About Us

Jumps & Jingles was founded by Joan Hargrave in 2023, shortly after she retired from teaching Junior Kindergarten. With over 30 years of experience and her Level 1 Orff training, Joanie is dedicated to sharing her love of music with children through songs, stories, and creative movement.

Your child will love the magical world of music and imaginative play created by Joanie!

Our Program

Jelly Tots

6-36 months

(parent participation required)

Join me for a fun-filled half-hour of music, rhythm and rhyme. You and your child will sing along to old classics, learn new songs, dance, and move to the music!

Explore rhythm-making with shakers and scarves, have fun with puppets, and enjoy an entertaining story while progressing through thoughtfully curated, thematic-based lessons.

In this teacher-directed setting, your toddler will have the chance to develop both fine and gross motor skills. Watch as their confidence and coordination blossom!

Jump, clap, wiggle, and jiggle with Joanie!

The Orff Method

The Orff methodology of teaching music is an integrative approach that incorporates many different kinds of learning elements including singing, dancing, acting, and the use of various percussion instruments.

Check out what our clients are saying!

  • Our experience with Jumps and Jingles has been the best! My boys look forward to every single time they get to sing and dance along with her and we are extremely grateful for the overall experience ! We love Miss Joanie!

    Toddler and Preschool Parent

  • My 2.5 year old absolutely loves Miss Joanie and her classes! He really enjoys all the singing and dancing, as well as the various props she uses in her classes! I would recommend Jumps and Jingles to anyone! 😊

    Preschool Parent

  • Jumps and Jingles with Miss. Joanie is truly amazing. Miss.Joanie’s energy and enthusiasm make every class so much fun. Our child absolutely loves dancing with her! Thank you Miss Joanie for making every class such a joyful and wonderful experience.

    Toddler Parent

  • My son (1 year old) absolutely loves Ms. Joanie’s Jumps and Jingles class! From start to finish, he is fully engaged with her warm, energetic presence and the wonderful music she creates. He especially enjoys listening to the guitar and interacting with all the fun items she brings for the kids to explore. The class is perfectly paced for little ones, and it’s such a joy to watch him light up during every activity. Ms. Joanie has an incredible way of connecting with the children and creating a fun, welcoming environment. It’s truly a highlight of our week!

    Jumps & Jingles Parent

  • We absolutely LOVED our first round of classes with Jumps & Jingles and, specifically, Miss Joanie. My little one loves music, books, AND stuffed animals and Miss. Joanie managed to bring it all together with her programming. Every time we start to sing the goodbye song, I am constantly saying, "that class went so fast!" We were quick to sign up for another set of classes and won't hesitate again in the future, either!

    Jumps & Jingles Parent

  • I loved that each class was themed. Ms. Joanie playing the guitar and introducing various shakers and instruments was a huge hit as well. Ms. Joanie also did such a great job engaging with each individual child throughout the class - no one was left out, ever!

    Jumps & Jingles Parent

  • We loved these sessions! Joan is so sweet and has a great approach to keeping the little ones entertained!

    Jumps & Jingles Parent