Posts Tagged ‘Down syndrome awareness month’
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 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 MoreHave You Heard about Generation “G”????
generation g is a movement – Standing for people of all different abilities and their rights to dignity, opportunity, and global acceptance. generation g is a mindset – Finding the inner strength to harness the good and take action. generation g is an action plan – Engaging families, volunteers, donors, millennials, visionary corporations, schools, media…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse is in the Des Moines Register today! Check it out
Check out the Des Moines Register today for their story on GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines. We are so honored they are sharing our story and bringing out awareness for individuals with Down syndrome. Thank you and enjoy! http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/life/living-well/2015/02/22/gigis-playhouse-new-facility/23743905/
Read MoreMeet Emma! GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines Volunteer
Name: Emma Flemming Volunteer Area: Tutor for Math & Literacy Tell us about yourself (Professional and Family). I am a sophomore at Roosevelt High School and have a 3.9 GPA. My family includes my mom, dad, step dad, 2 step sisters, 1 step brother, and 2 half brothers. We…
Read MoreCheck Out Some of the Stars of GiGi’s Playhouse Des Moines
“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.” -Pamela Vaull Starr Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month! #GiGisBelieves
Read MoreCarsten’s Super Buddy
Meet Carsten. Who knew that eight years ago one little person could make such a difference in a family and community’s life. And even though the blue eyes, requests for cookies, or Scooby Doo might grab your attention – if you take the time to get to know Carsten you’ll understand just a little of…
Read MoreJoin Us for Our Holly Jolly Read-a-Thon!!
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 be a place where people…
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