What to expect in class:Experience music from all around the world-music from both past and present, near and far! From The Beatles to Bach! In Music 2, children will begin to experiment with ways to play musical instruments, accompany a song with rhythm, and act out lyrics through movements using both gross motor and fine motor skills. Children know so much about music at this stage, and are at the beginning stages of being able to express themselves musically!Benefits:Physical: Sensory exploration time is supported while children practice their motor skills, which is crucial for your child’s overall development.Cognitive: Music play helps activate parts of the brain responsible for music and speech processing. It creates an early appreciation of music and supports language development.Social: Through music, you can hear and feel emotions. Tunes can be happy, sad, or angry! This supports social development in understanding emotions in a new way.Adults: You get to engage with your little one making emotional connections and strong bonds. Being involved in your child’s play helps both you feel more connected.
Gymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side · Upper West Side
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Kids
science
School Skills
Gymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side · Upper West Side
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am - 11:30pm Drop off program; for ages 2-4Travel the globe visiting exotic countries . Create Art masterpiecesExperiment with Science Labs. Sing & dance to different Music genresRun obstacle courses. Breathe fresh air at RS Park South and do so much more.
Ages 2–4
theater
Explorers
Gymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side · Upper West Side
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Ages 2–3
movement
Runners
Gymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side · Upper West Side
What to expect in class:It’s all about opposites: loud and quiet, fast and slow, up and down! Contrasting ‘themes’ help your child learn better ways to communicate. We move across the bridge sllowwwly and then fast! They'll learn how to control body movements and use their body to navigate and problem solve across monkey bars, giant cushions, and through little tunnels. We’ll also practice repetition and routine with regular parachute and bubble activities. Soon your little one will be leading the Gymbo Dance!Benefits:Physical: Exploration of the different equipment supports problem solving, navigating skills, and confidence.Cognitive: Repetition, songs, and interacting with their familiar adult supports language development, vocabulary, and memory.Social: Our classroom environment supports social and emotional development.Adults: Need your little one to take a good nap? This class is high energy and full of fun. In fact- you might want to take a nap too!
Ages 16 mo–2 yr
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