Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Separate the thread into 3 groups of two strings each.

Answer: If you're making the braid using 3 colors, group the colors so you have 3 pairs of the same color. Otherwise, group the strings in random pairs for 3 main strands.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find a good spot for your classroom. Pick other school rooms, if you want to. Gather the supplies a classroom would normally always use. Pick your grade-level that you want to teach.

Answer: Find a spot that you can set out enough chairs for your students. If you're playing at home, your bedroom might be too small. Instead, ask your parents if you can move around some furniture to set up your main classroom.  Use folding chairs, if you have them, and set them up in rows. For desks, you can use little stools. You can also just use chairs. Pick the front of the classroom and put a big piece of paper on the wall, like the a chalk board. Use markers to write on the paper instead of chalk. If you're playing at home, try to plan out your whole school. Make each room in the house a different room in the school. Good school rooms to have for your play include:  Bathroom Principal's office Detention room and you might want to add an office Playground Lunchroom or cafeteria To really play school, you'll need at least a couple of things. Ask your "students" to bring their own supplies, or try to find enough around your house. Try to find:  Pencils, pens, or crayons Notebooks or paper Books Binders Erasers Do you want to teach the grade you're in? Your favorite grade you already went through? Or maybe you want to jump all the way up and teach a high school class? Could be fun. Pick the grade the sound the most fun and then change your lesson so it matches. Also, pick a subject! Do you want to teach math? Science? English? Pick a specific subject that will be fun and plan a lesson.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Lie down and do a deep breathing exercise. Learn to practice  meditation. Do  progressive muscle relaxation when you cannot relax. Turn on a guided imagery video to help ease into sleep. Get regular physical activity.

Answer: Place one hand on the chest and one hand on the stomach to monitor your breaths. Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose filling up your lungs. The breath should be coming from your stomach; you should not feel your chest moving. Then, slowly release the air from your mouth, feeling your stomach deflate as the air leaves. Practice doing 4 to 6 breaths per minute, repeating the cycle for 10 or more times.  Get ready for bed as you normally would but perform this exercise to help calm your mind and make getting to sleep easier. You may also perform this exercise while sitting in a chair. Deep breathing can be helpful for calming the rapid thoughts and anxiety that may accompany mania during any time of the day or night. No one has to know you're even doing the exercise. This technique can be a terrific way to cleanse your mind of negative thoughts and promote relaxation. Sit in a quiet room with your legs crossed on the floor or with your back straight in a chair. Close your eyes. Breathe normally, focusing your attention on each inhale and exhale. Refuse to let your mind wander, returning your attention to the breath each time you go astray. Do this for a few minutes until you build up to longer periods. This relaxation method can be done on your own or with a guided video. Sit comfortably in a chair. Take a few deep breaths, breathing in calm and breathing out tension. Slowly, moving up through your body, tense one muscle groups and hold for a few seconds. Release the tension and notice how it feels. Move up to the next muscle group until you have done your entire body. This form of relaxation involves a number of techniques that use the senses to reduce anxiety and stress. A guided imagery session may require you to imagine that you are on a serene walk through a meadow or wading through the ocean. YouTube has numerous guided imagery videos you can watch free. Exercise can be a great way to calm anxiety or your mood during a manic phase of bipolar disorder. However, so that the activity does not further cause disruption in your sleep, try working out in the morning or at least several hours before bed.  Your exercise regimen can include moderate activities like yoga, Pilates, or a walk through the park. You can also engage in more vigorous forms of exercise such as running or high intensity interval training. No matter what type of exercise you choose, the benefits outweigh those of not doing any at all. Regular exercise can improve mood, lower risk of disease, and may even help with the depressive episodes you experience with bipolar.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Rock a ponytail. Wear a bun. Wear a simple French braid. Create a bold Dutch braid. Pull half your hair into a ponytail.

