What do pre k learn

The Ultimate Guide to Preschool

Preschoolers learn “pre-skills,” which lay the groundwork for the future. Through their playing, singing and learning, preschoolers gain skills that ultimately help them learn to read, write, build their math and science skills, and become successful students. Preschoolers also learn “school readiness” skills, which help them understand the routines of school, how to work in groups, and how to be students.

Preschool classrooms are often organized by centers or areas that are divided by different subjects and types of play. For example, a typical preschool classroom may have the following centers: reading, arts and crafts, water/sand table, building and math toys, and an area for pretend play. The school day is structured with both time for free play, during which children can choose which centers to play in, as well as structured schedules devoted to each subject.

Though it may seem like it, preschool is not all fun and games. In fact, preschoolers learn through the fun and games! Research has shown that the development of early literacy and math skills in preschool is associated with future school achievement in both mathematics and literacy. (Here's everything to know about language and literacy development in children ages 3 to 5.) Preschoolers are very enthusiastic about exploring the math and science concepts described below and these positive attitudes can also greatly contribute to their future success in school. In addition, as preschoolers move through their classrooms and manipulate toys, puzzles, and shapes, they develop important cognitive skills.

Reading in Preschool

Preschoolers develop their literacy skills throughout the day, not only during the scheduled “reading” time. Teachers use read-alouds as well as poems, songs, and rhymes to teach topics across all subjects, and classrooms are filled with signs and labeled objects which help kids make connections between objects and words, and words and letters.

In order to build reading skills, your preschooler:

Recites rhymes, songs, and poems.
Is surrounded by words and labeled objects in his classroom.
Begins to recognize letters and their sounds.
Reads, listens to, and talks about books.

Reading Activities

Make Character Puppets: Create sock or brown paper bag puppets of your child’s favorite characters in books you read together. Use the puppets to act out the stories with your child. You can also use finger puppets like those in this The Day the Crayons Quit Tote Bundle.
Make Up Stories: Tell your child stories about your childhood and make up stories together.
Use a Computer: Identify and type out letters, names, and words.
Make Letter Cookies: Roll out cookie dough into letters. You can also spell out your child’s name and other words with it. Here are sensory ideas for teaching sight words.
Rhyme Time: Play a game in which you take turns saying words (both real and silly), thinking of as many rhymes as possible.

Preschool Reading Checklist

1. First Little Readers Guided Reading Pack (Levels A-C): This parent favorite jumpstarts success in emerging readers with an impressive collection of motivating stories that encourage key early learning skills. This incredible resource helps kids develop skills they'll need in kindergarten. Read more about it here!

2. Pete the Cat Phonics Box Set: Complete with 12 colorful books covering long and short vowel sounds, a carry-along box, and original artwork from author/illustrator James Dean, this groovy set uses research-backed methods to easily teach kids how to read.

3. David Goes to School: You already know high-energy David from the lovable No, David!, and in this charming book, he teaches preschoolers all about how to act in a school setting — all while providing a ton of laughs!

4. Baby Shark: This sing-along book isn't just incredibly catchy, but its repition teaches preschoolers about the rhythm of language, something that will be helpful as they develop their pre-reading skills. The picture guides illustrating accompanying dance moves will also help them sharpen their fine motor skills and their ability to follow directions. Follow this book up with Hide-and-Seek, Baby Shark! and Bedtime for Baby Shark.

5. BOB Books Value Set: The BOB Books, created by a teacher, are often the first books children can read all by themselves. This big bundle includes nine book sets and covers everything from the alphabet to rhyming words.

Writing in Preschool

Many of preschoolers’ early writing skills are developed through the various arts and crafts projects they do throughout the day. As preschoolers paint, draw, cut, stick, and glue, they build strength in their hands and develop their fine motor skills, gaining the strength and skills required to hold and use pens and pencils. (Here's what's happening when your preschooler starts to color inside the lines.) And, of course, the reading that your preschooler does is directly connected to developing her writing and literacy skills.

