Ditty Dots: The Musical Tots

☀️ BOOKING FOR NEXT TERM IS NOW OPEN ☀️

Term starts on June 10th and will run for 5 consecutive weeks 🧡 lots of families are re-signing so spaces are limited!

Book now to secure your spot 🎶 (link in stories)

🌟🌟 FREE SESSION 🌟🌟

The toddler classes are all fully booked 🙌🙌

But the babies aren't 👀

Next week, I'll be offering a free session to any of the baby classes 👶

MONDAYS
Towcester: 0935
Bugbrooke: 12
Kingsthorpe: 1345

If you'd like to come and try the baby class for free, just send me a message 🧡

🌞 GIVEAWAY 🌞

Win a full block of classes for the Summer Term 🧡

Simply share this post to your stories and comment/ tag a friend.

Includes our new venue and class!

🌟 BUGBROOKE COMMUNITY CENTRE 🌟
This class is for children who are sitting (approx 6m) to toddling (approx 14m). This class combines the key elements from both the baby + toddler classes; sensory and role play exploration.

Booking is now live for the next term; visit the website to secure your spot 🧡

Giveaway winner will be announced Friday evening.

Share share share! 🎵

My passion! I could talk to you about this for hours 🤓

It really is phenomenal and most importantly: scientifically proven.

The focus of my dissertation in my Masters was studying the impact of music on the brain and therefore academic achievement. In short, through about 15 case studies of Primary Schools across very diversified socioeconomic backgrounds.. *every* single student who had participated in formal music education was achieving average or above average grades throughout school. Not one anomaly. Students chosen at random. Crazy right?

Think of the brain as a muscle - we can make it bigger! Studies show that musicians have increased gray matter in the brain - literally more neuronal cell bodies. And we can start this process of brain development from the moment they arrive in our worlds ❤️

It might seem that we are just having fun, but we are actually stimulating and developing those little brains so much 😍😍

www.explorewithlorltd.com for more information and to book

Ditty Dots: I wanted it to be more than a music class 💕
🧡 I had my first child during the height of the pandemic & we were pretty much in lockdown for the best part of the first year... No baby classes, no new mum friends, minimal socializing (2m apart and just one walk a day else might end up in prison - seems crazy now!)
👯 Of course, all the pandemic babies missed out on things but I think the mums did too a little bit. I know how valuable support is during those early times; I was so incredibly lucky to have my husband and my Mum but some people didn't have that.
🎵 When setting up Ditty Dots, as important as the content of the classes, was the priority of choosing the right venues. I wanted venues that allowed people to socialize before/ after class. I wanted to provide opportunity for friendships and support networks to gradually and naturally build.
⚡ The vibe in class is really relaxed, welcoming, friendly, non-judgemental, but to now see parents and children who didn't know each other before, playing together - well, it might have brought a tear to my eye 🤣 (I was setting up the room, looked out the window, saw this, grabbed my camera and ran!)

The venue in Towcester is on market square - surrounded by great brunch and coffee spots ( , , ). We also have a private garden for use in the warmer months.

The venue in town is on a BIG playing field with a great playground and facilities. There's also a few pubs nearby 🙌

I wanted Ditty Dots to be more than a music class, and this beautiful moment earlier shows that it is becoming that 🧡

I just had the loveliest notification on my phone after a wonderful day of classes!

I didn't know Facebook recommendations were a thing, but I'm here for it 🥰

A couple more testimonials 🧡🧡

Booking is now open for next term which starts on Feb 26th and runs til April 1st 🎵

Sessions will run on a Monday:
📍Towcester: Babies 09.35, Toddlers 10.30
📍Northampton: Toddlers 13.50, Babies 14.45

You can book through the link in the bio. Any questions, let me know 🥰

Booking will soon be open for the next term 🧡

I've had such lovely feedback from parents about the classes; I'll share more testimonials over the next week 🥰

• exploring stories through live music
• developing speech through rhymes, action songs and first sounds practice
• sensory exploration for babies
• themed toys and social development for toddlers
• chilled environment where curiosity is encouraged
• personal instruments and puppets each week
• lots of dancing encouraged, parental involvement optional
• fun AND educational
• £2 cheaper per class on average than most classes + block booking discounts

I've written my first blog!

I really do believe in the importance of music in a child's development. I love geeking out on the science behind it all; of course I don't expect you to, so I have written a short post to share some of the headlines!

I'll post the link on my story + in my bio for you to take a quick read the next time you have 5 minutes for a cold coffee!

https://www.explorewithlorltd.com/post/the-crucial-role-of-music-for-baby-and-toddler-development

Today 💫🎶🧡

I did try extra hard to grab some photos today, but still none of the music making 🥴 (I promise we actually sing and dance for most of the session!)

I'm absolutely loving the sessions; they're such a joy!

4 weeks left of this term, still some spaces dotted around; if you'd like more information - send me a message 🧡

I'm so grateful for the love and support I've received from you lovely people as I start this venture!

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas with your families & hope to see you on the other side.

Swipe for class times + venues. Sessions start Jan 8th (Towcester + Northampton) and Jan 11th (Upton)

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💫 BLACK FRIDAY 💫

Today only 🧡