Purposes of Art in Education There are numerous valid reasons for art being an integral part of the education process, particularly for primary school aged students. Some of these include: its ability to be used as an excellent teaching method; its ability to help students succeed; its ability to encourage differences; the way it helps almost all students, regardless of abilities; and the fact that art provides students with choices and a voice. All of these will be expanded in the following sections: Art as a Teaching Method Art is a means of Success Art allows for Difference Art gives a Voice | Art helps All Art is Empowering Nurological Benefits Top