In order to build writing skills, your preschooler:

Draws, paints, cuts, and glues, developing fine motor skills.
Practices writing letters and names.

Writing Activities

Practice Writing Your Child’s Name in Creative Ways: Use sidewalk chalk, paints, a stick in the dirt, or write on a steamy window.
Arts and Crafts: The more your child draws, glues and paints, the stronger his hands will be. Preschoolers love to glue and cut anything from googly eyes and shapes to pictures from magazines.
Write Letters and Cards: Your child can help you write a letter or card to someone. She can decorate it and help you decide what to write. She can even hold your hand as you write some of the words (particularly, her name) or add her own “note” or picture to a card you write.
Cut things!: Guide your child in cutting out different shapes from paper, felt, or another material. He can also cut objects such as plastic straws or lines on wrapping paper.

Preschool Writing Checklist

1. Scholastic Early Learners: Write and Wipe: This dry-erase book helps preschoolers learn letters and numbers, all while providing pictures and words for them to trace. Parents love this book because kids can use it over and over again for repeated practice (check out more details about the Write and Wipe books here!).

2. Little Skill Seekers Ages 3-6 Value Pack: A great resource to pair with Write and Wipe books, this set of activity books advances key early learning skills like recognizing shapes, sounds, and colors, and tuning up fine motor skills! Here's how one mom uses them with her son.

3. BOB Books Workbook Pack: A great companion to BOB Books, this collection allows preschoolers to extend their reading journey into workbooks, where they'll find custom content designed to boost reading and writing skills. They will be able to grow with this workbook set as they enter kindergarten and first grade, too.

4. Preschool Workbook Bundle: This comprehensive bundle provides everything you need to lay a foundation for successful learning for your preschooler. From wipe-clean workbooks to a sticker activity book, it provides all of the pre-k fundamentals (and fun!).

Math in Preschool

Daily preschool math activities include learning numbers, practicing counting, creating and learning shapes, and working with calendars. In addition, playing with puzzles, building toys, blocks, and games helps preschoolers practice and build math skills as they count, manipulate objects, and work with different shapes, spaces, and sizes.

In order to build math skills, your preschooler:

Counts.
Learns what a number is.
Learns about, finds, and forms shapes and patterns.
Measures.
Sorts, categorizes, and compares objects.

Math Activities

Count in a Fun and Active Way: Count steps as you climb them, count as your child jumps, or count objects as you buy them in a store.
Play with Shapes and Patterns: Use blocks, straws, sticks, and other objects to make shapes and create patterns.
Sorting Races: Ask kids to sort different shapes and colors as fast as they can.
I Spy: Play “I Spy” with shapes and colors. For example say “I spy a circle,” or “I spy something red.” You can also use the I Spy books for this.
Shape Collages: Make collages or books of objects that are different shapes and colors.
Number Books: Make your own counting book. Each page can have a number and that quantity of objects. Use drawings, photographs, magazine clippings, or actual objects (buttons, small toys, etc.).
Play with Your Food!: Make different shapes out of food such as sandwiches, cut up vegetables, noodles, and pizza dough. Alternatively, cut pizza dough or tortillas into different shapes of pizza.

Preschool Math Checklist

1. Scholastic Early Learners: Slide and Find Dinosaurs: With this interactive book, preschoolers learn about both dinosaurs and numbers. The slides reveal vivid photography of dinos when moved, helping children learn numbers 1 to 10.

2. PAW Patrol: Heroes at Work!: Your preschooler's favorite puppy pals race off to different rescue adventures in this book, which is presented in a countdown format that subtly teaches numbers. Kids can list off numbers with you as each PAW Patrol pal heads off and then returns to celebrate a job well done! (Side note: This is the ultimate craft kit for PAW Patrol fans.)

