Gymboree Play and Learn Class

I finally took Ethan to try out a Gymboree Play and Music class this week. Auntie Elaine and Uncle Rob gave Ethan a gift card for a Gymboree class last year. Recently, there was a Groupon for a discounted rate at the Redmond Town Center and Bellevue locations. I couldn't pass up the deal because it also waved the $50 lifetime membership fee. Saving money all around!!!

I took Ethan to the Play and Learn #6 class for children 28-36 months. Unfortuntely, there is no class for his age group Mon-Thurs while Jonathan is in school, which would be perfect, so we went on Friday. The theme was "Firefighters". The equipment was set up so the kids could climb up and save a kitty, sleep in the firehouse, slide down the hatch, and drive the truck with a small hula hoop. They also got to pop bubbles with clackers, play with the parachute, sing songs, and read a story about a fire truck. The kids are encouraged to participate, but are not forced to and can go off and play on their own. Ethan participated in about half of the scheduled activities, which the instructor said was really good for a first visit.

Trying out the equipment.

Driving the truck.

Stairs. What balance!

Running across the bridge.

Take my picture mommie!

Sliding with a ball.

Riding the horse.

Popping bubbles with the clackers on a giant parachute.

I think Ethan really enjoyed himself. He didn't want to leave when the time was up, but after a time warning, he let me wash his hands and get a stamp. I signed him up for a month using my Groupon which gave us a huge discount and waived the $50 membership fee. Next month, we will use the gift card towards a second month if he continues to enjoy himself. Thanks Auntie Elaine and Uncle Rob!

-Dina