Art and Craft and learning

How does art and craft help children's learning?

This list is by no means complete but just some of the areas that are developed through artistic endeavours.

NUMERACY
Measuring, counting, shape, pattern, size
LITERACY
Speaking and listening, story telling about the art work
ART SKILLS
Pattern, texture, tactile sense, design, creativity, expression
FINE and GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
Holding implements, manipulating tools, developing strength, tactile awareness, eye and hand co-ordination, general co-ordination,
COGNITIVE
Develops thinking skills: decision making, visual thinking, information processing
FEELINGS
Self expression, self esteem, sensory awareness,
SOCIAL SKILLS
Sharing art equipment, sharing space, non competitive activity,