Hello,

My name is Sue Pamp and I live in Stockport in Cheshire. The Sure Start Children's Centre started offering your program with Laura at a local Children's Centre (Lady Bridge in Cheadle Hulme) in March of this year.

My daughter, Marianne, who is 2 and a half, is an extremely introverted child. Each time I would take her to a new activity, she would cling to me for the first hour and a half and then let go. This ritual would continue for about 5 or 6 sessions and then she would eventually wander to settle into the group. If I didn't continue to go, this clinging ritual would start all over again after a week or two of missing the group. I took her to a puppet show once, and she was totally frightened of all the puppets but then settled down and eventually touched a puppet at the end of the show - the very one that had frightened her the most!

Jo Jingles is a really good program for just SUCH a child. She can sit on my lap and it doesn't matter at all, in fact, it's part of the program! The first class she sat with her face buried in my chest. The second class we got there before everyone else, and she sat beside me on the floor. The third class we were a bit late, but she sat on my lap and faced the class. Then there was a break of a few weeks for end of term break and as the three sessions were a trial session to see how the program would go over.

We went back after the end of the term break, and she sat beside me on the floor. She was talking and participating in the group and laughing at Laura's surprise reaction to what was in Jo's bag. Laura was amazed at how Marianne had come along, especially considering there was a break of at least 4 weeks from when she last saw Laura.

Classes started back up again April 21st, and we have had three sessions, this last session, she actually walked to within 2 feet of Laura to hand her the blanket - THIS from the child who wouldn't move 1 foot away from ME!

She also loves the songs and in between the two terms she would ask me to sing songs from Jo Jingles or other songs. Eventually she would sing the song after I sang it through a couple of times, at her request. She doesn't sing at the group, but that is fine she is now starting to lay down by herself for 'sleeping bunnies' and she actually HELD an instrument and played it this last session. First time ever! Usually I have to play the instrument, what an amazing feat! Even though she isn't actually singing at the Children's Centre, she is still benefiting greatly from this program. This program has really helped her to come out of her shell, and I am thrilled that I am able to take her to it. We both enjoy it a lot.

So if you have a child who is shy and withdrawn, this could be the best program for them. There is no pressure for them to go away from Mum, and in time they will develop the confidence to move that little distance away into the group. Another mother at the group commented on Marianne's progress from shy and face buried in Mummy's chest to moving away from Mummy and dancing with the other kids.

Wonderful program and I am thankful to the Sure Start Children's Centre for putting it on for us.

Sincerely,

Sue Pamp

Jo Jingles continues to run weekly here at the Staffordshire Moorlands Children’s Centre.
Alison & Kate are enthusiastic, active, committed, friendly & fun individuals and as ever Jo Jingles is a great success with our families.

The Jo Jingles session forms part of the Family Services provision here at the Children’s Centre and is supported by the Family Activity Team.

We hold two sessions a week, for families with children both under & over 18 months.
Jo Jingles supports the communication, expression & imagination of music & dance with our families. They are able to explore sounds, move to the music and march singing simple songs.
Both of the sessions are always really well run and enjoyed immensely
by children, staff and parents/cares too.

Kate & Jo Jingles have also proved very popular at our Christmas Parties.

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Family Activities Team and Children/Families here at the Staffordshire Moorlands Children’s Centre to thank Jo Jingles, Alison & Kate for their continued fun, friendly and interactive music sessions.

I thought I must just send you an email to tell you how much Charlie, my grandson enjoyed his first day at JO JINGLES, my daughter (Ashlea) said he enjoyed it so much that it is all he keeps talking about.

Thank you to you and your staff for making it so enjoyable for him.

I just wanted to contact you to say how much we all enjoyed Jo Jingles at Ben’s Birthday Party on 11th October. Ben loved it and was very happy that Trish was there to make his party complete, and all his friends had a great time and joined in really well. My parents thought it was really good and were amazed how Trish very capably not only kept the attention of 12 children, mostly pre-schoolers, but gave them such a fun time. Trish is such a good Jo Jingles teacher, we enjoy every weeks session and it’s been great to see Ben gaining in confidence and enjoying music. He sings a lot of the time and although it’s partly because his Dad and I are both musicians, I know it’s also due to Jo Jingles. Thank you again, and please pass on our sincere thanks to Trish.

Luke & I had our first session of Jo Jingles yesterday (08/09/08) with Sue at Mynydd Isa - it was absolutely fantastic!!!
We both really enjoyed it - it was amazing how the music & activities managed to grasp the children's attention especially for Luke who is only nearly 2. It was great fun & we can't wait to go back next week.

My son Thomas has been going to Jo Jingles classes in Ivybridge since he was seven months old and thoroughly enjoys the sessions. He is rapidly approaching his third birthday and still as enthusiastic.
Claire makes the sessions fun for the children and they love Jo's box - can they guess what is making the noise?
We bought my son a 'little Jo' and he goes everywhere with us. If we ask what he'd like to do for the day he invariably says 'Jo Jingles'.
Thanks must go to Claire and Jo Jingles for providing such a stimulating activity.

Hi, my name is Lindsie and I have been taking my son Noah to the Bexleyheath class on Thursdays with Paula for nearly a year now. Noah was 8 months when he started and has loved it ever since. We bought the Jo Jingles CD and a Jo and they were the best purchases ever! Noah knows all the songs and the smile on his face when he first hears the 'Good Morning' track is a picture - he runs to get Jo to join in! Even when we are not at Jo Jingles or the CD isn't on Noah is humming away to 'Good Morning' he will also do 'Sleeping Bunnies' on demand to anyone who asks!

So I definitley recommend this class to any mother....best thing we ever did!

Kunbi
I just wanted to say thanks so much for all your hard work on Saturday to make Soraya's birthday party such an enjoyable and memorable time.

