You can easily customize your look by sanding down edges, so that the whitewashing only appears in the interior, surrounded by dark edges. Oil-based sealants may yellow over time. Use a paintbrush to apply an even coat of sealer. Apply 2 coats for a more durable finish.
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One-sentence summary -- Sand down areas of the wood that look too dark. Wipe the surface clean with a tack cloth. Apply a water-based polyurethane sealer with a satin finish.

Q: Surprise your teacher by spending time after school with your classmates decorating her classroom door. Break out the colored paper, the colored markers, the glitter, and other fun decorations. You may want to spell out your teacher's name on the door and draw a class mascot, like your class pet or another animal you know your teacher would like. Be sure to keep the decorations age appropriate and non-offensive, as the door will be exposed to the rest of the school and be seen as representative of your teacher's class. Give your teacher a break by pitching in on classroom chores like photocopying classroom materials, feeding the class pet, cleaning up after class, or assisting with lunchtime duties. Show your teacher she can lean on her students to support her and give her a hand. You may also want to take it on yourself to organize a cleaning schedule with the other students and surprising your teacher with the schedule. You can do this for the feeding schedule for the class pet. Taking the lead on classroom duties can help to reduce your teacher's stress level and brighten her day. Make your teacher's day by volunteering to go first for a presentation to the class, as this will save her the headache of having to force students to go first. This small act in class can show your teacher that you are engaged in the class material and energized about the assignment. Show your teacher that you have been paying attention to the class topic by bringing in text or video that relates to the topic to share with the class. If you are learning about creative writing in class, for example, you may bring in fliers that promote a poetry reading nearby to share with everyone or you may bring in a published poem that you like. Talk to your teacher before you share the material with the class, as she will likely be thrilled that you are engaged enough to bring in supporting material.
A: Decorate your teacher's door with your classmates. Help your teacher with classroom chores. Offer to go first for a class presentation. Bring in supporting material that relates to the class topic.

Article: Do this at least 2-3 months before you plan to open the doors and offer classes. In some states, private schools are overseen by a division of the Department of Education. Other states have individual accrediting agencies for private schools. Follow your state's procedures for registering an official private school with the state's educational division. The state will send a representative to the campus to inspect the facilities and make sure they're up to code and safe. The state will also request a school calendar and list of the names of enrolled students. Accreditation shows that your private school program meets an established standard, determined by a rigorous approval process. Receiving accreditation from a regional agency will distinguish your private school as a quality program. Check your state's legislation to find out if you're legally required to accredit your private school. If you're starting a school within the U.S., there are 6 regional educational accrediting agencies that you should apply to based on your location. These accreditation agencies include: The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (CACSCOC) The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) Marketing your school is an important part of drumming up interest within the community and boosting your enrollment numbers. Advertise for students through community, church and service groups. You can also advertise through local newspapers and magazines and submit your school to online and private school directories. To help drum up interest online, ask one of your committee members to design a website that will provide admissions and enrollment information. Once you have some interested community members, you could offer a tour of the private school so that parents and potential students can become familiar with the building and layout. Plan your opening for when other schools in the area are starting. This is usually in the early fall, around the second week of August in North America. Make the day special and fun for the enrolled students and their parents. For example, set up balloons and streamers, and alert the local press. Have your committee/board members on hand as well. Also try inviting local government officials, like the city mayor or the district's state representative.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Notify your state's educational division that you're starting a school. Apply for educational accreditation from recognized agencies. Promote your private school to prospective parents and students. Open your private school and begin holding classes.

Article: Try to meditate. It can be a great way to relax and organize your thoughts. Once you know how to do this properly, you will be able to potentially access a side of yourself that you didn't know existed. Clearing your head will give you the space to think about your place in the world. The spiritual nature of existence is not always apparent in our day to day activities. You are giving yourself this space by meditating. Meditation has physical benefits as well! It can potentially lower your blood pressure and stress level. Find a place, like a forest, and take a walk there by yourself. Give yourself at least an hour for this activity. Notice the trees around you and the wind on your face. Center your thoughts on the simple act of walking. This action will place your mind in a contemplative zone. Engaging with nature in this way allows you to think about its effect on your life. Read a book. Watch a film. Listen to an album. Go to a museum and look at paintings, sculptures, and videos. All of these activities are meditative in nature. Art allows us to feel another's experience of the world. Immerse yourself in these images, sounds, and words! Analyze the individual details that make up these works. This concentration will lead you to realize that each person shares the desire to express what is inside of them. Maybe you don't understand visual art, this is fine. The importance of these activities is that they take you to a place outside of your comprehension. This can be an incredibly affirming way to meditate. It's not difficult to grow a plant. Taking care of a plant involves focus and love, which are both building blocks for a personal spirituality. If you never take the time to notice the world, then it will be impossible to hold affection for it. Every day you watch your plant grow, you will be observing the intricacies of the world.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Learn how to meditate. Take a solitary walk. Enjoy art. Grow a plant.