This week with GiGi’s At Home April 13-18

Below is a list of the GiGi’s At Home programs taking place this week along with the links to RSVP to each program.

Tuesday, April 14 at 11 am (EST)

Dr. Jay from GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates is excited to see you all! To help you prepare for today’s lesson please have the following materials available: TBD

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. Recommended for ages newborn to 36 months.

RSVP at https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome/calendar/ then check your inbox for more details.

Tuesday, April 14, at 6 pm (EST)

Ms. Mary from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland is excited to see you all! This program is focusing on youth 5-17-year-olds.

To help you prepare for today’s lesson please have the following materials available: TBD (Check Event comments)

Music-Tap into your inner rock star where every voice shines! Music will build self-confidence, strengthen social skills, communication, and motor skills through the therapeutic use of music and dance.

RSVP at https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome/calendar/ then check your inbox for more details.

Wednesday, April 15, at 1 pm (EST)

Resounding Joy Music Therapy is excited to see you all! To help you prepare for today’s lesson please have the following materials available: Shakers, Scarves/ribbons for dancing, Something to drum on

Music-Tap into your inner rock star where every voice shines! Music will build self-confidence, strengthen social skills, communication, and motor skills through the therapeutic use of music and dance.

RSVP at https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome/calendar/ then check your inbox for more details.

Thursday, April 16, at 11 am (EST)

Although moderate physical activity is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you consult your physician prior to beginning an exercise program. Please use caution to ensure proper movement to ensure safety and to maximize the impact of these purposeful programs.

GiGiFIT Teen – Introduces the key movements of foundational, hip strengthening and vestibular/balance exercises, we focus on improving areas of fitness through activities in strength, endurance, joint stability, balance, movement control and more. GiGiFIT Teen incorporates age-appropriate activities that teens can be successful with and strengthen their bodies purposefully. GiGiFIT promotes wellness through nutrition, pushing through barriers and building self-confidence. Recommended for 13-17 year olds.

RSVP at https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome/calendar/ then check your inbox for more details.

Thursday, April 16, at 11 am (EST)

Although moderate physical activity is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you consult your physician prior to beginning an exercise program. Please use caution to ensure proper movement to ensure safety and to maximize the impact of these purposeful programs.

GiGiFIT Adult – Introduces the key movements of foundational, hip strengthening, and vestibular/balance exercises, making them successful to implement and practice at any stage of life! Focuses on improving areas of fitness through activities in strength, endurance, joint stability, balance, movement control and more. GiGiFIT promotes wellness through nutrition, pushing through barriers and building self-confidence. Recommended for 18+.

RSVP at https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome/calendar/ then check your inbox for more details.

Thursday, April 16, at 1 pm (EST)

Join us as Ms. Michelle from GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis engages us in a fun lesson plan All the Colors! If you have the following items readily available you can be better prepared for the lesson:

-Large piece of paper (regular paper or you can print out the handout provided), crayons or markers (whatever works best for your child)
-Legos- whatever size is safe and works best for your child
-Small toy or animal in each of the following colors: red, blue, green, yellow
-Plastic container with paper taped on top and slit or X cut in it. —–Need small items to pick up and put in a container- can be multi-color paper clips, multi-color cereal, whatever you have (just need different colors)
-Construction paper in different colors, some cut in circles and some taped into cylinder “logs”

Today’s lesson can also be found on the On-Demand page under Early Learners Leaps & Bounds.

Leaps & Bounds – This program promotes social, emotional, large and small muscle group development. Children will participate in fun and engaging activities that require movement and interaction with their environment. Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old.

RSVP at https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome/calendar/ then check your inbox for more details.

Thursday, April 16, at 3 pm (EST)

Please Read Comments for suggested materials needed for each week.

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. Recommended for ages newborn to 36 months.

RSVP at https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome/calendar/ then check your inbox for more details.

Friday, April 17, at 10 am (EST)

Although moderate physical activity is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you consult your physician prior to beginning an exercise program. Please use caution to ensure proper movement to ensure safety and to maximize the impact of these purposeful programs.

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.

Physical Therapy Goals: Strength, Endurance, Joint Stability, Balance, Coordination, Sequencing, Motor Planning, Independent Movement
Gross motor: Walking, Running, Jumping
Balance & Coordination: Joint Stability, Posture, Balance Reactions, Movement Control
Combine movement learning with language learning

RSVP at https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome/calendar/ then check your inbox for more details.

Friday, April 17, at 11 am (EST)

Although moderate physical activity is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you consult your physician prior to beginning an exercise program. Please use caution to ensure proper movement to ensure safety and to maximize the impact of these purposeful programs.

GiGiFIT Kids – GiGiFIT Kids combines key movements from GiGiFIT Teen and advanced progressions of activities from GiGiFIT Toddler to help improve strength, balance, coordination, peer interaction and to build a lifelong love of physical activity. GiGiFIT Kids is not just purposeful play it is our special work out-time to make you stronger, faster, more coordinated and kids say “I love this fun, structured, purposeful movement”. Recommended for 5-12-year-olds.

RSVP at https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome/calendar/ then check your inbox for more details.

Friday, April 17, at 12 pm (EST)

Ms. Holly from GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne is excited to see you all!

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. Participants will be introduced to various cooking techniques. GiGi’s Kitchen program will build participant’s self-esteem and self-confidence through nutrition and wellness! This program is recommended for ages 5-12, 13-17, 18+.

RSVP at https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome/calendar/ then check your inbox for more details.

Saturday, April 18, at 10 am (EST)

Join us as Ms. Olivia teaches us the LMNOP Lesson!

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. Recommended for ages newborn to 36 months.

RSVP at https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome/calendar/ then check your inbox for more details.

Saturday, April 18, at 11 am (EST)

Although moderate physical activity is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you consult your physician prior to beginning an exercise program. Please use caution to ensure proper movement to ensure safety and to maximize the impact of these purposeful programs.

GiGiFIT Kids – GiGiFIT Kids combines key movements from GiGiFIT Teen and advanced progressions of activities from GiGiFIT Toddler to help improve strength, balance, coordination, peer interaction and to build a lifelong love of physical activity. GiGiFIT Kids is not just purposeful play it is our special work out-time to make you stronger, faster, more coordinated and kids say “I love this fun, structured, purposeful movement”. Recommended for 5-12-year-olds.

RSVP at https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome/calendar/ then check your inbox for more details.ned 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. Participants will be introduced to various cooking techniques. GiGi’s Kitchen program will build participant’s self-esteem and self-confidence through nutrition and wellness! This program is recommended for ages 5-12, 13-17, 18+.

RSVP at https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome/calendar/ then check your inbox for more details.