3. Scholastic Early Learners: My First Book of Shapes: This bilingual board book teaches shapes in an interactive way. Featuring see-through windows and clever pages, it also shows kids how shapes work in the real world.

4. Counting Dogs: Ten adorable dogs learn to list off numbers one through ten in this novelty counting book. The tabbed board pages are easy for little hands to flip!

Science in Preschool

Very often, teachers will teach specific science lessons once to a few a times a week. During this time, the class will learn about a certain topic (for example, water, weather, animals, plants, and nature) through the use of books, demonstrations with actual objects, explorations outside, or interactive activities. In addition, preschoolers are natural scientists as they play and explore the world around them with their curious minds. They constantly experiment and learn as they play outside, explore natural objects, and play with toys such as clay, sand boxes, and water tables.

In order to build science skills, your preschooler:

Is a natural scientist, constantly exploring, observing, questioning and experimenting as she plays and interacts with her surroundings.
Sorts and organizes.
Interacts with and learns about nature.

Science Activities

Go Outside: Draw, write about or take pictures of plants, insects, animals, and nature.
Cook: Mixing, measuring, and cooking all introduce your preschooler to scientific concepts and skills. Talk about what happens when things get hot, cold, or mix together, and which measurements are "more" or "less."
Garden: Growing plants teaches preschoolers the basics of how plants grow and what they need to thrive.
“Study” Your Pets: Talk to your preschooler about the scientific parts of your pet — its body, how it grows, its habitat, and what it needs to live.

Preschool Science Checklist

1. Guided Science Readers Parent Pack: Levels E-F: Introduce your child to the fascinating world of science with these age-appropriate readers about animals like horses, chameleons, tigers, bears, and honeybees! This pack comes with motivating stickers, a mini activity book, and tips for parents.

2. Your Hand in My Hand: This stunning stroll through the year will introduce your preschooler to the beauty of each season. The bold, beauitful illustrations perfectly capture the magic of spring, summer, fall, and winter.

3. Lego Nonfiction: Big Book of Animals: With their trademark antics and humor, adventurous Lego minifigures will lead your child through the animal kingdom in this explorative book. In addition to vibrant photography, it also features mini comic strips and infographics to keep kids engaged!

Social Emotional Learning in Preschool

Social emotional learning in a preschool classroom occurs throughout the day, as preschoolers interact with each other, learning to share, take turns, and work together. Through these interactions, they build their social skills and learn how to be successful students.

As a part of social emotional learning, your preschooler:

Works in groups, sharing and taking turns.
Cleans up and helps organize the classroom.
Practices manners during meal and snack time.
Develops conflict resolution skills.
Develops communication and conversation skills.

Social Emotional Learning Activities

Mind Your Manners: Practice manners such as saying “thank you” and “please” during meal times.
Talk about Your Day: Share moments from your day with your child and ask her to do the same. When something very interesting or exciting happens, take a picture of the moment or ask your child to draw a picture of it, then decide together what you can write to describe it.
Clean Up Toys Together: Make clean-up time fun, asking kids to find like objects, put back toys as quickly as possible, or put away toys that are a certain color or shape.

Preschool Social Emotional Learning Checklist

1. How Do Dinosaurs Play With Their Friends?: "Does a dinosaur mope, does he pout if he can't get his way? Does he hide all his dump trucks, refusing to share? Does he throw his friends' coloring books up in the air?" This playful picture book uses rhyming verse like this and humorous illustrations to teach preschoolers the right way to interact with their friends, and shows them what "playing nice" truly means — an important part of social emotional learning.

2. Should I Share My Ice Cream? (An Elephant & Piggie Book): It's an important question, and one that preschoolers will learn to answer in this sweet book from the Elephant & Piggie series. Gerald has a big decision to make, but will he make it before time melts away?

3. We're All Wonders: The picture-book edition of the famous novel Wonder, this is the story of a boy with an extraordinary face and his dog Daisy. It's a fantastic way to talk about kindness and empathy with your preschooler.

