During a child’s developmental years, it can be difficult to decide how many activities to involve them in and which are best for a child’s long term development. While many parents actively encourage their children to take lessons in music or to be involved in athletics, art should also be considered for a variety of reasons.
Art classes help to further child development and research shows that taking classes in art will help to balance learning and further develop cognitive functions. Children who take art classes are more likely to apply themselves more fully in other areas of study. Art boosts a child’s self-esteem and gives them an outlet with which to more fully express their thoughts and feelings. Art classes help children to learn more about themselves and give the new ways to appreciate the world around them.
An additional benefit to art classes for children is that it helps nurture their spirit as well as their mind and gives them their own works of art that they can share, thereby developing their social and interpersonal skills.
Talent is best seen when it is nurtured and developed and art classes provide a wonderful and safe environment for children to grow and increase their abilities and technique.
If you would like to look into our child art classes, please contact our Joplin, MO office today. We also offer art instruction for adults as well and can develop a regimen that will cater to your individual abilities.