Importance of art

Why is art important in education? Are these qualities we wish to teach our children?

A poster about the importance of art classes for children.

Julia Kerschbaumer's Education Series. Julia Kerschbaumer was commissioned by Circa Interactive...

Here's some ways I get my students to know the Elements of Art and understand why they are the building blocks to creating all art.

When we look in the mirror, make plans, and think about anything there is always an inner understanding that we are a being. This understanding of being, or self, is extremely important for everything in life and not every animal is capable of such understanding. Lets explore what the self is and how it is developed.

It seems that everyone today has some level of stress in his or her everyday life. Whether it is rooted in work, school, the past, or personal relationships, stress is a huge part of our lives. Str…

OH! Thank Heavens elections times are behind us and Kenyans can focus on something else rather than power and tribes. As we were fighting over power, that some of us will not even have a taste or s…

I haven't done a Style Selection post in ages... But thanks to Pinterest , I have a whole slew of creative images & prints! Make time . Thi...

I still believe the arts are important and students need to be exposed to different types of art in order to form educated opinions about it.

Embrace your child's artistic side and learn about crocheting, knitting, painting, photography, scrapbooking, and more from the editors of Parents magazine.