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How To: Do the Halloween brown owl chant with a preschooler

For preschoolers this is lesson tune that works on animal identification and color recognition. It includes lots of Halloween themed and colored items like a skeleton, spider, and black cat. Preschool video lesson tunes are short songs or chants with an educational message done to a familiar tune. Music is used as tool to teach or communicate a message. Repetition is used to reinforce learning, and children love repetition. Hand and body movements are used to help deliver the message and for ...

How To: Sing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

All of us remember "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" for a reason. As a fond part of our childhood, it was a song that taught us about the wonders of the sky while also connecting us with our parents, who learned the song from their parents before them. Continue the tradition by teaching your kids how to sing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."

How To: Teach the the days of the week with a song

Knowing the days of the week is one of the most basic skills your child needs to know now and for the rest of his or her life. And what better way to introduce your kid to the week than with a fun, catchy song?

How To: Do the rhyme "Five Little Pumpkins"

For preschoolers the popular Five Little Pumpkin rhyme is done with hand movements and counting skills are incorporated.

How To: Teach shapes with a song for preschoolers

This lesson tune works on shape recognition. Lesson tunes are short songs or chants to a familiar tune with an educational message. Music is used as tool to teach or communicate a message. Repetition is also used in these lesson tunes to reinforce learning, and children love repetition. Hand and body movements are used to help preschoolers learn to control their bodies Lesson tunes are even great for using increasing vocabulary, English, and pronunciation.

How To: Learn a song about washing hands for preschoolers

This lesson tune teaches the importance of clean hands and how to wash your hands. The length of the tune is designed to match the time a child should spend washing their hands. If you child just want to sing the tune with out the introductory teachings watch the preschool video titled: We Are Washing Our Hands Lesson Tune.” Lesson tunes are short songs or chants to a familiar tune with an educational message. Music is used as tool to teach or communicate a message. Repetition is also used in...

How To: Help kids understand civil rights and racism

Having universal rights for all genders and colors. Segregation was wide spread. In 1954 the law said that it was unconstitutional for schools be divided because of color. It took some time for these laws to be enforced. 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his famous "I have a dream" speech. Help kids understand civil rights and racism.

How To: Help children understand steroids

A steroid are a group of fatty substances or lipids found in the body. Sometimes people take steroids for the wrong reason. Anabolic steroids increases muscle mass. Most professional sports and the Olympics test for it. There are many side effects to taking steroids. Many hight school and college athletes take steroids and this is dumb. Help children understand steroids.

How To: Make oobleck

Make yourself some oobleck. Mix 1 1/2 cups of corn starch with a cup of water and some food coloring for effect. The result is liquid yet solid. Make oobleck.

How To: Deal with overachievers

Sleeping problems, eating problems, mood swings. Believe it or not, these can be signs a child is being pushed too hard to achieve goals. Dr. Kelly Stille, oodleboxTV's resident Parent Doctor, shows how to pull back when pushing overachievers.

How To: Do helium tricks and air gun tricks with soap bubbles

How to inflate soap bubbles using helium and pressurized air: inexpensive and easy to do.

How To: Make soap from soap flakes

Many craft projects for children center around kids making soap. Recipes often call for Soap Flakes and people wonder how that would work. Especially note how only a little water is needed to bind the Soap Flakes together into a dough-like ball.

How To: Know about your body changes during pregnancy

Learning the basics about your body during pregnancy can help you better understand the physical changes you'll experience over the next few months. Know about your body changes during pregnancy.

How To: Choose a good labor coach

Every pregnant woman can benefit from having helpers in the delivery room. Watch this video to see how dads and other labor coaches can provide support. Choose a good labor coach.

How To: Ease labor pain naturally

You've probably heard that breathing exercises can ease labor pain, but did you know that there are many other pain-relief techniques at your disposal. In this video learn: why you need support and how to put together a team, the reason you feel pain during labor and how your body copes naturally, how deep breathing works and how, why moaning, sighing, chanting, and other vocalizations can ease pain, visualization and relaxation techniques from women who've used them successfully. Ease labor ...

How To: Know when your baby is ready to crawl

Crawling may be the first way your baby gets mobile. See the signs that she's ready to crawl, and find out why it doesn't matter how she does it -- or whether she skips crawling completely. Know when your baby is ready to crawl.

How To: Know what happens moments after the delivery

Since you'll be recovering form childbirth yourself, you probably won't see these tests and procedures being performed on your own baby. Now's your chance to find out what the doctors will do so you can ask questions before the big day. Know what happens moments after the delivery.

