{"id":171548,"date":"2021-08-05T08:55:14","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T15:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=171548"},"modified":"2021-08-05T09:55:01","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T16:55:01","slug":"art-in-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/art-in-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Why This Charity Is Using the Arts to Inspire Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all discovered different ways to cope during the pandemic the past year. For many kids, discovering the joy of drawing, sketching, and painting was a healthy coping mechanism.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, schools in under-resourced communities have had to cut back or eliminate their arts programs entirely. In response, Art in Action<\/a> is doubling its efforts to ensure that all kids have access to art as a tool for expression and creativity. They believe art is fundamental for childhood learning and development \u2014 it\u2019s a right that all children deserve.<\/p>\n

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Researchers have found that engagement in the arts offers many benefits for children:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lower anxiety and stress
\n\u2022 Improved self-esteem and critical thinking aptitude
\n\u2022 Improved focus
\n\u2022 Reduced aggressive behavior
\n\u2022 Enhanced social-emotional skills development<\/p>\n

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Art in Action provides nationally recognized art education curricula to approximately 80,000 K-8 students nationwide. Whether students are learning about art from different cultures or experiencing new art media, they are given a safe space to flourish and find expression for their authentic voices.<\/p>\n

Giving the gift of art can positively impact a child\u2019s life into adulthood. Spark a child\u2019s creativity by donating to Art in Action in Fall Add-Ons<\/a> during the dates below or at artinaction.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Annual Access<\/strong><\/p>\n