Arts Encourage Positive Behaviors and Characteristics
Parenting can be a very dynamic task filled with copious amounts of problem solving, care taking, reflection, trial and error and most of all, lots and lots of social modeling. Most desire well-adjusted, positive children who can communicate, cooperate, and create. Certain positive behaviors are difficult for parents to foster alone. Interactions outside of the home with role models, educators, coaches, and peers are just as influential (or sometimes more influential) than parents. Enter the Arts… Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts can provide a rich source for parents to foster positive behaviors and characteristics.
These include but are not limited to: Pride, Focus, Finesse, Passion, Dexterity, Tolerance, Inspiration, Confidence, Commitment, Spatial Acuity, Physical Health, Improved Memory, Collaborative Skills, Healthy Risk-Taking, Problem-Solving Abilities, and Communication Proficiency.
Related Sources worth investigating more:
How the Arts Unlock the Door to Learning By Mariko Nobori
10 Lessons the Arts Teach from the National Art Education Association.
10 Ways Art is Fundamental to Education by Jen Van’t Hul of The Artful Parent. Article on page 39.
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Hi I really love the poster you have put on here about what the arts offer … I am wondering if I might be able to chat with you about potentially using or adapting this for my website? Im starting an art centre in Alberta Canada for people with disabilities and I think this poster can really speak to all that can be accomplished through the arts. My email address is mandalaartcentre@yahoo.ca. Thank you so much!
Yes, please share! If you could just link it back, that would be great!