This program is for ages 8+.  GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego and Resounding Joy Music Therapy are excited to see you all! To help you prepare for today’s lesson please have a shaker, ribbon or scarves, and something fun to drum on!  Music-Tap into your inner rock star where every voice shines! Music helps to build self-confidence, strengthen…

This program is for ages 8+.  GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego and Resounding Joy Music Therapy are excited to see you all! To help you prepare for today’s lesson please have a shaker, ribbon or scarves, and something fun to drum on!  Music-Tap into your inner rock star where every voice shines! Music helps to build self-confidence, strengthen…

This program is for all ages.    Today’s Yoga is brought to us by Erin Alexeff from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland, this program is designed for all abilities and is low-medium intensity.  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…

This program is for all ages.  Ms. Shannon from GiGi’s Playhouse Deerfield would love to have you join us for Destination Discovery!   We're dancing into Down Syndrome Awareness Month at Destination Discovery on Monday! Join us for science experiments and crafts with some fine motor and sensory skills built in! Items to have on hand: Dixie Cup Construction Paper…

This program is for children infancy through 3 years old.  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: Shakers, bubbles, farm animals and crayons and paper. LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young…

This program is for ages 13+.  GiGi's Playhouse San Diego and Resounding Joy Music Therapy will be excited to have you join us!  This is an interactive group that will give teens the opportunity to engage in musical activities such as active music making through instrument play and singing, musical games, and dance and movement. This gives participants…

This program is designed for ages 0 to 8.  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, and something fun to drum on.  Music-Tap into your inner rock star where every voice shines! Music will build self-confidence, strengthen social skills,…

This program serves adults 18+  Ms. Ginger and Carmen from GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis are excited to see you all! Today we will be working on our food prep skills while preparing a *Spanish Frittata*. YUM!  You can find today's lesson HERE! *Ingredients List*  1 pound 93% ground turkey 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons smoked paprika  2 teaspoons ancho chili powder…

This program is recommended for all ages.  Mrs. Teplitz from GiGi’s Playhouse El Paso is so excited to bring Art Explosion to GiGi’s At Home! Art Explosion will provide a hands-on experience with multiple art media and provide an outlet for self-expression, confidence building, and socialization. Projects and materials needed will vary each week. We are planning a…

This program is for all ages.  Today’s Yoga is brought to us by Erin Alexeff from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland, this program is designed for all abilities and is low-medium intensity.  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…

Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old.    GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College will be leading Leaps and Bounds and the theme is Out of this World!   To be able to fully engage in the entirety of this lesson, each participant will also need one inflated balloon (Note: The more inflated the balloon…

This program is for ages 13+.  GiGi's Playhouse San Diego and Resounding Joy Music Therapy will be excited to have you join us!  This is an interactive group that will give teens the opportunity to engage in musical activities such as active music making through instrument play and singing, musical games, and dance and movement. This gives participants…

This program is for ages 0 to 36 months.  Jill Rabin from GiGi’s Playhouse Deerfield 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…

This program is recommended for ages all ages.  Shari and Heather from GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates are excited to see you all! Portillo's Chopped Salad is on the menu! Ingredients: 4 cups cooked Ditalini pasta 1 cup cooked crumbled bacon 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce 3 cups chopped iceberg lettuce 2 1/2 cups chopped red cabbage 2 fresh tomatoes. seeded…

This program is for ages 5-12 years old.  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 impact of these purposeful programs.  GiGiFIT Kids – GiGiFIT Kids combines key movements from GiGiFIT Teen and…

Recommended for ages 13-17 years olds.   Teen Tastic is brought to us by GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester! Our leaders Josh, Haley and Jess are excited to see you all!  Teen Tastic – Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities.  RSVP below to…

This program is for ages 8+.  GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego and Resounding Joy Music Therapy are excited to see you all! To help you prepare for today’s lesson please have a shaker, ribbon or scarves, and something fun to drum on!  Music-Tap into your inner rock star where every voice shines! Music helps to build self-confidence, strengthen…

This program is for all ages.    Today’s Yoga is brought to us by Erin Alexeff from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland, this program is designed for all abilities and is low-medium intensity.  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…

This program is for all ages.  Ms. Shannon from GiGi’s Playhouse Deerfield would love to have you join us for Destination Discovery!   Destination Discovery supports the development of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills and language through purposeful play and peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program also brings families together to share…

This program is for children infancy through 3 years old.  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:  Coming Soon LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language…

GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around real-world skills! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes with friends and then jump into some discussions around world skills needed to navigate as an adult in 2020. We will talk about money and shopping, being with…

