Let her work with half a broken crayon, as that will encourage her to grip it in her fingertips instead of resting it against her hand. You should use a tripod grip. A tripod grip relies on the pointer finger, thumb, and middle finger to support the pencil equally. Holding it too tight can hurt your kid's hand over time. Signs of this problem include ripping the paper and white knuckles. To help a kid loosen his or her grip, place a small lump of something, such as Play-Doh, in the palm of his or her hand while he or she writes. Help your kid to understand how much pressure is needed. Too much can break crayons and pencils but too little means you won't be able to read what your kid wrote. The easel will hold the paper in place for the child, plus it teaches him how to hold his wrist for writing.

Summary: Try giving your kid something small to hold first. Show your kid how to hold a marker or crayon properly. Teach them not to grip it too tightly. Work on pressure. Use an easel or slanted surface.

This will give you direction as you choose designers and outfits, book a venue, and decide on casting. Ideas for themes include "Animals," "Gothic," "Masculine Touch," "Velvet," "Denim," and so many more. Be creative and collaborate with others to choose a theme that excites you. If you are the designer, you probably have a good idea in mind for the theme of the show. If not, you could meet with local design students to see what kinds of outfits are available to showcase. for your event. Do you have funds available or are you going to be relying on donations and volunteers? Keep in mind that you will need a venue, a team of people to help plan and run the event, clothes, models, and entertainment. A lot of these items might not cost you anything, but fashion shows generally cost anywhere from $500 to $5,000 to produce. Planning fundraisers to raise money for your event or appealing to large businesses for donations are 2 ways you can pad your budget. You can ask designers and models to volunteer their time in exchange for free showcasing in your event. If you are planning on using the proceeds from the tickets to help bankroll the event, knowing just how many people you plan to sell tickets to will help you set the price. Most shows last 30-60 minutes and can showcase up to 100 outfits, so even just with the workers and models, there will be a lot of people involved. If you consider that their friends and family will buy tickets to the show, in addition to people from the community at large, you will probably have 200+ people in attendance. Price your tickets between $10-$30, depending on the location. In a bigger city, you can charge more money. If you are mainly catering to college students, keep the ticket price low to encourage a bigger turnout. Your venue will determine the size of your event in the end, so keep in mind that until it is booked, your numbers need to be somewhat flexible.

Summary: Pick a theme for your show at least 5 months in advance. Create a budget Establish how large the show will be and how much tickets will cost.

Some players don't like jock shorts, so they choose a separate cup. When you're going the old-fashioned route, put on a form-fitting pair of shorts first. Then, slide the cup into the shorts, positioning it to cover your groin. Make sure it stays in place as you move. Women use a piece of equipment called a pelvic protector. It works the same way as a cup for men except you put it on underneath your shorts. Compression shorts are like bicycle shorts. They are meant to fit tightly against your body while absorbing sweat as you play. Garter belts are basically elastic bands with hanging buckles that clip to your socks. Step through the belt and pull it up to your waist to put in on. This will leave you with a buckle on the front and back of each of your thighs. This is one of the simplest pieces of equipment to put on, and you don't even need it if you're using jock shorts. Most hockey jock shorts have built-in velcro hooks for your socks.
Summary: Wear a cup over compression shorts if you prefer traditional equipment. Place a garter belt around your waist if you need to secure your socks.