July 10, 2025
Psychologist Ellie Brown: Expanding the Benefits of the Arts on Preschoolers
Psychologist Ellie Brown, who has researched the impact of the arts on preschoolers
for nearly 20 years, has found that, among other benefits, immersive arts enrichment
reduces stress and improves vocabulary for children. Dr. Brown and staff at Settlement
Music School are making some of their lessons available to other preschools. The expansion
and outreach initiative is known as KWEST Arts; Kaleidoscope Wants Everyone Succeeding
Together through the Arts. Learn more about Dr. Brown’s research in this feature from WHYY’s The Pulse.