For three years, CAP has partnered with Abess Park Elementary School to provide its 3rd graders with theatre instruction to enhance their English Language Arts curriculum.
“Even though I didn’t pursue dance professionally, the confidence, joy and creativity it gave me have stuck with me ever since,” he said.
Our students inspire us every day and remind us of the magic and joy of this time of year. To add a little joy to your day, we’ve gathered 11 things we heard from CAP students this year that made us smile, cry… or a little of both.
Theatre is an important part of a well-rounded education. Here are 4 skills learned in drama & theatre class that benefit students for the rest of their lives.
Children of military families often face disruptions to their learning and social development due to frequent moves and parental deployments. CAP makes efforts to address these unique challenges by providing these families with consistent, high-quality arts education.
October is National Arts & Humanities Month, a good time to reflect on an important component of the arts: their inherent connection to our sense of humanity, self, history and place.
CAP’s Music Therapists recently welcomed Music Therapy expert Amy Furman, for a professional development workshop designed to keep the team informed about the latest research and best practices and ensure our students are achieving the best possible results.
The benefits of art education go beyond learning how to create art. CAP Teaching Artist Fellow in Dance Jackie Peterson shares her 3 steps to fully immersing yourself in an art form.
These 4 Rules of Improv provide a powerful framework for fostering cooperative learning environments where every student can thrive. Mastering these skills can transform not just our classrooms, but our students’ lives beyond our walls.
August is Make-a-Will Month, a reminder to set aside time to think about the future, how you can protect the ones you love and...
When they see me coming, they often call out, “Here comes the music teacher!” Many don’t know the differences between music education and music therapy. Let’s explore them using one of Taylor Swift’s biggest hits.
“For my students, it’s about emotional regulation and being able to manage themselves at school, at home and when they’re with their friends,” says LaRhonda Britton-James, LMHC, CAP’s Clinical Creative Art Counselor. “When they gain the ability talk it out, they come up with their own solutions.”