Teach Kids How https://www.teachkidshow.com/ Preparing Your Child For Life Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:08:46 +0000 Teach Your Children to Dress Themselves Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:08:46 +0000 Preschool  E1st grade Talk to your children about colors and how they coordinate together and the variety of designs that do not coordinate together. Although jeans go with almost anything floral pants don’t, nor do plaid paints. Children can usually place their shirts on them without much of a talk from their parents, just be sure to point out where the tag of the shirt should be placed. When working with buttons, take a button up shirt and show your child how to push the buttons through the holes. Make sure to slowly push the buttons through as you are showing your younger children, as this can be a difficult task to complete at first. Snap buttons are merely about strength as opposed to knowledge, as they only thing you will have to show children is how to line up the snap. Even if children know how to line up snaps though they may not be able to snap them fully until they are a bit older. Zippers are normally pretty easy for children to maneuver, but young children will have a tough time placing the zipper together when it is completely separated. Again slowly show them how to line up the zipper by placing the left side of the zipper into the zipper itself. Socks can sometimes be a real frustration, so be sure to purchase socks that have light gray on the heel of the sock. This will make it so much easier for children to know exactly how their sock is suppose to be put on. So, you might ask how can you have fun with your child while you’re teaching them to dress themselves? While we’re on the subject of the sock, let one of the socks be your puppet and let the puppet talk to your children and show them how to complete the above tasks. Just make sure they’re clean. (Pee-whoa!) Main points to address:
  • Talk to your children about color coordination.
  • Using a button up shirt, show your child how to maneuver buttons.
  • Be sure to have fun with your child, even while teaching them to dress.
Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]> https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-children-to-dress-themselves/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-children-to-dress-themselves/ Teach Your Child the Affects of Smoking Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:22:38 +0000 Grades K-3rd Children as young as the kindergarten level begin receiving educational instruction on the effects of smoking. This is a perfect opportunity for parents to place their thoughts on this subject, when your children come home talking about smoking from school sit down with your child and talk to them about what they learned. This is a perfect opportunity to talk about smoking with your children, as many parents never know when to bring the topic up. Ask your children how they feel about what they learned. Once your children have given you their opinion, add your own opinion to their thoughts. “Yes, and cigarette smoke really stinks, it makes the person who smokes stink and it really costs a lot of money also. It’s a really gross habit. Even those people who smoke don’t like to do it, but they tried it once because a friend asked them to and because cigarettes are so addictive they can’t quit.” Young children may ask about addiction, if so be honest with them and explain how addiction works, how your body becomes dependent on the drug and the affects your body goes through once smokers do quit. Main points to address:
  • Talk to your about what they learned in school about smoking.
  • Ask them how they feel about smoking.
Grades 4th-6th There is an amazing effect that seeing things first hand has on children. Show your children pictures of a smoker’s lung. Talk to them about how cigarettes have tar in them, which is the reason a smoker’s lung turns black. “Could you imagine having this lung in your body just to smoke a stinky cigarette?” It’s also a great idea to go over statistics associated with smokers, look specifically for the percent of people who die early from smoking, the percent of people who die in pain from cancer because of smoking and the other diseases that smokers normally get because of smoking. And again talk about the addictive affect of smoking, “I’m sure when these people found out that they were going to die because of smoking they wanted to stop smoking, but probably couldn’t because of the addiction.” Main points to address:
  • Show your children pictures of a smokers lung.
  • Show them statistics of people who die early from smoking.
  • Talk to them about how addictive cigarettes are.
Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]> https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-the-affects-of-smoking/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-the-affects-of-smoking/ Teach Your Child How to Brush their Hair Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:13:30 +0000
  • Boar bristled brushes (sometimes mixed with nylon bristles)  EUsed to give hair shine.
  • Nylon bristled brushes  EUsed to have more control over the hair.
  • Vented Brushes  EUsed for drying the hair and to maintain natural movement of the hair.
  • Round brushes  EUsed to give the hair a natural looking wave or curl.
  • Combs  EUsed mainly to detangle the hair, larger toothed combs don’t seem to hurt as bad as smaller toothed combs.
  • Picks  EUsed to detangle hair, best to use for really frizzy or normally tangled hair, it will not break the ends of the hair.
