Beginning Motor Skill Development
(Ages 6 months to 3.5 years, parent/child classes)

Shhh... please don't tell the kids that there's a whole science to the motor skill foundation they're building... it could ruin all the fun if they knew this was so good for them!
jump!
With the help of our Interactive Arena technology, a new story unfolds every class! Above: jumping at the castle. Below: striking skill station.
baseball!

Also see:
Reviews from Parents
Locations for class schedules

Overview
Through a specially designed program of "directed play," children build confidence and self esteem as they build a strong physical foundation.

They have so much fun playing, they'd never know there is a lot of science behind the skills we introduce each week - don't tell! (Our Philosophy)

Classes
Players, with parental support, enjoy physical exploration and play and develop key foundation motor skills in the process (a full range of age-appropriate locomotor, stability and manipulative skills are covered through unique games in our continuous curriculum). Activities include climbing, swinging, obstacle courses, interactive throwing and kicking games, balancing, rhythm, tumbling, sensory integration, and, of course, a lot of playing around and having a good time!

No two classes are alike.  To keep Players exploring, our state-of-the-art equipment is laid out differently every day. Our classes unfold as exciting stories and our Interactive Arena places us in different settings throughout the classes - from jumping in the snowy hills to a limbo on a sunny beach. Every visit is a fun-filled adventure.

Other information:


More scenes from a fun day at Great Play

running!

balloon!

shapes!

paddle

clap!

group

back to top

swinging!

bubbles!

stations

smile!

blocks!

 

Reviews from Parents

"Great Play is the most awesome 60 minutes you can spend with your child... He has such fun with everything that he doesn't even realize that he is learning really important aspects of balance and coordination. -Vivienne Dixon, Old Greenwich, CT

"My daughter can't wait to go to Great Play!  Buddy is all she talks about!  The best part really is the staff.  You can see that they love what they do.  And they make it enjoyable for parents too! -Lydia Clark, Thornwood, NY

"Great Play is a fabulous activity for children! The staff is amazing--so kind, patient, and involved. Every week there are new games and activities to keep it exciting for the children. -Talor Wales, Stamford, CT

"Great Play is great fun while providing a wonderful learning experience. Not only is my 3 year old working on physical skills, he is learning how to listen and follow instructions and he is having a lot of fun while he does it. – Alison Balic, Redmond WA

"It's a wonder place. My kids' just love it, and their motor skills are way ahead of their age. -Gail Armondino, Stamford, CT

"Seeing my son happy and enjoying every class he attends is great.  He talks all day about what he did in class. -Sandra Rosas, Dobbs Ferry, NY

"It is a clean, safe, interactive gym with challenging and interesting equipment, games and free play.  The coaches are dedicated and seem to enjoy their work and time with the children!  I would recommend it to all my friends. -Laura Carroll, Stamford, CT

"My son Eli loves to go to Great Play.  The staff makes the experience for him and the parents incredibly enjoyable with their enthusiasm and love of kids. -Deborah Schwartz, Stamford, CT

back to top


© 2006 Great Play LLC. All rights reserved. Trademarks