Volunteer 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,...
Volunteer Spotlight….Kristin Sohn!!
Meet Kristin Sohn! She has been volunteering for GiGi's Playhouse Des Moines for over 4 years! Kristin started off as a tutor for a couple years but then in winter 2016 she needed more volunteer hours for a college class, so she helped with GiGi University and has been a...
Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Jenny Meade! In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week we would like to share a bit about our volunteer extraordinaire Jenny. Jenny has been volunteering with GiGi's Playhouse since September of 2016, and we couldn't imagine GiGi's without her! Jenny volunteers with the GiGi University Internship program, and she...
Green 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...
Extra 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...
Our First Mom’s Night Out of 2017 was a Blast!
We had so much fun at our Mom's Night Out on Thursday, and we can't wait to host another one on March 23rd! We started off the night with some appetizers, wine, and conversation. We wanted to create a night where moms could have a moment for themselves, spark their creativity,...
A drive for volunteering #wishesdelivered
A Drive for Volunteering To her customers, Shelly Perez-Dickson is the face of UPS. But to the kids at GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down syndrome achievement center in Des Moines, Iowa, she is a beloved teacher and a close friend. For several years, Shelly has volunteered at GiGi’s mentoring children with...
Join 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...
October 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...
Drama 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...
five 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...
