In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You should start with 3 because they have likely been learning 1s and 2s since first grade. However, if they need a kick to be shown how simple it is, consider backtracking to these numbers. That being said, there's not much to do with 1s. Get a feel for the group you're working with. What are they ready for? Start with 3 x 2. Place 3 beans in each of your two hands. Explain that 3 x 2 is the same as two groups of 3, or 3 + 3. How many beans are there? Now what if you had a student come up and hold beans with you in his or her right hand? How many beans would there be then? What would that equation be? Once they have the basic concept, these numbers are essentially the same. It's a combination of math and addition skills and rote memorization. Continue using your blocks, beans, rods, or whatever other implement you're using to illustrate the groupings and numbers. Many teachers are fond of time tests. You could also turn this into a game creating teams, using flashcards, and having them race to the board. Make sure to work in both directions – i.e., 4 x 7 and 7 x 4. There are actually many tricks for nine.   Tell them if they already know tens, they can do this.  Here are two ideas:  If 10+10 is twenty, subtract two from twenty, and you have eighteen! Let's try a higher equation, like 10 x 4 = 40. Subtract one group of 4 and you have 36, or 9 x 4. 10 x 5 is 50,  but subtract one group of five and you have 45, or 9 x 5. Just subtract one group of the number that isn't ten and that's the answer for nine.  Teach them a simple hand trick. First put up your ten fingers in front of you. Then take whichever number you need to multiply by nine and count that on your fingers. So if you are multiplying 9 x 7, you just count your ten fingers from left to right  and when you get to your 7th finger, fold it down. Then you have your answer! You will then have 6 fingers to the left  and 3 fingers on the right ( your folded down 7th finger separates the two different numbers). So with 6 fingers on the left and 3 on the right your answer is 63! This works with any number divided by 9 (just replace the 7 in this example with whichever number you're multiplying by 9). It's an easy trick to master for one of the hardest single numbers in multiplication to memorize. Don't give much attention to 10, because they have likely been learning that or can see how simple it is – just add a zero.  But when it comes to 11, remind them that if 10 x 5 is 50, then 11 times five is 55. 12 is where many teachers stop when it comes to basic multiplication learning. However, if you want to give them a challenge, keep going up through 20. It's fine if they slow down as the problems get harder and harder. But as they get harder and harder, make sure it stays fun.
Summary: Start with 3. Move to 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8s. Move to 9 and above, giving them tricks to help them remember. Move to 11 and 12, glossing over 10.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Homemade non-alcoholic blue curaçao is made by infusing juice with orange peels, so you want to make sure the peels are clean. Wash the oranges under running water and scrub the skin with a vegetable brush. This will remove dirt and other particles from the skin. You can also use clementines or mandarin oranges to make your homemade blue curaçao. Use six smaller oranges in place of the larger naval oranges. Dry the oranges with a clean towel. Use a vegetable peeler to peel the outer orange rind from the fruit. Don’t peel any of the white pith underneath, as this will make the drink bitter and unpleasant. If any pith comes off with the rind, shave it off using a paring knife. Transfer the orange peel slices to a large glass jar, such as a mason jar. Pour the white grape juice, apple cider vinegar, peach syrup, and apricot syrup over the orange peels. Cover the jar with a tight-fitting lid.  The juice, vinegar, and syrups used in this recipe replace the vodka and brandy that’s usually used to make blue curaçao.  If you can't find peach or apricot syrup, replace the quantities with more white grape juice. Place the jar with the orange peels and juice in a cool, dry, and dark location. A pantry or dry basement is ideal. Leave the orange peels to steep in the juice solution for three weeks. Stir the contents of the jar each week, and then place the lid back on and return the jar to its spot. As the orange peels and juice mingle, the juice will become infused with orange flavor. The vinegar and sugar will help to preserve the solution as it steeps. After three weeks, remove the lid from the jar. Add the cloves to the solution. Put the lid back on and return the jar to its cool and dry location. Leave the mixture for one more day. This will give the cloves time to infuse some spiciness into the liquid, but not so long that the clove flavor becomes overpowering. Other spices you can add in place of or in addition to the cloves include a cinnamon stick and a tablespoon (6 g) of coriander seeds.
Summary: Wash the oranges. Peel the oranges. Combine the juice and peels. Steep the orange peels. Add the cloves.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you have lichen planus, it's important to get care from a medical professional who has extensive knowledge of skin conditions. A dermatologist will be able to diagnose your condition by inspecting the bumps and redness on the surface of the skin or inside the mouth. They can then give you treatment that will minimize the condition. In many cases, you will go to your primary care physician first and then get referred to a dermatologist. Your doctor will likely prescribe you either a topical or oral corticosteroid to treat your skin condition. These are used because they help your body fight the infection.  There can be side effects caused by long-term use of corticosteroids, such as impact on the thickness and color of the skin, so you should use them for as little time as possible. Oral corticosteroids are typically prescribed for lichen planus that has caused sores in the mouth, as the medication will be able to enter the bloodstream and treat the sores. Steroids should only be used for 2-4 weeks. If you have severe itching, your doctor will likely prescribe you an antihistamine to reduce that feeling. They usually come in pill form and are taken daily.  Antihistamines block the chemicals in the body that create inflammation and irritation.  Common antihistamines prescribed for lichen planus may include diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine, fexofenadine, loratidine, and cetirizine. Be aware that taking antihistamines may make you drowsy, so read the packaging and follow the directions and warnings included. Your dermatologist may suggest using light to treat your condition. Ultraviolet light therapies, such as PUVA therapy, can reduce the rash associated with lichen planus.  Light therapy is a process in which the dermatologist puts a light-activated medication on your skin and then they apply ultraviolet light to activate it. You will likely need at least 15 treatments spaced a few days apart to improve your condition.  Talk to your doctor about whether this treatment is right for your specific case of lichen planus. There are some situations, such as if you have very sensitive skin, when it may not be appropriate. As this disease diminishes, it may leave behind dark areas that don't go away on their own. You can contact a dermatologist if you want to eliminate these dark patches. Your dermatologist may be able to use bleaching creams and laser resurfacing treatments to eliminate these spots.
Summary:
Consult with a dermatologist. Use a corticosteroid. Take an antihistamine. Have light therapy done. Have long-lasting spots treated by a dermatologist.