Pre-K Preschool Curriculum - PreKinders

By Karen Cox | Affiliate Disclosure | Filed Under: Teaching Tips

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What should Pre-K children learn?

These are typical concepts that Pre-K children explore in school, but should not be required to master before entering Kindergarten. Children learn these concepts at their own pace. What is learned in Pre-K is considered a “bonus”. Children are taught with hands-on materials, songs, and games. They are assessed by observation and work samples.

Pre-K Math Curriculum

Matching: objects, symbols, shapes, patterns, etc.
Same and Different
Sorting by various attributes: color, shape, size
Patterns: AB, AABB, ABC, and possibly AAB, ABB
Identify numerals 1-10 or more
Counting objects to 10 or more
One-to-one correspondence of objects when counting
Sizes: small, medium, large (3 – 5 sizes)
Shapes: square, rectangle, circle, triangle, oval, hexagon, rhombus (diamond)
More, Less, Same
Time: Day and Night, Sand Timer
Weight: Example, what weighs more or less in a balance scale
Measuring with non-standard units

Pre-K Literacy Curriculum

Exposure to alphabet: letter names and sounds
Recognize, spell, write first name
Hold a pencil, marker, crayon correctly
Retell familiar stories
Draw pictures and dictate sentences about stories and experiences
Answer questions about stories
Repeat simple nursery rhymes and fingerplays
Phonological Awareness: rhyming, syllables, alliteration
Concepts of print: left to right direction, holding a book right-side-up
Build new vocabulary
Build listening skills
Strengthen visual discrimination
Sequencing
Develop fine motor skills: play dough, scissors, writing utensils, Legos, etc.

Pre-K Science

Explore science tools: magnets, prisms, magnifying glasses, etc.
Experience the world through nature walks, gardening, and other explorations
Observe insect life
Observe plant growth
Observe weather and plant life during each season
Measure and mix ingredients in cooking activities
Identify basic colors and explore color mixing
Make observational drawings and dictation
Explore the world with the five senses
Investigate animals, the homes they live in, the food they eat

Pre-K Creative Arts

Explore a variety of art processes: painting, drawing, sculpture, weaving, collage, etc.
Use a variety of art materials: crayons, tempera paint, watercolor paint, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, art chalk, clay
Experiment with mixing paint colors
Sing traditional songs and songs that enhance the curriculum
Participate in movement songs and dances
Use scarves, rhythm sticks, and bean bags to practice rhythms
Use a variety of children’s instruments
Participate in dramatic play
Dramatize familiar stories
Act out the movements and sounds of animals

Practice problem-solving skills in social situations
Work in groups or with a partner on a variety of projects
Share classroom materials with the group
Practice using manners: please, thank you, excuse me, table manners
Communicate his/her needs
Take care of his/her own basic needs: clean up, roll up nap pad, fasten clothing, use tissue as needed, etc.
State personal information: first and last name, age, school name, city, state, country
Explore types of work and workers
Explore modes of transportation
Participate in projects to help others in need

For Christian Schools only:

Listen to Old and New Testament Bible stories
Recognize that plants, animals, and human beings are God’s creations
Recognize that God created families to love and take care of one another
Learn about God’s love
Listen to stories of the life of Jesus
Learn Jesus’ teachings to love God and love others

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23 Skills to Learn Before 30 (Better Before!)

Business Insider has published a small guide for those over 20, the skills you need to master in the next 10 years. The age was not chosen by chance - more and more often, experts say that the teenage period of a modern Western person drags on to at least 24 years. The list of skills was compiled by the authors of the material based on a thread on Quora, where users shared tips on what to learn in order to feel comfortable in adult life.

Accept criticism

Adequate criticism helps to develop, but sometimes emotions interfere with listening to it. Learn not to take criticism personally and focus on the facts. If you are not sure about the appropriateness of the remarks, do not comment on them right away, but in order not to seem rude, say something like: “I didn’t look at it from this side, I will definitely think about it.”

