HOW TO PLAY HOPSCOTCH

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1 HOW TO PLAY HOPSCOTCH Hopscotch and other skipping games have stood the test of time for a reason. Pass these fun ideas on to your children and watch their faces light up! Basic Hopscotch Playing hopscotch can be done indoors or out, making it very versatile. All you need are markers, such as a stone, a large button or a beanbag. For outdoor hopscotch, sidewalk chalk works best; for indoor versions, using masking tape to create a grid on carpet is a good bet. Ready, Set, Play! Draw a starting line about six inches or so behind the first square. The game starts and continues with the first player until they make a mistake, when player number two gets a turn, and so on. The object is to hop over the marker and onto the next square (or set of squares), and continue working your way up the grid without making a mistake. To begin, the first player tosses their marker onto square one. They must hop over that square and land on squares two and three with one foot in each. Next, they hop on one foot and land on square four, then jump and land on two feet in squares five and six and so on until they reach the end, square ten. There they must turn around by hopping on one foot and come back the same way they went up, stopping on squares two and three to pick up their marker from square one. Next, they hop to square one and out of the grid. If no mistakes were made, the same player continues by tossing their marker to square two and repeats the process, always avoiding contact with the square that contains the marker. You re Out, Next Player A player s turn ends when one of the following happens: Marker does not land on the intended or correct square Player loses balance and places hand or second foot down Player steps on a line Player hops on wrong square or square containing a marker Player puts both feet down in a single box When a turn ends, the player places their marker in the last completed square and goes to the back of the line. It s now the next player s turn, but they must avoid their own marker as well as the first player s marker by hopping over the occupied square. Rest Area Some versions of hopscotch which are especially useful with younger children have a rest area at the top of the grid. To create one, draw a half circle above the top square. Let kids rest for a few seconds before they turn around to head back down the grid. Hopscotch gives everyone great exercise and is lots of fun, too!

2 You ve won a Family Pass to Sea World! You ve won a Family Pass to Sea World! the park. the park. You ve won a Family Pass to Sea World! You ve won a Family Pass to Sea World! the park the park

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4 IMPORTANT MEMO FROM SEA WORLD! To: Students with a Family Pass From: Sea World Planning Team Congratulations, Students! The Sea World Planning team is looking forward to your visit to our wonderful park. We know you will enjoy your day with us. We would like you to bring your whole family to the park soon. When you arrive, please go to the guest services counter to redeem your ticket. The agent there will help you with any other questions you might have. We can t wait to see you! All Family Passes must be redeemed by January.

5 Fresh Fish Pizza What you need: 1 ready-made pizza crust 8 oz package cream cheese (room temperature works best) 1 cup sour cream 1 envelope powdered Ranch dressing mix 2 cups fresh fish, chopped (1-inch cubes) What you do: 1. Bake the pizza crust, without toppings, at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes (until lightly browned). 2. Stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, and dressing mix. Spread this on the crust. 3. Top with fish (must be fresh). 4. Feed to a dolphin or whale (at Sea World).

6 HOW TO REDEEM YOUR FAMILY PASS: 1. Travel to Sea World San Antonio to redeem the pass. 2. Once you arrive at the park, go to the main entrance. 3. There you will find guest services (to the right of the main ticket counter). 4. Show any guest services agent your pass. 5. Also show the agent a valid photo ID. (Your parents will have to do this.) 6. Now, you are ready to proceed into the park. HAVE A GREAT DAY AT SEA WORLD!