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Eye contact doesn’t always indicate that someone is trying to hide something from you or that they’re being sneaky, especially in young children.  If a child student avoids eye contact, it may indicate (as with some older children or adults) that they are shy.  Avoiding eye contact may also indicate that the child did something that they feel badly about, such as knocking something over or wetting their pants. If your child student won’t make eye contact, stay positive and reassure them.  You might say, “I know that you are feeling badly, and I want you to know that everything is okay.  I care about you and want to talk about what’s bothering you.” Children learn how to communicate from the adults around them, especially body language.  Just like with adults or older kids, children that stands with their arms folded are comforting themselves.  They may or may not know that they’re feeling apprehensive, or that folding their arms is a reassuring and comforting maneuver. Don’t force a child to uncross their arms or approach something that makes them apprehensive.  Instead, tell them “Take your time.  You’re safe and I’m here with you,” to encourage them to warm up to a person or object. Children may scratch their heads because they itch, just like anyone does. When children in the classroom scratch or touch their heads it might also be their way of expressing confusion.  If you see a child scratch or touch their head, pause and ask if they understand the lesson. “Bobby, can you please ask me a question about this? It would be very helpful if you did so that we can make sure that everyone understands what we’re talking about.  Maria, I’d like you to think of another question about this lesson that we can answer after Bobby’s question.” If you have a child student that grabs their crotch or sits on one leg and rocks back and forth in their chair, ask them if they’d like to use the restroom.  They are likely aware that they have the urge to use the bathroom, but might not be comfortable asking to go.  Other signs include pointing to the crotch, crouching, standing in a corner, or even squatting. “Ravi, I think that you’re telling me that you need to go potty.  Great job communicating what you need! Let’s try and go now and then we can come back and join the class.”

summary: Notice a student who avoids eye contact. Decipher a student's folded arms. Figure out why a student might scratch their head. Notice a student holding their crotch.


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Look for a daikon radish that doesn't have a lot of wrinkles or dark spots. It should be firm and smooth. They range anywhere from 6 to 15 inches (15 to 38 cm) long, so choose one that's the right size for your recipe.  If you're just topping a salad with it, pick a smaller daikon. For casseroles or stews, go with a larger one. Daikon can be purchased at Asian markets and grocery stores that offer a wide selection of produce. Hold the daikon under running water to rinse off any dirt. You don't need to use any soap or detergent, but you can brush it gently with your fingers or a vegetable brush if it's really dirty. If your daikon still has the leaves on, use a chef’s knife to slice them off, along with a little bit of the top. Make the cut about half an inch (1.3 cm) down from where the leaves connect to the radish. You can keep the leaves and use them as seasoning in soup or anything you want to add some spicy bite to. Hold the daikon upright, with the freshly cut flat end pressed down onto a cutting board. With the rounded-out edge of the peeler facing the vegetable, swipe the peeler down along the skin in long strokes. Rotate the radish with one hand as you shave off the skin all the way around.  You can leave the skin on if you want an extra punch of spicy flavor. If you don’t have a vegetable peeler, you can use a knife and make shallow slices around the outside of the radish.

summary: Choose a daikon radish that’s firm and smooth. Wash the daikon under running water. Slice off the leaves and the top of the radish. Peel the skin off with a vegetable peeler.


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Many oils, such as nut oils, seed oils, and vegetable oils, contain high amounts of vitamin E. Some that you may want to try, in order of vitamin E content, are wheat germ oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, corn oil, and soybean oil.  When deciding what oil to cook with, be sure to consider the other nutrition information, as well as the smoking point, to see which oil is best for your specific needs. Try using extra virgin olive oil instead of salad dressing. Olive oil is a rich source of vitamin E, in addition to having many other health benefits. You can mix a couple tablespoons of balsamic vinegar with your olive oil to make a more flavorful dressing. Vitamin E can be found in leafy greens such as swiss chard, mustard greens, spinach, turnip greens, and kale. Try replacing traditional lettuce or cabbage in your salad for one of these greens.  Try combining a couple of these, such as kale and mustard greens, in a salad. When using robust greens like kale, mustard greens, or swiss chard, massage the leaves with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the juice from half of a lemon. This will soften the leaves and make them much easier to eat!  Spinach is known to be an ultimate health food, so consider adding spinach to a meal whenever you can. A half cup of cooked spinach contains 16% of your daily value of vitamin E. Red bell peppers, asparagus, broccoli, collard greens, and butternut squash are all loaded with vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin E. Try integrating them into your meals, or cooking them as a snack between meals.  All bell peppers contain similar nutrients, but red bell peppers contain the highest vitamin E content.  Try adding red bell peppers to a salad, and preparing the other veggies as a side dish for your main course. Start your day with 1-3 eggs, cooked to your preference. Eggs contain a moderate amount of vitamin E, and when combined with vegetables that are high in vitamin E, they can increase the amount of vitamin E that is absorbed by your body. Experiment with adding spinach, avocado, tomatoes, or bell peppers to an omelet or scrambling them with your eggs. Spices like paprika and chili powder, as well as dried herbs such as basil, oregano, and parsley, are good sources of vitamin E. Try adding chili powder to soups, eggs, and poultry. Paprika can go well with many savory foods, and can be used in meat rubs and marinades.
summary: Use cooking oils rich in vitamin E. Choose the right leafy greens. Add lots of vegetables. Eat eggs. Add herbs and spices.