EXPRESSIVE ARTS AND CHILDREN

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/