How-to Article
K-1
Something Good
First, get some milk. Then, get some cocoa. Next, put them together in a mug. Now, put the mug in the microwave. After that, you can drink hot chocolate!
Welcome to Room 4
Some day you might need to find my room. Here are steps to follow.
First, from the front door, you will go straight down the hall until you see the gym. Next, turn left and walk down the main hall. You will go down three steps. After you go down the steps, look for the third door on the right. Finally, you will know you have the right room when you see Mrs. Noonan's name on the door.
Yeah! You made it to my room!
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How to Catch a Lizard
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Do you ever get totally bored in the summer? I can help you with that problem. Catching lizards is one of the most fun things you can do, and I can tell you how to do it. If you follow my directions, you will know how to catch a lizard any old time. My steps always work!
1) First, find a big towel.
2) Then get a plastic container and punch holes in the lid. If you don’t punch holes, your lizards will die, and that’s not good.
3) Next, go find a lizard.
Hint: Lizards like to hang out on concrete.
4) Roll the towel into a loose roll.
5) Now, swing the towel and smack the lizard. You have to be FAST! (Be careful that you’re balanced when you swing, so you won’t fall down.) When you make contact with the lizard, you won't hurt him, but you will stun him temporarily, so he won't race away.
6) Finally, put the lizard in your container.
7) Don't forget to put the lid on!
8) Now you’re ready to catch the next one. The most I ever caught in one afternoon was seven. Maybe you can break my record.
9) When you’re ready to go inside, turn all the lizards loose. That way, they can rest up and be ready for tomorrow’s game!
Congratulations! Now that you’ve read this article, you will be able to get all the lizards you want, and you won’t be bored any more. Good luck!
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“Growing” Trees . . . Making Money
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Do you ever wish you could give better gifts? I know I do. I hate the feeling of opening a fabulous gift and thinking, “Oh, great, this is so much more wonderful than the gift I was able to give you.” I’ve often thought that I could give better gifts if I had more money. This year, I found a way to make enough money to give magnificent gifts to everyone on my list, and I’m going to share those ideas with you.
You will need some money to start with. You will need thread, scissors, glue, at least 18 posterboards, strings of lights or small tree decorations, and boxes of white tissues. With these materials, you will be able to make trees that you can turn into cash.
To get your posterboards, look around your home. If you have some old project posters you’ll never use again, those would be perfect for this project. Another good source is teachers. Many teachers hold on to old posters, and if asked, most of them will be glad to clean out their shelves.
For your decorations and tissues, I recommend Dollar Tree or Big Lots. When you go to get tissues, look for the $1 boxes that contain 160 tissues. You get more for your money.
You’re ready to roll . . . and fold.
1) First, cut your posters in half. You could cut each one as you use it, but it’ll be easier if you cut them all at one time.
2) Now, take the first poster half and fold it into a funnel shape. This funnel will be your tree base. Tape the poster, so the funnel will hold. You will need to trim the bottom so it will stand alone. You may also want to fold, tape, and trim all of your posters at the same time.
3) Next, take a tissue and fold it in half hotdog style.
4) Then, fold the tissue fan style in approximately half inch folds, folding first one way and then the other. Be careful and make all of your folds about the same size, so your flower won’t look funny.
5) Fifth, cut tiny notches on either side about midway down the folded tissue. “Tiny” can be defined as about one fourth of an inch. Don’t cut all the way across, or your tissue flowers will fall apart . . . not a good thing.
6) Next, tie a piece of thread around the tissue. Be sure the thread is in the notches.
7) Now, cut off the closed end.
8) After cutting the ends, start fluffing out the sections. You will create a lovely tissue flower. The first one you make will be the most time consuming. Once you get into a routine, you’ll be able to turn these out quickly, so don’t get discouraged. Another possibility is to bribe younger brothers and sisters into helping. My little brother will do almost anything if I make brownies for him.
9) Next, get your glue (Elmer’s works), and glue each tissue flower on your poster cone shape.
10) For at least 24 hours, let the glue dry.
11) The next day, spraypaint your cones any color that looks great to you.
12) The last step is possibly the easiest. Put on your decorations or lights. On some trees, you may choose to put some glitter.
You will have created a beautiful tree. When most of us think “tree,” we think Christmas; however, I was able to sell some Thanksgiving trees and some Valentine trees. I even had one request for a St. Patrick’s Day tree, so be prepared for whatever people may ask.
You now know how to make trees and “grow” your savings. I made 35 trees between November 1 and December 15. I sold them for approximately $3 each. Most of my posters were given to me, and I already had glue and glitter. I invested $12 in materials, generated $105, and cleared $93. With that money, I was able to give the best gifts ever. If you have questions, feel free to contact me at “.*
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