Hi, my name is Deborah and welcome to Jo Jingles, the UK’s leading pre-school music and movement group. Jo and I are very excited about starting up classes in Stirling, Alloa and Falkirk and we look forward to meeting you at our classes. You can read more about Jo and me below.

Introducing Jo….

Jo Jingles was set up in 1991 as a result of research highlighting that music can help the development of language, numeracy, physical co-ordination and communication skills in young children. The aim is to give babies and toddlers a fun introduction to music through the use of songs, nursery rhymes, percussion instruments, movement and dance. Classes are both fun and educational. They are age specific and run for 45 minutes with usually a maximum of 15 children in each class. The classes are interactive and we make sure we build a repertoire of both old favourites, and exciting new songs. Jo Jingles helps to teach each class and becomes a big ‘special’ friend to the children. We have lots of props and visuals to make things fun and regularly theme classes. We also have a large selection of percussion instruments and each child will get his/her own instrument to play. Sometimes adults get to play too!! Jo Jingles is an ideal activity to share quality time with children.

Why do Jo Jingles?

Research shows us that music is vital to a child's development,

Our classes can help children:

• Develop language and numeracy skills
• Improve physical co-ordination
• Develop routine and discipline
• Gain confidence and independence
• Interact and develop social skills

And most importantly - Have fun.

CLASS TEACHER REQURED

• Do you enjoy music and being with young children?
• Are you looking for part-time, term-time hours?

If so, being a Jo Jingles Class Teacher may be of interest to you.

We run established local classes on a weekly basis, term-time only.

You need to be outgoing and have a good singing voice.

Opportunities to develop role. For further information call 01786 440110 or email me at deborah.jojingles@yahoo.co.uk

This Term

Summer Term runs from Monday 21st April - Saturday 28th June inclusive.

This term we have lots of new themes to explore including Jo learns about Shapes, Jo goes to the Park and Jo and the Dinosaurs! We also have our favourites week where we ask the children for their favourite songs and we have new music this term from Andy Pidcock. So, lots of new and exciting classes coming up.

If you would like to register for this term and ensure a space is reserved for your child, please contact me by phone or email (my details are noted at the top of page). Please note as each class is individually themed you can join the term at any point.

Jo & I look forward to meeting you for the Summer Term.

Parties

We also do parties here at Jo Jingles at any venue from your own home, to a hall you have hired for the big day. The session would last for approximatly 45 minutes to 1 hour and we provide all the instruments and props along with party invites and balloons. We can accommodate most themes too or if you would like particular songs included in the session we would endeavour to incorporate these. Prices start from £80 (Existing Jo Jinglers receive a £10 discount on the cost of the party).

For further information please give me a call.

Nurseries/Playgroups/Community Groups

Programmes specifically for Nurseries and other pre-school childcare groups will also shortly be available. If you are interested and would like further information, please contact me by email deborah.jojingles@yahoo.co.uk. Free demonstrations are available on request.

About me…..

I have just moved back to Stirling after living and working in Edinburgh for the last 10 years. I have a daughter, Natalie, who is now 16 months and it was through taking Natalie to Jo Jingles classes in Edinburgh that I caught the Jo Jingles bug!

We first joined Jo Jingles when my daughter was just over 5 months old. She has progressed so well and is now a very confident toddler. If ever we are on a long car journey we just put on her Jo Jingles CD and she is happy and excited “clapping” and “singing” along. As Jo Jingles classes are interactive I also took part in the classes, rather than sitting back and watching her have all the fun.

I am thrilled to be bringing Jo Jingles classes to the Stirling and Falkirk area and hope Jo and I are going to make lots of new friends.

Out & About

Jo and I will be out and about over the next few months and we hope to meet you at one of the following:-

• Thursday 15th May – 10:00am - Early Learning Centre, Falkirk
• Thursday 29th May - 10:00am - Early Learning Centre, Stirling