Students engaged in the arts report significantly higher levels of school attachment than non-arts students, and its well known that music can improve skills in math and reading while also promoting creativity, social development and self-worth.
Dream Up Now gives teens self-directed space to explore the fluctuating emotions of adolescence through creativity, reinforcing a young person’s well-being by providing actionable tasks and creative play to encourage a sense of belonging, acceptance, authenticity, and honoring one’s own voice, unique emotions, and creativity.
Despite being surrounded by peers and family, teens often feel lonely and misunderstood. Many yearn for respite from day-to-day stress, while seeking social acceptance, confidence, and a strong sense of self.