Join GiGi’s Playhouse January Bingo Challenge!
🎶 There was a Playhouse that had a game, and BINGO was its name-o! 🎶 This January, GiGi’s Playhouse is kicking off 2025 with a month-long Bingo challenge filled with fun, connection, and amazing prizes. From January 1 to January 31, we’re inviting everyone in our community to participate, complete...
Start the New Year with GiGi’s Playhouse Open House Events!
Happy New Year from all of us at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago! We’re thrilled to welcome 2025 with a series of exciting open-house activities and events throughout January, and we’d love for you to join in on the fun. These activities and events are the perfect opportunity to experience our programs,...
Beat the Winter Blues with Fitness
Written by Isabel and Saba The winter months can bring shorter days, colder weather, and a common case of the “winter blues.” For many people, including individuals with Down syndrome, this season can lead to feeling less energetic, less motivated, and even a bit down. But don’t worry—there’s a powerful...
Learning About Kwanzaa At GiGi’s Playhouse
Written by: Saba, Isabel, and GiGi’s Playhouse Interns During the GiGi’s Professional program, our interns learned all about Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is an African American holiday celebrated from December 26th - January 1st. There are 7 days of Kwanzaa, each representing one of The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa: Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia...
The Spirit of Giving: How You Can Help GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago Thrive in 2025
Make A Donation At GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago, our mission is clear: “To change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.” For over a decade, we have worked tirelessly to fulfill that mission by keeping all our programs and services...
Welcome Gabriela
Hello everyone! My name is Gaby and I am currently in the OTA program at Wright College. I am so excited to immerse myself in the Gigi’s Playhouse experience for the next 8 weeks. I have heard so many wonderful things about Gigi’s in the past and I am so...
Welcome, Sarah!
Hello, everyone! My name is Sarah and I will be joining GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago for the next 8 weeks as part of my Level II Fieldwork at Wright College as an Occupational Therapy Assistant student. I am excited to tutor literacy and learn alongside the participants and families here at...
Boletín Octuber
¡Feliz octubre, comunidad de GiGi's Playhouse Chicago! Al dar la bienvenida a este vibrante mes, queremos recordarles que octubre es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Síndrome de Down. ¡Es un momento para celebrar a nuestros increíbles individuos con síndrome de Down y para difundir conciencia sobre sus habilidades y...
Lights, Camera, Action: Support GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago with Regal’s Fundraising Campaign!
Calling all movie lovers! GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago is excited to announce our Regal Fundraising Campaign—your chance to enjoy blockbuster hits while supporting an incredible cause! For every movie ticket bundle you purchase (includes two movie tickets) through October - December, 25% goes directly to GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago. That means you can...
DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH — PROVIDING THE RUNWAY FOR ACCEPTANCE!
Imagine walking into a room, and everyone’s eyes are on you. For most of us, it’s a fleeting moment, but for individuals with Down syndrome, it can feel like an everyday experience. Because their diagnosis is visible, they often encounter reactions that range from curious glances to uncomfortable stares. But...
Welcome, Bea!
Written by Bea Balaga Hi there! My name is Bea, and I'm a student from Wright College pursuing an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree. I'm thrilled to be starting my final fieldwork placement at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago. During my eight-week stay, I'll be tutoring math and literacy and taking on the...
Tips For Tutoring
Hello, my name is Stephanie Vilchez. I am an occupational therapist assistant student from Wilbur Wright College. I have completed a rotation of 10 weeks for my Level II fieldwork, and I would like to talk about some tips and strategies from an OT perspective that I found helpful during...
