👶 Ages 16 mo–2 yr📍 Upper West Side

Runners

Name: Runners
Start: 2026-09-17T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-17T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Gymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side

📆Thu, Sep 17 · 10:30 AM

📍Gymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side · 120 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069 Get directions ↗

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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!

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