School Skills

Build the key social, emotional and intellectual skills needed for school and life with specially designed drop-off classes for ages 2 1/2-5. Activities help develop confidence, curiosity, communication, perseverance and cooperation, giving your child a solid foundation for future learning environments.

Gymboree’s safe and fun-filled environment is a great place for your child to learn how to separate from you at his or her own pace. You are free to stay in the classroom, spend time talking with other mothers in the waiting room or even leave the site, whatever works best for you and your child.

School Skills1 hr 50 min class (3 - 5 years old)

In each letter-focused lesson, children are introduced to new vocabulary and participate in various independent and group learning activities including art, science exploration, hide-and-seek, snack time and more. All activities promote the important personal and social skills your child will need for a successful transition into school.

 

School Skills60 min class (30 mos - 5years old)

The 1 hour class is an abbreviated version of the 1 hour and 50 min class and is designed for children with shorter attention spans. The class can also be paired with a Sports, Art or Music class in one of our special discount packages to form a 2-hour drop-off program. This class is open to advanced 2 1/2 year olds.

Packages are also available. Please ask a staff member for details.

 

"Children participating in this program are more likely to enter kindergarten with the social, emotional, physical, and academic skills needed for early and ongoing success."

- Dr. Jennae Bulat, Director of Research and Assessment, LeapFrog School Division of LeapFrog®