Children learn best when they are engaged and enjoying themselves. Using different games and fun activities can spark your child's interest in colors and help him or her retain the information more effectively. A good way to think of this is "busy hands, busy brains." Try different types of games with your child and see which one he or she likes best. For example, you could ask your child to select a crayon, marker, or piece of construction that he or she likes. Then take your toddler out for a walk and say, "let's spot colors that are the same as your paper. I bet you can beat me!" Tie a different colored ribbon to the tops of three long-handled spoons. Put them in a small pail and tell your child to dash to a specific colored spoon. Make sure to offer positive reinforcement such as, "great job, Sara, you found the pink ribbon!" Toddlers often love to pick out their own clothing and will put together all sorts of fun combinations. Use getting dressed as another opportunity to teach your little one different colors. Allow your toddler to pick out an item of clothing and say, "that's very nice, what color is it?" If your child knows the color, then ask him or her to get another piece of clothing in the same color. Remember to keep your color descriptions as simple as possibleno mint and green, just green. Let your toddler pick out all of the articles of clothing he or she wants to wear that day. As the child puts on each piece, ask him or her what color it is. If the child isn't sure, say, "this is orange, Callie, just like your favorite shirt and the oranges you love to eat." Nutrition is key to helping your child grow. Because healthy foods are often bright and beautiful colors, you can use meals as a way to teach your toddler his or her colors. Ask your child what color a food is as you pass it to him or her. For example, say, "what color is the piece of broccoli?" If your child says, "green," give him or her a bit of positive reinforcement with a, "great job, Luca!" You can extend the lesson by asking, "what other foods are green, Luca?" Let your toddler pick out his or her own foods from healthy pre-selected choices. Tell your child to let you know what color each food is as he or she picks it. Make sure to reinforce the lesson as much as possible with statements like, "that's right, Emma, strawberries are red." Songs about colors set to the tune of popular children's music can also help your toddler learn his or her colors. Teaching these songs to your child and singing them in places such as the car or the bathtub can distract your child while helping him or her to learn his colors. Try using "I Love Red" by Jean Warren. Sing the following to the tune of "Three Blind Mice": I love red, I love red.That's what I said, that's what I said. Firetrucks, wagons and strawberries piled high. Stop signs, hearts and pizza pies. Roses, tomatoes and apples, oh my. I love red. That's what I said. Set aside some time every day or every couple of days to make pictures with your toddler. Most small children are thrilled to have a crayon or some finger paint with which to "draw" on a piece of paper. As you paint, ask your toddler what colors he or she is choosing and why. Then ask your toddler if he or she can tell you what colors you are using. Try to make painting or coloring a game. For example, ask your toddler, "What colors should I use today?" and let him or her run and pick out your colors for the day. Introducing variables is another good way to teach your toddler colors, as well as the differences between them. Have your child compare identical objects, such as balls, of different colors. Seeing the distinction between colors can help your child more clearly identify them and their names. Use items you have around your house to highlight the differences. You can use things like balls, shoes, or even fish. Remember to keep the number of choices relatively low until your toddler has a good grasp on multiple colors.
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One-sentence summary -- Use games. Play dress up. Identify foods by color. Sing a song. Color or paint pictures together. Compare identical objects of different colors.

Many people trying to learn a new skill expect to achieve perfection. While you may be able to master a skill to the point of perfection over time, it's best to focus on learning and acquiring that skill on a more basic level when you're just starting out. Once you remove the expectation of immediate perfection, you open yourself up to incremental progress without the risk of frustration. Some studies have shown that you can acquire a basic, entry-level ability in most new skills after approximately 20 hours of practice. Remember, though, that this means 20 actual practice hours, not just 20 hours after you first practice something. Learning any new skill requires repetition and patience, but with practice it will begin to come easier. If you have a hard time setting aside large chunks of time to practice, try making it a point to practice in whatever small increments you can spare. For example, if you can't sit for an hour each day to practice, commit to practicing in 15 minute blocks four times each day. A good way to measure your progress is by testing what you know. This can help you identify the areas that need improvement while also reinforcing the things that are working well. If you're trying to master a new instrument, practice your scales or chords and see how many you can complete by memory. If you've been trying to learn a new skill, try forcing yourself to complete the first few steps without consulting the instructions. This will give you a good gauge of how much you've learned so far, and you can extend your memorized recitations as you progress. If you're studying scholarly subject matter (take vocabulary words, for example), try testing yourself with flash cards. Write a name/term on one side, the definition on the other side, and as you quiz yourself pay attention to which terms/names you struggle with.
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One-sentence summary -- Focus on acquiring the skill, rather than getting it perfect. Practice the skill consistently. Quiz yourself to identify what needs to improve.

When you have rolled the piece of paper all the way around your tool, take it off. If you want a loose coil, put it down and let it loosen. Once the coil is as big or small as you want it, glue the tail. You should only apply a tiny amount of glue. Use a toothpick, paper piercing device, or T-pin to dab a small amount of glue on the inside side of the end of the paper (the tail). Hold for twenty seconds. Basic glue, such as Elmers, will work just fine for quilling. You could also try tacky glue, as it dries more quickly than basic glue. You could also try water-based super glue, which dries incredibly quickly and holds the paper well. If you do this or not will depend on the pattern you are following. You may want to pinch it into an eye shape for a leaf. You could also do a triangle for an ear. The possibilities are endless! Again, be very sparing with the glue--glue can make the paper soggy or warp your masterpiece. It is almost impossible to have too little glue. Remember to hold the pieces together for twenty seconds! You can go to a craft store and buy a book of quilling patterns, search the internet for quilling patterns, or try out some of wikiHow's patterns and projects! These wikiHow patterns and projects include: Making a Quilled Angel. This design creates a beautiful angel that will make a cherished gift or a cute Christmas tree topper. Making a Quilled Heart. Nothing says 'I love you' like doing something crafty and cute for your loved one. Show off your quilling skills with this heart pattern. Making Quilled Earrings. Learn how to make domes, cones, or flat designs and piece them together into stylish ear jewelry.
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Gently pull the coil off. Glue your paper together. Pinch the coil into a shape if desired. Glue all your pieces together. Finished. Try out some patterns and projects.