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| rubber band painting from MaryAnn Kohl | 8/10/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Art for 9 mos. to 12 mos. | 3/18/2009 |
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 |
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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| free art | 11/14/2008 |
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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| craft paint/fabric paint | 4/9/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Scottish craft | 2/4/2006 |
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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| Art project with a language theme | 8/21/2005 |
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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| ART | 3/11/2005 |
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 |
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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| 4 yr. old projects | 11/3/2004 |
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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| parents | 7/30/2004 |
Q: How do you convince parents to be more open with children's art?
A: You start by telling them about "process not product", and then invite them to view the difference ...
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| drying leaves | 7/29/2004 |
Q: My grandson asked us to send him some leaves from the trees in our area. I thought I recalled a way ...
A: Mary. Yes, you can iron leaves between waxed paper...place a sheet of white paper or newsprint on ...
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| teaching art | 7/2/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me suggestions on giving art lessons to a twelve year old. I am ...
A: The only suggestion I have is to purachase a book called Emphasis Art: A Qualitative Art Program ...
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| boredom | 7/1/2004 |
Q: AND I'AM FOURTEEN. I NEVER HAVE ANYTHING TO DO. I MAINLY GO ON THE COMPUTER AND RIDE MY BIKE SEE IM ...
A: I think if you are 14 you should think about doing things with younger kids and helping them to ...
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| thanx for the idea | 6/22/2004 |
Q: its me again.the ideas were great (playdough and books)but I'm wondering if you have more ideas so I ...
A: I think you need to investigate some of the websites available for lesson plans...I'm glad you liked ...
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| any suggestion? | 6/21/2004 |
Q: I'm 18 years old girl and I love kids.recently I got my diploma and wanted to work in a ...
A: Eli, I used to be a kindergarten teacher, so I find your question intesting. I'm actually not ...
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| Hi. I was wondering if there... | 5/25/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if there is anyway to write on a bathing suit; maybe using a fabric marker or ...
A: Go to a craft and hobby store, like Michaels, and buy some fabric paint. The squeeze-on kind should ...
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| Research on open-ended art for preschoolers | 5/10/2004 |
Q: MaryAnn, First, I absolutely LOVE your "First Art" book! I am teaching a 2 year old preschool ...
A: Mary Jane. What a great note from you! I'm glad you like First Art....and that your kids do too. I ...
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| Do you know anything about... | 4/22/2004 |
Q: Do you know anything about papier mache? If so, what should I make my armature out of? I've never ...
A: The size of the armature depends on your ultimate goal. If very small, a balloon or lightbulb will ...
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| ideas | 1/12/2004 |
Q: I have been teaching for 23 yrs. in Christian schools all over the country. I wound up here in ...
A: Joe. Thank you for your kind words! I needed them today. :o) My books are on my website ...
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| craft classes | 7/17/2002 |
Q: I am very interested in opening my home to students who are interested in arts and crafts. I'm ...
A: Cheryl. Wow. There are just Soooo many places to find ideas. One is my own website, where you can ...
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| Crafts for a teen boy | 7/2/2002 |
Q: My nephew is a creative, artistic young man, and he is always looking for new ideas. Right now, he ...
A: Marie. I'm not very tuned in to teenage art projects, and especially crafts. I'm sorry I can't help. ...
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| activities with kids | 4/19/2002 |
Q: Where can I find activities that parents of children under 3 yrs old can do with their kids. I work ...
A: Wow, Patricia, I hardly know where to begin! Here are a few suggestions: 1. Go to the website, ...
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| Decoupage or Mod Podge | 11/12/2001 |
Q: My 10 year old niece is working on a mod podge project for Christmas and we wanted to know could we ...
A: Anna Marie. I have never modpodged on a slick prepared surface, but I have a feeling that it would ...
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| art homework | 9/23/2001 |
Q: I have a art home work where i have to make the word RECYCLE out of recycled materials, by either ...
A: Emma, What a cool project! I'm in the middle of moving today to a new house, so I don't really have ...
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