She really enjoyed herself and was talking over the weekend how 'Jo' came and sang her favourite songs with her, along with now listening to her new CDs (time and time again)!

I really appreciated your infectious enthusiasm and sense of fun which contributed to a lovely birthday celebration!

Many thanks again and best wishes.

Last week I attended my last Jo Jingles session with my daughter Ali, who will be going to school next term. We have attended at Holland since Ali was a baby and I just wanted to say thank you.

It was quite emotional saying goodbye to the group of friends we have made there. I am sure you already know that Trish is a great asset to your team. She brings humour and vibrancy to the whole thing which is appreciated by both the children and the parents. My daughter adores her and is always wanting to do pictures for Trish. I am sure that Ali has acquired an interest in music, dance and learning through Jingles. I have been told that she is often found singing in nursery while painting, drawing or doing a jigsaw.
So thanks again and best wishes for the future.

Hi, I have been going to Jo Jingles for 3 years now, I started going when my first child was about 5 months and now I have been taking my second child from 5 months old. I attend Elaine's class in Romford and it is fantastic. Elaine takes a great class and the kids love her, it has been great for both my girls to enjoy music, which they both love. So a big thanks to Jo, Jo's (as the girls call it)!!

I run the pre-school at the above address and recently invited in Alison Wright, who runs the Jo Jingles sessions in Sandbach. All the staff and parents were amazed at her outstanding abilities to involve and direct the children through a series of musical themes. The group of 22 youngsters thoroughly enjoyed participating in the fun activity and loved the experience.

It is very encouraging to observe high quality teaching of music and rhythm to the early years sector and the provision of Jo Jingles is extremely beneficial in developing their creativity, listening skills and physical mobility. As the pace of the activity is fast and stimulating children were continually enthralled and capable of following instruction.

We will certainly be asking Alison back to our pre-school and look forward to sharing further opportunities to enhance our curriculum in the future.

Just a note to say how much my daughter and I enjoy Jo Jingles.

As a full time working father from Monday to Friday, time at the weekends with my three year old daughter is very precious to me. The Saturday classes allow my daughter and I to have quality time together.

Well done Jingles keep up the weekend classes!

My daughter Sophia (now eleven months old) and I have been going to Jo Jingles for the past four months in Redruth, Cornwall run by Emma.  She is absolutely fantastic and all the children love her; we cannot speak of her highly enough.  Her classes are well structured, great fun and very educational.  We play Jo Jingles music regularly at home and Sophia already knows to get her Jo doll and musical toys! 

huge thank you to Emma.

I would just like to thank Jo Jingles for making mine and Ellie's Fridays that extra special.

Ellie loves going to Jo Jingles. She's only 18 months old and in the beginning Ellie would get up-set and not want to sit down, but now she's always the first in and the last out.

I'd especially like to thank Cara the leader for all the effort she makes as well, as it wouldn't be the same with out her. Cara's always got a smile on her face and even though it's freezing outside it always seems like summer with her bubbly personality.

Thank you Cara.

CLICK HERE to read how Alison Wright, Jo Jingles Franchisee for East Cheshire contributes towards helping children learn songs, actions, motor skills – such as jumping hopping etc at the Staffordshire Moorlands Children’s Centre. .

I just wanted to pass on our appreciation for the sessions that Fran provides at our Children's Centre. It is our best attended and most talked about activity. There is a real buzz about the place when Fran is here. She is energetic, committed and inspirational to parents, children and centre staff. She always takes time to welcome new parents and explain to them how the session works and how the children learn and develop through the activity. She has also been very flexible with us and puts up with room changes etc without complaint-a true professional She is consistently upbeat and positive and parents and children leave the session much happier than when they arrived.

Please thank Fran on our behalf -she really is a wonderful person to have around and feels like part of the team.

I had heard a lot about Jo Jingles through friends and I decided to join the Stroud Class with Virginia. I can't tell you how much fun my little toddler (and I) have when she is there. Virginia is simply fantastic and makes the class very exciting. I really like the different themes, the range of equipment and material used to help develop motor/sensory skills. More of the same please!

I just wanted to say thank you to Fran. She is fab. Every week she is consistent you would never know she was having a bad day; she is always chatty and friendly. My daughter Maddison really loves going to Jo Jingles. We have noticed a change in her, particularly rooting through my saucepan drawer for the metal lids. She is 19 months old and just starting to change into being a little girl now. She knows when I say shall we go and see Fran she nods and goes to get our coats. So thanks for being fab Fran.

I began attending Jo Jingles classes with my daughter in September 2005 and have just finished my last term with my son. I would just like to thank Diane for all the hard work she has put in as I know both my children thoroughly enjoyed attending their Jo Jingles classes.

My son Ben who is now three has been coming to Jo Jingles for three terms. I read about Jo Jingles in a magazine and thought I would give it a go as Ben really did not enjoy singing. I have always been musically minded and felt it would be lovely to sing with him and play instruments but he DID not agree with me to say the least! I was quite nervous to take him at first as I thought that he would not join in, however I was amazed when I saw how much he absolutely loves it. He sings and dances like a little star! He sings the Jo Jingles songs all the time wherever we are.....in the bath, in the car. He even sleeps better at night time as he takes his little Jo Jingles cuddly toy to bed with him! What a result!

We go to the Wollaton group in Nottingham and Caroline is the group leader, she has been so good with Ben and encourages ALL the children ALL the time to develop with their singing, dancing and playing of instruments. It is also apparent how well Ben socialises with other children and now conforms to group work since attending the group.

I will let you into a little secret..... I love coming too! What a fantastic opportunity to be able to take time out with your child and have a lovely sing a long with them! Its a great" one to one" time that has no distractions.

Thank you so much for allowing me and Ben to have such great fun together.