Object: An exercise requiring careful coordination; or learning to clap in rhythm -- any skill that requires patience and practice.

Good morning, boys and girls. February has been a very special month with many things happening. First of all, two of our greatest presidents were born in this month. Can you tell me who they were? [Wait for answers.] That's good, Washington and Lincoln. There was also a very special day for boys and girls on the 14th of the month that was an exciting time. That's right, Valentine's Day! There was another special day that came this month and we have been talking a lot about it recently. It was called Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.

You have to be thinking all the time in February or something will pass you right up. When things come that fast you have …