Ten Simple Ways Parents Can Get More Art in Their Kids’ Lives October 14, 2009
Time and time again, research shows how crucial the arts are in helping a child’s development. According to Americans for the Arts, children who are involved in some form of art for at least three hours on three days of the week for a year are:
- 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
- 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools
- 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair
- 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance
- 4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem
To learn how you can get your children more involved, read: Ten Simple Ways Parents Can Get More Art in Their Kids’ Lives.
What are you doing to inspire your children?
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