    • Yet, if you find a brush that works well with your child’s hair that makes it easier for her to deal with the brushing then by all means continue to use that brush. If they have a hard time with brushes try using a pick or a large tooth comb, as this is healthier for the hair. Preschool  E1st Grade Gently show your children to start from the bottom of their hair, at the tips, and gently pull the brush through until all the snarls and snags have been taken out. Once there are no snarls in their hair they should move an inch at a time through the hair continuing with the same procedure, until they have reached the root of their hair. Making sure to only brush small sections at a time. Talk to your child while you are brushing their hair, making sure they know what you are doing every step of the way. As well as making sure what you are doing is not hurting them, “that doesn’t hurt does it? Just make sure when you are brushing your hair to only brush a small section at a time.” Main points to address:
    • Start from the tip of the hair and work your way up.
    • Talk them through each step as you are talking to them to be sure they know what you are doing every step of the way.
    Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]>     https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-brush-their-hair/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-brush-their-hair/     Teach Your Child About Hunting Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:49:56 +0000 Grades K-3rd The first time your child goes hunting with you, make sure that they know the rules for going hunting. Especially enforcing the rules about other hunters in the area. Hunting can be an extremely dangerous sport; therefore it’s imperative to make sure your child knows the rules. This would also be the perfect time to give your child a turkey/deer call. Depending on what you are hunting for. Demonstrate to them how to use the deer/turkey call and allow them to test out the call before using it in the field. Make their first hunting trip more relaxed and an enjoyable, yet knowledgeable, experience. Main points to address:
    • Go over hunting rules and instructions on being cautious.
    • Give your child a turkey/deer call.
    Grades 4th-6th When you give your child their first hunting equipment, such as a B-B gun or soft air gun, be sure they understand how to use the machine properly. Although it may not be an extremely dangerous piece of equipment it can still cause a lot of harm to people and if they do not know how to shoot it properly or know the basic safety rules they could run into a lot of problems. Watching hunting videos together will not only help your child to understand the hunting process and valuable safety information but it will also give you both a heads up on new and innovative hunting techniques that has helped others in the field. This is also a great time for you and your child to connect on something you both enjoy together. Main points to address:
    • Allow your child a B-B gun before other harmful weapons.
    • Watch hunting videos together.
    Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]>     https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-about-hunting/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-about-hunting/     Teach Your Child How to Ski Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:31:31 +0000 Preschool Teaching your child to ski early on will make the rest of the lessons much easier in their latter years. The first step to teaching your child how to ski is to get them familiar with and comfortable with their ski boots, as these will be on of the hardest tasks to learn. In fact, many adults who don’t ski are turned off because they cannot maneuver their boots. Have your children ski around the grass in the yard or sand on the beach or a flat snow-filled yard, with you close by and assisting your child. Show them how to move their legs and arms to help them maneuver themselves down hill. Make skiing lessons fun, instead of a lesson they HAVE to learn. Main points to address:
    • Allow your child to walk around the house in the ski boots.
    • Put the skies on the boots and allow them to ski around their backyard.
    Grades K-3rd Once your children have learned how to walk in boots and ski’s you can begin to find a hill that is small enough that will not hurt them, yet tall enough to give him or her a real skiing experience. Before they head down that small hill go down first showing your child how to maneuver their feet and hands properly for a successful ski run. It’s important for your child to do this on their own, don’t sky with your child in front of you or between your legs. This will only teach them how to allow others to do the work for them. Let them know that it’s okay to fall down and eat the snow. Everyone does when they begin anything, practice makes perfect. Main points to address:
    • Take your child down a small hill to get the hang of skiing.
    • Show them how to maneuver their feet properly.
    Grades 4th-6th When your children get a little older and it’s time to take that long dash down a real mountain, try using a harness for you and your child. Take a step further with your child with mountains that challenge them a little more each time. Don’t go from a small hill to a large mountain, as this should be done gradually. If your child is still having problems getting down a hill, experts say you can buy a sky harness for you and your child to help them feel safer and more comfortable going down the hill. They say that fear is the biggest reason why children have a problem going down any mountain. Main points to address:
    • Go down larger mountains.
    • Purchase a ski harness for you and your child.
    Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]>     https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-ski/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-ski/     Teach Your Child How to Dance Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:04:25 +0000 Preschool When your children are younger than elementary age introducing them to dance can be as simple as allowing them to dance free verse. When anyone begins to dance, allowing the rhythm of music to sweep through his or her body is the first step to learning how to dance. Simply put some good dance music on and dance together, you’ll both have fun doing it anyway. Instead of “teaching Eyour child how to dance and making them fuse about learning, try playing follow the leader with your child. When children are playing a game or not thinking they are actually learning something, they will pick up on the instruction so much easier. There’s something about playing a game that gets kids motivated, as opposed to actually learning something. Main points to address:
    • Allow your children to dance free verse.
