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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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| 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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| 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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| Model of a Habitat | 6/9/2006 | Ginger Lordy |
Q: I need to know how to make a model of a Habitat has to be easy, for my 9 year old daughter.
A: Could you send me a little more information on the type of habitat you would like to make with your ...
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| 5 years old | 6/3/2006 | Debbie |
Q: Can you help with some ideas to do with a 5 year old. I will be babysitting her and i would like to ...
A: Young kids always like to play outside but you can make playdough or finger paint. Kids love to sing ...
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| how can i make rabbit ears 4 a 3 year old | 3/21/2006 | Debbie |
Q: How can i make rabbit ears 4 a 3 year old? Odalys
A: I had to think on this one so its taken a bit of time. I would suggest buying some hard head bands ...
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| Scottish craft | 2/4/2006 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: I'm a Girl Scout leader desperately seeking an easy inexpensive craft that relates to Scotland. My ...
A: http://www.electricscotland.com/tartans/index.htm This website will search "tartans", that is, ...
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| printmaking | 1/1/2006 | Ginger Lordy |
Q: I need some good printmaking projects for children between the ages of 6-12. Any good ideas?
A: There are lots of projects that incorporate different types of printmaking. I would suggest you get ...
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| crafts for SPRED (special religious educationn | 12/27/2005 | Ginger Lordy |
Q: I am coordinator of a special ed. religious program with 98 people who have development ...
A: There are lots of things you could do with the supplies you have, I am assuming you have paint and ...
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| crafts for SPRED (special religious education | 12/27/2005 | Debbie |
Q: I am coordinator of a religous program of 98 adults who have development disabilities. I have ...
A: The little sppoons you could make into people ...like draw faces w/perment marker ...use yarn for ...
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| craft project | 12/19/2005 | Debbie |
Q: what is the easiest way I can make a set of donkey ears for an 8yr old girl to wear for a christmas ...
A: I would say to cut out the shape of the ears onto brown felt and then glue or staple it to a ...
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| make a model of a cave habitat | 12/8/2005 | Ginger Lordy |
Q: i need to know how to make a box look like a cave from the inside of a shoe box. please let me know ...
A: There are a few ways you could make a shoebox into a cave habitat. You might want to paint or color ...
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| Paper Mache | 11/23/2005 | Ginger Lordy |
Q: I would like to know the best way to make paper mache with things around the house, with the ...
A: While I do prefer to use glue in my papier mache you can use a flour and water recipe. Mix one part ...
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| Crafts for 3 year olds | 10/9/2005 | Debbie |
Q: I was hoping you could give me some new ideas for crafts for 3 year olds on the subjects; numbers, ...
A: Kylie, a good way to do body parts is just teach them the game head and shoulders knees and toes. ...
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| Art project with a language theme | 8/21/2005 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: I am looking for a short project which blends language and art into a make- and- take project for ...
A: Liz. This is a bit out of my area... Maybe some kind of a "mirror" approach... LIke, using a word ...
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| Painting mugs | 7/11/2005 | Ginger Lordy |
Q: I'm planning on doing a project that needs mugs and paint that can be on the mug permanently. What ...
A: I have not painted mugs before but I have decorated some white ceramic bowls with glass paint. It ...
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| Art Classes | 4/21/2005 | Debbie |
Q: Do you know any art classes for 5 year old around parsippany, NJ. OR can you suggest some Art and ...
A: I don t know of any art classes but would suggest you call any local art gallerys/musuems and also ...
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| ART | 3/11/2005 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: I am currently a junior at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and in one of my classes I ...
A: Farrah. This will be easier than you think! Go to my website, and many art ideas are free from my ...
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| holes in painting paper | 1/29/2005 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: MaryAnn, I've read in a few places that one variation for easle paper is to cut holes in it before ...
A: Rachel. I'm happy to try to answer your question. It's simply a challenge to the child's ...
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| religion class | 12/30/2004 | Debbie |
Q: I have 98 people who are mentally challenged. There is a huge array of abilities. I am good at ...
A: some good ideas for crafts are as follows: make magnet photos ....take pictures of the pple or of ...
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| crafts for religion class | 12/26/2004 | Ginger Lordy |
Q: I need some craft ideas for my religion class for mentally challenged adults. I have lots of ...
A: I am sorry for the delay, I forgot to put my vacation days up on the site, hope I can still help . . ...
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| dough art | 11/30/2004 | Debbie |
Q: ..Happy Holidays. My mother recently survived open heart bypass surgery after being misdiagnosed ...
A: Here are a few recipes I hope this helps you. Salt Dough Ornament Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups flour ...
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| How can i make a thearte? | 11/22/2004 | Ginger Lordy |
Q: im 13 and for my drama project i have to make a thearte what materials can i use to make it? and to ...
A: That sounds like quite a project, how big is the theatre need to be? Papier mache might work around ...
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| Pennsylvania art project | 11/18/2004 | Ginger Lordy |
Q: Can you show me some examples on how to do an art project on Pennsylvania?
A: I am not sure what kind of project you are thinking of doing, perhaps a map or a collage with photos ...
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| 4 yr. old projects | 11/3/2004 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: I have my granddaughter staying with me for a few days (she'll be 5 on 11/28) and would like to get ...
A: Jeanne... Oh, my. There are so many wonderful fun things to do with this age! Take a walk looking ...
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