Art
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I Need Art & Craft Ideas
Asked by I.J. from San Antonio
on May 16, 2008
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I'm a SAHM homeschooling my little one in kindergarten. I have a hard time finding art and/or craft projects that are inexpensive. Anyone have ideas that will interest...
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- Hi I.. My son really had fun decorating a small wooden box, I got the boxes at Michaels and they have a mesh window on top. They are ideal for collecting bugs or coo...
- go to Google and type in Free Crafts for Kindergarten there will be many sites one of the things i do for my grandchildren (I use to work in a PreK class for 10 year...
- This is a great time to learn about recycling. Find things others want to get rid of... if you have an old t shirt, buy paints to paint on the shirt...collect sticks a...
Inexpensive Art Supplies
Asked by C.P. from Minneapolis
on August 28, 2007
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I'm starting a toddler art club with some other parents in my play group, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of some places to buy inexpensive art supplies. I've alrea...
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- C., I just went to a place called 'Artscraps' in St. Paul. It's on St. Clair - not too far from Macalester. It has tons of donated supplies: fabric scraps, cardboar...
- You can go to a teacher store, Sams club or even Walmart or try an online store such as the trading company.
- Have you tried Michael's or JoAnn's? They usually have a 40% off coupon in the Sunday Ad. They have a lot of kids arts & crafts stuff.
Looking for an Art Class for My Tween
Asked by S.O. from Kansas City
on August 20, 2007
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I have a 9 yr old, almost 10, daughter wanting to take art classes, mainly drawing. Wondering if anyone knows of a place that teaches kids?
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- This place is very nice www.artichokeskc.com
- I would also suggest the Nelson or a community education class athough I have seen classes also being offered at JoAnn's fabric stores from time to time.
- Hi S.! I am not familiar with too many independent art classes other than those offered a the Nelson and through community education. However, I am a local arti...
Flag Art Project
Asked by S.T. from Dallas
on February 10, 2010
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Hi!
My 1st grader needs to write a report and make an art project on the US Flag. Any creative ideas for an art project? I'd like to include the original and curren...
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- I would go to Hobby Lobby or Micheals and just cruise up and down the isles and see what inspires you.
- I teach preschool and do a handprint flag. This might be too easy for your 7 yr old, but thought I would mention it. Using the child's left hand. Paint the thumb/flag...
- How about some type of mosaic? Does the school allow you to bring in baked goods? You could bake a cake and decorate it.
Cheap Art Stuff?
Asked by H.V. from Cleveland
on August 30, 2011
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Hey mommies!
I've been drawing my whole life and it keeps me sane haha. We have an extra bedroom that we have been using as a guest room. My b/f suggested I turn it...
Kindergarten Art Smock
Asked by A.E. from Hartford
on September 13, 2011
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When I was a kids, my art smock was one of dad's old shirts. WHen my son was in preschool, they provided the smocks. Now that he is in Kindergarten, he was told to b...
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- PSHT! You get what you get and you don't get upset. My kids tried telling me the same thing in preK, so to make it even, I donated enough old shirts for EVERY child...
- Each of my kids used one of my old dress shirts. My wife cut the sleeves so they fit my kids arms. She just cut the sleeves off, but didn't hem them. Giood luck t...
- I think that it is common to have a "storebought " whatever these days. Nothing wrong with Dad's shirt, but if you want a different smock, Crayola makes them, you coul...
Ideas for an Art Station
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on February 14, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I need some creative ideas...
I'm planning to set up a little ART Area for my kids to mainly paint and draw
but first...
I'm looking for a tarp. But i'd...
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- Go to Target or WalMart and get one (or more) of those plastic carts on wheels with drawers. Clear drawers are best if you can find that, but either way, you should la...
- I dont have time to look it up right now bc of a baby that is going to wake up any second so sorry but I worked in child care and I am a huge fan of how art is handled...
- OK, I don't go to Gymboree, but I think you may just want to get a canvas painter's tarp at Home Depot/Lowe's, at least that's what it sounds like to me. They are rig...
Looking for Art Classes & Gymnastics
Asked by T.H. from San Antonio
on May 14, 2008
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I have a 10yr old son, who is very good at drawing.. Friends keep telling me to get him in Art Classes.. He also wants singing classes.. Now, I also have a daughter w...
Best Way to Hang Child's Art on Wall
Asked by T.M. from St. Louis
on January 19, 2010
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My 2 1/2 year old has recently started to really enjoy arts and crafts. I'd like to display his creations in his play area and was wondering what the best way to affi...
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- I did something like the fishing line, but used Command hooks and twine. The Command hooks are sturdy and release cleanly, leaving no holes or residue on the walls. We...
- Hang a collection of 4 large (11*13) picture frames and mount them on the wall. Then use tape on the glass to mount that week's masterpieces on the picture frames. You...
- Good Morning T., I would rather string fish line from a window frames to the corners with a small pin to hold it, then masking tape on the wall. You could get some of ...
Art Activity
Asked by J.G. from Canton
on June 11, 2009
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I am watching 8 children on Saturday of all ages (ranging from infant to 8 years old). Does anyone have a good, easy art activity I can do with them that they would a...
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- I have one but it has peanut butter. Don't know if any of the kids are allergic. HOWEVER, you should be able to find several online. Even if it isn't the edible kin...
- I heard of an edible play do recipe that calls for equal parts powdered milk, peanut butter and honey. Have fun!!
- I agree with sidewalk chalk - always fun! So are fingerpaints, but they can be a bit messy. Coloring is a hit for every age group, too!