Sincerely apologize

Everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone knows how to apologize appropriately. Colin Shaw, founder of consulting firm Beyond Philosophy, offers a 6-step roadmap to help you apologize and not make things worse:

Act fast.
Apologize in person.
Explain what happened.
Tell us how you will avoid this problem in the future.
Speak your own apologies.
Make amends.

Manage your time

Develop time management skills so that you have enough time for both work and personal life. Remember that multitasking and overworking get in the way of productivity.

It is inconvenient for the brain to switch between different tasks, so at such moments it begins to consume more resources; and a 60-hour work week will wipe out your productivity in about three weeks.

Use keyboard shortcuts

Seriously, we use computers all the time. Keyboard shortcuts allow you to work faster with text, spreadsheets and presentations, programs and the browser, switch windows on the desktop - in short, they speed up your work a lot.

Windows and Mac hotkey lists.

Saying “no” politely

Refusal is not an insult. The word "no" saves you time, energy, and guards your personal boundaries. Don't do someone else's work if you don't want to; go on a second date with a person you didn't like, or buy something you didn't plan to. People have the right to ask, and you have the right to refuse. And vice versa.

Empathize

This quality was mentioned by many participants in the Quora thread. From their point of view, empathy is the foundation on which human relationships are built. In order to learn to understand other people's emotions and respond correctly to them, you first need to deal with your own, understand yourself.

And although the term "emotional intelligence" is considered controversial by some researchers, empathy in psychology is considered the norm, and its absence is often a sign of illness.

Making friends

Old friendships are slowly fading away - it's sad, but nothing can be done about it. Learn to make new friends.

Choose people with similar interests or people you meet regularly. Scientists say that those with whom we see each other often seem to us more pleasant and attractive because of the principle of familiarity.

Seize the opportunity to make friends at work - it increases your chances of getting a good business offer and helps you stay up to date with industry trends.

Repair your clothes

A torn button, a loose lining, and a leaky pocket are no reason to throw away your clothes, call your parents, or run to the atelier. A little skill, and you can easily cope with these tasks. And if you have a sewing machine lying around, you can save a lot on hemming new trousers or curtains.

Learn languages

For example, improve your English so you can read more professional literature and feel more comfortable when traveling. Or learn the language of the country you are interested in - this is the best way to immerse yourself in a foreign culture and broaden your horizons.

Keep a budget

Accounting for income and expenses does not limit you, but, on the contrary, gives you more opportunities. People who watch their budget are less likely to make impulse purchases, so they usually have more free money.

The ability to understand tax deductions, utility tariffs and bank card conditions allows you not only to save, but also to earn. And the habit of saving helps to build a financial reserve for several months.

Edit photos

We create and publish a huge number of photos. Hiring a professional to crop and retouch photos for a resume or tinder is expensive and pointless. Basic knowledge of a graphic editor or photo editing application is useful for everyone, no matter what field you work in.

Public speaking

Presenting projects at work, lectures or a toast at a great aunt's anniversary - public speaking skills will come in handy more than once in life. Learn to ignite listeners, hold their attention and convey your point of view - at least you will become the soul of the company.

Negotiate

You will have to negotiate at interviews, work meetings, during major purchases and even in relationships. Learn to set conditions so that the interlocutor is sure that he is the winner, and learn a couple of speech tricks.

Cooking for yourself

A Quora thread member thinks it's worth learning how to cook at least five dishes without a recipe. Breakfast, main course, dessert, dish for company and dish without meat. Such a set will help out in almost any situation.

It is not necessary to try to become a French chef. For example, start with Jamie Oliver's recipes - he popularizes the idea of healthy eating and cooking at home, his books are full of recipes that take 15-30 minutes and are suitable for beginners.

