I know play time for children is vital as it helps them learn about the world around them in ways I can’t teach them in a book, so I always make play time a priority. From unstructured playtime to working together to create a talent show, a fairy garden, or a circus, we fill our days with as much play as we possibly can. So, I was a little taken aback the other day when I told my kids I wanted them to wear play clothes if they were going to be out digging in our backyard and they both looked at me like I was crazy. “Do you mean dress up clothes?” my daughter asked. Clearly, they aren’t of my generation where we had two categories of clothing: play clothes and fancy. To my kids, everything is play clothes, even if they really shouldn’t be. We’re talking fancy holiday dresses year-round at the beach and white button-up shirts and dresses while gardening. After looking through their closets it became really clear that they could both use some new “play clothes” for summer that would allow them to swing on monkey bars, skip rope, and do all the other things kids should be doing all day without worrying about restrictive clothing getting in the way.
I told the kids we were heading to Gymboree to shop the new Hop ‘N’ Roll collection and they all but ran there, arriving at the store and making a beeline to their favorite spot while I shopped. With adorable mix and match playwear, the Hop 'N' Roll line is made to keep up with the rhythm of play. From playdates to picnics in the park, Gymboree has the cutest play clothes for everything we’ve got planned this summer, and they will still look adorable in all of our family pictures on our many adventures. It’s no wonder that Gymboree would realize how important play is and design clothes specifically for playing in. Since its beginning in 1976 with Play & Music centers, Gymboree has understood the power of play. This new line of cute, comfortable, and coordinated style at an everyday great price is perfect for whatever play kids can dream up, and it’s available for boy and girl in sizes 6 months to 10.
This is great because there are plenty of options for even the pickiest dresser, and even options for coordinating sibling outfits. We ended up falling in love with coordinating outfits for the girls because my daughter insists they match whenever possible, and then we found a simple stripe shirt for my son so he wouldn’t feel left out. What I love about all three outfits is that they are all designed for moving – whether it’s tumbling, rolling, or simply running. It’s very clear that these new outfits from the Hop ‘N’ Roll line are perfect for keeping up with active kids – without any tugging or adjusting. And, now is a great time to buy the new line because with the launch of Hop 'N' Roll, Gymboree has partnered with KaBOOM!, a national non-profit, with the mission of giving 10,000 deserving kids a place to play in 2015. From 4/6 – 5/31, a percentage of the proceeds from the sales of Hop ‘N’ Roll in store and online will go to fund a series of programs and activities with KaBOOM!, so every time you shop you will be giving others the gift of play! Head on over the Gymboree.com/HopNRoll and check out the line for yourself. Each quality piece is ready to mix, match and brighten up any day…and it’s all so reasonably priced that you might want to buy it all.
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A big thank you to Gymboree for providing a gift card for me as well as one for our fabulous readers. As always, all opinions are 100% ours.
I really love the Got Game shirt
I love the pinwheel dress
So cute! I love the polka dot leggings
My favorite is the Marled Trim Pullover in Gym Navy.
I like the hero tee
My favorite is the Neon Chevron Dress!
Play is important for mental, physical, and emotional health.
I love the Painted Dot Dress!
I like the Geo Print Romper.
Play is important to stimulate their brain. If they’re playing, they’re learning!
I like the Palm Trees Tank.
Flutter Sleeve Striped Dress is what I like the best.
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I like the tropical flowers tee
The T. Tex High Five Tee is my favorite piece for my grandson!
Play is important because it keeps children active and helps to build cognitive and motor skills.
I like the Geo Print Smock Top for my great-niece.
I would love to get the pull on shorts in slate gray for my three boys they look comfy and cute.
I love the Neon Chevron Dress!
I really like the Palm Trees Tank!
I like the painted dot dress
I like the Flutter Sleeve Striped Dress in neon pink for my daughter
Play time is important for many reasons, they get exercise, learn balance and so much more
I Love The Neon Painted Dot Dress
The Scooter Rhino Tank with the Knit Pull-On Shorts!
My daughter would love the Bow Back Pocket Dress and id get the Rhino tank for my son!
I like the Glowing X-Ray Whale Tee
I think play is important because it lets kids use their body & their minds
I really love the Pinwheel Dress
I like the ruffled Tank in white and pink
Visited and I really like the T. Tex High Five Tee and pull on shorts
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I like the Monster Truck tee for my son.
I like the Neon Chevron Dress.
I love the Striped Watermelon Dress for baby girls.
I like the Neon Chevron Dress for my niece.
Drawn flower dress
I really like the wave print dress…it would be great for summer!
I love the Geo Print Smock Top.
I like the Construction Truck Tee.
I like the boys Tiger Tee.
