At Parents Magazine, we believe that kids should learn and have fun at the same time. Incorporating art projects into your child’s learning is a great way to do this. Art projects can help reinforce the STEM subjects they are already learning, and in some cases even introduce them to new aspects of STEM. We know that art is important, and that’s why we’re here to talk about how to make art an integral part of your child’s education.
Art projects provide a great opportunity for kids to express themselves while learning something new. Not only do they help reinforce the STEM subjects your child is already learning, but they can also introduce them to new aspects of STEM. By combining learning with fun, your child will be engaged and motivated to continue learning.
At Parents Magazine, we understand the importance of art. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping you find ways to make art an integral part of your child’s education. Whether it’s introducing them to new aspects of STEM, or helping them to express themselves creatively, art projects can be a great way to help your child learn and have fun at the same time.
Short and long term benefits:
Art promotes abstract thinking
Art helps develop problem solving skills
Art helps develop individuality
Art encourages inventiveness
Art helps children build confidence in their abilities
Long term benefits:
Creativity is the number one skill sought after by Fortune 500 business leaders according to a 2010 IBM survey
Visual arts teaches us to think outside the box and to create a new one, to let our hair down, that sometimes there is no right or wrong answer or way; to trust your instincts, to improvise, to visualize the results we want to achieve, to formulate a plan to achieve those results, and to just do it; to interpret when necessary, and to mimic when appropriate, to view the world in new ways; that the world is beautiful even if our current circumstance isn’t; and it teaches us a hobby so when we’re alone we aren’t bored. Visual art encourages abstract thinking, self development and awareness, and encourages exploration of the world.
And that's just the beginning!
We couldn't possibly list all the benefits of an art education but research has proven art education helps improve grades in other school subjects. And for the little ones, development of fine motor skills, self-awareness and awareness of the world around them, and decision making skills are some of the perks of art exploration.