Spending time alone

Even extroverts need to be alone sometimes. Sometimes we find ourselves alone, for example, due to a move or separation. Learn to be alone with yourself. Understand your desires, understand what gives you pleasure and what arouses interest. And if you cannot do without other people even for a short time, this is an occasion to think about what you really lack.

Have a conversation

The first rule of good conversation is to talk less, listen more. It works everywhere - from professional conferences to flirting in a bar. Learn to be sincerely interested in the interlocutor, compliment without flattery and keep the conversation going.

Store data

Back up your phone and hard drive regularly, especially if you have been using the equipment for many years. Put reliable protection on the cloud in which you store documents and photos, and get high-quality external drives.

An important part of our life is stored electronically, and losing it due to a stolen phone or a suddenly broken laptop is insulting and ridiculous.

Asking for help

Coping with difficulties with a mournful expression is an inexcusable waste of internal resources. Asking for help doesn't make you weak, stupid, or lazy. Realize that sometimes everyone needs help.

If you fear for your reputation as a "real man" or "iron lady", read the Harvard study: according to it, seeking advice makes you look more worthy and competent in the eyes of others.

Dress for an interview

Recruiters judge us primarily by our appearance. Play along with them and dress as is customary in the company. Look at the photos of employees on the Internet - this will help you understand what the dress code is and how it suits you.

For an interview for a managerial position, experts recommend wearing blue, and orange is advised to be avoided in principle - it tires very quickly.

Meet and flirt

A stranger on the bus, a nice guy in a bar, or someone nice in a Spanish class—try to approach and get to know each other instead of sighing all evening about missed opportunities.

A study by the University of Alaska showed that when meeting people, people are less likely to like brash phrases like “Are you okay, can I buy you a treat?”, and are more attracted to neutral formulations like “How did you like the concert?”.

Waking up on time

A well-designed schedule is a sign of an adult and responsible person. Learn to get up on time so you don't rush and keep people waiting. Do not set your alarm clock, calculate the time for the trip, warn if you are late - even if it concerns personal matters, such as an appointment with a doctor or a lesson with a teacher.

Shake hands

A firm handshake is considered a sign of self-confidence. The ability to shake hands will come in handy when meeting with management, large clients and other people whom you should impress.

Business Insider's authors believe that a good handshake requires that the elbow be held almost at a right angle. Do not forget to smile at this moment and look the person in the eyes.

Taking naps

As a child, afternoon naps were more of a torture than a necessity. Do not neglect the siesta in adulthood, especially if you are heavily loaded or have not slept at night.

A short break of 10-30 minutes can invigorate, increase productivity and memory ability. Learn to take a nap in an armchair or on a sofa in a relaxation area - useful before an important presentation or during a work marathon.

What to learn: 10 skills anyone can master

September 25, 2015 Education

Probably everyone sometimes wants to learn something new - to play the drums, to speak Spanish, to master effective self-defense techniques. Here are 10 most desired skills and options for self-study.

Iya Zorina

Author of Lifehacker, athlete, Candidate Master of Sports

How many times in various circumstances have you said to yourself: “It would be great if I could…” But then life flowed along the usual course, and you forgot about your desire to acquire useful skill.

With the vast amount of knowledge that is available to us online every day, the only reason you haven't done it yet is because you haven't thought about it seriously. Maybe it's time to do it?

10. Fix something at home

Of course, to fix something at home, you don't need any special skills - you can just call a specialist and everything will be ready. But there is no ingenuity, no skill, much less interest in this.

In addition, a specialist will in any case cost you more than fixing simple things yourself.

If you have a desire to do manual labor, learn how to fix household items or create home furnishings with your own hands. This is a particularly rewarding skill because you can use the results of your labor right away.

Where can I learn it? Millions of videos on YouTube and Videojug at your service. There you will find many videos on how to repair something in the house or in the yard, how to fix something from plumbing and electrics.

