The Arts is an Area of Learning within the curriculum. It has three strands: Art and Design, Drama, and Music. The Arts develops children's creativity and encourages them to express their feelings.
In the primary curriculum, The Arts provide children with the opportunity to develop:
their curiosity, imagination and creativity
their self-confidence and self-esteem
their artistic, musical and kinaesthetic abilities, including gross and fine motor skills
verbal and non-verbal modes of expression
an appreciation of the beauty and wonder of the world around them
their ability to make informed choices and decision
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