Local Family Participates in LIVE GiGi’s Music Class

In-person programming may not be happening at GiGi’s Playhouses around the country, but individuals with Down syndrome can still benefit from an amazing array of virtual LIVE and On Demand programs from home!

This week, we participated in a live GiGi’s Music (5-17 yr olds) class. The class was run by Ms. Mary from the Cleveland Playhouse. She played guitar and we enjoyed her beautiful singing voice! She played and sang songs, while prompting the participants to do different things along with her. There was clapping, drumming, hitting sticks together, shaking instruments and some dancing as well! There were recommended instrument types, but she gave many alternatives so that everyone could easily participate.

My children (an 8-year-old with Down syndrome and a neurotypical 5-year-old) really enjoyed making music with Ms. Mary and the others in the class. It was a nice break from school work and got them creative and moving their bodies. All GiGi’s programs are designed to teach people with Down syndrome in the way that they learn best, but anyone can participate, learn and have fun!

GiGi’s At Home is currently offering 17+ weekly LIVE classes as well as 100+ on-demand classes. For the LIVE classes, you need to RSVP by clicking on the program you want to attend via the GiGi’s At Home calendar. Keep in mind that the times are listed in Central Daylight Time Zone. You can access the on-demand classes whenever it works for you! We hope you will take advantage of this fun offering and we would love to see pictures and videos, or hear about your experience. Email kvanderwal@gigisplayhouse.org for information on how to share your story today.

You can find all the GiGi’s At home programs here.