kids of all ages
February Happenings!
Come join us for some fun this month at the Hoffman Playhouse! Click on the program title for more information and to RSVP! Events! Adult Paint Party: Thursday, February 6 from 5-7 pm Volunteer Orientation: Tuesday, February 11 from 6-7 pm Parent U Webinar: Thursday, February 13 from 7-8 pm DJ Club Birthday Dance: Friday,…
Read MoreNew Program Alert: Dance!!
Do you love to dance? Do you feel the beat when you hear a great song come on the radio? If so, we have an awesome new program starting next week for all the dancers out there! Dance will be offered at GiGi’s Playhouse as a limited-time program for Spring and Summer 2020. This program…
Read MoreIt All Adds Up: Math is Awesome!
For some of us (okay, maybe a lot of us!), math is not our favorite subject. There are so many concepts that can be easy or difficult to grasp, and even more that we don’t bother to try! Typical ways of teaching math can be complex and daunting. Luckily for our individuals with Down syndrome,…
Read MoreJanuary Happenings!
Come join us for some fun this month at the Hoffman Playhouse! Events! Playhouse Closed Wednesday, January 1 Volunteer Orientation: Tuesday, January 14 from 6-7 pm Family Speaker Series Webinar: Thursday, January 16 from 7-8 pm Spring Tutoring and Speech begins Monday, January 20 New Family Orientation: Friday, January 31st from 6-7:30 pm Programs! All…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday Events!
GiGi’s Playhouse is a one-of-a-kind achievement center for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. GiGi’s Playhouse offers 1:1, group and career development programs that advance literacy, math skills, motor skills and more; all of which are FREE of charge. All programs are based on best practices for learning styles specific to Down syndrome…
Read MoreBenefits of Early Sign Language!
What are the benefits of sign language on early speech and language learning? The talk surrounding the use of sign language when communicating with children has increased over the past few decades. The language development of a child begins with gestures beginning as early as 6 months. But how do we know exactly what our…
Read MoreLet’s Keep the Momentum Going!
What a great week it’s been! On Thursday, we started the Summer session of GiGiFIT Infant and worked really hard to make it as fun and purposeful as ever. Our particiants never cease to amaze us when it comes to what they can accomplish in such a short amount of time. We can make…
Read MoreApril Speech Participant Spotlight!
“Zach’s speech and communication has come so far since attending the GiGi’s Playhouse Amina Grace Speech and Language Program. I really love that the therapists go above and beyond to coordinate with Zach’s speech therapists at school to be able to focus on the same skills. Zach has been taught so many skills at GiGi’s…
Read MoreFacilitating Language in Toddlers and Preschoolers
“So what kind of homework can you give my child to work on… they’re so young?” As a therapist, I LOVE THIS QUESTION. Play is work for our littles and the “homework” actually is something you as a parent can do! Below are some things YOU can do at home in your daily routine to…
Read MoreWorld Down Syndrome Day!
Today is the day! The day when the world recognizes and celebrates Down syndrome, and March 21 represents 321, or the triplicate of the 21st chromosome, and we all know that extra chromosomes means extra AMAZING! Individuals with Down syndrome are just like everyone else, and finding that common ground to connect with them makes…
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