Benefits of Arts Integration in the Elementary ClassroomSocial SkillsStudents that are involved in the arts also have higher confidence levels, more self control and social tolerance.
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Increased SAT ScoresStudies have shown that when students have more experience with the arts, their SAT scores also increased.
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Motivation to LearnInvolvement in the arts has show larger attention spans as well as a reason to remain in school.
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CreativityBy integrating the arts into the elementary classroom, creativity is encouraged. Students are trained in their thinking to believe there is simply a "right way" or a "wrong way" to do something, often leaving them afraid of failure. By integrated the arts in the classroom, students think "outside the box" which results in more individual growth.
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