Austin Summer Drawing Classes Are Beneficial In Ways You May Not Have Thought Of

By Elizabeth Ellis


If you are a parent, you rack your brain before the end of every school year trying to think of ways to keep your kids occupied during the summer. You know that after about ten days of freedom, children are already complaining of having nothing to do. There are all kinds of camps available, and not all of them are particularly expensive. In Texas the Austin summer drawing classes offering by various organizations, will benefit your kids in ways you might not expect.

You may think that, because your youngster has not exhibited any particular talent for art, taking a class will be a waste of time. You might even have to convince your child he will enjoy it. One of the wonderful things about art is that there is no right or wrong to it, especially for children. It is a fantastic form of self-expression and fosters creative thinking. Art requires whole brain participation and problem solving skills.

Talented instructors understand how to use art to instill self-esteem in youngsters. Studies have shown that creative expression increases dopamine inside the brain. Releasing it is a motivator. It helps kids stay focused when they are involved in an art project. It's easier for them to push out the distractions that can disrupt and prevent them from achieving a particular goal. As a parent, you can reinforce your child's developing self-esteem by showing interest in whatever piece of artwork he brings home and putting it in a place of prominence for all the family to enjoy.

Art, in all its forms, helps kids achieve academically. It can increase IQ, attention spans, fluid intelligence, and brain flexibility. Music lessons improve a child's performances in reading, language and math. Both art and music curb a young child's normal impulsiveness and improve behavior. They stimulate the brain and increase blood flow to it.

Most people would not think that art and good health were interconnected, but they are. Many therapists encourage young patients with chronic illnesses and degenerative diseases to put their thoughts and feelings into a picture. This helps them maintain their identity and gives them a sense of accomplishment. It reduces cortisol, which is a stress hormone.

Art is a stress reducer for healthy kids as well. Creating art serves as a distraction for your brain, and that gives it a chance to relax. Anyone who has immersed themselves in an art project understands the feeling of being in a special zone of concentration. Meditation works the same way.

There are times when art becomes therapy for troubled youngsters. There are special camps, with talented professionals, who use art to help their students deal with emotional, physical, and mental difficulties. It is an effective tool for kids with learning disabilities.

Some kids spend the summer playing electronic games, texting, and on social media. A little this may be fine, but too much is detrimental and non-productive. You might have to convince your child that a drawing class will be fun, but once into it, most learn just how cool it really is.




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