In search of activities to do with Lily, another playdate mommy suggested a Gymboree class. I thought it was just a kids clothing store, but apparently they have activity centers around town. We signed up for a free class, and we had a blast. Well, Lily had a blast, and we had the best time watching her. My dad was in town to visit, and he really enjoyed getting to do this with her. There were at least 10 other babies from 5 months to 9 months in class with her. Ball play was the theme of the class. The instructor ran us through several activity options, including rolling around on a big ball, balancing on a platform ball, throwing balls in a bucket, and throwing balls down a slide. We came back together and played soccer, using the baby as a fuze ball piece to show them how to kick. There were also bubbles and a parachute.
We really liked the Gymboree class, because it moved along before baby girl got bored. It had group play as well as allowed us time to play on our own. Transitional songs were built into the class, and I know those will help kids as they get older. There were lots of bright colors in the room. There are activities that we cannot do or would not think to do at home. And, it's a make-shift play date. It included a parent discussion at the beginning, and at the end, we had time to sit and chat with other parents.
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