HOW DID JO JINGLES BEGIN?
In 1991, Gill Thomas was a young mother with two small children looking for
an opportunity that would allow her to use her business skills, whilst leaving
her with time to look after her family. You might describe this as wishful
thinking but sometimes wishes do come true! She was also keen to find activities that would stimulate and interest her own children.
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WHAT IS JO JINGLES?
 Jo Jingles provides fun music, singing and movement classes for babies and young children. With the help of our Jo Jingles doll, trained and experienced presenters run the UK's most popular music and movement experience.
The first Jo Jingles classes started in 1991 and were so successful they led to the launch of the Jo Jingles franchise in 1995. The company is now well established as the leading provider of structured and interactive music and movement classes with an educational slant for children from 3 months to 5 years of age*.
(*All class age groups are subject to availability. In some areas we run classes for children aged up to 7 and 8 years of age.)
Jo Jingles is also pleased to welcome children with special needs (please contact your local class teacher in advance to discuss any specific requirements) |
WHAT DOES JO JINGLES DO?
Jo Jingles teaches children:
- to play percussion instruments expressively
- to sing songs
- to hold a tune
- to find the rhythm to move and dance to
Most importantly children have lots of fun and everybody joins in.
Jo Jingles classes are carefully structured. Each week different educational themes are introduced using well-known nursery rhymes and action songs.
Experienced presenters run classes in a friendly and informal manner so you can be safe in the knowledge that your child, and maybe you too will learn about music in a stimulating and secure environment. |
WHEN & WHERE CAN WE GO TO JO JINGLES CLASSES?
 Classes are held weekly during term time and last for around 45 minutes. (Depending on the class age group.)
Sessions are run to suit all abilities and are split into age specific classes. CLICK HERE for full details.
Jo Jingles to date has over 100 franchisees operating in more than 500 centres throughout the UK and Ireland and are expanding every day.
To find your nearest Jo Jingles Class please click here to visit our find our classes page or call Head Office on 0044 (0) 1494 778989. |
WHY SINGING IS GOOD FOR CHILDREN?
- Encourages language & listening skills
- Develops numeracy skills
- Provides an opportunity to experiment with sound and words
- Stimulates imagination & learning
- Improves social skills
- Helps self-expression
- Develops self-esteem
- Helps children to understand emotions
- Introduces children to different sounds/cultures, songs from around the world
- Enhances understanding of rhythm and timing
- Improves co-ordination
- Develops and generates memories
- Helps you to feel happy and positive
- Enhances general well-being
- Singing is fun!
Children instinctively move when they hear music and they make sounds at the same time. Research (such as that by Pound in 1999) has suggested that physical movement is important for brain development. It has also been shown in various studies that memory of words and music is enhanced by physical movement.
Jo Jingles classes reinforce all these points and provide quality time for parent/ carer and child together. |
