Posts Tagged ‘#GiGisBelieves’
A Gift of True JOY!!
Volunteering at GiGi’s Playhouse isn’t just sharing your time, its finding a new meaning to life and being inspired. Learning we aren’t that much difference than each other. Finding courage to believe and spread the message of acceptance for all. It’s becoming generation G everyday! Check out what one of new program leaders and tutor…
Read MoreBack to school and READY!!!
It’s hard to believe that a new school year is upon us and that Louise will be starting second grade! As we are gearing up for school, I have been reflecting on how far Louise has come since the start of this year. After deciding to leave a terrible situation, Louise has been home schooled…
Read MoreFirst Week of GiGi U!
We have a great group of new students this fall for GiGi U! Our session started August 31st and we had an amazing first week! GiGi U is a progressive learning program for adults, comprised of a 12-week instructional program, followed by an internship with the GiGi’s Playhouse Cafe, Hugs & Mugs. GiGi U is designed to…
Read MoreFall Literacy and Math Tutoring!
The GiGi’s Playhouse Literacy and Math Tutoring Programs are based on proven methodologies from professionals in the field. This highly individualized program provides custom-made materials relevant to each student’s level of learning, interest and age. The focus extends from sight word recognition to matching, selecting and naming,phonics, comprehension, number recognition and knowledge of addition and…
Read MoreSummer 2015 tutoring registration is now open!
Looking for something fun and educational to do this summer? The Summer 2015 tutoring session is now open for registration. Take a look at our website here to register as a tutor or a student! Nicole is a GiGi U graduate, Hugs + Mugs mentor and Literacy and Math student in our tutoring program. Nicole…
Read MoreFt. Wayne, IN visitors!
The Playhouse was buzzing on Thursday during Open Play – lots of families home from Spring Break, new mom Melanie stopped by for the first time and we were lucky enough to meet Cari, Sandy and Chloe from Fort Wayne, Indiana! They were on their way to visit family in the Chicagoland area and decided…
Read MoreMitchell and his tutor, Loretta
Here at Hoffman Estates, our tutor rooms are always filled with students and teachers throughout the week. Sometimes, the entire session consists of one reading a-z book, which is awesome. And other times, these sessions get pretty creative! Here is an email I just recevied from one of our very creative tutors, Loretta: “Mitchell read…
Read MoreWelcome to the family Kim and Savannah!
We were so excited to welcome Kim and baby Savannah to Open Play yesterday! Savannah was born 7 weeks ago and weighed 5 lbs., 5 ounces, and today, she will be getting her NG Tube out. As many of you know, Open Play can be a pretty chaotic time of day. Pizza is in the kitchen,…
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