Teach Kids How https://www.teachkidshow.com/ Preparing Your Child For Life Sat, 02 May 2026 13:21:10 +0000 Teach Your Child Self-Control Sat, 02 May 2026 08:21:10 +0000
  • Think before acting
  • Control impulses
  • Weigh consequences
  • Make safe and acceptable choices
    • Knowing what to expect from your child at each stage of growth - what is normal and what is not, will provide guideposts as your child grows. Lessons in self-control need to be age-appropriate. Parents also need to agree on clear limits and boundaries as well as reasonable consequences for lack of impulse control at each stage of development. It is important to be a model of self-control for your child. Controlling the urge to yell when in a frustrating situation will show your child it can be done. Considering consequences by thinking aloud will give your child a living example of thinking before acting. Your everyday display of kindness, patience and thoughtful regard will go farther than anything else! Preschool Babies and toddlers experience frustration often as they do not have the means to communicate or acquire what they need and want. Distracting the very young child with movement, soft music or introducing an interesting object can work sometimes. Initiating fun activities or changing the setting can also work. As preschoolers get older, say age two and beyond, they may need a brief “time-out Eto cool down. Placing them on a sturdy chair for a minute or two may stop out of control behavior. As soon as the child settles they should be allowed to move from the time-out area. This can be an effective way of teaching early self-control. However, a child should never be made to sit longer than a minute per year of age. Mild tantrums can often be ignored. Praising your child for getting back under control will help them know you understand their frustration. Again, at this age, when babies and toddlers are learning so much by observing, your example can be the best teacher. If you find you are not able to handle your young child’s frustration, it is important to get help from a counselor or physician. They will help you to cope and to find ways to deal with your own feelings of frustration. Main points to address:
    • Children learn by watching you. Handle them calmly, modeling self-control.
    • Use soft music, movement or introduce a fun activity to distract a frustrated preschooler.
    • Use a brief “time-out Eto help an older preschooler cool down. If you need a time-out, step back from the situation, think and get help if you need it.
    • Praise your child for exercising self-control in frustrating situations.
    Grades K-3rd As a child is ready to enter school they are beginning to understand the meaning of “consequences Ewhich heralds a new readiness for self-control. Understanding simple cause and effect can help a child of this age understand the results of their actions, leading them to make conscious choices. This is a good time to talk about good, better and bad choices. Children are also ready and able to learn how to relax long enough to stop and think. Teaching them to stop and take a few deep breathes or to count to ten can give them the grace period necessary to make the better choice. If a poor or impulsive choice has been made, asking “What would have been a better choice? Emay help the next time a similar situation occurs. You may also find it useful to practice in advance when you know your youngster is going to be facing a stressful situation. Role playing can be a fun way to do serious preventive teaching. Children at this age also benefit from explicit instruction in manners. Asking your child to reflect on how they like to be treated is a powerful way to increase awareness of the rights of others. Children who have more difficulty with self-control and impulsiveness may like using a behavior chart to track their progress. Whether the problem is interrupting others, lying, or failing to listen to directions a behavior chart with built in rewards for success can show your child you believe in their ability to develop self-control. Main points to address:
    • Not all children have good self-control by the time they enter school.
    • Teaching your child to be reflective about their behavior can help develop self-awareness and responsibility for their choices.
    • Manners are important enough to be taught and practiced.
    • Using a behavior chart tailored to your child’s present development can encourage compliance and convey faith in their ability to use self-control.
    Grades 4- 6th Most older children are now able to understand the consequences of their actions. Helping your child figure out what went wrong and at what point can help them catch control problems before they occur. Letting them know that everyone loses control sometimes allows them to view themselves and others with compassion. Frustrations and disappointments are universal experiences. Pointing out the times and ways your child is successful will encourage them as they grow older and face new challenges. If your older child seems to be having a great deal of difficulty in school, on the playground or at home it would be wise to visit your doctor, school counselor or social worker. They can help you know what is normal and what if anything needs to be addressed with expert help. Certainly, anytime a child’s behavior is seriously threatening or hurtful to himself or others, you need to seek outside help. As a child becomes more able to exercise self-control they will develop confidence in their ability to make good choices, an awareness of what is fair and right, and a working knowledge of how to use their personal power appropriately. Helping your child learn self-control is not an easy job, but may be the greatest gift you have to offer. Main points to address:
    • Help your child come up with alternative courses of actions prior to stressful events.
