Posts Tagged ‘GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley’
Meet Faith
Meet Faith “Faith is 16 yrs old and she likes baking, bowling, swimming, dancing and singing like any other girl her age.” Written by mom, Michelle Check out another 2020 blog piece about Faith and e-learning: https://gigisplayhouse.org/foxvalley/uncategorized/faith-community-structure And a blast from the past 2008 article about Faith and GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford: https://www.journalstandard.com/article/20081027/NEWS/310279969?template=ampart Faith recently lost…
Read MoreMeet Samantha
Introducing: Samantha “Children with different abilities need pretty much the same thing every human being needs: acceptance and opportunity.” Heather Avis, Scoot Over and Make Some Room We are so very grateful for GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley and all the opportunities they provide for our Samantha. It’s been a wonderful place for us…
Read MoreMeet Luke
Introducing Luke, grade 5 “It might be cliche, but Luke has truly taught us more about life than we could have ever imagined. His surprise diagnosis at birth was devastating and scary. If only we could go back 11 years to those terrified parents and tell them what a true gift this was! Luke…
Read MoreFall Programming- Adults
Fall Programming- Adults We are so excited to be re-opening in October and bringing back some of our favorite programs like Fantastic Friends and EPIC! Fantastic Friends A fun night out to facilitate social interactions between adults with Down syndrome, their peers and the community. Supports the development of social skills and language through peer…
Read MoreEvent Spotlight: Naperville Half Marathon & 5k
Event Spotlight- Naperville Half Marathon & 5k Charity Run by: Barb Martin Hi GiGi’s Playhouse Charity Runners! My name is Barbara Martin, and I am the Charity Coordinator for the Naperville Half Marathon Race and 5K. I have lived in Naperville for 14 with my family. I have been a pre-school teacher for the last…
Read MoreRegistering for Half Marathon & Fundraising Page
Naperville Half Marathon & 5k Virtual Plus Thank you for showing an interest in joining Team GiGi’s for the Virtual Naperville Half Marathon & 5k! Let’s get started with how to register! Register for the Race Go to GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley website at: gigisplayhouse.org/foxvalley/naperville-charity-marathon. Click the button that says Register for the Race. 3.…
Read MoreA Solutions Orientated Approach to E-Learning
A SOLUTIONS ORIENTED APPROACH TO E-LEARNING FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS A Solutions Oriented Approach to E-Learning for Special Education Students Here are some creative ways families and IEP teams are making remote/distance learning plans more appropriate and effective! *Please note each of the following suggestions may or may not be appropriate for each student’s home…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Toy Box Project
Volunteer Spotlight: ToyBox Project GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley is partnering with the ToyBox Project this summer to create our first virtual Talent Show! An interview with Xansa and Vineeth, founders of ToyBox Project chapter in Aurora-Naperville. Tell us about ToyBox: Xansa: The ToyBox Project is a student led non profit based in the Aurora-Naperville area…
Read MoreParent Corner: How I Learn
Parent Corner: How I Learn The saying goes, Parents are a child’s first teachers, and it looks like they will continue to be through the next semester. “Research indicates no amount of formal teaching can compare to the influences you have on your offspring, who you teach every day, – by word and by example.…
Read MoreSpotlight: Joe Catalano
Joe Catalano & GiGi’s Playhouse Joe Catalano, Senior Vice President – Management, Professional & Cyber Liability in the Chicago office, is member of the Board of Managers at GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley. GiGi’s Playhouse originated 17 years ago in the suburbs of Chicago, IL, by Nancy Gianni. Nancy’s daughter, GiGi, was born with Down syndrome…
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