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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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, ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 . . ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| Kids crafts | 9/20/2004 | Debbie |
| Q: The kids are 4,6, and 7. They are interested in sports...hockey, baseball anything outdoors, camping ... A: some activities you all could do together would be: make homemade playdough then use it to build ... | ||
| Kids crafts | 9/14/2004 | Ginger Lordy |
| Q: Do you have any ideas for interesting unique crafts or activities for kids on a rainy afternoon? ... A: On rainy days it can be hard to keep the kids happy and busy, here are some ideas I have: Masks - ... | ||
| Kids crafts | 9/12/2004 | Debbie |
| Q: What are some interesting craft activities to have kids do on a rainy afternoon? A: leila it really depends on the ages of the children and what their interests are. It also depends on ... | ||
| Beaded Lizard | 8/22/2004 | Ginger Lordy |
| Q: I am interested in making a beaded lizard keychain. Can you show me the pattern for beading it and ... A: I have never made one of these, so I don't have any advice but I did find a pattern for you ... | ||
| parents | 7/30/2004 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
| 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 ... | ||
| drying leaves | 7/29/2004 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
| 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 ... | ||
| wash clothes | 7/19/2004 | Ginger Lordy |
| Q: What simple craft can we do with white wash clothes? This is a religion class for people who are ... A: I have never used washcloths for art but after a little research I found a simple project that makes ... | ||
| art lessons | 7/2/2004 | Ginger Lordy |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me suggestions on giving art lessons to a twelve year old. I am ... A: I am sorry for the delay in response I have been having trouble with my email the past week. This ... | ||
Arts/Crafts for Kids
Answers by Expert:
MaryAnn F. Kohl
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am an expert in anything about art for children, but not crafts. I have written over ten books of art ideas for kids, using materials found commonly in most homes. I like easy ideas! maryann@brightring.com MaryAnn F. Kohl, author
Experience
began writing in 1985 after teaching elementary aged kids for ten years
Organizations
NAEYC
Publications
Parenting, Fisher-Price, Donna's Day, Scholastic, others
Education/Credentials
I've been writing and teaching and publishing and giving workshops and trainings and and and for 25 years non-stop.
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