Toddler sense, Monkey music or Jo jingles?

[katieskids]

Can I have your opinions on the above classes please? I have a 20m ds and come September I am reducing my work hours and want to join a class to have some fun with him. My ds is active and I worry that he will find the structure of the music groups too much.
We tried a trial of toddler sense as we loved baby sensory so much, but something didn't gel. I think it may have been the way that an activity was set up with some music, the children got involved,then when the music ended the props were taken away. My ds came away from the class 'wired' and found it hard to switch off. Perhaps if we joined for a term he would get used to the structure.
Thanks

I've tried jo jingles and didn't quite like it - but it might have been because I had a younger baby. There was quite a lot of movement - e.g kids walking around, clapping etc but not as structured as baby sensory. So might be good for a toddler.

Also sing and sign is quite good - the kids can crawl about or sit in your lap, it's up to them. There are a few props too but it's very relaxed. There's plenty of singing and you and baby learn sign language too!

Didn't think much of Monkey Music. Nothing that you couldn't do at home.

REALLY depends on the teacher. Do a trial class of each!

We did Monkey Music until my DTDs were nearly 3. It was great when they were babies - with them being twins, it was one of the few places I could take them - the class leader would take one, and I would have the other, then we'd swap. They loved being demo baby By the time they were 2 and a half, though, it wasn't so much fun - they didn't always want to sit down, and the range of instruments they used didn't increase particularly as they got older. We stuck it out til they were 3ish, then stopped. The teacher was lovely though.

Maybe do a trail session at Tumbletots - completely different but they will learn useful skills and both my DC loved it

Tumble tots, that's a good one. I will search to see if there are any classes in this area. What about Gymboree (sp?) is that the same idea?

My son loved Toddler sense!! Brilliant each week something new to discover, colouring along with music and great play area with bouncy castles! Definately recommend it as didn't enjoy tumble tots one bit

I have tried a number of Music groups but Monkey Music stands out! It seems to be one of the few groups that really do cater for different age-groups and offer an entirely different curriculum for each. My baby daughter started attending Monkey Music at 3 months and was comletely spell-bound. She is now almost 3 and has just moved up to the most 'senior' group where she is learning notation. I'm learning too!! It's just great.

Another vote for monkey music - we have a great teacher and my DS (2ish) and DD (7mths) love it - and I can tolerate it - don't forget this important factor!