Groveport Elementary Art: Why is art important?

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

I asked my students why they thought art was important and why they enjoy art. Here are some of their answers:

... it lets you take a break and relax. 3rd Grade - L
... it lets me express my feelings and make special gifts for my family. 3rd Grade - G
... you learn something new every day in art. 3rd Grade - M
... it helps you calm down. 3rd Grade
... it is fun and I love to be creative. 3rd Grade - K
... without art there would be no cards, no fun and no color. 3rd Grade - B
... there would be no color in paintings. 3rd Grade - W
... for some people it's their only talent. 4th Grade - N
... I get to use clay, paint and a lot of colors. 4th Grade - L
... you can show how you feel on paper. 4th Grade - K
... you learn how to make art so the world would be more beautiful. 4th Grade - K
... it can inspire kids to be artists. 4th Grade - C
... it makes me feel good. 4th Grade
... because it will help us be inspired to become artists, maybe an actor or something creative. Maybe help us have jobs when we grow up. 4th Grade - C
I like art because art if life. It gives kids a chance to show what they can do. 4th Grade - B
...you get to express your feelings on a piece of paper and it's fun. Also, you get to be creative in your own way. 5th Grade - S
... I love to draw and art is a neat way to show everyone's creativity and have fun. 5th Grade - C
... kids can use their imagination. 5th Grade - E
... I can make stuff for my family. 5th Grade - J

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