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Mr. Topaz Breaks the Rules
Create a Family Safety Code
Step 1: Choose a Rhythm
Step 3: Tap the Rhythm and Say the Song Phrase Repeatedly
Step 2: Choose a Code Word
- Decide if you want to count repeatedly to 4,as when marching, or 3, as when dancing the waltz.
(excerpt from Mr. Topaz Takes a Walk)
Step 2: Choose a Code Word
Step 3: Tap the Rhythm and Say the Song Phrase Repeatedly
Step 2: Choose a Code Word
- Describe it in 3 words or less. That is your song phrase.
(excerpt from Mr. Topaz Takes a Walk)
Step 3: Tap the Rhythm and Say the Song Phrase Repeatedly
Step 3: Tap the Rhythm and Say the Song Phrase Repeatedly
Step 3: Tap the Rhythm and Say the Song Phrase Repeatedly
- Notice how the phrase fits into the tapping. Keep it simple and practice the song phrase often. It will need to be recalled later.
(excerpt from Mr. Topaz Is Left in Charge)
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Step 3: Tap the Rhythm and Say the Song Phrase Repeatedly
- Use hand signals, gestures, sign language, facial expressions, and anything else that is meaningful to your family.
(excerpt from Mr. Topaz Takes a Walk)
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