This program is for ages 13+.  GiGi's Playhouse San Diego and Resounding Joy Music Therapy will be excited to have you join us!  This is an interactive group that will give teens the opportunity to engage in musical activities such as active music making through instrument play and singing, musical games, and dance and movement. This gives participants…

GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around healthy living! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes with friends and then prepare a healthy, gluten free/dairy free snack and eat together while talking about how we can make healthy choices at home in our everyday…

Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old.   Ms. Norris and GiGi's Playhouse Raleigh are so excited to see you! Materials needed: Leaves, paper, crayon Paper plate, orange paper, black paper, scissors, glue or tape Small rocks, cut-out squares with each letter of child’s first name on a square Bowl with oatmeal, flour, or rice This…

This program is designed for ages 0 to 8.  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, and something fun to drum on.  Music-Tap into your inner rock star where every voice shines! Music will build self-confidence, strengthen social skills,…

Recommended for ages 13-17 years olds.    Teen Tastic is brought to us by GiGi’s Playhouse Madison! Our leaders Emily and Abby from Edgewood College are excited to see you all! This week is all about life on a farm and ASL, we will be practicing our names! Materials:  Paper plate  Black marker  Pink construction paper or pink marker  Scissors and…

This program serves adults 18+  Ms. Ginger and Carmen from GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis are excited to see you all! Today we will be working on our food prep skills while preparing  Thai Red Chicken Curry. YUM!    Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil • 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk • 4 teaspoons red curry…

This program is recommended for all ages.  Mrs. Teplitz from GiGi’s Playhouse El Paso is so excited to bring Art Explosion to GiGi’s At Home! Art Explosion will provide a hands-on experience with multiple art media and provide an outlet for self-expression, confidence building, and socialization. Projects and materials needed will vary each week. This week we are…

This program is for ages 13+.  GiGiFIT Teen is an enrollment based program, we ask that all participants complete the Enrollment Form HERE!  You must also complete the Physician Approval Form in order to participate in the program, which is found HERE! By enrolling in this program you are committing to attend the Fall 2020 GiGiFIT Teen session.  If…

This program is for ages 18+.  GiGiFIT Adult is an enrollment based program, we ask that all participants complete the Enrollment Form HERE!  You must also complete the Physician Approval Form in order to participate in the program, which is found HERE!   By enrolling in this program, you are committing to attend the Fall 2020 GiGiFIT Adult session.  If you have any questions, please contact us…

This program is for all ages.  Today’s Yoga is brought to us by Erin Alexeff from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland, this program is designed for all abilities and is low-medium intensity.  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…

Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old.    GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College will be leading Leaps and Bounds and the theme is Coming Soon! Supplies needed for this week are as follows:Coming Soon This program promotes social, emotional, large and small muscle group development. Children will participate in fun and engaging activities that…

This program is for ages 13+.  GiGi's Playhouse San Diego and Resounding Joy Music Therapy will be excited to have you join us!  This is an interactive group that will give teens the opportunity to engage in musical activities such as active music making through instrument play and singing, musical games, and dance and movement. This gives participants…

This program is for ages 0 to 36 months.  Jill Rabin from GiGi’s Playhouse Deerfield is excited to see you all!  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…

This program is recommended for ages all ages.  Shari and Heather from GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates are excited to see you all! For this recipe, please have the following items prepared ahead of time:  Chicken should be cooked and cut into bite size pieces  6 cups cooked rice  We will also chop some of our vegetables ahead of time.    Harvest Chicken Casserole …

Recommended for ages newborn through 7.  Reading with children helps to develop a lifetime love of books and reading, in addition to providing early language and literacy skills! Join us for Storytelling each week with GiGi's Playhouse Madison. We will be sharing two virtual stories from Epic!, along with an intermission of No More Monkeys…

This program is for ages 5-12 years old.  GiGiFIT Kids is an enrollment based program, we ask that all participants complete the Enrollment Form HERE!  You must also complete the Physician Approval Form in order to participate in the program, which is found HERE!   By enrolling in this program you are committing to attend the Fall 2020 GiGiFIT Kids session. …

This program is for ages 5-12 years old.  GiGiFIT Kids is an enrollment based program, we ask that all participants complete the Enrollment Form HERE!  You must also complete the Physician Approval Form in order to participate in the program, which is found HERE!   By enrolling in this program, you are committing to attend the Fall 2020 GiGiFIT Kids session.  If you have any questions, please contact…

This program is for all ages.    Today’s Yoga is brought to us by Erin Alexeff from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland, this program is designed for all abilities and is low-medium intensity.  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…

This program is for all ages.  Ms. Shannon from GiGi’s Playhouse Deerfield would love to have you join us for Destination Discovery!   Destination Discovery supports the development of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills and language through purposeful play and peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program also brings families together to share…

