Do Kids Need Art?
The web site We Are Teachers has a great section addressing the timely topic of Art in Education. The site aptly captures the current conundrum in its introductory paragraph:
“Teachers instinctually know that art, music and drama add value to kids’ lives. But in the era of high-stakes exams, the arts often fall to the bottom of the list, whether we intend them to or not.” We are Teachers.
The web page created by the site’s editors and authors houses a host of links to great resources and topics, including:
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70+ Art Projects—links to WeAreTeachers Pinterest boards
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Teaching With Music—provides a list of Teachers’ favorite educational songs
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The World of Reader’s Theater—a brief How-To for incorporating Reader’s Theater into a classroom
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How Improv Aids Learning—includes a fun video and discusses how improv teaches kids how to use what they know in different situations
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Social Media and the Arts—details five ways social media can ignite creativity
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What Creative Teachers Do—Five things creative teachers do
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Four Activity Books We Love—the books listed are appropriate for grades that range from 2 to 8
Do you think art is important in a child’s education? Share with us one of your favorite ways art was used in a classroom for you or your child below.
Additional resources:
Why Arts Education Is Crucial, and Who's Doing It Best, Edutopia.org
11 Facts About Arts in Education, DoSomething.org
The Importance of Art in Child Development, pbs.org
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