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Arts&
Literacy
This dynamic in-school arts program blends the power of storytelling with the transformative impact of visual arts, performing arts, and creative writing. Aimed at K–5 students of all abilities, each session begins with a story enriched with Social-Emotional Learning themes and creates a safe space to explore self-awareness, strengthen confidence, and express creativity. Through engaging, literacy-based activities, students are empowered to discover their voices, connect with others, and grow through the joy of artistic exploration.
Program Objectives
Encourage creative and artistic expression.
Build fine motor skills, cognition, and problem solving through art.
Foster collaboration communication, and artistic appreciation.
Cultivate self-awareness, confidence & empathy.
***Our Arts and Literacy Residency qualifies for Title IVa funding of the Higher Education Act (HEA)***
Reading for pleasure is linked to reduced stress, better mental health, and greater empathy
— The Reading Agency, UK
Participation in the arts is linked to higher levels of critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.
— Harvard Graduate School of Education
Children who read proficiently by 3rd grade are 4x more likely to graduate high school than those who don’t.
— Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2012
Arts participation enhances empathy, collaboration, and self-confidence, which are foundational to learning and leadership.
— Arts Education Partnership
Each student receive a take-home book with each workshop
By the end of our residency each kid receives 6 books to add to their at-home library. All books are written by local writer and organization co-founder, Mary Ellen Bryan
Contact
Want Collective Motion in your school? Contact us
Email: info@communityartsstl.org
Phone: (314) 200-5758