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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 in the area

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.

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NAEYC

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Parenting Magazine, Early Childhood News, Scholastic "Let's Find Out"

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Recent Answers from MaryAnn F. Kohl

2009-09-02 5 and still having accidents:

Before any questions can be answered, she needs to have a full work-up with her pediatrician. Many children have soap sensitivities and other issues that can cause them to have wetting issues. She could

2009-08-12 My two year and her drawings.:

Apparently your child has a gift for art. How wonderful for her, and for you as well! Keep lots of art supplies around for her to use as she desires. It's good to have a little work area or art corner

2009-07-25 Counting Problem in 4.5 year old children:

He may be too young. Writing reversed numbers happens even in grade two, so don't be surprised that he is also doing this. It's very common. You sound like a good teacher with him, but there may be a little

2009-04-21 Art competition:

The important thing in being excited and encouraging to your young son is to remember that he is talented but also that he is only four, which developmentally is termed "early childhood", and sometimes

2009-04-06 colour for children up to 2 years:

I use the names of things that are...colors, numbers, whatever it is. The kids who can understand and remember will do so if they are ready, the ones that are too young will still be exposed to it and

 

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