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| Subject | Date Asked |
| question about baby education/Part 2 answers | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I am doing a project about the effects of classical music on babies and wanted an expert opinion. As ... A: Eli. It's true I know about art, and some about other areas of the arts, but I'm not quite skilled ... | |
| my son | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: When we went to open house yesterday we found out they were putting our son in pre first grade ... A: Make an appointment today. Get this cleared up. I don't know the rules of your school, but I would ... | |
| Children's development | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: Please, can you tell me five types of play that further the children’s development that could be ... A: I don't really understand the question. Five types of play? You mean like, quiet play, playing ... | |
| help | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: what would be a good logo idea for 3-5 year olds that is educational? the theme can be ... A: Why don't you ask the kids? They will come up with something wonderful, they always do! Get them ... | |
| Potty Accident @ Preschool teacher punished | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: My daughter Eleanore who just turned 4 last week & is finishing her first year in preschool had an ... A: YOU DID THE RIGHT THING!!!!!!!!!! I'll say it again, YOU DID THE RIGHT THING!!!!!!!!!! YOU DID THE ... | |
| process...African art | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Not sure if you remember me but I contributed to one of your books with art ideas. Anyway, I am ... A: Cindy. Of course I remember you!!! I have a few projects in the book, Global Art, but not sure ... | |
| Preschool children | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: The preschool children are being encouraged to write their names, or as close as possible, on their ... A: Oh dear. This sounds a bit like a homework question, which we are not supposed to answer at All ... | |
| 5 and still having accidents | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is turning 5 tomorrow and is still consistently having accidents 1-2 times a day. She ... A: Before any questions can be answered, she needs to have a full work-up with her pediatrician. Many ... | |
| My two year and her drawings. | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a two year old daughter and I can already tell she is very advanced for her age. She has an ... A: Apparently your child has a gift for art. How wonderful for her, and for you as well! Keep lots of ... | |
| Counting Problem in 4.5 year old children | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I have 4.5 year old children. he is very smart and active. He has great Knowledge of colors since he ... A: He may be too young. Writing reversed numbers happens even in grade two, so don't be surprised that ... | |
| Art competition | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: My Elder son who just turned 4 years, seemed to draw well both looking at a picture and imagining ... A: The important thing in being excited and encouraging to your young son is to remember that he is ... | |
| colour for children up to 2 years | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: When you are ,say using different colours in painting or any play objects do you use the language of ... A: I use the names of things that are...colors, numbers, whatever it is. The kids who can understand ... | |
| brain development | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: Do you use knowledge of children's brain development in you working with children? Why or why not? A: Yes, I do. Go to this website for answers: http://www.naeyc.org/ece/1997/11.asp NAEYC is the ... | |
| Techonology at school | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: What Early Childhood Educators think about computer technology, cell phone usage and/or other ... A: Sorry, I don't have answers for you on this one. This sounds like a homework question from an Early ... | |
| 4.5 yr old's NORMAL progress | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: My son is very active and intelligent. He is 4 and half years old. Goes to Pre-school. We are trying ... A: Tipu Islam, Your son sounds like a joy. Full of wonder and learning new things every day. It ... | |
| Art as therapy | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I recently met a rather outspoken woman that stated no preschool teacher could use art as therapy ... A: I was curious why you gave me a 6 for timeliness on my answer. I answered you the same day you asked ... | |
| Phonics and five year olds | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 5 yrs old. She is in Kindergarten. She is not moving as fast as all the other ... A: Kindergarten kids are being pushed too quickly into reading, in my opinion. Her inability to ... | |
| gifted child | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: i have a daughter who is 5 years old...she has been reading for at least 18 months...at 5...she can ... A: You ask how often a child is like this...a child so very comfortable in being bright or ... | |
| gifted child | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: i have a daughter who is 5 years old...she has been reading for at least 18 months...at 5...she can ... A: Jeff. This is the age-old dilemma with a gifted child, and she does sound gifted....what to do ... | |
| homeschool art curriculum | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I am homeschooling our 4 year old son. I love your process, not product approach and would love to ... A: Kaysha. Thank you for your kind words! My website has tons of free sample activities from my ... | |
| Punishment for 4 Year Old's Potty Accidents | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 4 years 4 months and mastered the potty about a year ago. Still, from time to time, ... A: Velma: I'm afraid my expertise does not lie in child psychology, but I do have experience with ... | |
| My 4 year old's drawings | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: My four year old daughter, soon to be five in October, has just started her 3rd year of preschool. ... A: I wrote a LOOONNGGGG answer...but it seems to have disappeared. I’ll try to write one again. This is ... | |
| party ideas | 11/21/2005 |
| Q: I have been put in charge of my 4 year olds Pre-K Christmas Party, do you have any ideas for the ... A: This has sugar...but I think you could fingure something out withoiut the chocolate chips. Like make ... | |
| party ideas | 11/21/2005 |
| Q: I have been put in charge of my 4 year olds Pre-K Christmas Party, do you have any ideas for the ... A: PRE-K CHRISTMAS PARTY. Oh my. Sounds like F*U*N*!! aaaakkk. Four year olds are so amazing... ... | |
| Ideas | 10/6/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any ideas of a toy or equipment that will promote a child that is legally ... A: This is outside my usual area, but I would like to suggest that you allow this child to experience ... | |
| education question | 4/12/2005 |
| Q: I know you don't have this posted but i'm in the need to know how to start my education. I want to ... A: Shana: Good for you! You have a goal! Most community colleges have ECE (Early Childhood Education) ... | |
| help with art in the early years | 9/1/2004 |
| Q: What a lovely name. I am a Nursery Nurse in a Early Years Unit set within a primary school and for ... A: Jennie. Sorry I missed your note...I just found out it has been waiting for me! Your question is ... | |
| art | 1/16/2004 |
| Q: i work with 3,4 and 5 years at my high school and i was want to know if u had any ideas for any ... A: Megan. I am just on my way out of town, so I can't help much today, but check out ... | |
| Pre-K Lesson Plans | 9/17/2003 |
| Q: I am a student majoring in elementary education, and I am participating in an adopt-a-school program ... A: My area of expertise is creative art, but I think I have a nice little activity for you...one that ... | |
| Our child won't try to print letters | 8/15/2002 |
| Q: Please help! Our five-year-old girl refuses to try and print her letters of the alphabet. She also ... A: Steve. It sounds like you are pressing her to do something (that she probably can do!), but she is ... | |
Early Childhood Education
Answers by Expert:
MaryAnn F. Kohl
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Expertise
I am an expert on art for children. I believe in the process of art more than the finished product. I have written ten+ books on art for children, and have tons of ideas to share!
Experience
Teaching degree in Elementary Education, own Bright Ring Publishing since 1985, published over ten books on the subject of art for children, present workshops around the USA and Europe on this topic.
Organizations
NAEYC
Publications
Parenting Magazine, Early Childhood News, Scholastic "Let's Find Out"
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