Benefits of Play according to ChatGPT!

Posted: 10th May 2023

A bit of fun! I thought I’d see what the benefits of play are for little ones according to ChatGPT*, and this is what it came up with. Just what we thought, have a look at our recent series on the Benefits of Play.

Play is a crucial part of a baby and toddler’s development. It is through play that they learn about the world around them, develop their motor and cognitive skills, and build social connections. Here are some of the many benefits of play for babies and toddlers:

Motor skill development
- Play provides babies and toddlers with opportunities to develop their fine and gross motor skills. For instance, playing with blocks or puzzles helps develop their hand-eye coordination, while crawling, walking or playing outdoors helps improve their balance and coordination.
Cognitive development
- Play can also help babies and toddlers develop their cognitive skills. Through play, they learn about cause and effect, problem-solving, spatial awareness, and creativity.
Emotional development
- Play can also help babies and toddlers develop their emotional skills. By engaging in play with caregivers and peers, they learn to express themselves, regulate their emotions, and build social connections.
Language development
- Play can also help with language development. Through play, babies and toddlers can learn new words, practice language skills, and develop communication skills.
Creativity and imagination
- Play encourages creativity and imagination. Through pretend play, children can explore different scenarios and roles, which can help them develop empathy and understanding of others.
Stress relief
- Play can also help babies and toddlers relieve stress. It provides a safe and fun outlet for them to release pent-up energy and emotions.

In conclusion, play is an essential part of a baby and toddler’s development. It promotes physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth, and provides a foundation for lifelong learning. Parents and caregivers should prioritize playtime and provide opportunities for their little ones to explore and learn through play.

Play is what we’re all about at Gymboree Play & Music, with classes for little ones 0 to 5 years, incorporating movement, music, art, imaginative play, sensory games, and fun on our patented equipment.

*ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot designed to give detailed and articulate responses to questions across many subjects.

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Both of my children (3.5 years and 11 months) go to Gymboree Play & Music and love it. My toddler goes to their drop-off Lego class which she raves about. It's very creative, working not only on Lego skills but also painting, drawing etc. My infant son loves his Gymboree Play & Music Crawlers class - particularly loves crawling all over their props, through the tunnels, etc. Great way to get the infant crawling over obstacles! Gymboree Play & Music is part of our weekly schedule for both kids and we look forward to participating every week. Invaluable!

Natalia, Hampstead

Gymboree Play & Music was a lovely and positive experience for my son Leo. We started when he was 9 months and he is now 3 years old, I wish we had started sooner.
He loves the songs (which is part of our daily singing at home), the freedom to explore and he was happy there. He looks forward to class every week and once class is over he will tell everyone about Gymbo and what he did.
For me, I liked that it taught him how to get down safely from a height, how to learn to use his body, and touching on different topics every 2 weeks. It gave me confidence in other environments to trust that he has the ability that he learned from Gymboree Play & Music and to trust him.

Sheena, Sevenoaks

I’ve been taking both my newborn and toddler to Gymboree Play & Music for a couple of months now and both boys are really loving the classes and open gym sessions. It’s a great way to meet other mums, entertain toddlers at witching hour(!) and get ideas for sensory play with babies. Sophie and Cat are fantastic and have so much energy and loads of different ideas for the classes, plus make sure the activities it’s help children meet their development milestones as well. Highly recommend this if you’re thinking about joining!! Thanks so much Sophie, Cat and the wider team :-)

Pippa, Tunbridge Wells