Describe how the arts help children develop physically, socially, ...

[codyclark]

Describe how the arts help children develop physically, socially, emotionally, cognitively, linguistically, and creatively.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Although teachers know the benefits of reading aloud to children in preschools, researchers have found that many enrolled children are read to for less than 1 hour per week at school.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[mcni194]

Answer to Question 1

Physically: The arts improve control over large and small muscles and increase hand- eye coordination.
Socially: The arts provide opportunities for children to work cooperatively with others, share space and supplies, and communicate ideas and feelings.
Emotionally: The arts help children relax, experience pleasure, and gain self- confidence.
Cognitively: The arts help children develop better thinking skills as they make decisions, formulate plans, solve problems, use logic, and learn from mistakes made in an accepting context.
Linguistically: The arts are a way preliterate children can learn to use symbols for communicating ideas and feelings.
Creatively: The arts allow children to experiment and solve problems in their own unique ways.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE

[codyclark]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[mcni194]

Great! Please up vote