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6th Annual GiGi’s Playhouse Holiday Vendor Fair
Come support the 6th Annual GiGi’s Playhouse Holiday Vendor Fair! Get some holiday shopping done while supporting GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines as well as local businesses and vendors. Save the date for shopping! We hope to see you there! We are now accepting applications for vendors, and we encourage you to apply today! You can…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight…LMNOP host Lori Leach!
Meet Lori Leach! She is our wonderful host for our singing and signing program called Language Music N Our Peeps, also known as, LMNOP! “These kiddos steal my heart every Thursday evening when I volunteer as the leaders for Language Music N Our Peeps (LMNOP) at GiGi’s Playhouse! We sing, dance, play and learn sign…
Read MoreGreen Thumbs & Great Company
We had such a great time at Mom’s Night Out planting succulents and socializing with fellow mammas. Moms had fun dip dying coffee cups to create marbled pots for our colorful succulents. We loved meeting new ladies from the community! We were elated to meet an expecting couple, and we can’t wait to meet their…
Read MoreExtra Extra Read all about it!
We are so thankful to our amazing media partners in the community for helping GiGi’s spread positive Down syndrome Awareness! Check out some of the recent interviews below! The Keiths shared their voices on WHO TV Channel 13 News promoting the GiGi’s Playhouse 2017 ‘i have a voice’ Vintage Circus Gala! Check it out here ???? A huge…
Read MoreJoin us for a Friendsgiving Brunch and Open Play!
We want to thank all of our families for making GiGi’s a special, loving, place where everyone belongs! We are so thankful that YOU are a part of our life- it’s a gift to know YOU! We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate our friendship with play and brunch on Saturday, November 19th from 10am…
Read MoreOctober is Down Syndrome Awareness & Acceptance Month!
Did you know October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month??? Help us celebrate by sending in a photo of your loved one with Down syndrome! We want to share at lease one photo each day of October! Feel free to include a favorite quote or story, to accompany the photo! Please email photos to DesMoines@GiGisPlayhouse.org
Read MoreDrama Troupe’s ‘Toad’ was captivating
We are beyond impressed with the actors, directors, and volunteers of the summer session of Drama Troupe! The actors put on a shining performance, and the directors’ caring guidance empowered each actor to achieve their best of all! We can’t thank all of the amazing parents that helped along the way! Check out more photos…
Read Morefive instructional strategies for children with down syndrome
Children with Down syndrome are capable learners who are excited and eager to learn. They just need to be given the opportunity to excel. They may learn at a slower pace, but are more than capable of learning. They are strong visual learners. This means that they understand what they see better than what they…
Read MoreMake Lemonade!
We were so honored to be invited to Des Moines Mom’s Blog’s Family Fun Night at the ’88 Estate in Polk City. It was a fun filled evening with a live band, superheroes, food trucks, fun yard games, and a lemonade stand hosted by GiGi’s Playhouse and the GiGi U interns. We had a fun night of…
Read MoreThe ‘Friends of GiGi’s’ Golf Outing was a Blast!
On Saturday, June 18th we had our annual ‘Friends of GiGi’s’ Golf Outing. It was a great event full of golf, laughter, and friendly competition. We want to say many thanks to the golf committee, to our sponsors and all of the golfers for making this event be a success! We can’t wait for the…
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