Lena-sensei and students during one of Gymboree Play & Music’s drop-off sessions. GYMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC JAPAN
Gymboree Play & Music is most often associated with its mommy and me classes for babies and toddlers. However, its parent-optional programming for 3–5-year-olds provides the perfect environment for older children to gain the self-confidence; sense of independence; and social, cognitive, and physical skills they need for future schooling. Classes available for this age include art, music, sports, school skills, and English. Classes are taught in English with Japanese explanations if necessary (except for the English class, which is an English-only environment).
Classes can be taken alone or packaged into two-hour drop-off sessions. With Gymboree’s flexible schedules, parents can use classes as an after-school option, a preschool alternative, or even as an extra weekend activity for their children. The sessions provide parents with the alone-time they need and give children ample time to make new friends, gain their independence, and play with and learn from their peers.
Gymboree Play & Music is the global leader in classes for children 0–5 years old. Free trials are offered daily at both locations. For more information, please refer to http://www.gymboree.jp. — NICOLE YAMADA