This program is for children infancy through 3 years old.  Dr. Jay from GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates is excited to see you all!    THEME:  Down syndrome acceptance month/Crazy socks SIGNS:  Sock/Feet/Blue/Yellow MATERIALS NEEDED:  Bubbles/Shaker, Rattle, Noisy Toy/Farm Animals/ Blue and Yellow items that you might have at home/ WEAR CRAZY SOCKS!! LMNOP is an interactive and engaging…

GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around real-world skills! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes with friends and then jump into some discussions around world skills needed to navigate as an adult in 2020. We will talk about money and shopping, being with…

This program is for ages 13+.  GiGi's Playhouse San Diego and Resounding Joy Music Therapy will be excited to have you join us!  This is an interactive group that will give teens the opportunity to engage in musical activities such as active music making through instrument play and singing, musical games, and dance and movement. This gives participants…

GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around healthy living! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes with friends and then prepare a healthy, gluten free/dairy free snack and eat together while talking about how we can make healthy choices at home in our everyday…

Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old.   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.    Rachel Schless, our host, is brand new GiGi's Playhouse and is so excited to dive right into our virtual programming. She is currently a…

This program is designed for ages 0 to 8.  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, and something fun to drum on.  Music-Tap into your inner rock star where every voice shines! Music will build self-confidence, strengthen social skills,…

Recommended for ages 13-17 years olds.    Teen Tastic is brought to us by GiGi’s Playhouse Madison! Our leaders Emily and Abby from Edgewood College are excited to see you all! This week is all about the Colors of the Rainbow! Check out this cool color mixing video and get ready for some fun! Supplies: Notebook/paper to write on Fruit loops…

This program serves adults 18+  Ms. Ginger and Carmen from GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis are excited to see you all! Today we will be working on our food prep skills while preparing Asian Meatballs with Cucumber Salad : Serves 4   Ingredients:   Cucumber salad:   4-5 Persian cucumbers or 1 large English cucumber  1/4 white onion  1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil  3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar  1/2 teaspoon sugar  1/2 teaspoon…

This program is recommended for all ages.  Mrs. Teplitz from GiGi’s Playhouse El Paso is so excited to bring Art Explosion to GiGi’s At Home! Art Explosion will provide a hands-on experience with multiple art media and provide an outlet for self-expression, confidence building, and socialization. Projects and materials needed will vary each week.  We will be creating…

GiGiFIT Adult will return at its regularly scheduled time next week, 10/22/2020.   This program is for ages 18+.  GiGiFIT Adult is an enrollment-based program, we ask that all participants complete the Enrollment Form HERE!  You must also complete the Physician Approval Form in order to participate in the program, which is found HERE!   By enrolling in this program, you are committing to attend…

Yoga will return at it's regularly scheduled time next week, 10/22/2020.   This program is for all ages.  Today’s Yoga is brought to us by Erin Alexeff from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland, this program is designed for all abilities and is low-medium intensity.  Although moderate physical activity is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you consult your physician…

This program is for ages 13+.  GiGi's Playhouse San Diego and Resounding Joy Music Therapy will be excited to have you join us!  This is an interactive group that will give teens the opportunity to engage in musical activities such as active music making through instrument play and singing, musical games, and dance and movement. This gives participants…

This program is for ages 0 to 36 months.  Jill Rabin from GiGi’s Playhouse Deerfield is excited to see you all!  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…

This program is recommended for ages all ages.  Shari and Heather from GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates are excited to see you all! Mediterranean Turkey Wrap and No Bake Lemon Cheesecake are on the menu for today! Ingredients for the Mediterranean Turkey Wrap: 1 flour tortilla  2-3 Tablespoons of your favorite hummus – I like Roasted Garlic or Roasted Red Pepper  2-3…

This program is for ages 5-12 years old.  GiGiFIT Kids is an enrollment-based program, we ask that all participants complete the Enrollment Form HERE!  You must also complete the Physician Approval Form in order to participate in the program, which is found HERE!   By enrolling in this program, you are committing to attend the Fall 2020 GiGiFIT Kids session.  If you have any questions, please contact…

Recommended for ages 13-17 years olds.   Teen Tastic is brought to us by GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester! Our leaders Josh, Haley and Jess are excited to see you all!  Some Supplies Needed: Blank pieces of paper (2-3) Markers Colored pencils or crayons Paint (if you have it, if not markers should do the trick) Some cool leaves from their backyard (4-5…

This program is recommended for ages 5-12 years old.  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…

This program is for ages 8+.  GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego and Resounding Joy Music Therapy are excited to see you all! To help you prepare for today’s lesson please have a shaker, ribbon or scarves, and something fun to drum on!  Music-Tap into your inner rock star where every voice shines! Music helps to build self-confidence, strengthen…

This program is for all ages.    Today’s Yoga is brought to us by Erin Alexeff from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland, this program is designed for all abilities and is low-medium intensity.  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…

This program is for all ages.  Ms. Shannon from GiGi’s Playhouse Deerfield would love to have you join us for Destination Discovery!   Destination Discovery supports the development of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills and language through purposeful play and peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program also brings families together to share…

This program is for children infancy through 3 years old.  Dr. Jay from GiGi’s Playhouse Hoffman Estates is excited to see you all!    LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication while using music and language-based activities.  RSVP below to let…

GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around real-world skills! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes with friends and then jump into some discussions around world skills needed to navigate as an adult in 2020. We will talk about money and shopping, being with…

This program is for ages 13+.  GiGi's Playhouse San Diego and Resounding Joy Music Therapy will be excited to have you join us!  This is an interactive group that will give teens the opportunity to engage in musical activities such as active music making through instrument play and singing, musical games, and dance and movement. This gives participants…

GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and volunteers from Edgewood College are bringing us 10 weeks of Fantastic Friends centered around healthy living! We will socialize in the first 15 minutes with friends and then prepare a healthy, gluten free/dairy free snack and eat together while talking about how we can make healthy choices at home in our everyday…

This program is designed for ages 0 to 8.  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, and something fun to drum on.  Music-Tap into your inner rock star where every voice shines! Music will build self-confidence, strengthen social skills,…

Recommended for ages 13-17 years olds.    Teen Tastic is brought to us by GiGi’s Playhouse Madison! Our leaders Emily and Abby from Edgewood College are excited to see you all!  Teen Tastic – Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities.  …

This program is recommended for all ages.  Mrs. Teplitz from GiGi’s Playhouse El Paso is so excited to bring Art Explosion to GiGi’s At Home! Art Explosion will provide a hands-on experience with multiple art media and provide an outlet for self-expression, confidence building, and socialization. Projects and materials needed will vary each week.  Objective:  We are going…

This program is for ages 13+.  GiGiFIT Teen is an enrollment-based program, we ask that all participants complete the Enrollment Form HERE!  You must also complete the Physician Approval Form in order to participate in the program, which is found HERE!   By enrolling in this program, you are committing to attend the Fall 2020 GiGiFIT Teen session.  If you have any questions, please contact us at programs2@gigisplayhouse.org. …

This program is for ages 18+.  GiGiFIT Adult is an enrollment-based program, we ask that all participants complete the Enrollment Form HERE!  You must also complete the Physician Approval Form in order to participate in the program, which is found HERE!   By enrolling in this program, you are committing to attend the Fall 2020 GiGiFIT Adult session.  If you have any questions, please contact us at programs2@gigisplayhouse.org. …

This program is for all ages.  Today’s Yoga is brought to us by Erin Alexeff from GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland, this program is designed for all abilities and is low-medium intensity.  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…

This program is for ages 13+.  GiGi's Playhouse San Diego and Resounding Joy Music Therapy will be excited to have you join us!  This is an interactive group that will give teens the opportunity to engage in musical activities such as active music making through instrument play and singing, musical games, and dance and movement. This gives participants…

This program is for ages 0 to 36 months.  Jill Rabin from GiGi’s Playhouse Deerfield is excited to see you all!  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…

This program is recommended for ages all ages.  Shari and Heather are excited to see you all! Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Peppers  Ingredients  4 large orange bell peppers  Extra virgin olive oil  Kosher salt  Ground pepper  1 onion, finely chopped  2 garlic cloves, minced  2 tsp chili powder  1 lb. ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken  1 cup cooked rice …

This program is for ages 5-12 years old.  GiGiFIT Kids is an enrollment-based program, we ask that all participants complete the enrollment form HERE! You must also complete the Physician Approval form in order to participate in the program, which is found HERE! By enrolling in this program, you are committing to attend the Fall 2020 GiGiFIT Kids session.  If you…

This program is for ages 5-12 years old.  GiGiFIT Kids is an enrollment-based program, we ask that all participants complete the Enrollment Form HERE!  You must also complete the Physician Approval Form in order to participate in the program, which is found HERE!   By enrolling in this program, you are committing to attend the Fall 2020 GiGiFIT Kids session.  If you have any questions, please contact…

This program is for children infancy through 3 years old.  Volunteers from GiGi's Playhouse Madison are so excited to have you join us! LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication while using music and language-based activities.  RSVP below…