Then and Now
Age 6 · History
When your grandparents were little, they played with wooden tops and heavy black phones. You play with balls and bright backpacks, and some things have stayed the same.
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- A grandparent carried a leather school bag; you carry a backpack.
- Children long ago and children today both like running, jumping and playing games with friends.
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- Some things change, like toys and phones.
- Some things stay the same, like playing with friends.
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