No nothing i can because  art helps develop many abilities within a learner such as developing creative problem solving skills which is a very important skill to have. Art helps bring calmness as well as excitement for learners in the classroom. Art helps develop independence as well as sense of ownership within learners which is an extremely important skill to have and develop, which is why I disagree with the above statement as arts integration is a waste of time. Art integration helps learners express themselves and what they have learnt in the classroom through different art forms. By integrating arts in the classroom, it helps identify as well as reveals learners potential such as hidden talents or creativity. I believe that art helps develop collaborative skills which in turns helps learners develop good social skills amongst each other. I also believe that art nurtures children to be inventiveness as it engages the child in a process that helps in the development of self-esteem, self-motivation, self-discipline and cooperation. Working cooperatively helps learners build patience to produce creative arts in the classroom. Integrating arts allows for learners to use their imagination and just run wild with all the creative ideas that come to mind . From my own personal experience, I love witnessing the joy from my learners in the classroom when engaging in art whether it is just cutting paper, colouring or drawing it brings such excitement to them and helps them in many ways, it helps bring out their CREATIVE SIDE which sometimes may surprise them as well as they realize how much potential they have which encourages them to continue doing their best in the classroom.

 The benefits of art include

• Reading and language development
• Mathematics
• Cognitive skills
• Improved social behaviour
• Positive school environment