The Way Art Moves the Soul
Many concerned parents and educators argue that art class it is a waste of the student’s time and that students should be focusing on their academic education. Today, education is defined as attending school to acquire knowledge in the courses of mathematics, science, literature, social studies. Consequently, the art budget is being cut in many public schools. Jesse LaTourette explains that “The main reason for this is because of how costly it can be to the school,” As a result, an issue appears in which children are becoming less creative in their approaches and solutions to problem solving.
With creativity in children dropping, their ways in dealing with the stress that school can bring decrease, and in turn, they begin to retain less information because of the stress that is pressed upon them. Students that are stressed are unable to concentrate in their other classes; and thus their grades drop, ultimately affecting college acceptance rates. The National Institute of Health explains in an article that, “Many scientists agree that the arts can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve well-being …show more content…
Let the community see just what the students can create and how they enjoy art, and why it should not be cut from their district.
Maintaining the art program in schools is beneficial for preschoolers, young and adult students. It is essential for students in preschool to have access to an art class. In an article by Grace Hwang Lynch, she explains how “Many of the motions involved in making art, such as holding a paintbrush or scribbling with a crayon, are essential to the growth of fine motor skills in young children”. These skills are an essential part of a preschool student because they build the foundation they need for writing, since they develop their fine motor skills in a fun and interactive
Many concerned parents and educators argue that art class it is a waste of the student’s time and that students should be focusing on their academic education. Today, education is defined as attending school to acquire knowledge in the courses of mathematics, science, literature, social studies. Consequently, the art budget is being cut in many public schools. Jesse LaTourette explains that “The main reason for this is because of how costly it can be to the school,” As a result, an issue appears in which children are becoming less creative in their approaches and solutions to problem solving.
With creativity in children dropping, their ways in dealing with the stress that school can bring decrease, and in turn, they begin to retain less information because of the stress that is pressed upon them. Students that are stressed are unable to concentrate in their other classes; and thus their grades drop, ultimately affecting college acceptance rates. The National Institute of Health explains in an article that, “Many scientists agree that the arts can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve well-being …show more content…
Let the community see just what the students can create and how they enjoy art, and why it should not be cut from their district.
Maintaining the art program in schools is beneficial for preschoolers, young and adult students. It is essential for students in preschool to have access to an art class. In an article by Grace Hwang Lynch, she explains how “Many of the motions involved in making art, such as holding a paintbrush or scribbling with a crayon, are essential to the growth of fine motor skills in young children”. These skills are an essential part of a preschool student because they build the foundation they need for writing, since they develop their fine motor skills in a fun and interactive