The Artistic Edge: 7 Skills Children Need to Succeed in an Increasingly Right Brain World
Paperback
General DramaGeneral EducationTeaching Instruction
Publisher Price: $20.00
ISBN13: 9780991730209
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: Oct 26 2012
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.34 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
This book explores why leadership skills taught through the arts are what young people need most to be successful in life. Competition for jobs is fierce and global and the current state of the world requires an ability to constantly adapt to change. Is the coming generation ready to face the realities of life after school? Education in the arts should not be reserved for the talented few, but promoted as the means for all children to develop skills in: creative thinking, confidence, problem-solving, accountability, relationship building, communication, adaptability and dreaming big. Lisa's book explores how to give children a competitive edge by giving them an artistic one!Foreword written by Raymond Aaron, New York Times bestselling author of Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul.To learn more about the book and the work of Lisa Phillips please visit: www.theartisticedge.caPraise for The Artistic Edge: This wonderful, intelligent, highly readable book is a persuasive and passionate explanation of precisely why experiences in the arts should be an essential part of every child's education. It's strongly recommended for parents and professionals who prepare young people for success in life.- Michael Brandwein, author Learning Leadership and Skill of the Day: What Great Leaders of Young People Do and Say
This book is perfect for classroom teachers, arts educators in music, dance, drama and visual arts, homeschooling parents or anyone looking for a clear and concise overview of how the arts contribute to the development of young people.
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