Consider this: math develops thinking logically, science clarifies the world, and art demonstrates to kids how to look at the world in a new way. Whereas a classroom lesson can be based on quantifiable outcomes, art provides children with a risk-free space to fail, experiment and find their own voice. Drawing, computer programs and even sloppy work with clay are resilience lessons that cannot be taught in texts. Many families discover that after-school art programs Staten Island provide exactly this balance—a combination of fun and structured learning that nurtures young talent.