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6 Year Old May Be Artistically Gifted So....
Asked by E.M. from Denver
on January 11, 2012
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Do we do anything about it? From what I've read online, that being artistically gifted doesn't mean much in school, other than
the child will do some of the best artw...
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- No point in talking to her teacher, it is her job to foster learning, not art. If you feel she is talented and you want to foster it than sign her up for art classes ...
- Found a site that may be of interest to you: http://www.winmentalhealth.com/arts_therapy.php In opening it says: Art and arts therapy, can be an effective therapy...
- Have your daughter focus her best attentions on her schoolwork at school and encourage her drawing/painting/artwork at home. If she is good and has promise, I would lo...
Crayon on Canvas Print
Asked by D.M. from San Francisco
on October 22, 2008
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Hi ladies,
My son drew all over some canvas artwork this morning with a green crayon. Any ideas how to remove it without damaging the picture?
Thanks in advance.
D.
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- I have heard that using a blow-dryer on crayon will melt it enough to be able to wipe it off. (saw it on How Clean is Your House) I havn't tried it so I don't know, bu...
- If your artwork wasn't protected by a veneer they're pretty much done for. However, if we are dealing with some oils then you should be able to use some water to get i...
- You could try an iron and a paper bag. you place the bag on the print and gingerly iron it. the heated wax should absorb into the paper. but it depends in what was use...
The Art of Clipping Coupons
Asked by K.A. from Philadelphia
on July 22, 2011
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Hi, does anyone have any advice on how to go about the best deals at the supermarket when using coupons. I saw an episode on Ellen a few weeks ago where they had a mo...
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- It helps to have grocery stores in your area that will double or triple the coupons. That's usually how you end up with items that are practically free. My husband...
- There are many blogs out there that can tell you how to find great deals each week listed by store. Here are a few to check out: http://moneysavingmom.com/ http...
- 1. buy at least 2 newspapers every Sunday, clip and swap the rest with others. 2. go online and join online printing coupon sources like coupons.com, smartsource.co...
Teaching the Art of Wiping Butts
Asked by C.C. from Houston
on January 11, 2012
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When you teach a young boy to wipe his own butt...what is your method? Does he get off the potty and bend over and wipe...or does he stay on the potty and go between h...
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- My son will get off the toilet to wipe his behind. We use regular tissue and my mother and I both taught and reinforce wiping front to back and not to use too much ti...
- I taught my son the only way I know how, that is, the way I do it! And I love cottonelle, the whole family uses it (#2's only) it makes a big difference :)
- for me, it depends on the individual child. Height & weight....& flexibility all factor into the equation! That determination is totally up to your judgment.....BUT ...
Seeking Art and Craft Fairs
Asked by T.O. from Dallas
on August 29, 2009
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Does anyone know of any arts and craft fairs at their churches and any place that I can try to rent a table at. I just started making baby items and thought that woul...
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- Definitely try Etsy.com and Stonebridge United Methodist church is going to have their Holiday Bazaar on November 14th (they are in McKinney). Also Cottonwood Creek Ba...
- I think there are several churches in the area that have Fall Bazaars. I know that Crossing Point Christian School, on Hunt St. always has one in the fall, and there ...
- At Trietsch United Methodist Church in Flower Mound they have a pretty big annual craft fair in September. They have info on their webstie tmumc.org.
Dallas Museum of Art Visit
Asked by P.T. from Dallas
on December 16, 2008
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I would love to bring my family to the King Tut's exhibit at DMA, but the parking issue concerns me. I rarely go to downtown Dallas and am not familiar with the parkin...
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- We regularly go to the Meyerson for my daughter's performances and find all the parking has been raised for this event. The Arts District Parking is $10 if that is a h...
- You could park at the Mockingbird Station free and take the light rail downtown to the museum. I think the best stop is the one before the Akard exit but you would ha...
- I highly recommend taking the Dart Rail. We did this in October on Saturday morning. We saw the exhibit at 9ish in the morning that there was no line and very small ...
What to Do with All the Artwork/homework Papers the Kids Bring Home????
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on September 12, 2009
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I have a dilema, need some input. I have twins and they are in kindergarten. I can't seem to part with all the artwork and graded papers they are bringing home. Wha...
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- We also do the memory boexs. ....had to start doing that when my 3rd daughter started preK and i realized i had all of my older kids work from PreK on up through 4th a...
- Hi-my girlfriend took both her kids artwork and had them scanned onto fabric and then made a quilt incorporating the artwork into the quilt-they look wonderful-she mad...
- Hello M., Have a suggestion for you... I am part owner to a greeting card company. We are doing a program called Kids 'n Charity. What we do is scan in children'...
What to Do with Artwork/schoolwork?
Asked by M.S. from Boston
on September 9, 2010
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Last year my daughter's preschool teacher sent home a ton of schoolwork and artwork, which I really appreciated. BUT, no matter how proud I am of my genius, that stuf...
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- I scan or take photos of everything. That eliminates guilt of throwing it out. I keep some precious pieces. As my children get older stuff gets smaller so a three r...
- First - let me tell you that my oldest is now in fifth grade, and by about 4th grade, the stuff that comes home is not so cute any more, and you wish for the days when...
- Hand it out to grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles etc... After that, ask your daughter to pick out her favorite five items to put up on her w...
Curious About Preschool Fundraising
Asked by B.C. from Phoenix
on April 16, 2011
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This is something that has bothered me for awhile so I thought I would ask how others feel about this. My daughter goes to preschool 5X/wk 3 hrs/day and we pay $365.0...
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- I don't remember my son doing ANY fundraising in Nursery school (3 yrs) OR Pre-K (4 yrs). Yes..they had school pictures, but seriously, other than that--nada. The ac...
- I personally find it incredibly annoying. If it costs more than tuition, then just raise the tuition. Period. I also much prefer to bring our own snack - that way DS c...
- Those commenting on preschool prices who live in completely different areas of the country can't really offer a good perspective. I live within 10 miles and pay 40% mo...
Wording of Craft Board
Asked by A.M. from Eau Claire
on July 21, 2011
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So I make these boards to display kids artwork, usually says Look what I Made, My Art Gallery, also do personalized ones, things like that. I made one for my mom that...
