Benefits Of Art Education In Elementary Schools

Art education includes “performing arts” such as music, dance, theater and “visual arts” such as sculpture making, painting, drawing, design works (weaving, fabrics, pottery, and jewelry), etc. Art is not only interesting for students but also important for their development at many levels. The most ideal stage to introduce kids to art is at the elementary level as they are highly receptive at this age.

Listed below are some benefits of making art education a part of elementary schools:

  • Boosts Creativity: Art encourages kids to think creatively and this is a skill that is highly valued in the 21st-century workplace. Kids learn to be flexible and adapt to new situations and challenges in a safe environment under the guidance of responsible and qualified adults.
  • Improves Academic Performance: Kids who are introduced to art at an early age in life develop verbal skills, critical thinking skills, cognitive ability, improved reading and better performance in math. Art and math are interconnected as art requires computation, measurement, proportional thinking, patterns, geometric relationships, estimation, fractions, etc. Art also involves technological concepts, scientific principles, innovations and historical references.
  • Boosts Confidence Levels: Art boosts confidence levels in kids by encouraging them to tread on new paths and get out of their comfort zone. Kids get a chance to perform in front of others without inhibitions. This boosts their confidence level and encourages them to think about themselves positively.
  • Develops Visual Skills: Young kids develop visual-spatial skills through activities like painting, drawing, sculpting, etc. Art teaches them to interpret the world around them, criticize, use visual information and make choices accordingly.
  • Strengthens Decision Making: When kids practice the art or perform an activity like dance and theatre, they develop the ability to think critically and make independent decisions. This ability helps them later in life at school and in the workplace. They turn into intuitive adults with a strong sense of judgment.
  • Improves Focus: Art education makes kids get better at focusing on a single task and evading distractions. This skill reflects in their studies and personal lives by making it easier for them to concentrate and perform optimally.
  • Fosters Collaboration: Art encourages students to work as a team, share responsibilities and work towards achieving a common goal. It teaches kids about the importance of working as a group for a common cause.
  • Accountability: When kids work in a group, they learn how their actions and decisions have the power of impacting the entire team. This teaches them to take responsibility for their actions and it also teaches them to gracefully embrace their mistakes as a part of learning and growing.
Killeen Independent School District provides innovative art education to students in elementary school. The elementary school campuses are safe and orderly. For more details on benefits of art education in elementary schools, visit 200 N. WS Young Dr., Killeen, TX – 76543. You can also call at (254) 336 – 0000.

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