Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take the ice out of the freezer right before you are going to crush it. Place the ice in a Lewis bag right away and roll up the end. Place the Lewis bag on a hard surface and hold the end shut. Smash the ice inside the bag with a wooden mallet or other heavy object. Stop when there are no big pieces left.

Answer: The ice needs to be as cold and dry as possible to make really good crushed ice out of it. Any shape or size of ice will work. Note that it will be easier to crush the ice if the cubes or pieces are all roughly the same size. You will need more ice than you think, since it will take more crushed ice to fill up a glass than it would take ice cubes. It's a good idea to use about twice as many ice cubes or pieces of ice as it would take to fill your glasses halfway. A Lewis bag is a canvas bag that is primarily used for crushing ice. Put the ice inside the bag as soon as you remove it from the freezer so that it doesn't start melting. You can get a Lewis bag online or at a bartending supply store. They usually come with a wooden mallet for crushing the ice as well. What makes a Lewis bag so good for crushing ice is that the canvas absorbs any extra liquid. This way, you are left with dry pieces of crushed ice. Choose a surface that won't get damaged in any way while you hammer away at the ice in the bag. Use your non-dominant hand to hold the bag closed so that your dominant hand is free to crush away. You want to do this whole process as quickly as possible because the ice will start to melt as soon as you remove it from the freezer. Lewis bags often come with a wooden mallet to use for crushing the ice. Use another heavy kitchen utensil, such as a rolling pin or meat tenderizer, if you don't have a wooden mallet. You can even use a regular hammer if you don't have any heavy kitchen utensils to use. It's possible to do this with ice in a plastic bag if you have no cloth bags or towels to put the ice in. Just keep in mind that a plastic bag won't absorb the excess water, and it's easy to smash a hole in the bag and make a mess. Open the bag to check the ice and see if there are any pieces bigger than 1412in (0.641.27cm) in diameter. Roll the bag back up and keep smashing until there are no chunks bigger than that. The finer you smash the ice, the quicker it will melt in your drinks. With a little practice, you will find the best consistency of crushed ice.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Please note that you should never have a participant lay down on top of hot stones as serious burns can occur. Place four small sized stones on the participant's face. Put medium to large stones along the breastbone, the collarbones, and in the participant's hands. Turn the participant over.

Answer: Once the participant has settled, take four of the smaller stones, without oil, and place them on the acupressure areas on their face. There should be one stone on their forehead, one under their lips, and one on each of their cheeks. You should avoid putting oil on these stones as it may clog their pores or irritate their skin. A great alternative is to chill the stones for the face instead of heating them as this will help reduce any puffiness. Depending on the height and width of the participant, the size of the stones you use may vary. However, you should try to place one stone or more on either side of their collarbone, two large ones along the breastbone, and two palm-sized stones in their hands. They do not need to clasp these, but should instead remain fully relaxed and gently cupping the stones. After you've finished massaging the front, have the participant turn over to lie on their stomach.To make the participant more comfortable, try placing a rolled up towel under their ankles. You should also make sure that you are changing your stones so they stay warm.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Research what preschool teachers do. Consider your own strengths and weaknesses. Consider job prospects and pay.

Answer: Many people who want to become preschool teachers do so because they love working with children, but it is a very intense and grueling profession, often involving long hours crafting lesson plans or writing student evaluations. However, it is also an invaluable profession that helps the youngest students become lifelong learners. The following are among the content and skills you'll be responsible for guiding students through: Learning to recognize letters and sounds Learning numbers and counting Learning the basics of writing Learning to follow directions, voice their needs, and socialize Preschool teaching is not for everyone, especially given the long hours and relatively low pay. In addition to a passion for working with children, you should have the following characteristics: Ability to communicate with different kinds of people. Communicating with a four-year-old requires different skills from communicating with her parent or presenting to colleagues and administrators. Creativity and adaptability. Not only must you be able to develop engaging lesson plans, but you must also be able to adapt these lesson plans. Different students will have very different needs. Organization. You will need to make careful notes about your lesson plans (what you did, what worked and what didn't, what you would change in the future). While preschool teachers generally do not give their students formal grades, you will also need to keep track of your students' work so that you can write regular progress reports. Patience. A room full of preschoolers can't help but be frustrating at times, but you cannot become overwhelmed by this inevitability. Can you maintain your calm at all times? Energy. Preschoolers are also physically exhausting. Do you have the stamina to interact with them for seven or eight (or more) hours a day, most of it standing, and then spend several hours writing lesson plans afterwards? While the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that preschool teaching will continue to grow over the next several years, meaning that there will be more jobs, these jobs will continue to pay modestly. The number of children between three and five is expected to grow over the next several years. Many of them will be enrolled in preschool. You will have a much easier time finding a job if you have some education past high school, especially if you have a bachelor's degree. However, even those with bachelor's degrees will likely make less money than people in other closely-related professions. Preschool teachers had a median salary of $27,130 in 2012. Kindergarten and elementary school teachers had a median salary of $53,430 in 2012. Part of this difference can be attributed to the different places in which nursery teachers work, with those employed in schools making more. Keep these factors in mind when it comes to pursuing different qualifications.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Cut petals out of crepe paper or tissue paper. Shape the petals further, if desired. Cut a jagged fringe from green paper for the flower base. Cut some leaf shapes, if desired.

Answer:
Cut a skinny strip out of white crepe paper or tissue paper. Fold it in half several times, then cut a long, skinny petal shape out of it. This should give you several petals. Repeat this step until you have about 20 to 24 petals. Have the petals taper into a skinny tab at the bottom so that you can secure them more easily. If you used crepe paper, you can gently pull the petals apart at the center to widen them. If you used tissue paper, you can fold the petals over a toothpick or skewer lengthwise to create a slight crease. Make the petals more realistic by cutting a notch into the tip Begin by cutting a 1 to 2-inch (2.54 to 5.08-centimeter) tall rectangle from green tissue paper or crepe paper. Next, cut a jagged, grass-like fringe into one of the long edges. This will make the base of the daisy and help cover up the bottom part of the petals. Plan on making the rectangle about 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) long. You can always trim it down later if it's too long. Begin by folding a piece of green tissue or crepe paper in half. Cut a half-oval out of it, then cut notches into the curved edge of the oval. Unfold the oval to reveal your leaf. You can make as many leaves as you want. 2 to 3 would be ideal, however.