Information for Parents and Teachers

Artsology believes in the importance of cultural awareness for children, not only for personal enrichment, but also for its historical relevance and hopefully for its inspirational qualities. When children are not exposed to the arts, our cultural heritage goes unseen, un-heard, unread, unstudied, and unlearned. The goal of Artsology is to be a starting point, an introduction to the arts, a way to spark curiosity, through fun games and activities.

Our friends at Americans for the Arts have generously allowed us to share some important facts that they have assembled, such as:

The arts teach kids to be more tolerant and open.

The arts allow kids to express themselves creatively.

The arts promote individuality, bolster self-confidence, and improve overall academic performance.

The arts can help troubled youth, providing an alternative to delinquent behavior and truancy while providing an improved attitude towards school.

To learn more, please see the Highlights of Arts Education Research at the Americans for the Arts web site.

Artsology and kids: Artsology strives to provide a safe and fun environment for kids of all ages. Please review our Privacy Policy, and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

Essays About Kids and the Arts: Mark McKinney, the founder of Artsology, has written a series of essays about kids and the arts for a home schooling website, so we are going to co-publish these essays here as well.

Resources

	Americans For the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America.
	NEA's Publications Page, featuring available publications relating to children and the arts.
	HOME EDucators Resource Directory Comprehensive Resources for the Home Educator.
	About The Kids is engaged in activities which foster and promote family harmony for the benefit of children.