Because parents are such a large influence in their students' lives, it is imperative that they are supportive of an art education curriculum. It may be equally as important to show parents why art education is a vital component of a quality education as it is to provide students with a quality art education.
A wonderful opportunity to share this information would be parents' night. I designed this presentation to be given to parents of elementary age students, but it could be tailored to apply to all ages. In the presentation I have included important messages from the NAEA website, what it means to teach "big ideas in art" and student examples, big ideas for the semester, along with some resources to help parents guide students interested in art. Although these students are young, it is important to bust the myth that students who excel in creative areas cannot be successful by making art part of their future career.
By educating parents about art education and creative career opportunities while their students are at a young age, they can be more supportive and informed in guiding them to explore art and become visually literate in an increasingly visual world.
Check out my Prezi here!
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