KidLinks

Social-emotional skills are so important for children. 🧒 That's why KidLinks created our Social-Emotional Skills Resource! Our 5-category curated digital application of music, animations, and downloadable guidebooks is here to support schools, care centers, community centers, or organizations serving children with any special challenges. 🏫 ♿ Explore now at https://lnkd.in/gQrpncki

Music and movement go together like peanut butter and jelly! 🥜 Songs can easily be enhanced with motions, just like Maria does every Thursday at our ✴️FREE✴️ Therapeutic Music & Movement sessions. There is only 1 month left of our fall series at Klyde Warren Park on Thursdays at 10 AM! 🎶 Walk-ins are welcome or sign up in advance at https://lnkd.in/ggHmiFKk

We're overjoyed to share that an anonymous Foundation has generously given a $15,000 grant for KidLinks' music therapy program. Thank you so much for your support. Let the healing power of music continue to uplift lives! 🎵🎼💖

🙌 Empower, inspire, act! Today is #MakeADifferenceDay, an annual celebration that encourages people to make a positive impact in the community through volunteering, donating, and acts of kindness. 🌍 We invite you to join KidLinks' Giving Guild. Your monthly donation to KidLinks will have a lasting impact on the children and caregivers we serve. 🌟 Give now at https://lnkd.in/gHB3U5ct

🎧 Did you know that Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary offers a sensory-friendly experience of their Dinosaurs Live exhibit? Dinosaurs Quiet offers a calmer environment without sounds or movement, so visitors with sensitivities can enjoy the magic of the dinosaurs! 📆 Dinosaurs Quiet is offered on the second Saturday of each month of the exhibit from 8–9 a.m. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gKXtKvEE

💖 Building bridges, not barriers! We love seeing the rise in inclusive playgrounds in #dfw, where everyone, regardless of abilities or preferences, can find joy and connection. 🚸 Check out a few of our favorite local inclusive playgrounds! 📍 Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground: 1301 W Belt Line Rd, Richardson, 75080 📍 Allan Shivers Playground: 3700 Scottish Rite Way, Dallas, 75219 📍 Bonnie Wenk Park: 2996 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney, 75071 📍 Child's Play at Bachman Lake: 2750 Bachman Dr, Dallas, 75220 📍 Dream Park Playground: 2001 University Dr, Fort Worth, 76107 📍 Flag Pole Hill Park: 8015 Doran Cir, Dallas, 75201 📍 Hope Park: 8000 McKinney Rd, Frisco, 75034 📍 Mary Heads Carter: 2320 Heads Ln, Carrollton, 75006 📍 Windhaven Meadows Park: 5400 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano, 75093 ✋ Share in the COMMENTS your favorite DFW inclusive playground!

🎃 Get into the fall spirit with our KidLinks October newsletter! Read updates on our programs, music, events, and more at https://lnkd.in/gEivYE_3 🍂 * * * #KidLinks #OctoberNews #musictherapy #musictherapists #musicishealing #musicforall #music #media #dallas #dallaskids #dfw #brainbreak

🎃 Halloween is just around the corner! Our music therapist Gina created the fun song "BOO, La, La, La," which is a spooky take on the original KidLinks classic, "Oo, La, La, La." This song can be used in sessions to help improve receptive and expressive language skills by identifying pictures related to Halloween. It also allows kids to identify colors, vocalize all the spooky sounds, and answer questions about what they see. 👻 🦇 Try it out at your next session or with your kiddo at home! #halloween

🌟 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 🌟 Join KidLinks in celebrating the amazing individuals with Down Syndrome and the incredible contributions they make to our communities! 💙💛 Let’s raise awareness, promote inclusion, and embrace diversity together. Every person has unique gifts to share, and by supporting one another, we create a brighter, more inclusive world for all. Share your stories, spread love, and let’s make a difference together! 💖✨ * * * #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #InclusionMatters #CelebrateDifferences #DSAM2024 #KidLinks

🎈 Happy birthday to Laura Ingrim, KidLinks' Marketing Communications Specialist! In her role, Laura manages KidLinks’ social media platforms, email campaigns, and assists with overall marketing strategy. That means that yes, Laura is writing this post about herself! 😆 🎶 Laura is a graduate of Texas Christian University with a Bachelor’s of Music Education, and previously taught music for six years on the elementary level. She has over 10 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations. Laura loves contributing to the mission-focused team at KidLinks. Have a wonderful birthday today, Laura!