Answer:
Though it’s a classic style, there are plenty of ways to freshen up a ponytail and make it look older for middle school.  Wear a high ponytail. This looks especially great if you have medium-length hair. After you put your ponytail in place and secure it with elastic, pull on the top and bottom of the ponytail right beside the band. This will add volume to your hair. This look is also great for athletes and cheerleaders because it looks cute but keeps your hair out of your way. Wear a low side ponytail. If you want to add an extra touch to your side pony, form a part in your hair just above the hairband that’s holding your ponytail. Take the end of your ponytail, and thread it through the hole you made. This will create a kind of twist above your hairband. For a fancier ponytail, wrap a strand of your hair around your hairband to cover it. Tuck it back into the hairband, or secure it with a bobby pin, if you need to. Let your hair draw attention to your face. If you have bangs or layers, let some of your hair hang loose around your face to soften your look. If you don’t have bangs, try wearing a cute headband or headscarf with your ponytail. Like the ponytail, a bun is a great go-to hairstyle that you can dress up or down for school or special occasions. Buns are easier to make if you haven’t washed your hair for a day or two. If you just washed your hair, however, work in some texturizing hairspray for more hold.  A ballet bun creates a sleek, pulled together look. To create a ballet-style bun, first put your hair in a tight ponytail. Use a brush or a comb to make your hair lay flat and smooth. Grab the end of your ponytail and begin to twist it into a tight rope. Then, twist your rope of hair around the elastic of your ponytail. Starting with the base of your ponytail, begin to bobby pin your hair rope as you twist is around your hairband. Make sure to bobby pin the end of your ponytail, as well. When you are done, spray your bun with hairspray. If you want, you can add a scrunchy around your bun to make it more fun. Ballet buns are great for events like formal dances or for a performance, if you are in an organization like choir or band. A messy bun is a popular go-to hairstyle on lazier days. To get the look, just pull all your hair into a high ponytail. Don’t worry about making sure your hair is smooth. Then, twist your hair into a rope and circle it around the base of your ponytail. Secure it with another elastic. Pull at the bun so that it’s loose and some pieces stick out. Use a few bobby pins to hide the elastic and secure your bun in place. Pull out some strands of hair to frame your face. Once you get the hang of it, a French braid is a quick style that looks sophisticated and cool. Before you begin to braid your hair, make sure you comb it well and get out any tangles. Keep a hairband on your wrist.  With your thumb and forefinger, create an approximately two-inch section of your hair on the very top of your head. Divide this into three sections and hold them between your fingers. Begin braiding like a simple braid. Start by crossing the right strand on top of the middle strand so that it becomes the middle. Then, cross the left strand over the new middle. After you complete this once, add another small section of hair to the right strand. Use your left hand to hold the braid and your right to add the new hair. Now cross it over the middle like before. Before you cross the left strand over, add in a new piece of hair from the left side of your hand. Move the braid to your right hand, and add the new hair with your left index finger. Continue this process until you reach the nape of your neck. Then, you can finish just like a normal braid, and secure it with a hairband.  After you’ve finished your braid, try pulling at it a bit to loosen it up. This will keep it casual and pretty. French braids a great alternative to simple braids that will make you look older than an elementary school kid. They are also good for athletes who want to wear a style other than a ponytail. A Dutch braid is an inverted French braid and has a bolder, more three-dimensional look.  Section off two inches of hair on the top of your head. Divide this into three sections and hold them between your fingers. Begin braiding like a simple three-strand braid. Start by crossing the right strand underneath the middle strand so that it becomes the middle. Then, cross the left strand under the new middle. After you complete this once, add another small section of hair to the right strand. Use your left hand to hold the braid and your right to add the new hair. Now cross it under the middle like before. Before you cross the left strand under, add in a new piece of hair from the left side of your hand. Move the braid to your right hand, and add the new hair with your left index finger. Continue this process until you reach the nape of your neck. Then, you can finish just like a normal braid, and secure it with a hairband. A Dutch braid is exactly like a French braid, except you cross all the strands of hair under each other, rather than over. Braids are great hairstyles because they’ll stay in place and look great all day through school and any of your extracurricular activities. You can even sleep in your braid and wear it two days in a row. For this look, section off the top part of your hair above your ears, and secure it in a ponytail. Leave the bottom layer down and flowy.  If you want, you can use a barrette of your choosing to secure your half ponytail instead of a hairband. Like you might in a ponytail, try wrapping a piece of your hair around the hairband for a more sleek look. Pull some shorter strands of hair down around your face to frame it so that the style doesn’t look harsh. This is a pretty style that you can wear every day or to events like middle school dances.