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Jo Jingles or Tumble Tots???

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Skyler · 07/09/2006 19:35

I want to take my 14 month old to some structured activities in the New Year as my eldest will then be in Nursery. Unfortunately our Jo Jingles and Tumble Tots classes clash. Which would you choose??
I think she is very active and physically capable for her age, at least more so than her sister was (running and climbing etc) so I am drawn more to TT but my dd1 went to a music group and we both loved it and still do the songs and actions now.....
Opinions please......TIA

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moondog · 07/09/2006 19:35

Neither.The names alone are sickening.

MerlinsBeard · 07/09/2006 19:36

i would not touch jo jingles witha barge pole, why pay for singing songs and bashing a drum when u can get that at toddler group for free?

DontCallMeMalImMaloryTowers · 07/09/2006 19:48

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car25 · 07/09/2006 19:49

I personally didn't like Tumbletots and prefered music groups.

I would suggest you do a one off trial of each and then decide, it's a lot of money to lose if you change your mind (our groups you have to pay a whole term up front and some have a yearly compulsory membership fee as well).

mazzystar · 07/09/2006 19:53

Sorry I think TT is the pits. The equipment's great but honestly, its such a rip-off, paying for all that marketing etc and its all so formulaic. I expect the same applies to Jo Jingles.

julienetmum · 07/09/2006 23:32

I did Rhythm Time with dd (simila thing to Jo Jingles) and ds today went to his first day ot tumble tots.

Which is best depends on the child I think, ds doesn;t do music groups very well but he had a great time at TT.

Ignore the cheesy franchise bit. Just check out whether the staf are qualified. I have a music degree but I still thought RT was worth it, it is not just the same as sitting at home or at a toddler group (unless you have a very well organised toddler group run by a musician) banging a drum. It brings structure, socialisation confidnece and the TT group we went to today seemed similar.

Gillian76 · 07/09/2006 23:36

Music with Mummy?

Both JJ and TT seem heavily branded to me.

OldieMum · 07/09/2006 23:36

DD (3.7) has done TT for two years and she loves it. I think it helped her to make a quite rapid transition from being physically rather unconfident compared with other children I know to being much more confident than she used to be. The classes are fun and she always looks forward to them - a recent question from her - "Will Tumble Tots go on for ever?" I imagine the quality of the classes could easily very a great deal, depending on who runs them, however. Our TT people are all lively, warm and interested in the children.

OldieMum · 07/09/2006 23:37

sp... 'Vary'

TambaTheDragonSlayer · 07/09/2006 23:38

Cant Stand Jo Jingles. I suffered the indignity of taking DS1 for a few months when he was little. I used to cringe when made to shake Jos hand and then Mil bought him a Jo Jingle teddy thing and CD. I couldnt take it anymore and never went back.

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Skyler · 08/09/2006 12:56

Lol at some of the responses. Thank you for your replies. I think it will be a good idea to trial them perhaps. Our music group was just an individual (trained) doing a class, but I think I could do some of what she did at home and dd2 has group activities at toddlers etc. I just feel I want to do something for her as she is always fitting in around dd1 (naturally I suppose). Thanks again.

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southeastastra · 08/09/2006 13:40

i run a sort of 'freeplay' session at the local sports centres where the children can do what they want with the equipment and bouncy castle. we also do singing at the end. have you asked at your local centre they may have something similar

Loshad · 08/09/2006 23:03

my younger Ds's loved TT ( was working all the time when the older ones were little . i hated it and often had to brace myself tyo go - soo twee, and pricey, and the nauseating booklets telling you how to parent your child - bleurch, but the really loved and often still talk about it.

MJ74 · 25/06/2010 22:26

Well, it depends what you are after? My daughter has gone to the MOrpeth group since she was 6 mths old. She is now 2 and 1/2. The leader there has a very unique manner. I honestly think she loves what she does and really cares. She makes every effort to praise the children and is extremely skilled. I feel it is a quality session, and am happy to pay for this as she is so attentive and praises all of the children by name. This is not possible in a drop in session. Our teacher builds up a relationship with the children and parents. It is second to none. Many people have commented on what an excellent talker my toddler is. I didn't really know as I have nothing to compare to. However, Jo Jingles has undoubtedly contributed to her language development. I am a teacher and would recommend this to anyone. Jo Jingles follows a topic approach which has been much enjoyed by all in our class. It doesn't take a music degree to have an affinty with children, so don't let qualifications sway you. Go and visit. Jo Jingles is not just singing, I feel passionate that all sessions should not be tarred with the same brush. Or leader was fantastic! Go along and see x

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