Although the game of telephone is simple to play, you will need to arrange the players in a way that supports the game. Have everyone stand in either a line or a circle. Players should be spaced far enough apart that they won't overhear the word when it isn't their turn. Proper position is important when playing telephone. If people aren't in some sort of order, they won't know when it's their turn. Choose a person to start the game. This person will think of a word and whisper it to the person next to them. The word should be an uncommon one as the idea is to see how much it changes by the game's end. Once the word has been told to the next person, they will whisper it to the person next to them. Alternatively, choose a word with three or more syllables, such as: extraterrestrial, planetarium, or encyclopedia. Base the difficulty of the word on the age of the audience. What might seem difficult for a 5 year old would be easy for a 12 year old. If this is for school, consider using one of the vocabulary words that you are studying. You can also use a term from a science class. Players continue listening to the word and repeating what they think they heard to the person next to them. This is done until the last person in the line or circle is told the word. Once the last person hears the word or phrase, they will say what they think they heard out-loud. This is compared to the original word that the game started with. This is the moment when all the players get to learn just how much the word or phrase changed through their "telephone line".
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One-sentence summary -- Get everyone in place. Start the game. Continue whispering the word. 8 By the end of the game, every person should have heard the word or phrase. See how much the word changed.

Put your pumpkin in the sink and run warm water from the faucet. Wipe the pumpkin with a dry rag and lift up any dirt that may still be on it. Turn the pumpkin over on its side and use a sharp knife to slice the top of the pumpkin off to remove the stem. Cut off .51 inch (1.32.5cm) of the top of the pumpkin to make the top of the pumpkin flat. It's easier if you cut the top of the pumpkin off instead of trying to cut the stem itself. Place the pumpkin on top of a flat surface with the newly cut flat end facing down. Cut down the center of the pumpkin with a sharp knife to separate it into 2 pieces. Use a metal spoon or fork to scrape away the pulp and seeds from the center of the pumpkin. Continue scraping until there are no seeds remaining. You can set these seeds aside and roast them later. A plastic spoon or fork may bend or break when you scrape the pumpkin. You can now bake your pumpkin in 2 halves or you can slice it into smaller slices if you want it to bake faster. To cut it into slices, simply cut the half portion in half, lengthwise, and repeat the process on the other half. This will give you 4 slices of pumpkin. If you are incorporating the pumpkin into a dish like a soup, stew, or chili, and need it to be in small cubes, it's best if you cut the cubes while the pumpkin is raw and firm. Take your slices of pumpkin and remove the skin from then. Then, use your knife to cut the pumpkin into 2in (5.1cm) cubes. Cut the pumpkin cubes the same size so that they cook evenly.
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One-sentence summary -- Rinse the dirt off the pumpkin with warm water. Cut the stem off the pumpkin. Cut the pumpkin in half, lengthwise. Scrape the seeds and the pulp out of the center of the pumpkin. Cut the pumpkin into smaller slices if you want it to cook faster. Cut the pumpkin into small cubes if you want smaller pieces.

You'll be amazed at how quickly you begin to receive things once the word is out about your pregnancy. Once your doctor confirms your pregnancy, the information is passed on to your insurance company. Like magic, your mailbox will be full of freebies, such as free magazine subscriptions, diapers and baby care items, and coupons. Once your friends, family and coworkers find out your expecting, they will likely shower you with offers to borrow their old pregnancy stuff. It's not a bad idea to borrow maternity clothing such as pants and shirts or dresses. You never know how quickly your baby bump will blossom, so with a stockpile of various maternity sizes, you may never have to purchase a pregnancy wardrobe. Friends and family may offer to lend you baby clothes or toys; it's smart to take them up on the offer. The more items you stock up on, the less you will need to buy. Consider shopping at thrift stores or consignment shops, since most of these stores have a collection of nearly new baby clothes, toys, high chairs and strollers. Once your baby grows, you can pass the outgrown items on to a friend or bring them to the consignment shop and make a few dollars.
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Spread the word. Consider borrowing. Think about acquiring gently used baby items.