We’ve always known that art makes us feel something — but now, science is showing us why. Through the emerging field of neuroaesthetics, researchers are studying how art affects the brain — how color, texture, sound, and movement activate emotions, memory, and imagination. For children, this field reveals something extraordinary: creating and engaging with art doesn’t just make them happier, it literally helps their brains grow.

In classrooms today, academics often take center stage — but children’s emotional growth is just as important. A powerful way teachers can nurture this growth is through art. From doodles to paintings, children’s artworks are more than just colors on paper; they are reflections of feelings, experiences, and inner worlds.