Even before your baby was born, you’ve been preparing your environment with all sorts of stimuli—baby songs and music, crib mobiles with black and white patterns, and soft toys with various textures. Play programs for newborns and toddlers have the very same goals of providing stimulation for your baby's senses as he discovers and explores the world around him. While you may have your own bonding experience at home, being in a place where you can actively interact with other parents, share parenting tips and let your baby explore a new environment is an enriching experience for both you and your child. Consider these top three play programs developed specifically for parents and babies or toddlers:
1) The Little Gym -Developmental gymnastics for children ages 6 months to 12 years old
Parent-Child Classes (6 months to 3 years)
Bonding time for a parent and child couldn't be more fun with lessons on motor development through rhythmic activities, games, tumbling, movement, exploration, songs, ball play and parachute activities. Everyone gets bubbles, stamps and a pat on the back for a job well done at the end of each class.
Annual Membership Fee – P1,960
Tuition Fee for the Philippine Summer Quarter – P7,488 (Once/week for 8 weeks); P12,888 (2x/week for 8 weeks)
Duration – April 11 to June 5, 2010
For other programs of The Little Gym, contact:
The Little Gym of Makati
L1, Bonifacio Technology Center, 31st Street & 2nd Ave., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 815-1735/ (02) 815-1779
The Little Gym of Alabang
Mezzanine, Autozentrum BMW Center, Commerce Avenue & Madrigal Avenue, Alabang, Muntinlupa
(02) 850-4060/ (02) 850-4061
The Little Gym of Pasig-Mandaluyong
2F, Bldg. 2, El Pueblo Real de Manila, Julia Vargas Ave. cor. ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
(02) 637-2463/ (02) 637-2464
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2) Tumble Tots – Smart Play Programs for children 6 months to 2 years
Gymbabes (6 months to 1.5 years)
Be with your child as he begins using his senses for exploration, developing his muscles through physical play and becoming confident in what his body can do.
Play Phonics (1.6 years to 2 years)
Your child is now ready to develop skills for early literacy through stories, songs, rhymes and arts and crafts.
Annual Membership Fee – Waived for the Summer Program
Tuition Fee – P4,000 (2x/week for 5 weeks)
Duration -April 12 to May 14, 2010
For other programs of Tumble Tots, contact:
Tumble Tots Manila
Tumble Tots Bldg., E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue (C5) Libis, Quezon City
(02) 687-6793/ (02) 687-6375/ (0917) 7010097
Tumble Tots Davao
Tumble Tots Bldg., A. Mabini St., Davao City
(082) 225-1847/ (0917) 7198015
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3) Kindermusik – Music and movement program for parents and children ages newborn to 7 years
Kindermusik Village (newborn to 1½ years)
Stimulate your baby's growth and development through a musical journey of vocal play, creative movement, and object and instrument exploration.
Standard Tuition (inclusive of imported take home materials): P8,925 (Once/week for 15 weeks)
Kindermusik Family Time (newborn to 7 years)
This is a class for families with multiple children ages 0 and up. Siblings learn to cooperate and play together through music and movement – playing instruments, dancing, singing, listening to stories, among other activities.
Standard Tuition (inclusive of imported take home materials): P13,425 (Once a week for 15 weeks)
For other programs of Kindermusik, contact:
Jeannie Castillo
Country Developer
Kindermusik Philippines
(02) 913-5124/ (0917) 5368745
Apart from these top 3 play programs for your babies and toddlers, there are more ways to stimulate your child. Keep in mind that play is essential in your child’s development. This is the way they learn.
Main photo by David Hanson Ong; Other photos from The Little Gym, Tumble Tots, Kindermusik
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