Fun Friday: Basketball

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- Go watch a basketball game.  This could be a pick game at a park, a school game, a college game or a professional game.  Can't find a game to watch, play one instead.

- Play a fun variation of basketball by playing a game of H.O.R.S.E., Around the World, or Lightning.

- Gather some friends, or work on your own, and work on improving your basketball skills with these 63 basketball drills.

- Play Basketball Shootout at home, a friend's home, or a local game room.

- Play a basketball themed game such as Jukem Basketball Card Game, Decision Day - Fantasy Basketball Board Game, or The Ultimate Basketball Trivia Game.

- Print and color some basketball coloring pages (this one also has a Connect-the-Dots page), basketball player coloring pages, or NBA coloring pages.

- Sew a basketball pillow.

- Make a salt dough basketball magnet, or turn it into an ornament instead.

- Make some basketball cookie pops.

Fun Friday: Martin Luther King Jr

On the Web
-Martin Luther King Jr wordfind


Field Trips
-If you live close enough or are planning a visit to the area, you could always visit The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, part of the National Park Service in Atlanta, Georgia.

-Many places hold special services and activities on, or near, Martin Luther King Day. Check your local newspaper for area activities.


Other Actvities
-Hold a birthday party in honor of Dr. King serving foods from several different cultures and inviting people of different races and cultures. Instead of gifts, donations (cahs or food) can be collected for your local food cupboard.