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Fine arts: creative expression's impact on learning
Megan Riede | October 27, 2009 | Comment
The Grove School Fine-Arts curriculum holds true to the philosophy that creative expression is a vital activity for developing healthy minds. Painting, drawing, sculpture, and other fine arts stimulate the imagination, increase self-confidence, inspire creative risk-taking and exploration, and foster a lifelong desire for knowledge through experiential learning.
In all creative endeavors children are encouraged to use their imaginations; concepts are provided and skills are taught as tools for creative expression, originality and innovation, rather than as rules to follow for specific outcomes. As long as everyone follows the rules of the classroom, there is no “right or wrong” way to bring images, feelings and stories to life with art.
Megan directs our program development team and oversees educational curriculum for the company. Formerly she taught 3rd grade in the CA Public Schools for 5 years and worked as a producer for 5 years at Leapfrog developing interactive toys for 3-6 year olds.
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