Li'l Bitty Ditties

22/04/2026

https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/close-music-education-gap

I still remember my elementary music teacher roaming the halls, pushing a cart overflowing with tambourines, recorders, and sheet music. This vibrant world was threatened, however, when I was in fourth grade as the district began discussing cuts to our music program. That night, in a small act of de...

04/04/2026

Drove up to Giant’s Causeway yesterday. I hadn’t been there in almost 40 years. Such a crowd, it seems we were by ourselves 40 years ago.

03/04/2026

01/04/2026

Pausing before reacting to a child’s big feelings isn’t easy — but it’s powerful.

When we take a breath, we create space to respond with connection instead of reacting from our own triggers.

This is how we teach children that emotions are safe — theirs and ours.

If you want support learning how to pause when you're triggered, watch the Pause Is Power replay webinar — a powerful 35-minute free training.

Access the FREE Pause Is Power Webinar Replay:
bit.ly/Pause-Is-Power

10/03/2026

Join us for the Maracas Song Collection this Spring!
Your children will love the energy of this collection! Songs include the American children’s song, "Ha Ha This a-Way" made famous by legendary blues guitarist Huddle Ledbetter (aka "Lead Belly"), the enchantingly rhythmic "Al citrón," based on a traditional Latin American children's game, and "'Bout My Friends," sure to have everyone dancing to its funky blues. In addition to your weekly classes, your tuition includes recordings and materials for you to use at home, including an illustrated songbook and access to the songs through the Music Together app.

About the Illustrators
Read more about Jaime Kim on her website: https://www.jaimekim.com.
See more of Gerald Kelley's work on his website: https://egkellerdraws.com/

Illustration portfolio site of children's illustrator Gerald Kelley.

07/03/2026

Maracas collection starts March 16. If you are new to Music Together and sign up for a Wasilla music class, you can use the following code for $15 off the registration price: WLBD1XS26
location is 4886 E. Alder Dr.
Mixed Age Mondays 5:30PM
Mixed Age Wednesdays 10AM

24/02/2026

Homeschoolers we have a new offering this spring. Rhythm Kids for ages 5-8. Check out our website:

Every week in our music classes at Li'l Bitty Ditties, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them® come together to play together musically. Little ones love playing along in class, and caregivers love being a part of their children’s growth into confident music-makers. And ev...

24/09/2025

This is still difficult for some of us adults to understand, but it is vital to growth as a human being.

Starting these child-rearing practices when kids are young not only sets them up for self-sufficiency when they're older but can improve your relationship with them too.