Q: Beginning with the number 11, teach children these numbers one at a time. Write the number on the board, and include a visual image: if you are teaching the number 11, draw 11 flowers, 11 cars, or 11 happy faces. It may also help to incorporate the concept of a ten frame at this point, including a ten frame with the appropriate number of units. For more on ten frames, see Part 2. Children can usually learn to count to 20 fairly easily by rote memorization. Make it even easier by tackling the numbers just two at a time – first count to 12, then 14, and so on. Note, however, that teaching children to count to 20 is not the same as teaching children to understand the number values. Counting needs to be accompanied by other lessons aimed at number awareness and comprehension. Once children know the individual numbers and can count to 20 in the correct order, have them practice writing the numbers themselves. For best results, have them pronounce the numbers out loud as they write them. Showing children a number line, marked at even intervals with the numbers from 0 to 20, may help them visualize the progression of numbers. Some children have more success learning these numbers when they use objects they can touch. Have children count out sticks, pencils, cubes, marbles, or other small items. Reinforce the fact that if they count objects one by one, the number they reach when they stop counting is equivalent to the number of objects they have accumulated. Have children count their steps (stairs are great for this, but it’s also fine just to walk from one side of a room to the other), or have them jump up and down 20 times, counting as they go. Hopscotch games work well for this purpose. Draw 10 squares on the ground, and fill them with the numbers from 1 to 10. Have children count from 1 to 10 when they hop forward and from 11 to 20 when they hop backward. Take every opportunity to count to twenty and demonstrate number awareness. The more children practice, the better their results will be.
A: Present the numbers one at a time. Teach children to count to 20. Practice writing the numbers. Create a number line. Incorporate objects. Make it physical. Reinforce these numbers as often as possible.

Q: Be sure that your dog has a comfortable collar that fits it properly. The collar shouldn’t be so tight that it is choking the dog, but should be tight enough so that it does not slide up and down the dog’s neck.  You should be able to slide your hand between the dog’s neck and collar when it is secured in place. Many people choose to use a harness instead of a collar. The harness disperses the pressure to the dog's back rather than its neck. This will allow you to train your dog to walk on a leash without having to rely on the choking feeling the dog gets when pulling at its leash. When using this method for training your dog not to pull, make sure you do not use a retractable leash. This will defeat the entire purpose of the exercise. Use a standard chain or cloth leash. Whenever your dog pulls, stop and stand still (be a tree). No matter how hard your dog pulls, don't let it go in the direction it wants to go. The reason for this is that if the dog pulls, and you follow it, the dog is learning that pulling is a very effective way to get somewhere. It might help to attach the leash to your belt loop using a carabiner. This prevents the dog from getting ahead. It's also far easier to stand still with your hips getting pulled than your arm. Wait until the dog does anything that loosens the leash. The dog might stop pulling by leaning back, sitting, or changing direction. As soon as the leash loosens, you can start walking again. You can encourage the dog to loosen the leash by calling it back to you. This method requires a lot of patience! You're trying to teach the dog that pulling gets it nowhere. You have to be consistent and timely. A variation of this method is to walk in the opposite direction whenever your dog pulls.
A: Use a proper collar. Use the right leash. Stop and stand still. Wait for the dog to respond. Repeat for the duration of the walk.

Q: Line several muffin tins with cupcake liners. Alternatively, use silicone cupcake holders.
A: Preheat the oven to 350°F/180ºC. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, oil, buttermilk and vanilla, using a large spoon. Stir the sour cream into the egg mixture with the spoon. Add the cake mix and the cinnamon to the wet ingredients and blend all the ingredients together until they form a smooth batter. Crush the cereal in a sealable bag with a rolling pin. Pour 2/3 cup of the cereal crumbs into a measuring cup. Gently stir in the crushed cereal using a spatula. Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full with the batter. Bake the cupcakes for 15 to 18 minutes or until an inserted knife or toothpick in the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool.

Q: Your vet may give you a container in which to collect the urine. If not, use a container from home that you will not use again.  Shallow containers, such as aluminum pie plates, work really well for collecting urine from female dogs. Here are other container options:  Empty cream cheese container  Shallow food storage container A dirty container could contaminate your dog’s urine, making a urinalysis difficult to interpret. Once you’ve chosen a container, wash it with warm, soapy water. Make sure it’s completely dry before using it to collect the urine. With the container ready for use, put a leash on your dog and take your dog outside. Having your dog on a leash will make sure your dog can't get away when you try to collect a urine sample.  If you have a backyard, take your dog out to where she usually urinates.  Consider timing the collection for when you know your dog will need to urinate, such as first thing in the morning or after a meal. Pay close attention to your female dog as she gets ready to urinate. You may not have a lot of time to collect the urine once your dog starts to urinate, so make sure you’re ready to act quickly. You will slide the container between your dog’s back legs, so try to stand beside or slightly behind your dog. Collecting the urine should be a gentle but swift process. When your female dog squats and begins to urinate, approach her slowly. With one hand, gently slide the container between her back legs. Consider setting the container on the ground instead of holding it.  If you hold the container, you may get some urine on your hand. Have some disinfectant wipes or hand sanitizer nearby in case your hand gets urine on it. Make sure the urine gets in the container. You may need to reposition the container if the urine is hitting the ground. Let your female dog finish urinating before you move the container away.
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Choose a container. Wash and dry the container. Take your dog outside on a leash. Let your dog squat to urinate. Position the container in the urine stream.