5 Great Art Classes to Help Your Learning-Different Child Shine

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5 Great Art Classes to Help Your Learning-Different Child Shine 

written by Hazel Bridges

For children with learning differences, the classroom can be a space fraught with negative emotions as they struggle to learn at the same pace and achieve the same successes as their peers. But spaces like the music, dance, and art rooms are all areas where these students can shine. The arts provide a valuable outlet for children of all learning abilities to creatively express themselves, have fun, and improve their cognitive skills at the same time. If you’re looking for some art-inspired outlets for your learning-different child, check out some of these ideas from the Learning Disabilities Association of South Carolina.

Dance It Out

It’s easy to see the many physical benefits of dance, but moving your feet also provides a wide range of social, emotional, and cognitive benefits. For example, creative movement allows children to develop emotional maturity, and as children interact with their peers, it fosters a sense of cooperation and a keener sense of social awareness.

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Unleash Their Inner Picasso

Beyond making new masterpieces, art classes can benefit children in a number of ways, including challenging them to try new techniques, learning to see everyday objects in different ways, and boosting activity in the creative center of the brain. Bonus points if they meet other children who share their passion for creating visual art.

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Play The Music, Don’t Just Listen To It

To reap the full benefits of a music class and benefit from neural processing changes, children must be actively engaged in the music they hear. In fact, according to this study from Northwestern University, children who played an instrument saw the most improvement in cognition.

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Many kids dream of becoming a singing sensation. Beyond the improvements in vocal quality, singing lessons have a lot of benefits that you might never have thought of, including improving listening and learning skills.

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Children deserve the opportunity to shine in a classroom that isn’t focused on math problems, reading comprehension tests, and complex science principles. Trying one of these art forms will allow them to see themselves in a whole new light -- the spotlight -- which can have profound effects on their personal development and academics.