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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tessie Crosby
Phone: 408-629-5813, 408-914-1129
Email: tessiecrosby@yahoo.com
Fax: 408-629-5821
New workshops teach parents the real secret
to communicating with babies! Now giving Free Gymbo the Clown children sleeping bags.
Baby Signs Programs now offered at GymboreeOakridge
[San José, April 18] – Gymboree Play and Music, the pioneer and worldwide leader of parent-child play, music and art programs, today announced the introduction of its new Baby Signs® Program, for children 6-36 months. Gymboree has teamed up with Baby Signs, Inc. to provide this new program that will teach babies to use simple gestures to communicate with their parents.
“I’m so excited to be the first to bring this wonderful program to our community,” said Janki Popat, The New Owner of Gymboree Oakridge at Westfield Shopping Town, on Blossom Hill Rd. “Baby Signs® Programs fit hand-in-hand with the philosophy of Gymboree, and that is to provide quality programs which not only promote positive development in a fun environment, but also strengthen the parent-child bond.”
“Using signs with babies gives us a peek into their world, what they are thinking, and what they want to share with us,” added Popat “With the Baby Signs® Program, we are giving parents a way to see into their child’s world and tap into a whole new realm of possibilities. These babies can feel proud that they are able to communicate their needs and wants to their parents, and as a result they are less frustrated and more confident in themselves.”
Baby Signs® Programs
More than 20 years ago, child development experts Linda Acredolo, Ph.D. and Susan Goodywn, Ph.D. developed the BABY SIGNS® Program for infants and toddlers ages 6-36 months. Their National Institutes of Health research showed that the BABY SIGNS® Program
Reduces frustration and builds trust
Strengthens the parent/infant bond
Promotes positive emotional development
Helps babies learn to talk sooner
Jumpstarts intellectual development
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Drs. Acredolo and Goodwyn began to develop gestures using American Sign Language (ASL), but with some adjustments for babies’ level of motor coordination. They found that these motor movements were actually easier for babies to coordinate than those in their mouths and throats.
Gymboree is now offering Baby Signs® Programs in the form of Baby Signs® Parent Workshops and Sign, Say, & Play™ Classes, taught by a certified Baby Signs® instructor--these are two exciting ways that allow parents to choose what best fits their plan for signing with their babies. For a free class call 408-629-5813.
Parent Workshops
This parent-only workshop is an introduction to using signs at home with their babies. Parents will learn what the Baby Signs® Program is all about, why the program is so popular, when the get started, and how to choose and teach signs. They will view a video clip of babies signing with their parents, as well as learn about valuable resources for signing at home with their babies. The workshop lasts for approximately 1-½ hours, including time for questions at the conclusion. Participants will receive the Baby Signs® Parent Kit with their Workshop registration.
Sign, Say, & Play™ Classes
These parent-child classes include activities that introduce families to many of the most popular signs through songs and games that promote cognitive, social, language, literacy, and sensory-motor development. Through these classes, we are also able to teach parents specific ways to provide support to their babies in these areas, which are essential in their first three years of life. The 45-minute classes are once per week for six weeks, each centering on a different theme. This is a great opportunity for parents to practice signing with their babies in a supportive and fun environment along with others who are going through the program. Participants will receive the Sign, Say, & Play™ Starter Kit with their registration for classes. Similar classes that focus on fine and gross motor skills, language development, socialization, musical awareness, and sensory-tactile stimulation are also open for all children until 6 years of age.
For information on all programs and classes offered at Gymboree,
please call 408-629-5813
About Gymboree Play & Music and Gymboree Retail Stores:
Gymboree Play & Music offers children ages newborn to 5 years the opportunity to explore, learn, play and have fun in an innovative parent-child environment. Our program has been developed by early childhood experts and combines nearly 30 years of hands-on experience. Gymboree Play & Music is the pioneer and worldwide leader of parent-child play and movement classes and has 525 sites in 26 countries around the world. For a location near you, call 1-866-349-GROW or visit gymboree.com.
In addition to its franchised and company-operated Play & Music Programs, the Gymboree Corporation's specialty retail brands offer unique, high-quality products delivered with personalized customer service. The Gymboree Corporation operates more than 645 retail stores, including more than 575 Gymboree® retail stores in the United States and Canada, and more than 50 Janie and Jack™ retail shops in the United States. The Company also operates online stores at gymboree.com and janieandjack.com. The Company’s newest retail brand, Janeville, launched in April 2004, operates 14 stores.
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Website: www.gymboree.com
Email: oakridgegymboree@yahoo.com
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Almaden's Dance Fitness
Welcome Almaden community to my growing venture in dance fitness classes in our neighborhood. I teach Bollywood, Zumba, Hip-Hop, and Fusion dance styles. My classes have a very friendly atmosphere and all levels of dance experience are welcome. My classes are high energy and fun, with heart-pumping music and moves. Come check it out for free. Then you decide what plan you want to join. I offer packages of one to four classes a week. Drop-ins are welcome too. You choose how often you want to come. It's very convenient, as most big classes are the karate studio near PW Market in Via Vlaliente Plaza at 6940 Almaden Expressway.
In Gratitude,
Geeta Venkatesan
Founder and Owner of Bolly 2B Fit
Bollywood Fitness Instructor
Certified Zumba Instructor
(408) 323-8874
Website: www.geetafitdance.com
Email: geetamv@hotmail.com
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