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Tracking Progress and Celebrating Achievements: Nurturing Young Artists at 402 Arts Collective
Enrolling your child in an art or music program, such as the 402 Lesson Studio, is an exciting journey that opens doors to creativity, self-expression, and personal growth. As parents, you play a crucial role in supporting and encouraging your child along this artistic path. One powerful way to enhance their experience and motivation is by actively tracking their progress and celebrating their accomplishments. In this article, we delve into the significance of monitoring growth and commemorating milestones in your child's artistic pursuits.
Arts Education teaches important life skills
I remember the terror I experienced in my first 4th grade concert. I had never been stared at by such a large group of people before! I was totally exposed; I didn’t have my mom to hide behind. But I made it through! A dozen of us nervously played “Row Row Row your boat” on our recorders, and we received reassuring applause when we made it to the end. Fast forward through the next 10 years of playing in different bands, and I’d become accustomed to being in front of an audience, and had grown to actually enjoy the challenges which came with doing so. I don’t think I would have ever gained the level of personal confidence those experiences gave me, had I not been exposed to the type of challenges they presented.