Problem: Article: Teach your students how to read the labels. Show them how to match the book's label to the bin's label and to always return their books to the correct bins. Over time students will warn you when a book is in the wrong bin. If you are working with young children that still struggle with the order of letters in the alphabet, you might label the bins “FICTION / A – B – C – D – E – F” rather than “FICTION / A-F.” The children will be able to match the letter on the book spine label to one of the letters on the bin label. Choose a few books to display on top of the shelves or on a special rack. An entire library of books to choose from can be intimidating for some children. Keeping a few select books out in the open will encourage them to read more.  Highlight books on topics you're teaching in class at the moment. When you add books to the library, display them prominently and identify them as “new.” If you allow your students to take books home, be sure to keep track of them. It's easy for a library book to get mixed in with a kid's other books at home. You may need to remind children once a week or so to return any books they have at home.  Keep a pad of paper on a clip board in the library. When a child “checks out” a book, write their name down along with the date, the name of the book, and the information on the book's shelving label. Cross out the entry when the book is returned, and note the return date. You might also record your initials if more than one teacher or adult will using the library. If a book has been at a particular child's home for a long period of time, send a note home to the parents asking them to return it.
Summary: Train your kids to use the system. Display books to generate interest. Create a system for checking out books.

Problem: Article: Liquids that are left on granite for too long can cause dark, shadow-like marks to form. Similarly, bright-colored beverages can stain light granite countertops. Get into the habit of wiping up spills with a soft cloth as soon as they occur. Apply cooking oil to a clean cloth, then make circular motions across the surface of the countertop. Use gentle pressure as you buff the surface. This will create a nice shine on your granite and temporarily reduce the risk of staining, as spills won't be able to soak into the granite as easily.  Repeat this periodically, such as daily or once a week, depending on your preferences. Use whatever oil you typically use for cooking. For example, you can use vegetable oil, olive oil, or avocado oil. Although granite is very hard-wearing, it can still be damaged if you regularly cut straight on the surface. Always use a chopping board when you are preparing food and try not to leave any sharp objects directly on the countertop. This will also help to protect your knives and keep them sharp. Hot pots, pans, hair straighteners, and curling irons can all cause micro-scratches to form. Keep a silicone, heat-resistant pad or an insulated mat within easy reach on the countertop.  Micro-scratches form when the granite experiences a sudden change in temperature. Hot objects can also cause the sealant to break down more quickly. Makeup and nail polish contain chemicals that can tarnish the granite and break down the sealant with long-term exposure. Place these products on a tray or a mat, or leave them in a cabinet instead. Granite countertops are sealed to protect the stone from being weakened and damaged from everyday use. Pour a few drops of water onto the countertop and check that water beads form, as this indicates that the seal is working properly. If the water soaks into the countertop, apply a granite seal or contact a granite restoration professional to get it resealed.  Make sure you do this sealant test before you do any buffing and cleaning of the granite. Otherwise, you may damage the sealant or the granite. Granite countertops usually need to be resealed every 5-10 years. You can clean and polish the granite if the countertop needs to be resealed, however, it’s best to act promptly to avoid any damage.
Summary: Clean up spills immediately to avoid stains and marks. Buff the granite with cooking oil to provide shine and stain resistance. Use a cutting board to prevent scratching the granite. Place hot objects on a heat-resistant surface on the countertop. Keep cosmetics off the countertop to prevent chemical damage. See if water beads form on the countertop to check the sealant.

Problem: Article: Make a V-shaped cut right beneath one of the bamboo nodes. A node is one of the joints in the bamboo pole that looks like a knee and divides the cane into segments.  Make your cut narrow if the bend you desire is slight. Make your cut wider if the bend you need is more dramatic. The cut can be as deep as two-thirds the diameter of the pole. Cuts can be shallower for less dramatic bends. Cutting near a node makes this alteration less visible. Secure it either by lashing it, or using an adhesive to set your bamboo in place.
Summary:
Cut your bamboo. Make multiple node cuts in the same cane to create a circular shape. Bend your bamboo into shape.