Table Topics
Mind-stretching brain games and conversation starters. It's the perfect opportunity for sharing stories, building knowledge, strengthening character, and having fun!
Today's featured recipe is Jicama Chick-ama. Jicama is a crunchy root vegetable and is pronounced "hick' a ma" (which is why we decided to rhyme it with chicken in our recipe).
Can you think of other words in which the letter 'j' sounds more like the letter 'h'? How about words in which the letter 'g' sounds more like the letter 'j'? (Gypsy comes to my mind.)
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Try reciting directions backwards!
A triangle is a very sturdy shape. That is why you see triangular supports on bridges. Can you name other examples of objects which use triangles for sturdiness?
Corrugated paper has the strength of triangles.
Corrugated paper |
