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| Art material for kids | 10/23/2009 | Laura |
Q: I am artist. I have been given an oppurtunity to do a 45 minute workshop with kids. Their age is 3-4 ...
A: Sadly, I am very far from an artist, but I have taught several different classes for children of all ...
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| craft | 8/18/2009 | Mullan Noel T. |
Q: can you suggest some craft ideas with easily found materials like paper, glue ...
A: http://www.papercraftmuseum.com/ Above is a copy of a website that will have crafts made of card ...
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| rubber band painting from MaryAnn Kohl | 8/10/2009 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: I remember using your rubber band painting technique before - however I now forget if you did the ...
A: There are different variations of this rubber band activity. Here are two that come to mind. I ...
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| Childrens Crafts - 100 theme | 8/5/2009 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: I am trying to come up with a quick and easy activity for children aged 5+ (up to teenagers) that ...
A: I'm very sorry I missed your question. I was out of town celebrating my daughter's wedding. From ...
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| water color on paper | 7/3/2009 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: How can I get water color paint from a child out of my antique book??? Do you know any way to remove ...
A: Watercolor paints are pigments meant to absorb into paper. Your book is made of paper. So this is a ...
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| 7 year old kid | 6/4/2009 | Mullan Noel T. |
Q: We are 3 in a family and my son feels himself lonely manytimes. I cannot afford to let him go ...
A: because you seem to have access to Email try this website it is made for young people. download the ...
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| Art for 9 mos. to 12 mos. | 3/18/2009 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: So how should art begin with a 9 mo old? Can they do fingerpaints and play dough? What else?
A: Some nine month olds are much like one year olds, while others are still like a six month old, so my ...
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| Fabric Painting | 2/21/2009 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: Our school would like to paint large banners using fabric paints or felts. A group of children are ...
A: I'm sorry, this is outside my expertise and experience. However, I've used Fabric Crayons on paper, ...
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| Wood crafting | 1/11/2009 | Mullan Noel T. |
Q: Do you know any webster which can show my how to build something out of wood for a hamster. Like a ...
A: Care must be taken for these little creatures are natural chewers and diggers. They will chew out of ...
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| free art | 11/14/2008 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: And well in school I learned that even art supplies should be reachable to children. Meaning if and ...
A: "Research shows that children who draw without adult interference do better in other subjects like ...
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| ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 11/7/2008 | Mullan Noel T. |
Q: I GOT ASSIGNMENT OF EDUCATIONAL TOY FOR 5 10 YEAR CHILDREN(BOTH) CREATE A NEW IDEA THAT CANNOT BE ...
A: My source on the Internet is not safe for you to go to. amazon .com would be able to reference it ...
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| Milk Jug Rings | 11/3/2008 | Laura |
Q: I hope you understand what I am speaking of. Do you know of the rings that come off of milk jugs? If ...
A: I have never made any crafts before using milk jug rings, but I spent a bit of time looking some ...
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| bored day craft | 4/30/2008 | Laura |
Q: hey i need usual things around the hose craft ideas i need at least 3 ideas for me and my sisters ...
A: Using house hold items for arts and crafts can be lots of fun and are a great way to recycle. You ...
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| things to make with paper mache | 4/27/2008 | Laura |
Q: im an 11 year old boy and i was looking for guides and ideas to make my own figures and monsters out ...
A: hey kohsun thanks for the question! I get all of my recipes for paper mache and different craft ...
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| kids crafs with plastic eggs containers | 4/15/2008 | Laura |
Q: I have been collecting those plastic eggs containers for some time now hoping that I will turn them ...
A: Hey Sarah Thanks for the question! Using recycled materials or saved items for craft ideas are ...
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| craft paint/fabric paint | 4/9/2008 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: Not sure if this is your area but you will still get full marks from me for just an opinion LOL My ...
A: Ellen: I'm not sure what "ordinary" craft paints are, but I would use fabric paints just in case ...
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| PLAYDOUGH RECIPE | 4/3/2008 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: im a 8th grader that is doing a 'I WONDER' project and i contacted some specialists but they did ...
A: Playdough from the book, Mudworks, by MaryAnn Kohl website: www.brightring.com Ingredients 1 Cup ...
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| activities for young kids | 3/31/2008 | Laura |
Q: I am babysitting my cousins who are 1 and 2 and I would like some ideas on what I can do with them ...
A: Hey Thanks for the question. Cousins can be so much fun to play with and at that young age, they ...
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| how to make paper out of old denim jeans | 3/23/2008 | Laura |
Q: Do you know where I can find a recipe for making paper out of blue jeans? My two daughters and ...
A: Hey Crystele! Thanks for the question! Using recycled items like clothing for crafts is a ...
