I think the main purpose of art neglect in the foundation phase is that there is not enough time in a school day to do everything in the program as well as the side art activities. Maybe in preschool children have more time for art because they play all day and learn the basics of each subject. I also think that preparing lesson plans and integrating art subjects also need a lot of time and effort in a day. I think it can make an educator's degree even more filling than it already is. The teachers really have a lot of pressure and stress for the children to complete everything well. The assessment of arts subjects in the founding stage is also time-consuming, and teachers do not always have the time to do part-time work.

This past week I actually observed the bigger students (grade 7s) at my school doing a performance on stage for marks. It really seemed like they were enjoying themselves and you could really see them expressing themselves during the performance. I was blown away and wish the Foundation phase could have the time to do fun things such as preforming a short story or play. I feel that I would promote the importance of art assessment and art by making the Grade head and HOD’s aware that arts integration in the Foundation phase has a bigger benefit than they might think.

Without judging art, no importance is seen, and teachers and students do not try to teach or learn. When art is graded, the teacher will try to include art in the lesson plan and will make sure to take the time to explain to students because they need to understand and know what is being graded.