The visual arts are essential to a child's education. It is important for children to experience and make works of art as well as study the arts for their own sake. Students who experience the arts benefit intellectually, personally, and socially. Additionally, the arts may be beneficial for economically disadvantaged students as well those who are at risk of not succeeding in school. A child who learns in and through the arts will succeed in developing fundamental cognitive skills used to master other subject ares such as reading, writing, and math. The arts are vital to our lives, our culture, and our future. Explore my portfolio using the links at the top of the page.