ART with MEYERS: Welcome Back, Hannah Aroune

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Welcome Back, Hannah Aroune

A class party was held in honor of our dear, sweet Hannah Aroune who has returned to school after a lengthy time out due to an injury. We love you Hannah, and our Crafts 1 class was really missing one of our cherished 'family members' while you were away. Your light shines brightly!

The Power of Art Education

All children, not only those with specific artistic talent, benefit from an education in the arts. The arts are, in themselves, a vital part of a comprehensive education. Current research suggests that young people who participate in the arts acquire skills that help them in decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. The arts also help motivate children to learn and achieve stronger results in core academic subjects. For some children, the arts even provide the impetus to stay in school and find their way to contribute to society. Creative thinking and art education challenge students to utilize the right-hemisphere of the brain more often, resulting in more holistic thinking and intuitive learning.