Many parents and educators look at a toddler mixing colorful liquids and wonder: Can a child so young actually understand a science experiment, or is it just a sensory game? It is easy to assume that scientific concepts should be reserved for older students who can read textbooks. However, while a three-year-old cannot explain the molecular physics of density, they are absolutely grasping the core scientific process. When young children participate in simple experiments, they form hypotheses,...

At Gymboree Thornhill School Skills, we believe that early childhood is a powerful window for shaping how children feel about learning—especially when it comes to science. That’s why we place a special emphasis on science-based discovery in our program. Learning Through Hands-On Exploration Young children learn best when they can see, touch, and experience the world around them. Through fun, hands-on experiments, we introduce science in a way that feels exciting and approachable. Instead of...

Every few months, we receive calls from parents asking the same thoughtful question: “My child isn’t walking yet—can coming to a Gymboree Play class help?” “Do you teach babies how to walk?” These questions usually come from a place of love, curiosity, and sometimes worry. Walking is such a big milestone, and it’s completely natural for parents to wonder whether they’re doing enough to support their child’s development. The short answer is: Gymboree doesn’t “teach” children how to walk—but...