Resources: Expressive Arts and Children
Articles of interest, inspiring ideas and compelling research about using expressive arts with children
Some Benefits of making art with Children Include:
Engaging in open-ended art experiences encourages the following:
Motor skills development
Language development
Decision making – problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Increased visual-spatial skills
Visual learning
Cultural Awareness
Inventiveness
Self-esteem
Improved Academic Performance
Logical thinking
Imagination
Community building
Risk taking and experimentation
Ten Reasons Why Arts Education is so Important for Kids
http://www.learningliftoff.com/10-reasons-arts-in-education-important-kids/#.WUbC1BPytE5
The Importance of Creative Arts for Children and Teens
https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/multiple_intelligences/the-importance-of-the-creative-arts-for-children-and-teens/ – .WUbDCBPytE6
Secrets of Creative Families: 10 Ways to Encourage Expressive Kids
http://www.calgaryschild.com/parenting/social-emotional/1656-secrets-of-creative-families-10-ways-to-encourage-expressive-kids
The Importance of Art in Child Development By Grace Hwang Lynch
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/the-importance-of-art-in-child-development/
Encouraging Self-Expression Through Art
“You can encourage your child’s self-expression through process-oriented art: simply put, art that is based on exploration and allows different outcomes, rather than emulating a preconceived finished product.”
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/encouraging-self-expression-through-art/
Early Art: What it Means and How to Encourage It By Charlina Stewart, Education.com
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/early-art-what-it-means-and-how-to-encourage-it/