School Skills
📍 Upper West Side

School Skills

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

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(Newborns) Just getting comfortable being out of the house and beginning to explore!What to expect in class:You’ll learn a variety of ways to play with your newest little bundle of joy. Non-mobile babies are exposed to sensory play, songs, and the beginnings of social play. Meet like-minded parents while our expert teachers lead you through nurturing exercises and activities that stimulate your baby’s brain development. The first stepping stone to sparking a love of learning!

Up to 8 mo
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Music 2

Gymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side · Upper West Side

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.

Ages 16 mo–2.3 yr
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Music 1

Gymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side · Upper West Side

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 1, children will delight in the sound of instruments, and “singing” through musical baby talk. They'll enjoy being sung to, experiencing new sounds and the anticipation of surprise!Benefits:Physical: Sensory exploration time is supported while children practice their motor skills, which is crucial for your baby’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 of you feel more connected.

Ages 6–16 mo
Open Gym

Open Gym

Gymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side · Upper West Side

Children are given free range to explore the set-ups, with their adults within a hug’s reach. Let your child take the lead and run out some wiggles!

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