Benefits of including exposure to the arts:

-stimulates and develops the imagination and critical thinking, and refines cognitive and creative skills.
-has a tremendous impact on the developmental growth of every child and has proven to help level the ‘learning field’ across socio-economic boundaries.
-strengthens problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, adding to overall academic achievement and school success.
-develops a sense of craftsmanship, quality task performance, and goal-setting-skills needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
-teaches children life skills such as developing an informed perception; articulating a vision; learning to solve problems and make decisions; building self-confidence and self-discipline; developing the ability to imagine what might be; and accepting responsibility to complete tasks from start to finish.
-nurtures important values, including team-building skills; respecting alternative viewpoints; and appreciating and being aware of different cultures and traditions.