The great thing about art and design is that it is all around us. Everything we touch and use has been designed, from the patterns on curtains to the chairs that we sit on. Visits from artists and designers may encourage children to take a stronger interest in creative elements of the curriculum, and there are many benefits to be had from children engaging in art and design.
BENEFITS
Creativity While children are naturally creative, they benefit from watching and being with others who are creating things. In a time when there is more of a focus on literacy and mathematics in education, planning opportunities for children to see and be involved in art and design is a way of sending out a message that creativity is valued.
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