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December 5, 2021 by Krista

Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt

I love Christmas lights, it’s probably one of my favorite things about this time of year.  Now that my kids are getting older, we’ve enjoyed making it into a game. Not every year is as fancy as printable lists, but sometimes it’s nice to have things to hunt already planned out. So, I give you this Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt printable.

We always make at least one trip out around the neighborhoods to check out all the displays. And the ones set to music, WHOA! It’s so fun to see all the talent and planning these neighbors have put into a spectacular display. And, with so much testosterone, a good competition isn’t hard to come by around here.

Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt

Christmas lights scavenger hunt LR

HOW TO USE THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SCAVENGER HUNT PRINTABLE

So, now when you load up in the car with the cocoa clasped in little (or not so little) hands, you can put your kids’ -or sweetie’s? – competitive nature to good use with a little game.

You can play as a team and try to cross the whole list off together, split up into teams and play (boys vs girls!), or play as individuals.  Whatever works best for the dynamics of your family.

GRAB YOUR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SCAVENGER HUNT PRINTABLE

Get your FREE DOWNLOAD and have your own scavenger hunt. Or you can get two per page HERE and save some paper and ink. If you’re tech savvy, you can even send it to everyone’s devices.

You’ll need to download the file by clicking on the link above. Then, save it to your computer. You’ll be able to print as many copies as you need.

If you really want to go all out, get prizes or goodies to celebrate a fun game when you get home.

This post was originally published in December 2014. It has been updated December 2021 to fix broken links and make the content layout more reader friendly.

June 3, 2020 by Krista

Active Jenga for Kids

Oh, the boundless energy of the young. Running with the wind in your face. Leaping through the air. Jumping off the couch. Err, wait. Maybe that’s just at my house? No? Well, if you’ve ever needed a way to channel all that pent up energy, here is the game you’ve been looking for.  You can play this Active Jenga for Kids Game over and over, anytime you need an energetic indoor activity for kids!

ENERGETIC INDOOR ACTIVITY: ACTIVE JENGA FOR KIDS

Active Jenga Game for Kids

 

ACTIVE JENGA FOR KIDS – AN INDOOR GAME THAT HELPS KIDS BURN ENERGY WITHOUT DESTROYING THE HOUSE

Kids are crazy. A good, active, energetic kind of crazy. I love my kids, but sometimes they are just… A LOT. My zombie mom, sleep deprived self just can’t keep up with all that boundless bouncing energy.

But, if I can’t help them channel that energy, more often than not, the above jumping off the furniture scenario is just a matter of time. Or maybe it will be wrestling match this time. Or possibly a game that includes throwing a ball at my glass picture frame riddled walls.

But this Active Jenga for kids game is the perfect way to harness that energy and use it up – safely. Without destroying the house.

 

 

THIS ACTIVE JENGA GAME FOR KIDS IS THE PERFECT KIDS GAME FOR ALL OCCASIONS

I love a good kids activity, but a lot of them are ‘one and done’. We do ‘one and done’ activities all the time, but there is a certain appeal to knowing that after spending 30-60 minutes on making this game, it will be ready to play over and over again. This game is perfect when:

  • it’s too cold outside.
  • it is too hot outside.
  • it’s raining or snowing or hailing
  • you have lots of kids
  • you only have one kid
  • the kids need to play alone for a few minutes

It’s easy to take with you. It easy to play and still fun for a variety of ages. Set up is easy. Clean up is easy. And it’s still fun when you go back to play again. This game is definitely not ‘one and done’.

DIY Active Tumbling Tower Kids Game

 

3 SUPER EASY STEPS TO MAKE YOUR ACTIVE JENGA GAME FOR KIDS

Truth bomb. Ready? The hardest part of this project is coming up with ideas of what to write on each block. But, there is a silver lining.

Silver lining: I made a set of 60 questions and activities that are ready to print. If you want an easy peasy project, you can find those in my Etsy Shop. There’s even an editable PDF file to help you customize your game as simply as possible.