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| making candles | 2/24/2008 | Laura |
Q: i was watching tv and i caught the end of this lady making scented candles. how do i make scented ...
A: I have made various different types of candles before I have tried many different kinds. I would ...
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| castles | 12/11/2007 | Mullan Noel T. |
Q: what do you use to replica the look of the weathered stone for the walls of your castles
A: Please extend your question. What type of castle are you making? What are you using to process the ...
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| drugs | 10/26/2007 | Mullan Noel T. |
Q: I need some ideas on a drug project for my fourth grader. Any suggestions
A: When my daughters were small we showed them some young people in an adult care center. they were ...
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| Bottles | 10/12/2007 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: i need more ideas for the use of plastic soda bottles. I did the oil and water making a lava lamp, ...
A: I just got in from a grueling business trip, so my mind isn't functioning well. I'll try to t ...
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| fall fest scout craft | 9/29/2007 | Mullan Noel T. |
Q: I am Asst. Cubmaster for Pack 19 Cubscouts in Denham Springs, LA. I usually do all of the decorating ...
A: http://cp.c-ij.com/english/3D-papercraft/event/jack-o-lantern_e.html ...
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| Making a dry chalkboard work | 9/23/2007 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: I am a volunteer at another allexpert site (banrkutpcy, credit issues) but I don't know beans about ...
A: John. Well, I mayh love art and working with kids, but I have ZERO idea about how to help you. I ...
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| staples and toddlers | 7/9/2007 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: My son is 2 years old and loves doing crafts. However, his daycare center uses staples in a lot of ...
A: I've never seen any trouble with staples, but I suppose it could happen. It wouldn't be much of a ...
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| Visual Book Report Idea | 6/20/2007 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: My teen daughter has to come up with a visual book report idea. I told her to select two characters ...
A: Well, my goodness! What a fun idea. However, it is something I have never done before, so my idea ...
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| a real question/crafts for kids | 6/14/2007 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: what are some cool krafts
A: Crafts are projects that follow directions and make "things". Art is more expressive, and there is ...
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| Plastic Bottle project | 4/11/2007 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: I'm hosting a late night opening at a gallery and we have been donated a load of plastic juice ...
A: I'm more of an art person than craft, but here's a quick and easy idea...well, two of them...that ...
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| recycled art ideas | 4/2/2007 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: im trying to think of something to do with the pre-school that i work with and i can't think of ...
A: Mariana. I have so many ideas I don't know where to start!! I will copy one idea from my website for ...
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| Volcanoes/no vinegar | 3/26/2007 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: How can i build a volcano without using vinigar or bicarb ANSWER: I did a quick search on the ...
A: I am so sorry!! I did not read your question carefully about making a volcano without vinegar.There ...
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| Volcanoes | 3/23/2007 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: How can i build a volcano without using vinigar or bicarb
A: I did a quick search on the internet and found this answer for you. IF it doesn't answer your ...
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| Making folded paper books with only paper & scissors | 2/28/2007 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: A colleague showed me how to make a great, simple "book" out of four pieces of paper and a pair of ...
A: FOLLOWUP Hi, Disa. I found the book you are talking about, I think. Though it seems it's a bit more ...
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| Valentine's day box | 2/8/2007 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: My son and I would like to create a Valentine's Day Box for his class. I want to create something ...
A: I don't know about blowing off socks, but to decorate "boy style", try something generic like ...
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| watercolor painting | 1/10/2007 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: I teach pre Kindergarten. We love to water color but I have no background in art. Do you have any ...
A: Linda: I'm so happy to hear you are doing art with your kids. Makes my day shine like the top of ...
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| volcano | 1/6/2007 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: my son wants to make a volcano...we tried the salt dough but it is too heavy, it keeps sliding down ...
A: When we were kids, my brother made the "volcano" out of papier-mache over wads of newspaper. It was ...
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| mural | 10/18/2006 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: Have you ever had any experience with painting murals? Our school (K-8, 38 students) would love to ...
A: Stephanie. I haven't done murals myself, but I've seen other teachers/schools do them. It depends ...
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| Cards | 10/9/2006 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: Do you know any sites where you could make free cards on the internet? I want to make a card for my ...
A: Carly. I just got the rating from AllExperts regarding my answer to you about making a birthday card ...
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| Soap flakes/grate'em | 8/27/2006 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: I have searched high and low for these. I only found a website that sells the Dri-Pak brand at ...
A: Leticia: Sorry to report that no one makes soap flakes anymore for us common folk anymore, that I ...
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| Art for 12-18 month olds | 6/16/2006 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: Im a registered art therapist who scored a job as a teacher for toddlers ages 12-18 months old. ...
A: One thing to remember is that kids this age LOVE repetition, doing the same thing over and over ...
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