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Welcome to Bright Ring Publishing

Award-Winning Art Activity Books for Children

MaryAnn Kohl would like to welcome you to Bright Ring Publishing
and Bright Ideas for Learning!

MaryAnn Kohl Children's art activity booksWelcome to Bright Ring Publishing and author MaryAnn Kohl’s fun-filled world of process art! Crayons, fingerpaints, cookie sheets, clay, milk cartons, and music are among the many ingredients that go into our imaginative art projects for kids.

It is this process of exploring and creating, rather than the finished product, that is most important for young artists. We hope the art ideas in our art activity books for children will inspire all readers to carry art in their hearts as they grow and develop, for you are already great artists in every sense of the word!

MaryAnn was recently featured in the news! Click here to read all about it!

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ABOUT MARYANN

I believe that art is an adventure and an exploration of materials and ideas. I like to say “Art is a Process, Not a Product”.
Read more about MaryAnn

ABOUT CREATIVITY

Creativity is as necessary for children as fresh air and sunshine! Creative experiences provide the gift of a rich and memorable childhood.
Read on

ART ACTIVITY BOOKS

MaryAnn Kohl has been creating award-winning art activity books for children since 1985. Shop now for art activity books available in print and e-book formats.

New Scribble Art 2nd Edition by MaryAnn KohlScribble Art -New 2nd Edition is Here!

What’s new in Scribble Art, 2nd edition?

by MaryAnn F. Kohl

Beautiful full-color photos showcase artworks created by children in their everyday environments. Easy-to-navigate headers make it convenient to flip through the pages and find the perfect activity for any situation, child ability, or materials on hand…and much more!

Try Baggie Painting, from Scribble Art, 2nd edition
Try Squeezing Paint, from Scribble Art, 2nd edition

 

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maryann kohl children's art activity booksArt Versus Crafts in ECE: Which Matters Most?

In the age of high-tech, old-fashioned art and crafts are still important to a young child’s development. But which is more valuable to students? Listen to an interview with MaryAnn Kohl and Rae Pica.

Click here to listen!

WHAT IS CREATIVITY?

Interview with MaryAnn F. Kohl by SUNY Albany ECE Professional Training Program:

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art activity books for kids maryann f. kohl bright ring publishing

 



It's the process, not the product!