Extra Shiny Silver Lining: If you have a cutting machine, you get the SVG files included in the game files! Use your print and cut feature to literally open it in your cutting software, print the page with registration marks and then cut it with your machine. Then, it’ll be as easy as slapping stickers on blocks.Kids Active Jenga Game Template Page

One last insider tip –> Print on sticker paper and it will cut your prep time in half or more! As quick as you can say peel and stick, your stickers will be adhered to your Jenga game blocks and you’ll be ready to play with zero drying time needed.

Okay, let’s do this!

Create this fun kids game and keep them active with Active Jenga for Kids

ACTIVE JENGA GAME FOR KIDS MATERIALS:

  • Jenga Block Template – Download this from the button below. This is simply the blank colored labels you’ll put on the wooden blocks. If you want to quickly and easily customize your game with a professional look, get the Editable PDF template or the Ready-to-Print labels in my Etsy shop.
  • Jenga Game – Get it on Amazon. You can find knock off versions and they will work (I used a knock off version), but the quality isn’t as good, some of the blocks were misshapen and the blocks were not all the same size. Knock offs work, actual Jenga blocks look better.
  • Paper and Printer – I recommend sticker paper to make this project even easier! But standard printing paper is sufficient too. If possible, I also recommend a laser printer to help with longevity, but ink jet will work too.
  • Paper Cutter or Scissors – love my Swingline SmartCut. I used both it and a pair of scissors. (Only need if you aren’t using a cutting machine)
  • Glue – wood, white glue or tacky glue will work best. I used white glue. (Only need if you aren’t using sticker paper)
  • Pen or Marker or image editing software – If you’re going to write the questions and activities by hand, I recommend Sharpie Art Pens. The ink is smooth, doesn’t bleed and won’t smear if it gets wet. You can also open the Jenga Block Templates in an image editor and type out your questions and activities before you print.

Create a custom Kids Tumbling Tower Game with fun prompts on each block to help your kids get their wiggles out!

 

STEP #1: DOWNLOAD AND PRINT YOUR JENGA BLOCK TEMPLATES

  • Download the free printable templates with the green button below. Save the file to your computer and print with the “actual size” setting. This file is designed to fit a name brand Jenga block, but will work on other blocks too. You will need 2 copies of the template to cover an entire set of Jenga blocks.

* PRO TIP: If you’re going to fill in your block template digitally (on the computer), do it BEFORE you print your template.

* PRO TIP: Check your game for a count of how many blocks you’ll need to cover. Name brand Jenga has 54 blocks. My knock-off set had fewer. Each template page has 30 rectangle labels. You’ll need 2 pages (give or take a few) to cover an entire game set.

 

 

STEP #2: FILL OUT AND CUT OUT THE BLOCK TEMPLATES

  • If you are writing your game prompts out by hand, write one question or activity on each rectangle. You can make these a mix of questions and activities – or do all questions for a get-to-know-you style game OR do all active challenges for a real energy buster. I did a combination and even through in some math practice!
  • Cut out enough labels to cover every block. I used my Silhouette Cameo and printed on sticker paper – it made this a million times easier. If you want the cut files already to go, they are included in the files in my Etsy shop.

Kids Game Active Jenga Stickers

STEP #3: ADHERE THE ACTIVE JENGA GAME PROMPTS ON THE BLOCKS

  • If you used sticker paper, just peel and stick one label on each block. Easy Peasy.

    Kids Jenga Blocks and Stickers
    If you used standard paper, glue one game prompt label on each block. A thin strip of glue on all 4 edges of the blank side of each label will give the best results. Smooth out the label with your fingers and let the glue dry completely. This part isn’t hard, but it does take a little time. 

* PRO TIP: You just need a thin strip of glue. Don’t use a lot or your labels will wrinkle.

* PRO TIP: Clean up any glue that seeps from under the edges of the labels with a damp cloth or paper towel before it dries. 

* PRO TIP: If any of your corners come unglued, secure them back down with a little bit of glue stick or white glue.

Active Jenga for Kids

 

ACTIVE JENGA GAME FOR KIDS: A GAME FOR ALL AGES!

In just 3 steps and an afternoon, you’ll be ready to whip out an awesome activity the whole family will love. Use it when you need a minute, when the kids are getting a bit too crazy, or for family game night! Active Jenga for Kids is the PERFECT simple, inexpensive, fun and easy way to help the kids channel all that energy into some fun memories. So, what are you waiting for? Put this together in a snap and get those kids who are jumping on the beds to come play this fun game!

