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why increase a child's exposure to art?
because
students who actively engage
in the arts out perform those
who do not on virtually
every level
also
ART DEVELOPS THE WHOLE PERSON
INTELLECTUALLY:
through problem solving, creative thinking, higher level
thinking skills and the study of history and culture
SOCIALLY:
through positive interactions with in the classroom that
are directed at attaining a common goal
MORALLY:
through the use of the creative process to portray societal
issues and problems through the study of artists who
have historically portrayed social and moral issues in their
work
PHYSICALLY:
through the development of motor skills and coordination
EMOTIONALLY:
through the use of art as an instrument for the expression
of emotion which encourages active participation while
enhancing self-esteem
