Music and More: Sara Penny Blog

My mother-in-law, Philomena Penny, reading to her great granddaughter, Rachel Lee.   Arts from the Start Pays Off by Sara Penny, CCAC Vice President It is a lovely experience to read to a child. My husband and I enjoyed reading to our children from the time they were tiny. A fun family memory is sharing stories, especially the ones we made up in the car. Just as storytelling nurtures imagination and connection, participating in the visual and performing arts fosters important skills as well.  Being engaged in the arts helps with listening skills and attention to detail. These skills pay off for both jobs and relationships. We also enjoyed going to museums and making art at home. One of the more memorable days was the Viking exhibit at the Natural History Museum. Our grandson loved talking with the actors who were telling stories in costume. It was fun to see how the sails on the ships functioned. My mother, Pauline Nelson, had filled our home with beautiful books and I rememb...