We tried GiGi’s At Home Live and On Demand Programs and WE LOVED IT!!!
In our household during this pandemic, there has been a guilty amount of screen time and a copious amount of Netflix and YouTube screening. Aidan likes to keep himself busy by watching videos having to do with Notre Dame or by playing sport video games. Both of which do not...
How we are staying busy during the pandemic
Summer break came early! That is what we told our kids just last week. During these trying times we have really been trying to take full advantage of extra family time. Prior to COVID-19 we often found ourselves wondering where time had gone and wishing for it back. We hope...
Generation G Step To Accept Across America Challenge
In these unprecedented times, we have so many questions. Will we be able to host our 5k & walk? Would it be safe? What would it look like? It's true, there are so many uncertainties, but one thing is certain- we will always find a way to be TOGETHER and...
GiGi’s At Home Activities
ALL AGES Art Explosion Springtime Flower Paper Bouquet Lesson | Video Watercolor Easter Eggs: Lesson | Video Happy Sun: Lesson | Video EARLY LEARNERS LMNOP GiGi's At Home - LMNOP: Tuesday, March 31st at 10:00am Theme: Spring Bubbles Homemade Shaker/Rattle Grass Tuesday, March 31st at 2:00pm Theme: Family Materials Needed: Aluminum Foil x 2 pieces Bubbles...
GiGi’s At Home
Hello Amazing GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines Families! We miss you all so much and we still want the show to go on… just from home for now! With the help from GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis, we have put together activities and lesson plans for you all! The lessons below are for...
Program Spotlight: 2 & Under
2 & Under is the perfect place to meet new friends, learn and grow, while parents have the opportunity to socialize and network with one another. Recommended for ages pre-natal to 2 years old."The group of families at 2 and Under have become a great support system. We are bonded...
Program Spotlight: Fantastic Friends
Fantastic Friends is a fun purposeful & social gathering for adults with Down syndrome, their peers and the community. Supports the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. Recommended for Adults 18+. Fantastic Friends is every Friday besides the 3rd Friday...
We are launching GiGi’s Kitchen for 3 age groups this winter!
GiGi’s Kitchen is designed to emphasize the importance of health and wellness through nutrition education, kitchen safety, food preparation, social activities and a shared meal/snack. Under the guidance of program leaders, participants will learn about and progress through skills including measurements, food handling, knife skills, ingredient identification, palette expansion, and...
Program Spotlight: GiGi’s Kitchen Kids
GiGi’s Kitchen is designed to emphasize the importance of health and wellness through nutrition education, kitchen safety, food preparation, social activities and a shared meal/snack. Under the guidance of program leaders, participants will learn about and progress through skills including measurements, food handling, knife skills, ingredient identification, palette expansion, and nutrition....
Program Spotlight: LMNOP
LMNOP (Language, Music, N' Our Peeps) is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication using music and language-based activities. Recommended for ages newborn to 36 months. Speech Pathologist, Lori Leach, teaches the participants different signs and...
Dream a little dream with me✨💫☁
Join us Under the Stars on Leap Day because an extra night and an extra chromosome calls for an extra special celebration. So, won’t you join us for a little something extra this leap day? Click here to register, donate, sponsor, or learn more.
Program Spotlight: GiGiFIT Toddler
GiGiFIT Toddler takes concepts of foundational movements, mobility activities, visual-vestibular activities, and reflex integration to the next level in a fast-paced, super fun and socially interactive atmosphere for young children who have recently mastered the ability to walk on their own. Ashlee Downs first started volunteering for GiGiFIT Toddler when we...