Let's Let’s play Dora’s version of the popular basketball game H.O.R.S.E. Each time your child makes a basket, she gets a piece of an animal puzzle. Complete the puzzle and say the animal’s name in English and Spanish.

1. Print your Dora animal puzzles (see the "What You Need" side bar to the right). Cut the puzzle pieces apart and keep them handy as you begin the game.

2. Set up your court. You can purchase a children’s basketball hoop, or make your own by securing a laundry basket, bucket, or cardboard box to a table. If you're using a homemade hoop, a small, lightweight ball will work best. For the younger kids, try holding a hula-hoop in the air.

3. Start the game! Have your child shoot the ball from different distances around the court. Younger kids may only be able to shoot from up close. For each basket made, reveal a new piece of the puzzle. When they score enough to complete the puzzle, say the animal’s name in English and in Spanish together.

4. If there’s more than one player, have the kids take turns shooting the ball to get puzzle pieces. Then say it two ways with each child. Even if one child sinks all the baskets, that’s okay. In the end, they get to figure out the puzzle (and learn) together.

• Printable Animal Puzzles below
• 1 pair of scissors
• Basketball hoop (or see step 2 for a homemade version)
• 1 child-sized basketball