MAKE THIS PROJECT EASIER WITH MY READY-TO-PRINT ACTIVE JENGA GAME BLOCK LABELS IN MY ETSY SHOP!

Jenga Game for Kids

 

 

 

Like this idea? Want to spice things up for your next date night? Check out my Couple’s Jenga bedroom game for a more adult version of this game.

DIY Tumbling Tower Couples Jenga Bedroom Game

 

March 24, 2020 by Krista

Online Educational Resources for Families

How crazy is the world right now?! I know this social distancing thing has been hard for a lot of people. Less so for me because I’m a major introvert and having a legit reason to stay home in my pajamas all day is my idea of a good time. Luckily, I had the idea to compile a list of resources for families and we’ve been able to stave off the boredom with some fun activities – most are even educational too!

Ultimate List of Online Educational Resources

 

However, my very extrovert husband misses walking out the front door on a regular basis. I know many, many people can relate. He is thankful for this list because it helps keep his boredom at bay and the kids from climbing the walls. This is pretty accurate to how things are going over here. Also, I’m watching a lot of Frozen lately, so it seems extra appropriate:

Anna vs Elsa Quarantine Meme

 

THERE IS GOOD IN THE WORLD. AND THEY ARE SHARING THEIR RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES.

I have absolutely loved how humanity has stepped up to help, encourage and support each other. As companies have been extending discounts, free trials, and even giving opening their services to the rest of us for free so many of my amazing friends have been sharing and posting links to these wonderful things. I have been hoarding these things we can do during this crazy, uncharted time worse than toilet paper. Thank you, thank you, thank you, my friends. Please don’t stop!!

(Also, we aren’t really hoarding toilet paper. We just have a lot of bums to clean around here.)

Big Family Problems at Costco

I want to share all these wonderful resources for families that I’ve collected all in one place with every single person who could use them. Because I know that every time I’ve seen a new one, I feel a small wave of relief that my kids won’t have to play plants vs zombies all day for entertainment, a wave of hope that I won’t go crazy with nothing to do in our house with the same 7 people for … however long this lasts. A wave of gratitude and pride for all the awesome humans on Earth. 

I hope it makes it easier to find something that can help you and your family navigate this uncertain time a little more easily. I know I don’t have a lot of extra time to sit combing through Facebook posts, searching for “that link I saw”.

I’ve tried to verify most of these for quality, but things are changing fast. I will be updating this list as I can. If you have any problems, you can let me know and I’ll update it.

 

Ultimate List of Family Resources

CLICK TO FIND THE FULL LIST HERE AS A PRINTABLE GOOGLE DOC FILE.

 

If you would like to share the link, I’d love for you to share the link to this post. I appreciate your support. ♥ But, if you’re more comfortable sharing the link directly to the Google Doc, I’m okay with that too. I just want to help get the resources to those who need them.

 

THESE RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES ARE PERFECT FOR NEWLY HOMESCHOOLING, WORKING FROM HOME, OVERWHELMED PARENTS

With 5 young kids, limited space, inconvenient weather, and my tech support husband trying to manage a workload that has doubled as he’s moved to supporting a large number of online meetings all from our home, I know how frustrating, daunting and stressful this time can be. And I know I’m not the only one feeling overwhelmed with this new “normal” we are now living.

Thankfully, blessedly, we are mostly healthy. But, that leaves me to entertain – or, at least, contain – our large number of children (what were we thinking?! 😉😂) who have never-ending explosive energy and emotions and are mostly stuck indoors while I’m also trying to maintain a semi-unchaotic environment their father can complete his work duties in.

I’m vastly outnumbered: physically, mentally, emotionally. As many of you can relate, I’m sure, it’s been an adjustment we are still trying to manage. There is good in every day, even when that good is bed time; but, I’m tired. I know a lot of you are in similar situations. So, hopefully this list of resources for families can help ease your burden a little.

minion sharing umbrella

 

SHARE THE GOODNESS. HELP SHARE THESE RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

While we may all be separated physically, the coming together, reaching out and sharing of helpful information that has filled my inboxes and news feeds have made me so proud and grateful. Despite the bickering, hostility and malcontent that has been so prevalent, there is so much good in the world.

