Author: National Endowment for the Arts

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Media Type: Report

Summary:

These brochures are designed to show parents a host of practical ways to introduce their children - both in school and at home - to creative writing, theatre, music, dance and visual art.

Educators tell us that these activities help children learn about the world and about themselves. Furthermore, learning a favorite skill or subject is the principal way that many children actually learn to read, write, reason and cipher.

Abstract:

These brochures are designed to show parents a host of practical ways to introduce their children - both in school and at home - to creative writing, theatre, music, dance and visual art.

Educators tell us that these activities help children learn about the world and about themselves. Furthermore, learning a favorite skill or subject is the principal way that many children actually learn to read, write, reason and cipher.

Both culture and childhood deserve every adult American's attention and cooperative concern. This collection of brochures itself is the product of cooperation - by five private organizations...American Alliance for Theatre & Education, Music Educators National Conference, National Art Education Association, National Dance Association and Teachers & Writers Collaborative.

CONTENTS
The theatre and children:
     Dramatic play and creative drama.
     Benefits of creative drama.
     Finding creative resources.
     Benefits of attending the theatre.

Music and your child's education:
     What you can do.
     What should your child learn?
     How you can help your child.
     Additional reading.

Your child and the visual arts:
     The scope of learning.
     At home and about town.
     At the museum gallery or arts center.
     Making art trips fun.
     Additional reading.

Dance and your child:
     Benefits of dance for children.
     Dance for young children.
     Where to find dance instruction.
     Selecting a dance program.
     Additional reading.

From words to stories:
     Helping a child enjoy imaginative writing.
     Writing before your child can write.
     Encouraging children to write on their own.
     Having fun with writing.
     Your response to your child's writing.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Arts Education