Programs in the arts encourage children to be creative and use their imagination as much as possible. This increased emphasis on creativity can help to foster new ways of thinking about the world in general.

Benefits of doing art:

• The child learns to think creatively, with an open mind.
• The child learns to observe and describe, analyze and interpret.
• The child learns to express feelings, with or without words.
• The child practices problem-solving skills, critical-thinking skills.
• The child discovers that there is more than one right answer, multiple points of view.