Ultimate List of Family Resources While Social Distancing

Help me spread that goodness by sharing these resources for families – both this post and the list – with any of your newly homeschooling, working from home, overwhelmed, frustrated or bored friends and family too! 

Stay strong, stay healthy and, as I tell my children all day long, wash your hands with soap and water, my friends. ♥

Wash Your Hands Ya Filthy Animals

March 22, 2019 by Krista

5 Spring Word Games for When You Need to Entertain the Kids

Welcome, friend! Thanks for stopping by today! Spring is finally here – according to the calendar anyway. Mother Nature seems to have missed the memo. But we’re not letting that stop us from having some spring fun! These 5 Spring Word Games are the perfect thing if you need a quiet activity to keep the kids entertained for a few minutes.

Mom hack: print extra copies – even scale them down if you want – and keep them in your purse for waiting rooms, restaurants, church meetings or other places you need the kids to sit for a few minutes!

Printable Spring Word Games

 

JUST PRINT AND PLAY THESE SPRING WORD GAMES!

Life is busy and crazy and fast and loud! At least, it is at my house. With 4 kids, and 3 of them boys, silence is a rarity. So rare, in fact, it’s usually cause for concern.

Finding activities my older boys can – and will! – do quietly is a tall order. But nap time is still a daily occurrence at our house and it isn’t going anywhere for a few more years. Finding quick and easy activities is even more difficult.

But these 5 Spring Word Games will be ready in 5 minutes. Seriously. #momwin

 

3 TYPES OF SPRING WORD GAMES IN VARYING SKILL LEVELS

Included in this word games packet are 3 types of games. There are 2 versions of the games: in color and in monochrome. All the games are different, it’s not a color version and a monochrome version. The puzzles are all different. This means you should be able to find an activity suitable for your elementary-aged child(ren), no matter their age or skill level. I do recommend these word games for 1st grade and up because they will need a basic knowledge of letters and words.

Activities include:

  • Word searches
  • Crossword puzzles
  • Mad libs

Kid's Spring Word Games

 

WILL THESE WORD GAMES CHALLENGE, ENTERTAIN AND EDUCATE YOUR CHILD?

In order to successfully solve these word puzzles, your child needs a basic understanding of letters and words. These word games are perfect if your child:

  • Knows letter shapes and sounds
  • Can sound out and read basic words
  • Has enough vocabulary to figure out spring-related words
  • Understands different parts of speech (noun, verb, past tense, etc)

Second semester 1st graders (who work at grade level) should be able to do these games, but may need some help. Some of the games may be more difficult for younger kids. Take a look at them first and see if you think your child can complete them.

 

BUSY MOMS AND BORED KIDS WILL LOVE THESE SPRING WORD GAMES

Seriously. 5 minutes. That’s all you need to have these ready to go.

Just download and print.

With 6 activities, some in color and some in monochrome options, you can choose what works best for you and what equipment you have access to for printing.

Because busy moms with bored kids, this is for you!

These Spring Word Games are perfect for:

  • quiet time activities
  • waiting rooms, restaurants and other meetings
  • lazy afternoons during spring break
  • a quick distraction while mom makes dinner
  • a fun car game for your next road trip

Printable Spring Word Games for Kids

 

SPRING WORD GAME PRINTABLES

STEP #1: Download and save your Spring Word Games

Choose which you’d like to print – color or monochrome – and click the corresponding links below to access those files.

The color and monochrome puzzles are NOT the same. You can download both file sets and have 6 different games.

And, yes, you can print the color files in monochrome and they will still be usable.

COLOR GAMES | MONOCHROME GAMES

 

STEP #2: Print your Spring Word Games

Print the games. Each game is formatted to fit on a single 8.5″x11″ US letter page.

If you use Adobe Reader to print, you can format the pages as a booklet and it will print two activities on each 8.5″x11″ page. These are perfect for putting in your purse!

Kids Printable Spring Word Games

 

MAKE YOUR SPRING WORD GAMES REUSABLE!

If you’d like to make your activity pages reusable, you can laminate the pages or put them inside a clear page protector. Use dry erase markers or crayons on the pages. Then just erase and play again! Or switch games with a friend!

