dimanche 7 janvier 2018

Austin Summer Drawing Classes May Be More Beneficial Than You Think

By Elizabeth Ellis


If you are a parent, you rack your brain before the end of every school year trying to think of ways to keep your kids occupied during the summer. You know that after about ten days of freedom, children are already complaining of having nothing to do. There are all kinds of camps available, and not all of them are particularly expensive. In Texas the Austin summer drawing classes offering by various organizations, will benefit your kids in ways you might not expect.

A lot of the kids who take art classes have no particular talent for it. They often have to be convinced that participating in an art class will be fun. If kids give the class a chance, they pretty quickly come to the realization that this is one place where they can't fail. Each drawing is specific to them and is perfect in its own right. Kids are free to express themselves, problem solve, and think creatively. To do this they will need both sides of their brains.

Talented instructors understand how to use art to instill self-esteem in youngsters. Studies have shown that creative expression increases dopamine inside the brain. Releasing it is a motivator. It helps kids stay focused when they are involved in an art project. It's easier for them to push out the distractions that can disrupt and prevent them from achieving a particular goal. As a parent, you can reinforce your child's developing self-esteem by showing interest in whatever piece of artwork he brings home and putting it in a place of prominence for all the family to enjoy.

Art, in all its forms, helps kids achieve academically. It can increase IQ, attention spans, fluid intelligence, and brain flexibility. Music lessons improve a child's performances in reading, language and math. Both art and music curb a young child's normal impulsiveness and improve behavior. They stimulate the brain and increase blood flow to it.

A lot of people don't realize what a boost to better health art can be. Art therapy is extremely effective for kids who have chronic and debilitating illnesses. Expressing themselves verbally isn't always easy. Painting pictures to explain their feelings gives adults a sense of how the child is dealing with his particular situation. Completing an art project gives him a sense of accomplishment.

Healthy kids get stressed too. Art is a great way to distract your brain, and give it a way to relax. Anyone who has ever gotten totally involved in an art project understands what it is to enter a zone of concentration. In this way art works like meditation.

There are times when art becomes therapy for troubled youngsters. There are special camps, with talented professionals, who use art to help their students deal with emotional, physical, and mental difficulties. It is an effective tool for kids with learning disabilities.

You don't want your kids sitting on the sofa all summer wrapped up in video games, social media, and texting friends. Enrolling them in a camp can be a good idea. You might see a big difference in your child when art opens unexpected doors for him.




About the Author: