by PRP Group, on 04/12/2024
Art fosters creativity, self-expression, self-awareness, and many other social and emotional learning (SEL) skills that students need to succeed in life. The art room is a unique place where students tend to make friends with peers they wouldn’t necessarily spend time with elsewhere in school. In art classes, students often share workspaces, materials, and sometimes even the artwork they produce. They learn how to critique themselves and their peers. They support and encourage each other. They learn about some of their own weaknesses and strengths—and how to share those with others.
Here’s how to make the most of the many SEL opportunities your art class offers.