Daily Tips for Families

Today's Tip for Families

05-19-2022

Enrich Your Child's Education With the Arts

Not long ago, most people thought a good education included the three R's and not much else. Today, studies show that the arts are an enriching and important part of every child's education.

Children who study the arts—music, dance, theater or visual arts—usually do better in school. To help your student benefit from exposure to the arts:

Look for ways to bring the arts into your child's daily life. Sing together the car. Keep a box of art supplies handy so your young artist can draw or paint.
Watch arts programs on TV or video. Listen to concerts on the radio. If you and your child have never listened to an opera, watch free clips together on the Metropolitan Opera's website, https://www.metopera.org/discover/video.
Check online or in a local newspaper for arts events for kids. Many of these are free or cost very little. Attend some of these performances with your child. You may both discover that you love classical music.
Visit local museums. Many have at least one day when they are open to the public without a charge. This is a good day to take children. If your child gets bored after a short visit, don't insist on staying. Just plan another short visit.
Encourage your child to participate in arts programs at school.
Ask questions before saying no. Your child may want to play in the band, for example, but you are worried about having to buy an instrument. Ask the school—there may be a program that makes instruments available.
Check out books about art and artists when you and your child are in the library.

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