Play is important for kids to have fun, be themselves and use their imagination.
I like the neon chevron dress.
I love the Neon Chevron Dress
I like the Striped Flutter Sleeve Dress
I love the Geo Print Romper! So cute!!
My favorite piece is the Wave Print Dress in the multicolor.
Play is important cause it promotes learning and lets kids connect with others.
I like the Pixel T-Rex tank as well as the motorcycle tank.
I like the girls geo print smock top.
My daughter loves the pink Ruffle Romper 🙂
I believe play is important for children to order for them to gain knowledge by being outside in nature, exploring, doing hands-on projects, etc. I feel children absorb much more information if they are having fun while learning!
I like the Glowing X-Ray Whale Tee.
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I like the palm tree dress.
I like the track hoodie and shark slide sandals for my grandsons.
the baby girl Geo Print Smock Top
My little girl would look adorable in the Tropical Flowers Romper
I like Wave Print Dress .
My favorite is the Flutter Sleeve Striped Dress
I like the neon chevron dress. It looks so summery. thank you!
My favorite is the girl’s Palm Trees Romper
I like the neon dot dress and the yellow terry cloth shorts.
I think the Flutter Sleeve Striped Dress would be totally cute for my niece.
I like the palm trees dress for my daughter. She loves dresses from Gymboree.
I like the T-Rex tee!
I love the Cool Lion Tank!
Play is important for their development in so many ways! It encourages creativity and imagination!
I like the Girls Wave Print Dress!
I like the neon painted dot dress.
Play leads to a happy and healthy children and for their development it with imagination and helps them be creative.
I like the geo print smock top
I like the palm trees romper!
I like the geo print romper.
I think play is important to a child’s development.
I like the construction truck tee shirt
I like the Airplane and Submarine Tank tops for boys
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Glowing Pizza Fish Tank
I like the neon chevron dress.
i like the Neon Chevron Dress
I love the Flutter Sleeve Smock Top
I love the Neon Chevron Dress.
I like the Flutter Sleeve Striped Dress.
I really like the baby boy Striped Tee in heather grey.
Oh I really love the Blast Off Football Tee! Very cute with the matching shorts they have too!
My boys would love the intergalactic pizza delivery tees!
I love the boys raglan tees and pull on active shorts.
I like the Play Tee
I love the Neon Painted Dot Dress for little girls.
My favorite Gymboree piece from the collection is the striped tank dress for girls in navy and white.
My favorite piece from the collection is the striped tank dress in navy and white.
I like the Polka Dot Tiered Tank
I like the Love Summer tee.
I love the “beach life is ruff ” tank.
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The neon chevron dress is cute.
I love the Ocean Glitter Girl Tee so cute.
Play time is important for kids to be themselves and use their imagination
I really like the Sparkle Glasses Kitty Tank and the hot air balloons tank top.
Play is important because it teaches kids to make friends, be more social, outgoing, confident, and life needs fun.
I love the Tropical Flowers Tee.
the painted dot dress is so cute
I like the Hot Air Balloon Tank.
The T Rex high five tee had me in stitches!!!
The tropical romper is adorable 🙂
LOVE the Americana At Bat outfit, or the Marina Prep!
CUTE
Love the colors in the Tropical Flowers Tee
Beach Life Is Ruff Tank is my fav
I like the polka dot tiered tanks
Love Summer Tee is cute!
I like the I’m a Cool Cat Flutter Tee
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I like the watermelon shorts.
i like the kitties flutter tee, it’s so cute!
I would love the Boy’s Intergalactic Pizza Delivery Tee for my son. He would think it was funny.
I’d like the Geo Print Romper for my granddaughter.
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Not sure why the comment did not come through… I like the girl’s pink ruffle top and the blue heart shorts from the Hop N Roll collection at Gymboree for girl’s.
Play is important because it teaches kids to interact with others and encourages creativity
I would love to get the smutter flock sleeve shirt!
I just love the pink hot air balloons tank top.
I love the Glowing Pizza Fish tank!
I love the Painted Dot Dress. It is so cute!
I love the Flutter Sleeve Striped Dress and the neon chevron dress for my daughter
Play is important because it lets kids unwind and relax.
I like the Love Summer Tee
I like the Palm Trees Dress. Thank you!!
I like the Wave Print Dress.
My favorite is the Sunshine Striped Peplum Tee.
I love the Beach Bird Tee, it would look adorable on my 8 month old!
Play is important to let kids use their imaginations and discover their interests.
I would like the Painted Dot Dress.
I would get the Best Day Ever Tank for all three of my boys!
I like the Polka Dot Tiered Tank
I would love to get the Intergalactic Pizza Delivery Tee for my nephew.
I like the Striped Tank Dress.