Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 January 2003 — Page 20

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(FeatureSource) — All children love frolicking in the snow. But there comes a time when the temperature makes such excursions unpleasant - even dangerous. “Staj ing inside on brutal winter days is not only advisable but necessary,” says Trish Kuffner, author of The Preschooler's Busy Book: 365 Creative Games and Activities to Keep Your 3- to 6-Year-Old Busy (Meadowbrook Press). “But you don’t have to feel trapped at home with your preschooler," Kuffner says. “By using a little creativity, you can make the time inside more than just tolerable. It can be fun.” From her book, Kuffner offers these unique games for adults to play with their preschoolers on those bitterly frigid days. Indoor Sandbox It may be a blizzard outside, but your preschooler will think that it’s a day at the beach. Create an indoor sandbox by filling a cardboard box or plastic baby bath with puffed wheat or rice cereal. Uncooked rice can be inexpensive when bought in bulk, and it makes an interesting road sur- ^ face for wheeled toys. Use buckets, shovels, measuring cups, spoons or bowls for toys. Living Room Picnic Brighten the day by making it summer inside. Spread a tablecloth on the floor of your living room. Use paper plates to serve your preschooler a picnic lunch. Dress in shorts or bathing suits. And don't forget your sunglasses. Super Suds Put a few drops of liquid detergent into a bowl and fill it halfway with water. Use an eggbeater to whip up some suds in the soapy water, or use a straw to blow some really big bubbles. 'I bis also works well at the kitchen sink. Fill the sink with soapy water and pull up a chair for your child to stand on as he plays. As a variation, fill the sink with warm soapy water, (liveyt)urchild spoons, a whisk and plastic dishes, la-t her have fun with the water. Memory This game not only entertains your preschooler, it will sharpen her memory. Create two identical sets of index cards with letters, colors, shapes or numbers. Start ou t with only a few cards. Place all the cards facedown on the table. Have your child turn over one card, then put it back facedown on the table. Then haveyourchild pick the corresponding matching card. At first, your child may only guess, but it won’t take long for her to get the idea. Add more cards as your child gets better. You can also determine the number of tries allowed. (Jr make a gameof this between twoormore children. These and many other games arc described in Kuffncr s book.

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MLK Celebrations

The Indianapolis Children’s Museum celebrated the MLK holiday by offering free admission to local children. (Photos/ C.Guynn)

Veronique Briscoe-Pulliam youth coordinator (left), joins Martin Luther King Jr. Multi Service Center participants (l-r), Marsalis Berry, Lindsey Hall, Corbin Berry and Wesley Stokes as they recite excepts from speeches by Dr. King during Peace Learning Center's MLK celebration held at the Murat Centre. (Photos /J. Hurst)

The multifaceted singer, poet and historian Ayaba Bey greeted museum visitors with her eclectic style.

Members of the Martin Luther King Multi Service Center Youth Choir are shown singing civil rights-era songs.

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Barry Dale and Friends also appeared at the museum on MLK Day. The group performed a variety of traditional and contemporary gospel songs, as well as spirituals sung by Civil Rights marchers.

Dr. Pat Payne was mistress of ceremonies, at Peace Learning Center's MLK event.

Choir director Hazel Strong sings a solo.

(RIGHT) Joseph Smith, Executive Director of the Indiana Commission on Community Service and Volunteerism, was one of several speakers.

James Blane and Spirit performed during the celebration.

These young men prepare to enjoy a meal at George Washington Community School’s 10th Annual Father, Son, Men & Boys Breakfast In honor of Dr. King.

Julie Slaughter spoke as a representative of Mayor Bart Peterson's office.

lUPUI’s Black Student Union held its 33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Guest speaker and national NAACP Vice-Chairman, Roslyn Brock Is pictured In the center.

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