For complex repairs you will still need a professional, but you can do some small manipulations yourself. In any case, you will understand that you always have a choice - to call the master or try to do it yourself.

9. Develop creative skills: drawing, illustration, photography

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Although these skills may not help you make a lot of money, they are very attractive because they introduce you to the technical possibilities for creating something beautiful.

You will have to find inspiration and objects for creativity yourself, but mastering the chosen subject depends only on technical capabilities and practice.

If you want to learn how to draw people, take an anatomy book and learn how to draw different bones and muscles. Drawing grids on photographs will help you become familiar with the rules of perspective.

Of course, it's not as easy as it sounds, but drawing something like flowers or human hands will give you an idea of how it works and how it looks in perspective, and add hours to your practice.

If you decide to learn how to create illustrations on a computer, here are a few lessons. And here are tips, useful resources and free books for those who decide to become a photographer.

The main thing is to devote 15 to 30 minutes a day to mastering the chosen skill. Whatever you decide to study: drawing, creating illustrations in the program, photography, hamburger sculptures, break the study into many small parts and work through each of these parts every day.

This is a great way to relax and unwind at the end of the day, and your hours of practice will slowly but surely add up.

8. Learn Self Defense

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If you don't want to get beaten up by a surprise attack, it's worth learning self defense. Some tricks can be learned from tutorial videos and practiced with your friends. Here are some more video tutorials on self-defense and self-defense techniques from MMA fighters.

It would be nice if these skills were not useful to you in life, but in any case, you will feel more confident returning home late at night.

7. Get better at design and develop a sense of style

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Design and style is not an exact science as tastes vary and change over time, but there are a few general principles that will make your work, home or something even more aesthetic and attractive.

If we're talking about classic design, we must first learn the basics of types and combinations. These are skills that you can improve in your daily work to make it look more attractive.

This may seem like a useless skill, since tables, for example, are not judged according to the canons of beauty, but if something looks attractive, it always scores better. Aestheticism will always be an advantage of your work.

A sense of style is important even in such things as, say, choosing wallpaper for a room or creating a clean and rationally organized desktop on your computer. If your home looks boring, here are some ideas to spruce up your design.

And here are articles for those who want to learn web design: how to influence through color and where to learn web design online.

6. Master any subject you missed at university

It could be science, finance, math, humanities, law, or something else. If you were not able to master this skill at the university, you can study online.

What's great about this kind of training is that you are motivated only by your own motivation. No exams, tests and nerves. You learn as much as you want, and the reward is just getting a little smarter. Here are 50 resources for free education - there you can find a lot of useful items.

5. Build and remake hardware

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We all love modern technology, and the more technology can give us, the stronger our love. Probably, there is no technique that could not be improved, but first you need to acquire a few skills.

Learning how to build a computer is a great way to start. You will need soldering skills and the basics of using an Arduino to create some really cool stuff.

The best way to learn this is to start a project and learn all the tricks in the process of working on it. If you don't know where to start, take a look here.

4. Play an instrument

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There are many sites for learning to play musical instruments online. In this article, you will find several useful resources, forums, and apps for learning to play guitar, drums, and piano.
And, of course, YouTube is always helpful.

3. Cook like a chef

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There are so many recipes and cooking advice sites on the Internet that anyone can become a great cook without any training.

Try different recipes, develop a "sixth sense of the dish", subscribe to cooking YouTube channels and just enjoy cooking.

For example, I love the Afisha-Food app — there are a lot of new recipes that you can save yourself. Moreover, it is not necessary to cook exactly according to the recipe, you can fantasize, add other ingredients and skip what is not in the nearest store.

2. Learn a foreign language

If you ask people what they want to learn, "Learn a new language" is the most popular answer.

Here are some useful lessons, books and resources for learning different languages, sites for learning with different methods, a 90 day language learning strategy, courses and apps, tips from an experienced linguo hacker, tips for those who want to quickly learn several languages and become polyglot.