16 Things your student learns from art

16 Things Your Student Learns From ART

Why is art so important?
The following are just some of the ways in which art is of value to young children.

1. Prepares students for our increasingly visual world.
2. Develops creative and critical thinking skills.
3. Helps to develop essential areas of the brain.
4. Enhances the ability to visualize.
5. Provides problem solving and decision making opportunities.
6. Provides a means of communication and self expression.
7. Serves as an emotional release.
8. Strengthens the self concept and increases self understanding.
9. Leads to the integration of the individual.
10. Develops appreciate for the individuality of others.
11. Provides opportunities for multicultural awareness.
12. Enables connections between various cultures, historical periods, and disciplines of study.
13. Heightens aesthetic awareness and sensitivity to beauty.
14. Serves as a balance to classroom activities.
15. Aids physical coordination.
16. Generates joy!