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Start with the Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n Explain the Clock Face:<\/strong> Show the numbers 1\u201312 and the 60-minute marks around the edge.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Introduce the Hands:<\/strong><\/p>\n Short hand = hour hand<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Long hand = minute hand<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n (Optional: second hand = ticking one)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 2. Teach Hours First<\/strong><\/p>\n Move the hour hand to each number and say the time (e.g., \u201cThis is 3 o’clock\u201d).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Practice identifying the hour with the minute hand pointing to 12.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 3. Introduce Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n Explain that each number stands for a multiple of 5 minutes.<\/p>\n 1 = 5 minutes, 2 = 10 minutes, etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Count by 5s around the clock face together.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 4. 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\u201cJust a moment, please. I\u2019ll get my mom\/dad.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
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Teaching a Child to Take a Proper Phone Message<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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Emphasize paying close attention to the caller\u2019s name, reason for calling, and any important details.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Have them repeat the message back:
\u201cJust to be sure, you\u2019re calling for [Person] about [Reason], and your number is [Number]?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Psalm 121 (with Hand Motions)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\u201cI will lift up mine eyes unto the hills,\u201d<\/strong>
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(Lift your eyes with your hand over your brow, then point to the distance like looking at hills.)<\/p>\n
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(Hold hands out as if receiving something; then raise both fists confidently to show strength\/help.)<\/p>\n
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\u201cMy help cometh from the Lord,\u201d<\/strong>
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(Point up to the sky, then bring both hands down to your heart.)<\/p>\n
\u2601\ufe0f\ud83c\udf0e (\u2b06\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f motion)
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(Walk in place, then stop suddenly with hand up like “halt”, touch your foot.)<\/p>\n
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(Close eyes and put hands like sleeping, then shake head “no.”)<\/p>\n
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\u201cBehold, he that keepeth Israel\u201d<\/strong>
\ud83d\udc40\u270b\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf1
(Point to your eyes (“Behold”), then make a sweeping gesture to indicate “keeping” or protecting.)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f\u274c\ud83d\ude34
(Repeat same gesture as verse 3 \u2013 no sleeping.)<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe Lord is thy keeper:\u201d<\/strong>
\ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f
(Point upward for \u201cLord,\u201d then cross arms like you’re guarding yourself with a shield.)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf1e\ud83c\udf34\ud83d\udc49\u270b
(Hold one hand over your head like shading your eyes, then point to your right hand.)<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe sun shall not smite thee by day,\u201d<\/strong>
\u2600\ufe0f\u274c\ud83d\ude16
(Pretend sun is overhead, then wave it off and shield your eyes.)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf19\u274c\ud83d\ude34
(Make a crescent moon shape with your hands, shake your head no.)<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe Lord shall preserve thee from all evil:\u201d<\/strong>
\ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f\ud83d\udeab\ud83d\udc7f
(Point up for Lord, shield motion again, and then cross arms to block evil.)<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udd32\ud83d\udc96
(Hold hands together gently like cradling something precious\u2014your soul.)<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in\u201d<\/strong>
\ud83d\udeaa\u27a1\ufe0f\u2b05\ufe0f\ud83d\udeaa
(Make a door shape with hands, step forward and then backward.)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f\u27a1\ufe0f\u267e\ufe0f
(Point to your wrist like a watch, then move your hands out in a long sweep to show forever.)<\/p>\n
\nTips for Use:<\/h3>\n
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Why Community Service Matters for Kids<\/h1>\n
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Kids learn to think about how others feel and to be kind to everyone.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Working together shows children they are part of something bigger\u2014like a school, neighborhood, or town.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Helping others teaches teamwork, responsibility, and problem-solving.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Children learn to appreciate what they have and notice the needs of others.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
When kids start helping early, they often keep doing it as they grow up.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Serving others can be fun when done with family or classmates\u2014it helps everyone grow closer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Helping others can boost confidence and make kids feel proud of what they\u2019ve done.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTop Educational Math Game Websites for Kindergarten\u20133rd Grade<\/h2>\n
\n\ud83c\udfaf Kindergarten (Grade K)<\/h3>\n
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Free, engaging games to build foundational skills\u2014counting, addition\/subtraction, shapes, money, and time
\ud83d\udd17 Math Playground \u2013 Kindergarten<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Standards\u2011aligned games covering counting, number comparison, place value, simple addition\/subtraction
\ud83d\udd17 MathGames \u2013 Kindergarten<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
A curated collection (\u224892) of interactive games teaching numbers, geometry, patterns, measurement & more
\ud83d\udd17 Education.com \u2013 Kindergarten Math<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n