Q: Give your child crayons specifically made for younger kids, and let them color. Younger kid's crayons are usually smaller and wider (more like a pebble than a stick), so they are easier to grasp.  Just like any part of the body, kids need to build up muscle and dexterity in their hands before they learn to write.  If it's a nice day, take it outside. Use chalk to color on the sidewalk. Using macaroni or large beads, string them on yarn to create wearable art. The act of picking up pieces and stringing them works on dexterity.  For this project, lay out the noodles in a bowl on the table. Cut a length of string. Thread a noodle onto the string, and tie the noodle in place on one end with a knot. Place the string back on the table, and proceed to create a string for each kid. Let your kids thread noodles on their respective strings, and then tie them off to create the necklace. Let them have fun playing around with the dough. Their creations don't need to be perfect--just let them create what they want with the dough. Working with Play-Doh and other clay builds up hand muscle and dexterity. Give your child a spray bottle to water the household plants. Ask the child to go around the house and give each plant some water. The action of squeezing the bottle builds up muscles in the hand. Give your kids finger puppets and ask them to come up with a story about them. Have them act it out with the puppets on their hands. You can demonstrate first if your kids seem confused. Moving the puppets increases dexterity and coming up with a story encourages their imagination. Any kind of cutting activity helps strengthen their hands and increase fine motor skills. Just be sure to give them safety scissors so they don't hurt themselves.  To make snowflakes, fold a piece of paper in half horizontally. Fold it in half again, but do it vertically. Fold it in half several times, always keeping one end without any folds. You should have a triangle shape that is misshapen on the non-folded end. Cut shapes in the the paper. Angular shapes work best. Also, make the unfolded end regular by cutting along the edge in a design. Open the paper back up for a snowflake. Kids love stickers, and playing with them also encourages dexterity, as they must employ fine motor skills to peel them off the paper. Make sure to give kids paper to place the stickers on. Otherwise, the stickers will end up all over your kids and the house.
A: Let your kid color. Make necklaces together. Give them Play-Doh. Water the plants. Tell a story with finger puppets. Teach them to cut snowflakes. Play with stickers.

Q: You can use a ceramic bowl with slits in it, or you can use the original plastic basket that the blueberries came in. The container will need to have small holes in it to provide adequate ventilation. Avoid using anything made from metal. Blueberries can react with metal, leading to discoloration and stains on both the berries and the metal container. If you are using a larger container, such as a bowl, then use several sheets of paper towel; you do not need to fold them. The paper towel will help soak up moisture and prevent mold from developing. Avoid keeping them in the coldest part of the fridge, or they will get damaged from the cold. The best place to store the berries is on the middle or bottom shelf. Try not to keep them in the crisper. Most crispers are too humid and do not provide enough circulation. This could lead to mold. When kept in the fridge, blueberries can last five to ten days. The coldest part of the fridge is the top.
A: Find a basket-like container and wash it well. Fold a paper towel into quarters and place it in the bottom of the basket. Add the blueberries on top of the paper towel. Store the blueberries in the refrigerator.

Q: Once you’ve introduced yourself and you’ve spoken to your crush, you can ask for their number without making a big deal of it. Ask them for their number in a way that doesn’t seem awkward or like you’re hitting on them so you can text them.  Try asking them for their number so you can both reach out if you need to know something. For example, you could ask them something like, “Hey, what’s your number in case I need to reach you?” Don’t make it weird by asking them for their number the first time you meet them or they may be creeped out and won’t want to give you their number. After you get their number, send them a message saying hello. Include your name and a very brief message so they can save your number in their phone for any future text conversations that you have.  Send them a friendly message like, “Hey, it’s Jack. Got your number saved! Thanks.” You can send a smiley face or a friendly emoji with your message so they can tell that it’s lighthearted. Making your crush laugh is a great way to get them talking to you. Send them a meme or joke that you know they’ll think is funny to get a conversation going or to add to an existing one. Send them something that’s specific to their sense of humor so they can see that you’ve noticed their interests. For instance, send them a funny meme about You can talk to your crush without any pretense or pressure by starting a group message that includes them and some friends, classmates, or coworkers. You can send jokes, funny memes, or use the group chat to plan meetups and events with the group.  Use a real reason to start the group chat so it’s not weird. For example, if you’re in a class with your crush, create a group message and start it off with something like, “Hey guys, this is Sarah, did anybody do Mr. Smith’s homework? I’m struggling over here lol.” Your crush may think you’re just interested in them as a friend if you only talk to them in a group message, but it’s a great way for you to show them your funny or friendly side. If you want to talk to them more intimately or flirtatiously, text them directly. Use the informal nature of texting to your advantage and ask your crush if they want to meet up. But keep it casual and without any pressure so there are no awkward feelings and you don’t seem pushy.  For example, text your crush something like, “Have you tried that new ramen place? I’m craving noodles right now, you wanna check it out?” If your crush denies or rejects your request, don’t get any hard feelings. Say something calm and laid back like, “No worries! Some other time then.”
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Ask your crush for their phone number casually. Send your crush an introductory text so they have your number. Text funny memes to your crush to make them laugh. Start a group chat with your crush and mutual friends. Invite your crush someplace casual where you can talk.