IMPORTANT READING 'The Arts for Every Child: Why arts education is a social justice issue'

By defining access to and participation in the arts, culture and heritage as an aspect of social justice itself and as a powerful weapon against poverty in all its visible forms, the Welsh government has made it clear that it understands the role that culture can play. carry out in our manufacture. plays the people we want to be.
Baroness Andrews (2014) Culture and Poverty Report for the Welsh Government

Be sure to read the Cultural Learning Alliance's new letter, Art for Every Child: Why Arts Education is a Social Justice Issue, with an introduction by Moira Sinclair, CEO of the Paul Hamlin Foundation.

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH!

The quote I came across while searching the internet was "remember," most of us longing for the greatest gift of life. Pulitzer's Nobel. Oscar Tony. But Amy, we all deserve a little joy in life. Pet kiss behind the ear. Four pound bus. Full moon. Empty parking space. The fire is burning. Delicious food. Amazing sunset. Fresh soup. Cold beer. Don't worry about it. “Enjoy the small pleasures of life.
Slogan of United Technology Corporation

And when the work is hard ... compliment the coworker, hug the special person, sit and watch the stars, stop the car and watch the sun go down, drink red wine, strong coffee and eat good bread ... laugh, smile, and ... Just cry when everything is needed and remember that you are a special, special and unusual person and whatever you do will not feel lonely and in the end xxxxxxxxx will not disappoint you !!

PASSION, PERSISTENCE AND HARD WORK MATTER!

Interestingly, those who work hard, persistently, and passionately are more likely to succeed than those with high IQs or alertness. These qualities must be at the center of the curriculum that our children and adolescents provide...
Courage is a positive trait that implies perseverance and effort to achieve long-term goals despite the challenges that come along the way. Research by Angela Duckworth, in collaboration with Martin Seligman and Seligman's book Florish, defines courage as perseverance and aspiration to long-term goals, and shows that courageous people have a higher IQ as a trait or have more chances of success than they. Those whose IQ is high. Just watch out for a high IQ. We must ensure that our children and youth have the opportunity to develop skills such as responsibility, confidence, perseverance, determination, optimism, adaptability, resilience, teamwork and self-control.

READING IS THE KEY TO LEARNING!

Research shows that this is the most important thing you can do to help your child learn.

Therefore, read less often. Make time for it every day.

Think of ways to make reading fun.

Tips to help you Some tips to help your child enjoy reading և books.

• Encourage your child to "read" the book before he or she can read the words.
• Visit your local library Browse as often as possible to get CDs, DVDs և books.
• Schedule a regular reading time, perhaps when you return home from school or at bedtime.
• Take books և talk about books և stories և develop a love for them.
• Look for books on topics that interest your child, such as dragons, insects, cooking, or special sports.
• Make sure baby books are easily accessible in different rooms of your home.

THE 'ARTS IN SCHOOLS' TOOLKIT.... GET YOUR COPY!

The Art in School Toolkit aims to inform, help and inspire us all to tackle the declining trend of art in schools and make it accessible to all our children and young people. Get your copy at baccforthefuture.com/resources

WHY DO THE ARTS MATTER?

WHY DO THE ARTS MATTER?