Sprouts Early On Classes
Sprouts classes, led by our team of board-certified music therapists, are specially designed to support children receiving Early On services. These family-centered, small-group experiences use music play as a tool to help children achieve developmental milestones in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment.
These mommy-and-me style classes empower parents and caregivers with practical strategies to bring music into daily routines, extending the benefits of music therapy at home. Sprouts Early On classes provide an inclusive and joyful space where every child can thrive, learn, and grow through music.
Through singing and chanting, moving to music, playing percussion instruments, and exploring musical patterns, children work on developmental goals across key domains, including:
- Communication: Encouraging vocalizations, early speech, and social interaction through song.
- Motor Skills: Supporting gross and fine motor development with movement and instrument play.
- Cognitive Skills: Building attention, memory, and problem-solving abilities with musical games.
- Social-Emotional Growth: Fostering connection, turn-taking, and emotional expression in a nurturing group setting.
Winter/Spring Sprouts Sessions (8 Weeks) – Class Schedule
Wednesday
10:15 - 11am
January 20th – March 14th (8 weeks)
March 31st – May 23rd (8 weeks)
January 20th – March 14th (8 weeks)
March 31st – May 23rd (8 weeks)
Thursdays
10:15 - 11am
January 20th – March 14th (8 weeks)
March 31st – May 23rd (8 weeks)
January 20th – March 14th (8 weeks)
March 31st – May 23rd (8 weeks)
Sprouts
Don't see what you are looking for? Our Sprouts classes are inclusive for all children!
FAQS
Is my child too young for music classes?
NEVER! Infancy and early childhood are prime times to capitalize on children’s innate musical spontaneity, and to encourage their natural inclinations to sing, move, and play with sound!
Is my child too old for music classes?
NEVER! Although, our Mommy and Me style classes are for little ones birth-5yrs old.
I have no musical skills, will my child be the same way?
They don’t have to be! The earlier you immerse them in a rich musical environment, the more they will understand and be able to communicate competently with music.
My child isn't talking yet, would music be good to help with this?
YES! Music and language use different sides of the brain. If a child is having difficulty with spoken language, humming, vocalizing and singing can help create new pathways in the brain to link spoken language communication! It’s amazing to see!
My child does NOTHING in class, but sings at home, is this normal?
YES! Some children have no problem taking chances in public, singing and dancing as if they are at home. Other children soak up the music in class, participating VERY LITTLE, but if you watch them at home, they will start to mimic the music classes and sing where they feel safest. This is ok. A child will only take a chance in front of a group if they think they are right. For some children, this takes time.
My child has disabilities/delays, are these classes ok for him/her?
YES! YES! YES! We are fully inclusive for our early childhood classes. Children are all learning basic skills when they are little, no matter where they are developmentally. These classes are run by board certified music therapists who know how to prescriptively use music to help children of ALL ability levels be successful!
My child is all over the music room, not paying attention, should I not enroll them anymore?
Don’t stop, keep trying! They are little sponges as infants/toddlers/little children. Even if you think they are not paying attention, they are. They are learning by being immersed in the music. When they are ready, they will join the class format. The teachers and parents in the class do not mind a wandering and curious child!
Will this help with socialization for my little one?
Absolutely! Many children are home during the day and not always around other children. Music classes will help them learn the expectations of circle time, sharing, and how to interact with other children. They aren’t supposed to know these things yet, they are little! But, through the class process, they will find ways to express themselves, make friends, and prepare themselves for preschool circle-time at the same time!
Can I stay with my child or bring other siblings with us to class?
We welcome families to participate together! Often, getting grandparents who want to come check out class too! As far as the siblings go, we do need them to be enrolled in the class along with them, if they are going to participate in any way due to the fact that some families sign their children up for classes as young as a few weeks old. Ask if you have any questions about this!
We have to miss a class or two during the session, can we make these up?
Dependent on enrollment numbers, we sometimes have a make-up sheet so parents can sign up for a different class if they have to miss one. These are first come first serve and have a set number of spots available each class.
Why Join
Our early music service provides a nurturing environment for families to explore the joys of music together. By engaging in interactive activities, children develop essential cognitive, social, and emotional skills that lay the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. Grounded in the principles of music therapy, our inclusive approach celebrates the unique strengths of every child, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence. Families who join our program embark on a transformative journey, bonding over the universal language of music and cultivating a deep appreciation for the diversity of human experience.