I started with – and still use and LOVE – the older version of THIS LAMINATOR STARTER KIT for making reusable pages. And I love that the thermal pouches aren’t super expensive to replenish. Because I laminate all. the. things.

THESE PAGE PROTECTORS work well too. I prefer the thicker page protectors to help with durability. And with 50 of them, you’ll have plenty to make lots of reusable pages!

We like THESE DRY ERASE MARKERS the best. There’s lots of colors and everyone can pick their favorite. My kids like that they are skinny and fit in their hands well.

And THESE DRY ERASE CRAYONS are nice for littler kids who don’t have as much hand coordination and have a hard time staying on the paper when they draw. Just don’t leave them in the hot car!

 

AND YOU’RE READY TO PLAY SOME FUN SPRING WORD GAMES!

Because when you’re busy and the kids are bored, you need something quick and entertaining to save the day. And it doesn’t get quicker than downloading and pressing print.

Keep these fun games on hand for those times when you need a quick distraction!

 

FOLLOW MY SPRING LEARNING ACTIVITIES BOARD ON PINTEREST FOR EVEN MORE PRINTABLE SPRING ACTIVITIES AND GAMES!

February 27, 2019 by Krista

How to DIY Laser Printer Labels for Home Organization

Welcome! I’m so glad you stopped by today! Have you ever been organizing something and thought, this sure could use a cute label!? Or maybe you’ve wished for something cuter than a sticky note. If you’ve ever wish organization could be easier, cuter and functional then these DIY Laser Printer Labels are just what you need. Simple, inexpensive, cute and actually useful! Just how organizing should be!

Make DIY Laser Printer Labels

 

ORGANIZE SIMPLY, EFFECTIVELY AND INEXPENSIVELY WITH DIY LASER PRINTER LABELS

Organizing supplies can get costly quickly. But it doesn’t have to be a choice between chaos and cash. Keep your things in order with a quick print job and this easy DIY project. These labels will make it easier to calm the chaos in the kitchen, the toy room, the craft room, the bathroom, or anywhere else you might need a little more calm and a little less chaos.

Organizing with DIY Laser Printer Labels

 

ORGANIZE YOUR SPACE FOR FUNCTION AND FORM WITH THESE EASY DIY LASER PRINTER LABELS

  • Does your spice cupboard look like a disaster zone?
  • Do you buy foods in bulk?
  • Do your kids have toys with lots of little pieces? (Lego bricks and Shopkins, I’m looking at you.)
  • Is your home office or command center a jumble of pencils, pens, sticky notes, markets and other paraphernalia?

You need some containers, my friend. But what good is a container if you don’t know what goes in it? And that is where your super easy, oh-so-cute DIY Laser Printer Labels will come to the rescue!

DIY Laser Printer Labels for Organizing

 

GET ORGANIZED WITH DIY LASER PRINTER LABELS IN JUST 30 MINS

Now that you know why you need some super useful DIY Laser Printer Labels, are you ready for the best part of this little project?

These only take 30 minutes to make. Seriously.

In 6 super simple steps, you’ll be ready to organize ALL. THE. THINGS.

Ready? Let’s calm that chaos!

Affiliate Link Disclaimer

 

 

DIY LASER PRINTER LABELS SUPPLIES:

  • Labels. You can download my blank farmhouse-inspired wreath labels HERE and fill them in with an image editor before you print them. Or grab my set of Ready-to-Print Spice, Baking and Pantry Labels with editable templates from my Etsy Shop. The editable templates will make it super easy to quickly make labels for anything you might need.
  • Laser printer. No, unfortunately, ink jet won’t work for this project, as the ink is water based. I personally own a Brother Laser Printer and it does a decent job, as long as you aren’t looking to do photos. You can also get your files printed at an office supply store for just a few dollars, if you don’t have access to a laser printer.
  • Copy paper. Any standard copy paper will work. In fact, the cheaper, the better.
  • Box packing tape or contact paper. I personally prefer the packing tape. The ink tends to transfer better with the tape than with the contact paper. More info on this is below, at the bottom of the directions.
  • Scissors.
  • Bowl and water. 

