Music Programs for Little Bears: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers

Teacher Rachel tunes a ukulele in the park while a toddler in the foreground holds a rhythm stick. A teacher plays a guitar surrounded by toddlers and parents in Salesforce Park

Little Bears

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Little Bears is San Francisco’s best music program for infants and toddlers. Come rock out with us at one of our campuses, or in a park near you! Everyone gets a free trial so you can make sure it’s a good fit.

We’ve been hosting in-person music classes for kids ages 6 mos. – 5 yrs. since 2007, and have been holding classes in parks in San Francisco since July 2020.

Our infant and toddler music classes focus on socialization, music appreciation, a deep embodiment of rhythm and melody, and – most importantly! – music as a joyful expression of self. Our teachers are professional musicians with a focus on teaching younger age groups. Some of them have been teaching Little Bears classes for over a decade. They are the best in town!

Still not convinced? Check out the story that ABC7 did about our pandemic era classes!

We are currently enrolling students in all classes for 2024. Email us at [email protected] to get the ball rolling, or submit a trial form below!

Outdoor Toddler Class Locations Winter 2024 (Little Bears)

Little Bears Schedule

For all inquiries, please email [email protected].
 
The Current Schedule
(Note that certain classes may be full at the time of inquiry. All classes with only one section have the possibility of adding a second section 1 hour earlier or later with enough enrollment interest.)
 
– Monday at 10:15 am with Rachel at Natural Resources SF (Location J). Enroll here.
– Monday at 10:15 am and 11:15 am with Michael at Blue Bear Fort Mason (Location B)
– Monday at 3 pm and 4 pm with Ji at Blue Bear Mission Bay (Location F). These classes are free to residents of these nearby apartment buildings.
 
– Tuesday at 9:30 am and 10:30 am with Lucia at Blue Bear Mission Bay (Location F). These classes are free to residents of these nearby apartment buildings.
– Tuesday at 10 am with Michael at Salesforce Park Main Plaza.
 
– Wednesday at 10:15 am and 11:15 am with Michael at Little Marina Green (Location A)
– Wednesday at 11 am with Rachel at Noe Courts (Location H)
 
– Thursday at 10 am and 11 am with Ji at Blue Bear Mission Bay (Location F). These classes are free to residents of these nearby apartment buildings.
– Thursday at 11 am with Rachel at the Panhandle Picnic Area (Location D)
 
– Friday at 10 am with Lucia at Thrive City (Location G, resuming in April)
 
– Saturday at 10 am and 11 am with Lucia and Michael at Argonne Elementary (Location C)
 
– Sunday at 10 am and 11 am with Mimi at Argonne Elementary (Location C)

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Love Little Bears? Looking for some rockin’ and rollin’ early childhood enrichment for your Preschool, Daycare, Company Family Programming, or Community Center? We’d love to hear from you!

Little Bears loves to match our talented team of teachers around the Bay with the perfect partner site fit. With classes at Family Shelters around San Francisco like St. Joseph’s and Hamilton Families, as well as at Preschools and Enrichment programs like Tiny Giants, Little Bee, Marina Tots, and Enrich, Play, Learn, we’re well versed in reaching varied populations with our vibrant classes.

If you’d like to have Little Bears at your school, email us at [email protected]. We’d love to set it up!

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Teacher Rachel tunes a ukulele in the park while a toddler in the foreground holds a rhythm stick.

A lifelong love of music starts here!

“Having two kids home at once has been… an experience. We definitely realize that we need the music in us to feel like ourselves, especially during these trying times.” – Lillian D.

 

“Words do not do it justice… this program is truly beyond superb! I couldn’t believe the confidence my two year old gained in just four short sessions. And even MORE wonderful than that – was just seeing the pure joy on her face! . . . We BOTH loved every minute – and I will treasure the fun memories of our first music class together! Can’t wait to sign up again.” – Reena R.

 

“Wanted to send a quick note to say how great we think teacher Rachel is. Our daughter has gone to 4 or 5 music classes with different teachers since she was born, and Rachel is exceptional at fostering a love of music and teaching her so many new songs and dances.” – Jack W.

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Free Songs for Toddlers!

If you can’t wait to get into our classes to start your musical journey, jump in here! You can play these songs for your toddlers, have them sing along and learn the hand motions. It’s a lot of fun – and they’ll be singing these songs all around the house!

 

 

 

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