Still continuing this steam train…. I am on a roll and hoping to finish my blogs tonight!!! I find these topics so SUPER interesting!!! Hope you do to???

Teachers listen up…..

To intergrade arts in the foundation phase or to not integrate art in the foundation phase…. This immediately makes me think about the left brain, right brain study… I am naturally a right brain person, very artistic and I love everything creative.

I can see how left brain teachers might struggle or might feel that it’s a waste of time to integrate arts into the foundation phase education. BUT I would love to share what I have found when arts are integrated into your lessons….

According to the Art and Music Centre there are 10 reasons why learners need the arts in lessons….

1. Young brains are boosted by music
2. Academic achievements are improved when doing art
3. Memory can be improved by music
4. Creativity of the learners are enhanced by music and art
5. Music can help the development of needed social skills
6. Language and reading skills are improved by art and music
7. Critical thinking skills are enhanced by doing music and art.
8. Confidence of the learner is built
9. Cultural and personal connections are being made when exposed to music and art.
10. Discipline are instilled in learners

When you here about these benefits, why would you even choose to not incorporate the arts into your lessons. It might take a little bit of extra planning but if your goal is to develop holistic learners, then take the time to incorporate the arts in the foundation phase classroom.

What did you find interesting? Please explain why.

The value of incorporating arts in the foundation phase. Also that the caps are actually written in a way which encourage us as teachers to draw links between the different subjects and integrating the different subjects with each other. When we do so learners are developed holistically and creativity and imagination are fostered within them and the ideal learning environment are created.

What did you find challenging? Please explain why.

As I said I am a right brain person, naturally artistic and creative. This study unit is by far my favourite. Just to know that the importance of arts in the foundation phase is eye opening!!!

See you in the nest Post!!