DIY Laser Printer Labels

 

DIY LASER PRINTER LABELS DIRECTIONS:

PRINT YOUR LABELS

Step #1: Print your labels on a laser printer. You can download my blank labels from the links below. If you choose to use them, you will need to edit the image files before you print them. Any image editor will work.

2-inch Spice Labels | 2.75-inch Baking Labels | 4-inch Pantry Labels

Kitchen Pantry DIY Laser Printer Labels

Or get the pictured Ready-to-Print Labels and editable templates in my Etsy shop.

 

COVER YOUR LABELS

Step #2: Cover your labels with packing tape. If the label is too large for the packing tape, you have 2 choices:

  1. Layer with strips of tape to cover the entire label or
  2. Use contact paper to cover the label.

I personally prefer to layer the tape than to use contact Paper. The ink transfers better with the tape If you use tape, you’ll have to overlap the layers of tape a little or your label will fall apart. The overlap lines are barely noticeable. There is a photo below of a layered label so you can see if it bothers you or not.*

DIY Laser Printer Labels Cover with Tape

 

CUT OUT YOUR LABELS

Step #3: Use the scissors to cut out your label. The shape of the tape is more important than the shape of the paper. I typically just cut around the perimeter of the label. If you want a specific shape for your label, make sure you cut it out of the tape, not just the paper.

DIY Laser Printer Labels Cut Out

 

SOAK YOUR LABELS

Step #4: Fill your bowl with water. Regular old tap water at room temperature is my preference. Your hands will be in the water, so super hot or super cold water is not recommended.

Step #5: Place the labels in the bowl. Push them under the water so they are completely submerged. Let the labels soak in the water for 10-15 mins.

DIY Laser Printer Labels Soak

 

PEEL YOUR LABELS

Step #6: Peel the paper backing off the tape. Rub your fingers lightly, but firmly, over the back of the label until all the paper is rubbed away. The ink should remain on the tape.

DIY Laser Printer Labels

It’s a little easier to rub the paper away while the label is in the bowl, submerged in the water. You’ll need to inspect it to make sure all the paper comes off. Pay particular attention around the ink, it tends to stick there more.

DIY Laser Printer Labels

Once all the paper is peeled from the tape, let your label dry completely. You can blot with a paper towel to speed this up a little.

DIY Laser Printer Labels

 

STICK YOUR LABELS

Yep that’s it. Once your labels are dry, they are ready to use! The adhesive will be sticky again as soon as it is dry. So start sticking those labels and organize all the things!

DIY Laser Printer Labels Baking Labels

 

CONTACT PAPER VS. PACKING TAPE

So, remember when I talked about the layering of tape for larger labels? In the photo above, the baking soda label is a layered label. Can you see where the pieces of tape overlap? Check out the close up below. The layer lines go through the word “soda”.

DIY Laser Printer Labels

The cocoa powder label in the first photo above is a contact paper label. And that one actually came out really good. Most of them were more like the photo below, which is why I prefer to layer the tape than to use contact paper.

DIY Laser Printer Labels Contact Paper Fail

If you do decide to use contact paper, make sure you give the ink the best chances of transferring to the contact paper adhesive by rubbing it firmly with a plastic card (like a bank card or library card) or another hard item after you’ve covered the labels with the contact paper.

 

GET ORGANIZED WITH DIY LASER PRINTER LABELS

Sure, you could spend a small fortune on organizing supplies and custom labels. Or you could make some adorable, functional labels yourself in less than half an hour.

Label your bulk foods, your spice cupboard, your baking ingredients, your kids toys, your office supplies and anything else you might need or want a label on.

So, what are you waiting for? Calm the chaos and organize your life with some totally cute, totally functional, totally inexpensive and easy DIY Laser Printer Labels.

Clear Adhesive DIY Laser Printer Labels

 

DON’T FORGET YOU CAN GRAB MY READY-TO-PRINT LABELS AND THE EDITABLE TEMPLATES IN MY ETSY SHOP TO MAKE THIS PROJECT EVEN EASIER!

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I'm Krista. Ringleader here on While He Was Napping, wife to my handsome Mr. Right & momma to my THREE energetic boys, Big J (9), Little J (6) & Little N (4). We FINALLY added a beautiful little girl to our family last December.

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