Health & Fitness
Kids and Art: Myths That Need Busting, Part Three
Why do schools and parents not prioritize art when there are so many proven personal and educational benefits?
Learning to draw improves concentration levels, problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
It increases reading readiness and visual perception skills, and for all ages promotes stress reduction and healthy self-esteem . . . so why isn't it a priority?
Last week I posted Myth 2 and this week here's another . . .
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Myth: drawing and creating is just for pleasure and has no practical value.
It’s been scientifically proven that drawing and the artistic process the art process helps teach problem-solving skills, develops concentration and visual perception skills that are applicable in many areas, and promotes relaxation and creative energy. Lets' get our kids doing art!