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The Problem Developing the Whole Child

Throughout history research has shown that the With the integration of arts in classrooms and as
use of music, dance, and art have been used to their own enrichment classes students are also
communicate and as tools for survival. able to benefit beyond academics. The use of
Unfortunately, in today’s society, art of any kind playing and learning to play music has proven to
is looked at very differently. We have begun to relieve stress, promote creativity, and help with
turn away from enriching activities like these that emotions.
provided skills necessary for learning. Schools
have been forced to put an emphasis on core The arts in general offer students an additional
subject areas like math and English language arts. way to communicate, with expression. Sharing
However, this push is still not yielding the results emotions thorough art is not only therapeutic, but
educators are looking for when analyzing test also develops confidence, creativity, acceptance
scores. There is a key foundational piece and collaborative skills.
missing… Art!

Art and Brain Development


Before a child is even born (in late pregnancy)
their ability to hear is developing as well as their
brain. Studies have shown that the intentional
listing to music and the use of language by the
expectant mother and those around her can have a
positive impact on the child’s already developing
brain.

Research also suggests that as children grow, they


can be involved in musical training, which helps
their brain develop skills like encoding and
phonemic awareness, skills needed to develop
language and reading. The musical arts also show
a positive impact on the cognitive abilities as well
like attention, working memory, and executive
functions. With the arts necessary skills are being
developed that will build a successful educational
experience. The Arts Need to be
Present in All
Classrooms
Managing the Classroom
Because the arts are so versatile, they also
include movement. Studies have shown that the “The arts are not just
more students move during learning the
stronger the connection to the learned material
will be. For this reason, activities like acting
expressive and
out a play, using groups that move when
counting, taking a science walk around the
affective: they are
school are valuable to learning. When
movement is present students are more engaged
deeply cognitive.”
and having more “fun”. This leads to a more
positive school experience, higher graduation (Souza, 2017)
rates, maintaining self-control, completing
tasks, better attitudes, increased focus, critical
thinking skills, and less behavior issues.

Learning Outcomes Inclusion for All Students


By integrating art into the different core Incorporating the arts in core curriculum areas
curriculum areas students benefit. Time and creates a learning environment that is multi-
time again our history shows us that scientists sensory. This strategy creates the ability for
have used art to enhance their reasoning and students with needs to access the curriculum, so
become even more successful. Using art that they can become successful. These students,
who would have otherwise disengaged in the
learning process are able to stay on task and be a
part of learning groups. It provides them the
opportunity to develop self-confidence, work on
gross motor skills, show creativity, and form
creative thinking skills. It also places them in
situations where they are able to collaborate with
peers and foster friendships (social skills).

Students that struggle academically because of


learning disabilities are able to be successful in
other ways instead of in academics specifically,
which will help develop their self-confidence
and motivation.
through science and mathematics helps learners
develop their ability to observe accurately and
think spatially as well as perceive
kinesthetically. Art is creative, and this
creativity aids in the scientists and
mathematician’s ability to think outside the box
to solve complex problems and create
inventions.

When looking at reading as a core curriculum


area, the arts also have a significant impact.
Early on, children learn sounds, form words,
then sentences, and eventually can understand
the inferred meaning of tones of voice and
melodic sounds. Music is responsible.

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