Behavior Management Seminar–january 15
Join us on Tuesday, January 15 at 6:30pm as Dr. Stacy Carmichael gives a presentation on behavior management techniques for young children with special needs. Dr Carmichael received her training in clinical health psychology from University of Florida with a concentration on pediatric psychology. She is herself the parent of...
Register for Math Now!
Here are a few comments from some of our volunteer tutors regarding how our learners are progressing:--I think it's best when you're learning and you don't even know it... so I always try to keep that in mind!--He’s such a little rockstar!--It might be baby steps but it’s always progress.--We've...
Spring Literacy Tutor Training
We are gearing up for our Spring 2013 Literacy Tutoring Sessions. If you have a learner that is 3 years and older with Down syndrome who would like to be a part of our FREE Literacy Program please email literacyDSM@gigisplayhouse.org! We are also looking for Volunteers to become Tutors for...
It’s that time of year again!
It's that time of year again! Time to be a part of our largest fundraiser of the year! Bring your friends, family and join us for the 3rd Annual International ‘i have a voice’ Gala on Saturday, February 23rd at the Marriott in downtown Des Moines! It will be a...
Ringing in the New Year full of Dreams & Goals
Looking Ahead to 2013 The Board of Directors is excited to begin reaching for the stars for 2013! Plans to makeover the Teen & Adult Area (of course they are willing to share it with the rest of us) are underway! We dream for this area of the Playhouse to...
Dreams & Goals made into Success
2012 Dreams and Goals What a FANTASTIC year that will shortly be behind us, but looking back we can say, “GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines DID THAT!” We are very THANKFUL that each of you helped us obtain our goals and dreams for the year, without your support we would have...
Our World Turned Right-Side Up
I did not realize our lives were being lived upside down until shortly after my daughter McKenna arrived in 2004. Seven weeks premature, McKenna was a shock to our collective ‘systems’ the day she arrived; unexpected would be a HUGE understatement. For the first couple of months our lives were...
A Note from a Parent
Friends, As I look at the list of accomplishments for 2012 at GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines I can’t help but smile. As I remember some of the key events and the specifics about some of those times this past year again I can not help but smile! Perhaps that is...
3rd Annual International ‘i have a voice’ Gala
Sponsorship Opportunities Unique from other national fundraisers, GiGi’s Playhouse “i have a voice” Gala will offer sponsors visibility in not one city, but thirteen! This spectacular evening of celebration engages corporate and community leaders, noteworthy celebrities and an evening of heartwarming inspiration to all. As sponsor of the Gala your...
Therapeutic Play Center Idea Board
We have created a monthly "Idea Board" to be used with the new Therapeutic Play Center. Each month a different theme will be posted which will give everyone different ideas/suggestions of how they can use this amazing play area. Our main emphasis will give suggestions to enhance speech and/or...
‘i have a voice’ Traveling Galleries in Fort Dodge!
‘one million voices’ and counting Have you seen the ‘i have a voice’ traveling galleries? Have you become a part of our ‘one million voices’ in action? You can take part now!! Go to: gigismillionvoices.org and let your voice be heard! For the month of December you can see the...
