Article: Let your child be surrounded by books, giving them the opportunity to pick one out in any corner of the house.. Also consider making available other types of reading materials such as comics, magazines or even newspapers. Having an abundance of options at hand at all times will encourage your child to pick out one of them and read through it. You only need a few neighborhood kids to come over and read the same book.The children can then discuss the best parts of the book or their favorite characters. You can also get the children to enact the story line. This will transform reading into a highly entertaining activity that will get them eager to come together to read and play. Alternatively, participate in a book club with your child by choosing a book you both want to read. Come up with discussion questions after each section or chapter so the two of you can talk about the book together. While it is important to closely monitor your child's access to technology and modern gadgets, if you decide to let them use some, it is better to choose ones that encourage constructive activities such as reading. Kindles are entertaining and will encourage your children to read more. There are several places to get free ebooks for Kindles. You can start by looking at what Amazon has to offer.
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Place books all around the house. Start a book club! Consider letting your child use a Kindle or a Nook.

Problem: Article: Petanque is played with two teams. Decide which players will be on which team. There are three ways you can play: Doubles (2 players per team). Each player gets three boules. This is the most common way to play. Triples (3 players per team). Each player gets two boules. Singles (one against one). Each player gets three boules. Make sure they are the right material and size. Petanque boules should be metal, about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter, and weigh 1.5 pounds (700g). You should also have one target ball, known as the "cochonnet" or "jack." The jack should be 1.25 inches (3 cm) in diameter. The circle should be about 20 inches (50 cm) in diameter. Whenever any player is playing they must stand in the circle, and both of their feet must be planted on the ground. One team calls heads or tails before the coin is tossed. If the coin lands on that side, that team goes first.
Summary: Split up into two teams. Pass out the boules to the members of each team. Draw a circle on the ground wherever you're playing the game. Flip a coin to see which team goes first.

A way to start speaking Japanese is by learning some basic phrases like "how are you?", which in Japanese is "Ogenki desu ka?" There are a lot of websites that list basic phrases and give audio exercises for practicing them. On your break at work or down time at home, spend a few minutes exploring these Japanese language websites. Then try using a newly learned phrase when you see a friend. The Japanese Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), for example, offers basic Japanese lessons on their website at https://www.nhk.or.jp/lesson/english/. If you have a smart phone, search for "learn Japanese" in your application store and you'll find a list of free applications you can use to learn Japanese. Applications are a fun tool to learn new words and phrases on the go, or even when you're relaxing in bed! If you're waiting for a ride to pick you up, take out your phone and use one of these applications to learn how to say "you're late!" in Japanese. Applications like Duolingo and Memrise also allow you to practice on the computer. Sometimes when you have free time you might be in the mood to watch a movie or TV show. When that happens, try watching a Japanese movie or show with English subtitles. Watching movies and shows is a fun way to get more familiar with how sentences and specific words sound in Japanese. Netflix and Amazon Video have Japanese TV shows and movies. To find them, search for "Japanese." Japanese shows and movies on English streaming video sites will come with English subtitles so you can understand what they are saying. Just like with movies, listening to Japanese music will give you exposure to how to speak the language naturally. When you're tidying up your house or doing chores, put some Japanese music on in the background so you can get used to hearing the language. If you like pop, try listening to the hit boy band Arashi. If you're into rock, try L'Arc-en-Ciel. Music and movies are also good introductions to Japanese culture. A way of learning the Japanese words for things you use every day is to label objects you have in your house with their Japanese name. Take your fridge, for example. Write the Japanese word for it, reizoko, on a piece of paper and tape it to your fridge door. That way, every time you open it for a snack, you'll see the word and eventually remember it without looking.
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Take advantage of online resources. Download an application. Watch a Japanese TV show or movie in your free time. Listen to Japanese music while you're cleaning. Label household objects with their Japanese names.