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SOUTH AMERICA

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South America is the 4th largest continent.

National Geographic: South America

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Explore South America with National Geographic Explorer.

Printable Resources

Map of South America

South American Animals

South American Animal Flash Cards

South American Rain Forest Animals flash cards

Enchanted Learning South American Resources

South America Flags of the World

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GAMES

Cinco Marias (Five Marias)
Number of players:
2, 3, or 4 players

Materials:
5 stones. Children in Brazil collect flat smooth stones from the roadside or parks.

How to play

  1. Throw five stones on the ground.
  2. Pick one of the stones up.
  3. Toss the stone in the air and pick up one of the stones on the ground. Continue until you have all the stones in your hand.
  4. Repeat steps 1 through 4 only this time pick up two stones at one time. Repeat this picking up 3 stones at a time and then 4 stones.
  5. First person with all four stones is the winner.
SOURCE: Lankford, Mary D. "Jacks Around the World" Morrow Junior Books, New York 1996 p. 10
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