Art, in my opinion, is just as vital as other subjects. This may seem obvious, but art allow kids to express themselves more freely than other subjects such as arithmetic. It aids in the development of motor skills, visual learning, decision-making, and other abilities.
Unless they use a good finish and keep it under certain temperature and humidity the wood may rot or deteriorate over time. If it is in the public within reach of people it may also chip and break apart.
