Problem: Article: Because there's such variety in sharpening stones, it's important to read the instruction manual that came with your stone. The instructions will tell you if you should soak the stone in water or if it will need to be lubricated with oil while you're sharpening. Diamond stones can usually be used dry or lubricated with water.
Summary: Follow the instructions that came with your stone.

Problem: Article: TED talks are thought-provoking lectures put on by a wide range of people who talk about ideas in science, psychology, humanity, anatomy, or anything that has sparked human curiosity. These talks are of the highest quality and will surely spark your mind to think critically and open up to new ideas. TED talks can be found on their website or app, DVDs, or on YouTube. Professional workshops are lead by people who have a vast amount of knowledge about a specific field, theory, or idea and want to share that information with other curious minds. You can attend professional workshops catered to helping you grow in your career, or workshops that help you in your everyday life. Professional workshops can be found by online research or by asking about opportunities at work. Depending on what your interests are, find out who the influential leaders were/are in that area and learn about them. Read about their accomplishments, or watch documentaries about their life. This will teach you about how people pursued great things and may inspire and teach you to do the same. MOOC's are universal online courses that are available for anyone to take part in for free. They are offered by top universities and organizations in order to create a learning community. It provides you the opportunity to learn from the top minds in the world. There are many free online courses and lectures you can take advantage of. Harvard and Stanford both offer free online courses. You can learn more about them by visiting their school websites. Podcasts are audio digital media that you can download off the internet. They are available on numerous subjects and topics and are often hosted by individuals that have a great amount of knowledge or expertise in a specific area. The Nerdist is a great source for podcasts on the latest scientific discoveries and thought-provoking topics designed to get you thinking. NPR offers many podcasts that cover news from around the world. The University of Oxford has a huge collection of podcasts and online lectures available.
Summary: Watch TED talks. Attend seminars and conferences. Follow people who are well-established in their field. Take a massive open online course. Listen to podcasts.

Problem: Article: Once you think the child is ready to use the needles, cast on and knit a row of stitches for the child. Then, show the child how to insert the needle into the stitch to create a new knit stitch. Have the child watch you do this 5 to 7 more times. Go slowly and ensure that the child can see you insert the needle and loop the yarn around it. If the child wants to try knitting, hold the child's hands in yours so you're both holding the needles. Knit a few stitches together before letting the child hold the needles. Encourage the child as they try to insert the needle and loop the yarn. If the child doesn't want to try to knit without you holding the needles, don't force them to. You can always take a break and try again later. Once the child is successfully doing the knit stitch without any assistance, show them how to do the pearl stitch. Instead of inserting the needle inside and behind the existing stitch, show the child how the needle goes down and in front of the stitch. Slowly knit 5 to 7 purl stitches with the child watching you. If the child is having a hard time remembering how to handle the needle when making a knit stitch, sing this rhyme and show them the movements that go with it: In through the front door (Insert the needle through the front of the stitch) Around the back (Loop the yarn around the needle) Out through the window (Use the needle to pull the loop through the stitch) And off jumps Jack (Slide the old stitch off of the needle).
Summary:
Use knitting needles to teach the child the knit stitch. Let the child try the knit stitch. Show the child how to knit the purl stitch. Sing a rhyme to help the child remember the stitches.