Child Development Blog
Our new normal
29. July 2020
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As some of our branches get the final nod to open their doors we need to outline what the ‘new normal’ will look like at Gymboree Play & Music. Making sure our customers and staff are safe in a post Covid-19 world is the most important part of this process for us and as such […]
Learn more »Why do toddlers become Fussy Eaters?
27. November 2019
Child Development Blog,St Albans
Written by Jacqueline, a Children’s Occupational Therapist and Principal of Magnificent Munchers, Therapy for Fussy Eaters. As parents the first thing we often do is blame ourselves for things that we think are not quite right and involve our children. However, it is very unlikely that a parent has caused their child to become a […]
Learn more »Gift vouchers – Give the gift of play week after week!
29. October 2019
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Are you wondering what to give as a gift to a new parent, child or grandchild? Are you keen to give a greener, ethical gift, and reduce the amount of single use plastics in the world? Why not give Gymboree Play & Music gift vouchers which can be used towards any of our classes or […]
Learn more »“What if my baby falls asleep during class?”
22. October 2019
Baby Blog,Child Development Blog,St Albans
Written by Stephanie Gross, Director Gymboree Play & Music St Albans “What if my baby falls asleep during class?” 🙋🏼♀️ Answer = With many babies attending from just a few weeks old, this naturally happens. However please don’t worry that they aren’t learning from the activities, they still process 60% of their surroundings whilst asleep! […]
Learn more »Come along to Playday 2019!
25. July 2019
Baby Blog,Bristol,Child Development Blog,Chiswick,Classes Blog,Family Blog,Gymboree Play & Music News,St Albans,Tunbridge Wells,Watford
On Wednesday 7th August it’s Playday, the UK’s national day celebrating play, and this year’s theme is Play Builds Children. At Gymboree Play & Music we know all about the benefits of play, for over 40 years we have been sparking a love of learning with millions of families around the world, with research-based play […]
Learn more »It all started at Gymboree Play & Music!
18. June 2018
Child Development Blog,Gymboree Play & Music News
By Susannah Sloman, Director of Gymboree Play & Music UK I had the greatest pleasure of meeting Sophia’s Mum, Becky recently. Sophia is 9 years old and was once a Gymboree Play & Music baby. I don’t generally get to meet the parents of Gymboree children once they leave and head out into the big […]
Learn more »Attachment Styles and Adults’ Role
06. November 2017
Baby Blog,Child Development Blog,Gymboree Play & Music News,Islington
Written by our wonderful staff member Luca, here is a post that shows just how important it is to have both little ones and adults present in our classes: Here at Gymboree Play & Music, we find the adults’ presence in the class very important. The first reason for that is that grown-ups serve as […]
Learn more »Scribblings of a Sleep Deprived Mama
06. July 2017
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Play: A Serious learning technique or just for fun?
21. June 2017
Child Development Blog,Chiswick,Glasgow South,Sevenoaks
It’s no secret that Gymboree Play & Music places a lot of importance in ‘Play’ as a major learning process and here’s why:
When we play, in many cases, we place our undivided attention in our actions. For example: An actor is trained to be present, most famously a ‘Method’ Actor is trained to be nothing but their character. Of course, they understand that what they are ‘playing’ isn’t the truth, but that doesn’t detract from their dedication to the process of ‘Play’ in this instance.
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