How To: Make the C section decision

A quarter of all pregnant women deliver via cesarean section, yet most aren't prepared for it. Unless a c-section is needed for emergency reasons, the decision to undergo the procedure is a judgment call to be made by you and your doctor. Learn the risks and benefits of a cesarean delivery for you and your baby, and what questions to ask your doctor before agreeing to the surgery.

How To: Know what to expect during the 9th month of your baby

See the key milestones your 8-month-old, now in his ninth month of life, is likely to reach -- such as crawling, imitating, self-feeding, and figuring things out. Know what to expect during the 9th month of your baby.

How To: Make a clam shell wreath

Hannah Milman, editorial director of crafts at Living, makes a clamshell wreath. To whiten the shells soak in bleach. Sort your shells by size. You will need bond 527 glue,

How To: Prevent your child from falling

What you can do to your stairs, windows, and furniture to protect your child from falls. Never leave baby on furniture, make windows childproof, install gates by staircases, remove cushions and sharp edge furniture, secure heavy furniture and install reverse motion sensors on electric garage doors. Prevent your child from falling.

How To: Make a no-sew, fancy kids' pocketbook

Jane O'Connor, author of the Fancy Nancy books, joins Martha to make fancy, no-sew pocketbooks for kids. Materials needed are wool felt, fabri-tac glue, hand punch, boa, necklace, or scarf (for handle) plastic rhinestones, butterflies, and flowers (optional). You will also need a template which you will find on the article part of the video. Make a no-sew, fancy kids' pocketbook.

How To: Make a honey bunny bookmark

Martha makes a spring Good Thing: a honey bunny bookmark, featuring a photo of a child as the bunny's face. You will need thick paper, self-seal laminate sheets, scissors or utility knife, white chenille pipe cleaners, wire clippers, hole punch and photo. Make a honey bunny bookmark.

How To: Make a frozen hand

Here is a way to use ice in a creative way. Make a hand cast out of ice and create unique figurines fun for parties and Halloween. This is no Cool Hand Luke but it does come in a close second.

How To: Make a whistle

In case your in a pinch and you need a whistle, you can find out how to make one in this video. All you need is an empty tuna can!

How To: Make a hydrophone

Ever wanted to know what sea creatures sound like? This video will allow you to hear fish talk and whales sing by altering a kids toy called a spy ear!

How To: Teach your child to read a clock

This video is a short video that can help you teach your child how to read a clock. It is simple and fun, the hand moves around the clock and the number flashes up brightly.

How To: Change a baby's diaper easily

This video is a demonstration of how to change a baby's diaper. Step by step instructions are given and discussed. Lots of helpful tips for you clueless new Dads out there.

How To: Burp a baby successfully

Learn how to burp a baby for all you new Dad's out there. This video is a demonstration of a successful burping. Step by step instructions are given as well as some helpful hints. Good luck.

How To: Make a boomerang

This video demonstrates how to make a boomerang. So take an afternoon and make a boomerang with your children. Give them a forever memory. Make a boomerang.

How To: Cut glass with scissors

This video demonstrates how to cut glass with scissors. A sink full of water lets you cut glass with scissors under water. Cut glass with scissors.

How To: Choose baby bottles

Regardless of whether you choose to breast-feed or use formula to feed your infant, you will need baby bottles. This program offers some tips on selecting the best style of bottle for you and your child.

How To: Plan a home fire drill

Do your children know how to get out of the house in the event of a fire? The best way to prepare your kids for a potential home fire is to have fire drills at your home. This program will offer ideas on how to make fire drills fun for everyone.

How To: Feed picky children

Every mom struggles with trying to ensure her kids get enough to eat and that they eat the right foods. We hear and read so much today about childhood obesity but in our house it is sometimes a struggle just to get the kids to eat. If you have a picky eater you know what I am talking about. I want to share a few ideas I have been using to deal with the picky eater in our house.

How To: Prepare my child for going to the dentist

More than 25 percent of children in the United States have cavities by the time they are 4 years old, sometimes as early as age 2. Regular dental checkups are one way to help your child maintain good oral health. This program offers some ideas on how to prepare your child for that first trip to the dentist and what you and your child should expect. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children receive a dental exam after their first birthday. However some dentists, including our...

How To: Change a diaper on a baby

Are you a new parent? Changing a diaper can look a bit complicated- see an experienced mom demonstrate the simple steps required so you'll be an expert in no time. First things first, gather all the items that you need: a diaper, any ointments or creams that your doctor may have recommended, wipes or soft towels a large towel or changing pad and some of you might want to use a changing table if that is your choice.