    • Play follow the leader while dancing.
    Grades K-6th In most areas there are places that provide dance classes to anyone willing to learn. Many classes will teach a variety of dances including ballroom, break dance, hip-hop, tap, country line dancing and other types of dance. This could be a class that you and your child can take and learn together. When parents are attempting to learn something new this will get your child enthusiastic about their learning process. Obtain local information about local dance events or presentations. You can also contact local dance studios to sit in and watch the instruction and type of dance being taught if you you’d like to review their instructions first. If dance classes are not available in your area or you’re not interested in taking them try purchasing dance videos and/or dance books. They’ll show you step-by-step instructions on that dance that you or your child is looking to learn. Or use the simple one-two, one-two way you learned how to dance. Make the process fun with a few twists and twirls. The bottom line is to fun with your child, while they’re learning. Main points to address:
    • Take classes together.
    • Buy dance videos and books.
    • Take them to dance studios or dancing events.
    Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]>     https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-dance/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-dance/     Teach Your Child How to Sew Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:14:22 +0000 Grades K-3rd If you do not know how to sew a great start for you and your child would be to take a sewing class together. You can find classes at almost any craft or sewing machine store or sometimes you can find them at adult education classes at your local high school or college. Young children normally love to do exactly what their parents are doing, so make a fun project together where children won’t even realize that they’re learning. But mainly emphasizes that they’re making something trendy and neat. This is the best way to teach children how to do something. Use one of your child’s favorite shirts, pants or sweaters that they have outgrown to create a teddy bear they cherish forever. Pick up an outline or a teddy bear or other animal pattern, the materials needed and have fun with your child while they are learning from you. Go over basic sewing instructions with your child as you are putting together the stuffed animal, allowing them to help cut and sew. Main points to address:
    • Go to sewing classes together.
    • Create teddy bears or other animals from old clothes.
    Grades 4th-6th As with the younger children, make the lesson of sewing more of a project than a lesson. This time take your child to a craft or fabric store with you. Browse through the catalogues of projects, clothes or accessories together and find one that you can both do together and that your child would enjoy wearing or using. Allow your child to also pick out the fabric pattern to be used with the project and make sure to have all necessary equipment before you leave the store. Whether you are making a T-shirt, sweatshirt, lounge pants, an apron or a tote bag you and your child can also add accents, fabric paints, patches or other flashy objects that can be placed on the fabric for added sparkle. You can gain a wealth of creative ideas to make a personal and wonderful project at your local craft store or online at any one of the links provided in the resource section of this article. Main points to address:
    • Make fun projects together.
    • Include accents, fabric paint or other flashy objects to shirts that you sew.
    Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]>     https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-sew/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-sew/     Teach Your Child How to Swing Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:49:56 +0000 Preschool Show your children how to swing by having them watch you swing. Have them watch you closely as you push yourself to make the swing drift back and forth. Make sure they watch you closely as you demonstrate how your body makes the swing move. Every time you and your child go out to the swing you have them watch you for a few minutes before they get on the swing. When you push your child push them slightly and give them some time to try and do the rest of the swinging on their own. If they are having a problem coordinating this, don’t make learning a very big deal, allow them to learn on their own time and when they feel comfortable doing so. Main points to address:
    • Show them how to swing by watching you.
    • Push them slightly and let them go on their own.
    Grades K-3rd Again for children in this age group show your children how to swing and how your body works to make the swing move. Be sure to follow your move with an explanation of how this helps you swing more efficiently. “Push your legs out, pull them in. Push your legs out…this moves you forward. Push your legs back…this pulls you back. EOr, simply tell them each move, “In…Out…In…Out…In…Out.” Make sure you show them where their chest goes when their legs are being moved, “Legs out body back…legs in body forward. EInclude this as, either you are swinging and/or, as your child is swinging. Always start them out with a small push, but try not to continue to push them while they are attempting to swing themselves. Even if they ask you to, have them keep trying, reminding them they’ll have to do it on their own sometime soon anyway. If they will not try, allow their swing to slowly come to an end and then push them slightly again. Main points to address:
    • Teach them the In & Out pump.
    • Demonstrate how they can move their body to work the swing.
    Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]>     https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-swing/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-swing/     Teach Your Child to Write a Book Report Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:02:57 +0000 Preschool Preschoolers love stories, read one of your favorite or their favorite books to your child. Once you have finished reading to your child ask them questions about the main character, the protagonist (if there is one in the story), the story plot, and reasoning questions. “Why do you think (the main character) did what he/she did? What would you have don differently/the same? How would you have handled the situation? Did the story make you feel happy or sad?” After you and your child discus the book give them an “oral book report Eon the book. Explain what a book report is and give them a sample of a book report. The following nights read the book once again to your child, but this time have your child give you the “oral book report Epraising them throughout. Main points to address:
    • Read a book to your child.
    • Have them give you an oral report.
    Grades K-3rd Family history and information from the past is lots of fun to learn about. Together you and your child can write a family autobiography. This will be a great time to sit your child down and teach them how to write an outline for a book report. Such as the one below: Book Report Outline
    1. Title of Book
    2. Author
    3. Illustrator
    4. Name the main characters and give a brief description of each character.
    5. Who was your favorite character? Why?
    6. Who was your least favorite character? Why?
    7. Write a short description of the story.
    8. How did you like the conclusion? Talk about how the story ended.
    9. What did you like or Dislike about this story?
    For an autobiography, of course, the questions above will need to be tailored to your family as apposed to it being a book report. With an autobiography you’ll need to answer only three things: who the person is, what are the details of their life and what if their outlook on life? When they are to the age that they are reading on their own, you can still have them provide you with an oral report. This is always the best way of creating a book report. Main points to address:
    • Write an autobiography together.
    • Have them read books at home and give you an oral report.
    Grades 4th-6th When your children have a book report assigned to them and they have read the book, talk to your child about the book. What was the most exciting part of the book? Who was their favorite character and why? You can use the outline, above, to help them generate ideas for the book. Once they have finished the first draft of their book report read it over with them. What are they missing? Go through the entire draft of the report with your child, again, asking questions about the report and what they are missing. Main points to address:
    • Talk to your child about their book report assignment.
    • Read the book report with them; ask them the questions you might have about the story.
    Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]>     https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-to-write-a-book-report/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-to-write-a-book-report/     Teach Your Child to Appreciate and Write Poetry Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:27:30 +0000 Preschool Preschool children love silly rhyming poetry and nursery rhymes. Read fun nursery rhymes and rhyming poetry together whenever you can. Start with short poetry with only a few lines, as with those of nursery rhymes. Then work your way up to poetry that is a little longer as your children grow. Beyond the normal nursery rhymes and rhyming poetry, making up poetry or rhyming sentences is a fun way to get your children to appreciate poetry. No matter what you are doing throughout the day you can make it rhyme. Such as when you are making dinner, “I got chicken, cause it’s finger-lickin E I know you like it too, cause the soup helps you with the flue. EIt’s all about the fun of it. Main points to address:
    • Make up fun rhythms throughout the day with various situations.
    • Read rhyming books to your children.
    Grades K-3rd Reading poetry aloud together not only emphasizes the poem itself, it really draws out the limerick side of the poetry plus it helps children appreciate poetry on a more distinctive level. One of the greatest books for this are any of the poetry volume books by Shell Silverton like “Where the sidewalk ends Eor “A Light in the Attic. EEither of these two books are so much fun for this age group to read a loud. You and your child can take turns reading a loud to each other out of these pages. Once you have read the poetry together talk about the poem. What do you think the poem means? How does the poem make you feel? What message was the author attempting to apply through this poem? These are just a few of the questions you can ask your child about the poetry you all read together. Main points to address:
    • Read poetry aloud to your children.
    • Have your children read poetry aloud to you.
    • Talk about what they believe poetry means.
    Grades 4th-6th Once children understand poetry and learn how to read them accurately the next funniest thing to do will be to write a poem. This can be something fun you both do together. Poetry doesn’t just stimulate a child’s creativity, it also helps the stimulate patterns in the brain. Then add the fun of reading and writing poetry, you’ll have unbeatable combinations for your child. Another fun way to really dig into the author’s mind of a poem is to analyze each of line of poetry that you read or write together. Just as talking and asking questions about a certain poem helps children understand the poem itself, analyzing each line will do the same for your child. Have fun with this literary ear candy. Your kids will only gain important lessons from doing so. Main points to address:
    • Write poetry together.
    • Analyze the lines of poetry together.
    Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]>     https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-to-appreciate-and-write-poetry/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-to-appreciate-and-write-poetry/