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I am an award-winning author of books about art for children of all ages. My expertise is in the creative process of art more than the finished product (though I like products too!). I like to help kids explore and discover their own creativity through art ideas. You can also look at samples of my favorite art ideas at my webpage http://www.brightring.com I hope you will write to me if you have questions about art and creativity for your child.
Experience in the area
Experience in the area Former teacher ten years, educational consultant 25 years Author of over 20 books on art Organizations belong to NAEYC, PMA Publications Parenting, Fisher-Price, Donna's Day, Take Part!, Scholastic Education/Credentials BS in Elementary Ed. with a minor in Speech, Drama, and Language Awards and Honors numerous Benjamin Franklin awards for excellence in publishing, also Early Childhood News Director's Choice awards, others. Consultant for Disney, Jim Henson, Fisher-Price
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Recent Answers from MaryAnn F. Kohl
2009-08-15 paint:
I think you had to buy a special paint that had a crackle effect. Perhaps "Michaels" or "Joanne's" would have something crafty that crackles when dry. Personally, I don't know about it nor have I used
2009-02-02 bean bags:
A beanbag has to be heavy enough to toss and have some "heft"....so beans and rice are excellent and inexpensive, hence, the name "BEAN" bag. Dried peas and lentils work too. So does a variety of small
2008-02-08 creative craft idea for early childhood students:
Hello, Heather. I'm sorry I don't have enough time right now to make a list of great children's books for you, but I would like to suggest that you ask the kids to name their favorite books. If you get
2005-10-12 Writer Needs Assistance:
Hi, Misti, The books that I write are filled with art projects, but not crafts per se. However, any art activity can result in someting nice enough to give as a gift when framed and matted (if a painting
2005-01-06 Crafts:
Kim, I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. But good for you to be working to make things better. My expertise is in art of the exploration and free type (free and unique outcome), and not so much
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