Posts Tagged ‘GiGi’s At Home’
Best of All GiGi’s At Home Math Tutor- David
Best of All- GiGi’s At Home Math Tutor Remember – we don’t just impact the lives of our participants, but of our volunteers as well! “Volunteering as a math tutor for GiGi’s Playhouse has been an immensely rewarding and educational experience as a prospective educator. Not only have I been able to gain meaningful experience interacting with…
Read MoreSue Catalano: The Joy of Tutoring
Volunteer Spotlight: Sue Catalano Sue Catalano is one of our amazing tutors, and she has been volunteering at the playhouse for over a year! She is an amazing mother of 3, all now out of college. Sue was a teacher for 6th grade and pre-k before having a family, and now works part-time, spending her free-time enjoying yoga, golfing, going for walks, reading, and of course tutoring…
Read MoreThe Importance of Developing Social Skills
The Importance of Developing Social Skills What are social skills, and why are they important? Educationalplaycare.com states: “Developing social skills in children prepares them for a lifetime of healthier interactions in all aspects of life. Social skills are an integral part of functioning in society. Displaying good manners, communicating effectively with others, being considerate of…
Read MoreGiGi’s At Home “Steps” Up
GiGi’s At Home “Steps” Up When I told our site coordinator that I would take some pictures at a GiGi’s At Home program this week, I was not prepared for how much sweat was involved. I went to Step to Accept HIIT training. HIIT stands for High. Intensity. Interval. Training. It was so intense, I…
Read More“Dinner’s At Michelle’s!”
“Dinner’s At Michelle’s!” Regardless of the times, food never fails to bring people together, and neither does GiGi’s Playhouse. I “attended” the GiGi’s At Home Kitchen Adult program this week and cooked with people from all across the country (what?! seriously, amazing). Class was focused on knife skills while making beef stew (it looked sooooo good). Michelle, the instructor, along with her daughter…
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