    • Praise them for successfully dealing with a frustrating person or situation in a calm, sensible way.
    • Seek help if your child is not successfully controlling hurtful emotions or actions.
    • Remember that learning self-control is a life-long process!
    Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]>     https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-self-control/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-self-control/     Teach Your Child to Tie Their Shoes Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:34:16 +0000 Preschool  E1st grade Children really enjoy learning things through rhythm and rhyme or song. You can also teach your children how to tie their shoes through storytelling, such as the story of the Bunny ears or the story about the squirrel running up the tree. Either of these two stories, followed with instruction and providing the steps of tying the shoe in slow motion as you tell the story, will set children up to be able to tie their shoes alone. You can find either of these storied in both the web sites below. You can always use these techniques with children as young as one or two, but simply telling the story or repeating the rhythm every time you put your child’s shoes on, once they get to the age where you teach them how to tie their shoes they will already know the story and will probably be able to recite it. Main points to address:
    • Teach through rhythm and rhyme.
    • Tell your children a story while you are showing them how to tie their shoes.
    Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]>     https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-to-tie-their-shoes/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-to-tie-their-shoes/     Teach Your Child How to Care for Minor Injuries Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:50:08 +0000 Preschool Although preschoolers are a little to young to care for their own wounds, you can begin to take steps toward them caring for their own wounds. When the opportunity arises and your child gets a cut or a small scrap talk your child through every step you are taking. “We have to clean your wound with soap and water first, now we have to dry it up very good. Now we must apply an antibacterial ointment to make sure it does not get infected and then we will place a bandage over it.” You can also explain what each product is used for. “The soap is used to clean it and to be sure we kill all the germs, the antibacterial ointment is used to be sure the cut does not get infected and the bandage is used to keep the cut clean. EThis will set the gears in motion for your child to be able to care for their own injuries. Main points to address:
    • Talk to your child through every step while caring for their injury.
    • Explain what each wound care product is and what it is used for.
    Grades K-3rd Once your children reach the kindergarten to third grade age group is a great time to allow them to care for the injury while you supervise. Explain each step to your child, but allow them the opportunity to complete the steps. “Get a wash cloth and lather it up with soap and water. Now, clean the wound, although it may hurt a little just be sure to get it very clean. EBe sure to allow your child to complete the task. Keep a well-equipped first aid kit in the family bathroom. Your first aid kit should include bandages (all shapes and sizes, including butterfly bandages), antibacterial ointment, cleansing wipes, gauze, tape, wraps, lotions (such as calamine), burn cream, hydro cortisone cream, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol wipes, pain relief (and/or fever reducer), cotton balls, and other medications that are used for diarrhea or various other conditions. Main points to address:
    • Keep a small first aid kit accessible to your child.
    • Allow them to care for the wound while you supervise.
    Grades 4th-6th Once your children are older they should be able to care for their own wounds with little or no supervision. But to be sure they accurately care for their own wounds (and they take care of every wound accurately) you can provide a checklist for your child in the bathroom. The checklist should be hung somewhere accessible to them and include each step accordingly. Children in this age group should also understand the difference between a wound they can care for and an emergency wound that needs to be cared for by a medical professional such as trouble breathing, discolored lips, a high fever, chest pain, animal or human bites, severe burns, large open wounds, broken bones, blurred vision, feeling dizzy, and/or severe pain. Main points to address:
    • Provide a checklist in the bathroom.
    • Make sure they understand the difference between a minor injury and major injury.
    Resources Resources that can help you in your venture include: ]]>     https://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-care-for-minor-injuries/ http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-how-to-care-for-minor-injuries/     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/