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Art Classes for 5 Year Old Daughter Northside or Northshore
Asked by T.Y. from Chicago
on March 17, 2009
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My daughter seems to be really interested in art, arts and crafts, etc. I would love to find a class for her on the weekends. Any and all suggestions would be most a...
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- Call Starland in Deerfield. They're awsome. StarlandKids.com
- Lil Street art center is a large facility that has arts, crafts, pottery, etc...for both adults and children. Their programs are wonderful and there is a ton of varie...
- A new childrens art studio opened up recently in Bucktown. It's called Easel Art Studio and this is the website: www.easelartstudio.com
Kindergarten Parent Reading Project
Asked by R.L. from New York
on April 18, 2010
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I am going to be the "mystery reader" for my son's class the first week in May. I will be reading a book and then helping the children make a simple art project relat...
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- Any book with illustrations by Eric Carle works well for art projects afterwards. I teach 5th grade, but am across from our school library and have watched our librar...
- Hi R., From a teacher of nine years, I would go with your son's favorite book. Kids love hearing books they know over and over. You already have an idea to go wit...
- One of my daughter's favorite books was "What Makes a Rainbow?" You could find it at a bookstore. With each page you turn, it adds a color to the rainbow with ribbon...
Same School for Summer? or Different Summer Camp?
Asked by T.N. from Albuquerque
on March 29, 2011
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I'm trying to figure out what to do with my four year old twin girls this summer. Both my husband and I work, so the girls currently go to a wonderful preschool from 8...
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- I would think the kids would want a break from school. Or, at least a different school. Isn't that what summer is about? I don't think the teacher would be offended....
- We are in a similar situation. Regular school offers a Summer Camp which we have used the last couple of years (kids are 3 & 5). There is anotehr camp that looks lik...
- Have you thought about asking your girls what they want to do? That might help make your decision.
Toys in Your Living Room?
Asked by K.W. from Los Angeles
on September 8, 2011
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People with small children and small houses: do you allow toys in your living room?
I have 2 preschoolers and a 2 bedroom apartment. My youngest is moving into a big...
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- My daughter is allowed to take her toys out of the playroom and play with them in our living room. At the end of the day, they go back into her playroom. You would t...
- 85% of my two children's toys are in our living room. The other 15% is in their bedroom, or the small things like puzzles, blocks, and trains are in the hall closet.
- Yes, we kept toys in the family room when our kids were younger. They are older now. We cut down as the years went on, but we had some sort of toy shelf in there unt...
Wanting Honest Answers, Regarding People with Tattoos...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on July 12, 2011
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MOST people (my mother) stereotype people with tattoos.... that people heavily tattooed are rude, inconsiderate, criminals, drink and do drugs, get into and make troub...
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- I think its more the norm to have them then to not have them now... one person told me a story of how he went to a bar and it was all people tattoed and dressed very ...
- I work opposite a tattoo parlour, and I see the people come and go. I think 'occasional' tattoos are passé, and I much prefer the full-on art worked tattoos. The ta...
- I always admire the art. Some of the most wonderful people I know are heavily tattooed and a good friend is a tattoo artist. I don't have any tattoos myself, but I w...
For Those Familiar with Kansas City Missouri...
Asked by J.W. from St. Louis
on April 5, 2012
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Yeah sad to say but I know very little about this city on the other side of my state. Oops! My older daughter graduates in May and has been offered a teaching positi...
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- Where is the teaching position? The city is big and some areas are pretty spread out from others. I have a friend who teaches in Oak Park schools, a grandson in Park...
- If she likes that urban feel then she would probably love Brookside/Plaza/Westport area. I know the downtown area has been heavily revitalized in recent years with the...
- I am no help, but I am always excited to see posts about KC now. My daughter will graduate in June and head off to KC for college in the fall. She will attend an ar...
Need Encouragement
Asked by M.K. from San Francisco
on July 28, 2009
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Hey Moms...I'm looking for some encouragement. I have 2 little girls (22 mths & 3 1/2 weeks). I'm trying to be careful about becoming depressed. I'm feeling the fin...
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- Hi MK, I'm in the same boat. Hang in there with me! I have a 22month old daughter and a 2 month old son, and I'm going in today to determine if I actually have PPD o...
- You sound like a doll, kind, sweet. sounds to me like you ned to know more about bodies and health. do a bit of research on the web and spirit will lead you to what yo...
- M K, My oldest daughter was very small for her age. The doctor kept telling me I was not feeding her enough because she was under weight and did not have any of the...
Martial Arts
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on April 1, 2010
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Hi Moms
There are so many different genres of Martial Arts, we're not sure what to choose for our family. I'm considering putting my daughter in a class. She just t...
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- We put our daughter in Karate right before her 3rd birthday! She will be 6 yrs old in a few months and is still in it! My other daughter will start this summer. While ...
- My daughter takes Karate. She used to take Tae Kwan Do. But that is not what she wanted or us. It was just the popular trendy thing kids were doing. Each martial ...
- 4 is not to young, my husband is a black belt in Kempo Karate both our boys started learning at a very young age, our oldest now 26 is pursuing the UFC Ultimate Fighti...
Seeking Kids' Entertainer for North Side in February
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on December 2, 2007
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My daughter's preschool also does after school care for kindergarten through grade 8. In February, they are hosting a spaghetti dinner for the children and parents. As...
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- Our school uses two organizations for fun and educational art, music and drama presentations. They are Urban Gateways and Looking Glass Theater. Try emailing ____@___...
- My son takes a "wiggle grad"music class at Old Town School of Folk Music. His teacher is Sandy Lucas. She is at ###-###-#### and has a website at www.sandylucasmusic...
- We love these guys: http://www.sharpcookies.net/Welcome.html
Comic Book Writing
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on January 9, 2009
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My 8 year old son is an excellent artist and loves comic books/graphic novels. Anyone know of a comic book writing class or workshop in Chicago - must be on the weeken...
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- Try art and soul in Andersonville. www.artandsoulchicago.com
- I know that the Beverly Art Center 2407 W. 111th St. has offered one in the past. I am not sure if the currently have one going on now. You call and check, they may ha...
- Not sure if its specific to comic books, but I know that the Art Institute has classes. My cousin is in college now studying animation, but I know when she was yo...
