids occupied for the next several weeks. Ten ways to get back to normal routines while also keeping middle schoolers' brains and bodies active. And bonus: Most of these games and activities don't involve any screen time.
 
  
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<br>A puzzle can be a great collaborative activity for siblings at home. Plus, while they're piecing together the puzzles, they're also learning skills and lessons such as shape recognition, patience and delayed gratification. Families who want to get the parents involved can opt for more difficult puzzles.
 
  
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<br>The 2020 Summer Olympic Games, in Tokyo, Japan, will be postponed for about a year. This is because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Dust off some of the old board games. Monopoly or Monopoly Junior are fun ways to practice math skills, while also teaching kids ideas such as saving, spending and other money-management concepts. Scrabble Junior stretches vocabulary skills. Classic card games like Go Fish, Old Maid and Uno are fun to pull out too, along with newer games such as Sleeping Queens. At less than $10, card games are very affordable, and board games aren't that much more with starting prices around $15.
 
  
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<br>'''Indoor Basketball'''
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<br>That announcement was made by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday, March 24. The IOC said the games will be held “not later than summer 2021” but will still be called the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The IOC and Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, made the decision “to safeguard the health of the athletes, everybody involved in the Olympic Games, and the international community,” an IOC statement said.
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An over-the-door basketball hoop and miniature ball is a great way for kids to get some exercise while stuck indoors. They can practice shooting or layups on their own, or they can enlist siblings for games like knockout and "horse". Indoor basketball sets tend to start at around $20.
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<br>The Summer Olympics were set to run from July 24 through August 9. They join a long list of major sporting events put off or canceled due to the risks from COVID-19. For months, athletes and health officials have pressed the IOC to delay the games.
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<br>The IOC said that keeping the Olympic flame burning until 2021 could help the world heal from the pandemic. “The leaders agreed that the Olympic Games in Tokyo could stand as a beacon of hope . . . during these troubled times,” it said.
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<br>'''Marble Runs'''
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<br>Never before have the Olympic Games been postponed. But they have been canceled, in 1916, 1940, and 1944—during World War I and World War II.
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Constructing a marble run is a great way for kids to build their motor skills, use logic to figure out ways to keep the marble from stopping in the middle of the track and enjoy a sense of accomplishment at completing the project.  At $29.99, this 80-piece National Geographic marble run is a good value for the money. Plus, kids will delight in watching the 15 glow-in-the-dark marbles gleam as they zip through the run.
 
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<br>'''Lego Kits'''
 
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Fine motor skills, creativity, problem-solving and cause-and-effect concepts are just some lessons kids can learn with Legos. You can purchase a basic box of bricks or go for themed sets like Disney Frozen II or dinosaur kits, among other options. These sets range in price from about $14.99 to $34.99.
 
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<br>'''Mad Libs'''
 
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Mad Libs are a hilarious way for kids to brush up on their parts of speech. Children will cement concepts such as nouns, verbs and adjectives while coming up with ridiculous stories related to certain themes. These word games are some of the cheapest laughs around. Search for free, printable templates online or purchase Mad Lib booklets for less than $5 a pop.
 
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<br>'''Indoor Snowballs'''
 
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An indoor snowball fight is a fun way to burn off some energy as a family, while also ensuring that no one gets hurt and nothing in the house gets damaged. At $19.99, this 30-piece snowball kit is sure to get kids pelting soft snowballs at one another, while also running and laughing together.
 
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<br>'''Reading Aloud'''
 
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Reading aloud is beneficial for older and younger children, as it helps them grapple with difficult issues, reduces stress, improves vocabulary and comprehension and introduces them to literature they might otherwise ignore. Now is the perfect time to get started: Invite children into the magical wizarding world of "Harry Potter," the family adventures of "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" and "The Penderwicks," the heartwarming tale of "Because of Winn-Dixie," the historical memoir "Brown Girl Dreaming" and many more.
 

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Hello Students, read the below article then on your own webpage on www.goodtoknow.com, write a short constructed response using "R-A-C-E-" as instructed in class.

 


    What is the reason the 2020 Summer Olympic Games will be postponed for in Japan?
    Use one detail from the passage to support your response.

Olympics Postponed -March 24, 2020



The 2020 Summer Olympic Games, in Tokyo, Japan, will be postponed for about a year. This is because of the coronavirus pandemic.


That announcement was made by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday, March 24. The IOC said the games will be held “not later than summer 2021” but will still be called the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The IOC and Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, made the decision “to safeguard the health of the athletes, everybody involved in the Olympic Games, and the international community,” an IOC statement said.
The Summer Olympics were set to run from July 24 through August 9. They join a long list of major sporting events put off or canceled due to the risks from COVID-19. For months, athletes and health officials have pressed the IOC to delay the games.
The IOC said that keeping the Olympic flame burning until 2021 could help the world heal from the pandemic. “The leaders agreed that the Olympic Games in Tokyo could stand as a beacon of hope . . . during these troubled times,” it said.
Never before have the Olympic Games been postponed. But they have been canceled, in 1916, 1940, and 1944—during World War I and World War II.