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Games and Activities
this issue: Members of the board:
Can de light:
Card Magic







   Members of the board:

Start this in a fairly tight circle. One person is in the middle standing like a stiff board with their feet 'nailed' to the floor. They could be blindfolded or just have their eyes closed. They are given a gentle push. They must not bend or move their feet so, they will fall, and be caught by others in the circle. They can be passed around from person to person. Increase the size of the circle slightly; be sure to tell the person in the middle that you have done this. Obviously this means they will fall further before being caught.

It can be done in threes - two catchers and one board. The catchers move further apart. Scary! It can be useful to have mats on the floor or side catchers (just in case).

   Can de light:

YOU NEED:
Tin can(s) - those that open at the top are best. Aluminium drink cans are fine but removing the tops is not so easy.
Hammer and a range of different size nails or things to make holes in the can.
Water
A freezer
TO MAKE:
Use a marker pen or similar and draw a dot design on the can.
Fill the can with water and put it in the freezer. [this stops the can crumpling when you hit it]
When frozen, punch holes in the can according to your design. This can be a picture of the Buddha or any traditional symbols, your name, lines - anything. You may want to put holes on the top rim for a hanging wire.
You could decorate the outside if you wish.


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