A letter from Erin’s Grandmother…

Erin is one of the many amazing young people at GiGi's Playhouse Fort Myers. Below is a letter from her Grandmother about how GiGi's Playhouse and Erin's tutor, Pam, has made a difference in her life. Read the letter below.   Recognize our wonderful volunteers. The people who volunteer at...

GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Myers Awesome Readers!

The GiGi's Playhouse 1:1 Literacy Tutoring Program uses a methodology with documented success based on research by professionals in the field. The ability to read opens doors for individuals with Down syndrome in the workplace, schools and the community.  Developing reading skills also leads to improvements in speech and language development, auditory perceptual skills...

Program spotlight – Friends, Fun, & Fitness, CrossFit

GiGi's Playhouse Fort Myers Friends, Fun, & Fitness, CrossFit program is a purposeful program that works to combat Hypotonia or low muscle tone. Hypotonia Impacts speech, digestion, fitness, fine and gross motor skills and more. Our participants’ biggest obstacle. Every person with Down syndrome has low muscle tone. If you...

The Power of Purpose

The Power of Purpose By Nancy Gianni, Chief Belief Officer | February 3, 2020 | 0  The Power of Purpose!! I spoke this past weekend at a Knights of Columbus retreat in front of hundreds of people who make it their mission to serve others. My mom was my hero and she taught me about serving others not only...

Volunteer Spotlight – Wendy Headrick

Wendy Headrick has been a part of GiGi's Playhouse Fort Myers from the very beginning.  For Wendy, it all started at a meeting at a local Fort Myers restaurant more than five years ago. She was hooked. After hearing about GiGi's Playhouse Down syndrome Achievement Centers and the amazing work...

July Events and Programs

      LMNOP ages 0-3 LMNOP 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.  This program is for individuals with Down syndrome ages Birth to 3 years. Click...

June Events and Programs

    LMNOP ages 0-3 LMNOP 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.  This program is for individuals with Down syndrome ages Birth to 3 years. Click here...

Math Program Wish List

Please help support GiGi's Playhouse Fort Myers by purchasing one or more of the items listed below for our 1:1 Math tutoring. Thank you for your support.     Click HERE to view & purchase Skoolzy Linking Math Manipulatives.         Click HERE to view & purchase Skoolzy...

Family Speaker Series 2019 schedule

Family Speaker Series 2019 Schedule         Eliana Tardio – School Advocate Saturday, May 18, 1:30-3   Eliana Tardio is the mother of Emir and Ayelen, both with Down syndrome. Emir is the first student fully included on access points in Lee County and is in Middle School...

May Events & Programs

LMNOP LMNOP 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.  This program is for individuals with Down syndrome ages Birth to 3 years. Click here to RSVP for LMNOP...
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May Newsletter

    Playhouse News Our May theme is Cinco De Mayo.     During the month of May our programs will feature activities and lessons with a Cinco De Mayo theme. Some of our activities will include decorating a cactus, pinata play, and making music with maracas.  Join us at the GiGi's...
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Quick Tips for Improving Language Skills with the Down Syndrome Population

Improving Language Skills By Maria Bernabe, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech and Language Pathologist   About six thousand babies are born with Down syndrome each year in the United States. These babies thrive and become adults with the average life span being about 60 years of age. It is important for individuals...