Art-based activities

A recent study by various independent researchers’, reasons out that taking part in the arts nurtures the development of social, personal and cognitive skills. Programs founded on Arts can improve academic accomplishment and decrease the inclination towards delinquency. It helps youth build positive attitudes about themselves and build self-esteem.

Arts programs require communication, interpretation and understanding of complex symbols, much like mathematics and languages. Therefore it fosters higher-order analytical skills and skills of evaluation and synthesis. Numerous programs induce the child to use regularly multiple skills thus making him dynamic and versatile.

Growth of imagination, judgment and philosophy are fringe benefits of an arts-based activity. Compare to the short 45-minute duration of the art classes at school, the extra time allowed in after school activities will help the child to get more involved and results in more satisfactory opportunities for developing latent capabilities in the child. Successively, the child learns to fix high standards of accomplishment. He realizes what sustained focus is and understands that regular practice will lead way to excellence.

For shy or withdrawn child, theatre, speech or drama lessons is a way out for pent up emotions. Since drama implies getting into the 'skin' of another person, the child learns to express emotions and thoughts. These reasons explain the popularity of arts-based activities.

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