In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: For instance, teach him how to play hangman, taking turns being the guesser and the writer. Alternatively, try simple word puzzles. For instance, try mixing up a word, and see if he can figure out what it is. Work on letters by using fun substances to write in. Doing things a little differently makes it more engaging, and it can help it stick better. Plus, it makes the whole process a lot more enjoyable for your child, who will see it as a game rather than work.  For example, try putting shaving cream on the table, and have her write letters in it. You can also use sand or rice. Another option is finger painting letters. That is, don't just give her a plain pencil. Let her use colored pencils or markers. Gel or glitter pens are also great options. Some people also swear by vibrating pens, saying that they can help solidify letter shapes in your child's mind.  If her writing instruments are colorful or sparkly, your child will be more inclined to want to use them. Crayons are also a good option.
Summary: Play simple games with him. Have sensory fun. Make her writing instruments fun.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The most important item in the whole glass casting process is the mold. The mold is what makes your glass into the shape it is. You can buy glass casting molds online or check at the local glass refinery if they sell them.  You will also need glass primer and a hake brush to apply the primer. You can find a hake brush at the local hardware store. It's a small brush with a long flat handle and compact bristles. You need a kiln to put your glass into. The kiln will fuse the glass and turn it into your desired shape. Get a kiln that's big enough to fit your mold into. Generally any type of kiln will do for casting glass. A diamond pad or a grinding stone will let you clean and perfect the glass after you take it out of the kiln. You can use frit glass, nugget glass, billet glass, or cullet glass to make your glass item. Frit glass is a fine type of glass that water or gas can pass through. Nugget glass is small pebble-like pieces of glass. Billet glass is small ingots of glass. Cullet glass is recycled glass that has been rejected elsewhere in the glass making process. It's up to you which type of glass you use for your project. You can buy any of these types of glass online or at the local glass store if there's 1 in your area. Before you use the mold to cast glass, you need to clean it out to remove dust or leftover debris from other times it has been used. Buy a specialized kiln washing product online. Kiln washing products are very effective at cleaning molds. Apply the product to your toothbrush and gently scrub your mold to clean it.  Kiln washing products are designed to rigorously clean kiln and ceramic items. You can buy this product at the local tiles or ceramics store. You can use a bristle brush instead of a toothbrush to clean your mold. The primer will act as a glass separator on the mold, preventing the glass from binding to the mold. You can get a glass primer at the local hardware store. Use a hake brush to apply the primer to the mold.  Read the instructions on the glass primer before you use it. The primer layer doesn't need to be thick. A thin layer will do. After you've applied the first coat of primer to the mold, you can let it air dry at room temperature. If you're in a hurry, you can use a blow dryer to help the primer dry into the mold faster. If you don't have 2 to 3 hours to let the primer dry, you can blow dry it. Take the proper safety precautions by wearing safety goggles and a dust mask when blowing primer with hot air. When blow drying, turn the blow dryer onto a high setting and hold it near the mold for 1 minute or so. Use a tissue to dab the primer to see if it's dry. If it's not, blow dry it for another minute and check again with a tissue. You should never paint the next coat of primer without letting the previous coat completely dry into the mold. When each coat has fully dried, apply the next coat of primer using the hake brush. Only blow dry the primer if you're in a hurry. It's safer to let it dry at room temperature.
Summary: Gather your materials. Purchase enough frit, nugget, billet, or cullet glass to fill the mold. Clean your mold with a toothbrush. Apply the first coat of primer to the mold. Let the first coat of primer dry to the mold for 2 to 3 hours. Apply 2 more coats of primer and let each coat dry for 2 to 3 hours.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Because you are planning on permanently altering your shoes, ensure that your design is one you’ll want to wear for some time. Also consider all the different places you wear your shoes. You may want curse words on your Converses at a music show, but not when you meet your new girlfriend’s parents.  If you’re feeling stuck for ideas, take a look at your room. What kinds of colors and patterns do you like? Is there a favorite band or collectible you love? Drawing inspiration from your own life will ensure your Converses reflect you. You can never go wrong with classic patterns like stripes, polka dots or chevrons. Once you’ve settled on a design you like, take a pencil and outline your illustration on the canvas top and/or rubber toe of the Converses. Designs on the rubber of the toe can stand up a bit better over time than the canvas, but it’s up to you. By tracing with pencil first, you can edit your design as you see fit. If you decide you don’t like your idea and want to start over, you can even wash your Converses on low in your washing machine to wash the pencil out. When you’re happy with your pencil outline and want to move forward, be sure to draw with a permanent marker so your design will last. Thin-tip permanent markers will provide a little more control and bleed less if you are drawing on canvas.  Keep in mind that all colors will fade a bit over time. If you prefer a vibrant look, be sure to use very bright colors from the start. They may become more muted. It can be helpful to color with lighter markers first. If you make a mistake, you can always fix it by coloring over with a darker marker. When you are finished, let the Converses cure for at least 24 hours so the ink can fully sink into the material and set. During this period of time, it makes sense to place your shoes in a clean, dry place where you won’t accidentally get water on them. It is critical to set your new design with waterproof acrylic spray such as 3M Scotchgard Fabric Protector or Nikwax Fabric Waterproofing Spray. These will weatherproof your illustration. If you don’t have access to these sprays, you can rub the canvas of your Converses with beeswax. Then set the wax by blowing it with a warm hairdryer to seal your design.
Summary:
Plan your design carefully. Trace your design with pencil. Use a thin-tip permanent marker. Let the shoes cure for a day. Set your design with waterproof acrylic spray.