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How to Get Almost 4 Year Old to Follow Directions
Asked by M.M. from Minneapolis
on July 2, 2009
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My son will be 4 in August and has a tough time doing what is asked of him. He refuses to pick up his toys, put clothes down the laundry chute, and other simple tasks ...
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- Are you simply asking him to clean up his WHOLE room? Or are you breaking it down into manageable tasks? My 5 year old son CAN clean up his room, but he either needs s...
- My oldest son, who is now 13, had a hard time with verbal commands at this age. He was weak verbally, and at first I thought he was just naughty. We ended up getting...
- We started making our kids (4 and 2) answer "yes maam' or "yes sir" when we ask them a direction. We aern't extremely strict on this so they don't always BUT if they ...
How to Respond to Constant "I Can't Do It"
Asked by A.G. from Seattle
on June 23, 2008
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Our almost 4 y.o. is constantly telling us she “can’t” do or “doesn’t know how” to do things. We love interacting with her and are always inviting her to t...
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- I had the same thing happen---to my particular daughter (the youngest) because (I found out laterrrrr...) she is a perfectionist, and doesn't want to "do mistakes" in ...
- A., The most important thing a parent can do for their child is to look at them with confidence and know that they are wonderful creatures that process so much beau...
- Certainly, showing a child everyday that they are not capable will eventually convince them that they can't, but it is also normal for the age. She is learning so many...
Seeking Homeschool Groups
Asked by T.F. from Orlando
on August 7, 2008
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Does anyone know how I can find homeschool groups? I am a certified art teacher and would like to teach classes to homeschool groups in the Greater Orlando area but I'...
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- I belong to Seminole Learning Community and we would love an art instructor! Here's the Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Seminole-Learning-Community/ The...
- Try Misty Forest in Orlando. Don't know the number, but it's by the Dandelion Cafe on Thornton. They have a homeschool group that focuses on the arts.
- Go to www.mistyforest.org. They have an organization specifically designed to help home schooled children. I teach adults there on Tuesday nights, and they are a won...
Art Projects for Almost 2 Year Old Boy
Asked by S.M. from Norfolk
on August 4, 2008
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Hey, Mommies! My daughter just started school and I need ways to entertain my son who is almost 2. We don't have a lot of money for expensive art supplies so I am look...
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- http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:hqGi8fRJsgcJ:www.gsri.org/matriarch/DocumentViewDirect.asp_Q_PageName_E_Silly%2BPutty%2BFun+gak+boric+acid+recipe&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd...
- I have a 2 1/2 yrs old DD - she loves it when I just put water in a cup and let her "paint" outside - just give her any brush (we let her use old paintbruches we had f...
- A 2 year old does't need expensive supplies. Poster paints - washable - are not expensive. In addition to brushes, you can make stamps out of fruit and veggies - appl...
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
Ideas for Toys?
Asked by S.B. from Norfolk
on June 17, 2008
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I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old boy. I am just looking for new toy ideas for them, not the usual "junk" you might find that doesn't keep them entertained for lon...
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- My 2 1/2 year old loves his leep frog computer. It is very educational and has programs that you change all the time for the age and interests of the child. My child...
- Hi, S., Are you familiar with Discovery Toys? If not, please contact Trish; ____@____.com. Enjoy! :) N. B.
- Don't underestimate having them help out with chores - that can keep kids busy for hours - laundry, washing dishes, etc. But in terms of real toys my child loves (a...
Art Classes for Grade Schoolers
Asked by V.I. from Tampa
on April 29, 2008
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I have a 7 yr old who is an excellent artist. He loves to draw and create. Does anyone know if there is an arts and crafts class or lessons I could have him particip...
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- Try the public library, Micheals and other craft stores, and Museums. Get him a sketch book to take with him everywhere. Watch any TV programs he is enjoying and point...
- Hi V., Check out Abrakdoodle - Educational Art for Kids. They have classes at the learning Express in the Publix shopping center in Tampa Palms. They are also off...
- Dear V., Southshore Library in Ruskin offers one or two free art classes per month. My daughter (who's 8) has participated in 3 or 4. It's fun for her, and I get to...
Seeking Drama Classes or Art Classes
Asked by A.W. from Dallas
on June 2, 2008
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I am looking for a creative outlet for my 8 year old for the summer. Does anyone know about available, affordable camps or courses that could engross my child? She's...
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- have u looked into Casa Manana? I dont know what they offer but I bet they have something
- The Bedford Boysranch and also the Artisan Center Theatre has kids classes. http://www.artisanct.com/education.asp http://www.ci.bedford.tx.us/Departments/parks_...
- you might try CATS in Arlington or Casa Kids in Fort worth, this would focus on the theatre side, plus check out Jo Anns fabrics, they have classes for kids for crafts.
Preserving Keepsake Kiddie Artwork
Asked by B.P. from New York
on March 26, 2009
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Hi Moms & Caregivers,
I have a daughter who will be completing preschool soon and over the last two years have collected a mountain of her school art-work/projects et...
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- I agree with the digital photo idea everyone has talked about. I also have the frames from the improvements catalogue and they're pretty good although you do have to...
- I saw once on an organization show that a mom kept her kids things in pizza boxes. She would buy them from the pizzaria and only had one per child per year so that sh...
- Hi B., If you can take digital pictures of her artwork you can upload it to snapfish.com or mypublisher.com and have a 'professional' book made for her. You won’t...
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!
