Arts integration  is an approach to  teaching in which students construct and demonstrate understanding  through an art form.students engage in a creative process which connects an art form and another subject area and meets evolving objectives in both (silverstein&layne 2010) .Arts integration is important in the foundation phase as it allows learners  to experience how to deal with real world challenges. learners develop problem solving skills .Arts integration strategies  provides learners the opportunity to learn  in a way which priorities critical understanding of of new terminology and skills on a practical level before introducing abstract symbols.Arts integration also supports academic achievements and socialisation among learners.