Art programs are constantly in danger of being cut from shrinking school budgets. Art is commonly viewed as a “filler” course that’s only purpose is to entertain children, almost as a second recess. That of course is not the case. Art has enough scientific evidence to demonstrate that it is a necessary part of every child 's life. In this paper, we will explore a few of the top benefits that art gives a child, including language, cultural awareness, inventiveness, work experience, motor skills, visual learning, confidence/perseverance, and academic achievement. We will also explore what benefits schools could achieve through the use of these programs, such as a decline in dropout rates, improved achievement and increased school safety. Art
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I’m a volunteer at the North Shore Medical Center (Childrens General). Every week a few volunteers each contribute 10 - 15 hours in the both the emergency room and patients rooms, where we bring in this big red craftsman tool box filled with all different types of arts and crafts tools. With the children we often play games, make crafts, read stories of just color. We used these materials to entertain the children in the and distract them from whatever reason they are there. Often I have found that the program distracts both the children and the adults in the hospital. This program is funded by the Arts for life program, and is very well looked upon by the hospital staff. Art is also very commonly used for therapeutic reasons because of it’s benefits. The therapeutic uses of art are used to our advantage and can cause a child to feel relaxed in a rather unsettling environment. The program is backed up by a lot of scientific evidence that proves art has many benefits for children. Art is not only used to help people manage physical and emotional problems, but according to practitioners, art therapy also helps people express hidden emotions; reduces stress, fear, and anxiety; and provides a sense of freedom. In another form of art therapy, patients look at pieces of art, often in photographs, and then talk with a therapist about what they have seen. A caregiver or family member can also gather artwork in the form of photographs, books …show more content…
A report by Americans for the Arts states that young people who participate regularly in the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement, to participate in a math and science fair or to win an award for writing an essay or poem than children who do not participate. ("11 Facts About Arts in Education") That’s a 400% increase in children who participate in arts. We live in a world where we value personal achievement above other things, so why would we not want to give our students the opportunity to be 400% better prepared for academic
I’m a volunteer at the North Shore Medical Center (Childrens General). Every week a few volunteers each contribute 10 - 15 hours in the both the emergency room and patients rooms, where we bring in this big red craftsman tool box filled with all different types of arts and crafts tools. With the children we often play games, make crafts, read stories of just color. We used these materials to entertain the children in the and distract them from whatever reason they are there. Often I have found that the program distracts both the children and the adults in the hospital. This program is funded by the Arts for life program, and is very well looked upon by the hospital staff. Art is also very commonly used for therapeutic reasons because of it’s benefits. The therapeutic uses of art are used to our advantage and can cause a child to feel relaxed in a rather unsettling environment. The program is backed up by a lot of scientific evidence that proves art has many benefits for children. Art is not only used to help people manage physical and emotional problems, but according to practitioners, art therapy also helps people express hidden emotions; reduces stress, fear, and anxiety; and provides a sense of freedom. In another form of art therapy, patients look at pieces of art, often in photographs, and then talk with a therapist about what they have seen. A caregiver or family member can also gather artwork in the form of photographs, books …show more content…
A report by Americans for the Arts states that young people who participate regularly in the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement, to participate in a math and science fair or to win an award for writing an essay or poem than children who do not participate. ("11 Facts About Arts in Education") That’s a 400% increase in children who participate in arts. We live in a world where we value personal achievement above other things, so why would we not want to give our students the opportunity to be 400% better prepared for academic