Read our latest teacher-authored article about bringing drama into the classroom at MAP Afterschool.
https://online.mapflc.com/2026/05/05/learning-through-stories-and-drama-with-bremen-town-musicians/
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MAP Family Learning Center in Malden, MA offers private lessons and group classes in music, art, and computer programming (hence the name "MAP"). We offer afterschool and summer classes, as well as distance learning.
New lesson plan created last summer by one of our very own students, Nathan. It's a fun one that combines the iconic chord progression of "La Cucuracha" with programming and creative musical choices. Check it out!
https://musicblocks.net/2026/03/21/la-cucaracha/
#visualprogramming #lessonplans #learning #constructionism #musicblocks
Did you know that MAP Afterschool students are building their own structures? From geodesic domes made from newspapers to retail shops constructed from shipping boxes, our young artists and engineers are learning essential skills like problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, and spatial reasoning. Read about structure building at MAP Afterschool, written by MAP Teaching Artist and Classroom Assistant, Sudip:
https://malden.mapflc.com/2026/03/18/structure-building-at-map-afterschool/
Last summer, MAPFLC hosted a five-concert series featuring our music teachers, performing music from around the world. The concerts, which were free and open to the public, showcased our teaching artists in a family-friendly setting. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Read more: https://malden.mapflc.com/2026/03/17/2025-map-teaching-artists-concert-series-recap/
#massculturalcouncil #music #worldmusic #concerts #teachingartists
A few years ago, we hosted a Pi Day concert with MAP instructors. Programmer-teacher Walter Bender shared a way to calculate Pi using visual code.
Check out a snippet from the concert for Pi Day today: https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxfIWFNJ6xbsQyMmjZaZmJxgdT7nlCIMyP?si=DG1gwDBgQsdBXj8F
Today, the afterschool students used Turtle Blocks to create four-leaf clovers. Using an origami shamrock as a reference, students were asked to modify their code from a three-leaf clover to a four-leaf. For any students that completed this task, they could try changing the color and shade of the leaves and even try creating a stem. We all had a great time. And now we're all ready for St. Patrick's Day.
#TurtleBlocks #SugarLearningPlatform #LOGOGeometry #Constructionism #StPatricksDay
Check out our students' work! These students created colorful spirals as their computer programming on Thursdays for MAP Afterschool. Keep up the great work. The projects are looking great!
Check out what our Group Guitar Level 4 students have been working on: https://youtu.be/xhcDRm2DLFQ
Bravo, kids!
Level 4 Group Guitar plays "Sakura"
We're going to pick Mr. Morgan's brain LIVE in just a few minutes! Mr. Devin is going to ask Mr. Morgan about his background, how he found MAP, and his plans for his Band at MAP!
Watch it live: https://youtube.com/live/XPvZKhskSxU?feature=share
We just sent out a newsletter with links to educational videos, information on upcoming classes, and our upcoming Open House.
You can read it here: https://online.mapflc.com/?na=view&id=75
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