Why we teach art!

Art classes teach kids to respect other, start a dialog, appreciate beauty, brainstorm ideas, learn about nature, clean up, observe, embrace challenges, see another's point of view, be creative, express themselves, reflect on their work, self-evaluate, find their "thing", envision solutions, persevere, make connections, experiment with materials, have an opinion, make decisions, teamwork and collaborate together, experience peace, understand our world and other cultures." This is the gigantic banner that the 3-5th grade students completed the first three days of school.