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Music & Art Enrichment Programs at Kentucky Head Start Sites
Funded by the Community Action Center
Empowering Children Through Creative Expression
Have you ever wondered why babies, toddlers, and young children are so drawn to music and art?
These forms of expression engage their senses and stimulate all areas of their developing brains. They offer a sense of comfort and joy, helping children connect with their emotions and the world around them in a way that feels playful and intuitive.
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Why Choose Our Programs for Your Classroom?
Our music and art enrichment sessions are led by credentialed music and art therapists, ensuring that your students receive expert care and attention. They are FREE of charge, and offer an exciting opportunity to integrate creative activities into your classroom while supporting children in areas like:
- Emotional Regulation – Through music and art, children will learn to identify, express, and manage their emotions in a healthy, positive way.
- Following Directions – Structured artistic activities help improve attention and the ability to follow instructions, contributing to better classroom behavior.
- Impulse Control – The interactive nature of our programs allows children to practice self-control and mindfulness.
- Social Skills – Collaborative projects and group activities foster communication, cooperation, and empathy.
- Motor Skills – Music and art involve both fine and gross motor development, supporting physical coordination and dexterity.
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How It Works
Our 30 minute sessions are designed to seamlessly integrate into your classroom. They are carefully crafted to align with the developmental needs of young children, making learning fun and impactful. You can expect:
- Tailored Activities – Each session is tailored to the unique needs of your students. Have a goal you’d like your class to work on? Tell us and we will find a way to integrate it!
- Music enrichment groups: if your classroom is larger than 10 students, we will split them into two groups.
- Art enrichment groups: will be smaller, with 3-4 students in each group. This allows our therapists to tailor their activities towards the specific goals of each student.
- Flexible Scheduling – We understand the busy nature of the classroom, so we will work with you to provide scheduling that fits your needs
- Engagement for All – We adapt the activities so that every child can participate and benefit
Ages: Children of ALL ages can participate in music enrichment or music therapy! Art enrichment and art therapy are for ages 4+
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Individual Services for Students
In addition to group enrichment sessions, we also offer FREE individual music and art therapy services for children who may benefit from more focused attention. These one-on-one sessions provide additional support in areas such as emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, and social interaction. They will take place at your site.
Please note that individual therapy services require parental consent. These services are also FREE for the students! We rely on you to help connect as many students as possible to these transformative opportunities.
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When to Refer a Student
Our music and art therapists are available to work with students who may need additional support in areas such as:
- Difficulty managing emotions (e.g., frequent outbursts, excessive anxiety)
- Struggles with social interactions (e.g., difficulty making friends, lack of communication skills)
- Impulse control issues (e.g., trouble following rules, interrupting others)
- Challenges with fine or gross motor development (e.g., trouble holding a pencil, difficulty with coordination)
- Emotional or behavioral concerns that could benefit from a therapeutic approach
If you notice a student in need of extra support, our therapists are ready to help. We will develop a personalized plan to provide tailored therapy services to support the child's growth and success.
Individual music therapy is for babies, toddlers, or children of all ages! Individual art therapy is for ages 4+.
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Get Started Today
We’re here to help! Bringing music and art enrichment into your classroom can create a positive, nurturing environment that benefits children as well as staff. Please contact your Disabilities & Mental Health Coach to sign up today!
To refer a student for individual music or art therapy: Contact your Disabilities & Mental Health Coach.
