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We have converted some of our programs into at-home activity kits that families can use to keep kids engaged and learning while schools and GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis are closed. In addition some programs have a virtual component!  **All information will be loaded by Thursday, March 19.

Here is how it will work:

**Participates enrolled in a Spring Session 2 will receive an email today with information including kit pick up. These students will receive a program bag full of supplies for the next 3 weeks! Drive-thru pick up be tomorrow (3/19) 9-11 am or 6-7 pm

**Not enrolled…no worries! We have loaded our program information (Lesson/Videos/Student Handouts ) for you to participate! You will be responsible for assembling your own supplies.

Questions please email:
Denisse Jensen, Executive Director; djensen@gigisplayhouse,org

Riley Forsythe, Operations Manager;  rforsythe@gigisplayhouse.org

 

EARLY LEARNERS

LMNOP

Welcome Song and Goodbye Song

Pete The Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons:
Lesson | Video | Student Handouts | Learn the signs for: Cat and Button | Groovy Sing A Long

Pete The Cat: I Love My White Shoes:
Lesson | Video | Student Handouts | Learn the signs for: Cat and Shoe | Groovy Song: Petes Go Marching On

Pete The Cat and The Cool Cat Boogie
Lesson | Video | Student Handouts | Learn the signs for: Cat and Dance| Boogie Dance A Long

 

SCHOOL AGE/TEENS

Art Explosion

Mister Fish Oil Pastel or Crayon Drawing:
Lesson | Video | Student Handout

Watercolor Toucan:
Lesson | Video | Student Handout

Durer Pattern Rhino:
Lesson | Video | Student Handout

Tissue Paper & Foil Collage:

Lesson created by Miss Jennie

Watercolor & Glue Owl:

Lesson created by Miss Jennie

 

BACKPACK BUDDIES

*Videos coming soon!

 

BUSY HAND BIGGER PLANS

Sign up for these FREE tools from Handwriting Without Tears:

A+ Worksheet Maker Lite: Create your own worksheets using the unique Handwriting Without Tears font and double lines to send home with children. Get Started Now

Pre-K Interactive Teaching Tool (Pre-K): Get Set for School for Pre-K comes to life with an abundance of exciting and engaging multimedia options. With this digital platform you can access activity books, lessons, demonstrations of letter and number formations, music, videos, stories, and more. Platform flexibility allows you to use an interactive white board, a laptop or a tablet. Get Started Now

Handwriting Interactive Teaching Tool (K–5): Bring student workbooks to life with the Handwriting Interactive Teaching Tool. This no prep, comprehensive approach to teaching includes digital letter formations, teaching videos, and fun animations your children will love. Get Started Now

Once you’ve received the email from Learning Without Tears (technology@LWTears.com) please follow the prompts to unlock your license(s) with the activation code. Once activated, you will be logged into your +LiveInsights dashboard. Full Instructions

HANDOUTS

Number Formation

1. Number Formation Chart
Learn the step-by-step, child-friendly way to teach number formation.

Download

2. ABC Names For Pre-K
Children learn to put names in ABC order.

Download

3. Where Do You Start Your Letters?
Send home this fun song so families can help instill good starting habits for capitals.

Download 

4. Print Letter Formation Charts

Download Capitals 

Download Lowercase Letters

5. Cursive Letter Formation Charts

Download Capitals

Download Lowercase Letters 

6. Alphabet Strips for K–5
An easy, child-friendly method for alphabetizing.

Kindergarten

Grades 1–2

Grades 3+ 

 

 

GIGI’S ADVENTURES: TEENS

Popcorn with Mr. Dave! This will be a virtual group hangout with Zoom! Be on the lookout for an email with the meeting details.

 

GiGiFit Kids

Week 1: March 21st – March 27th

 

Week 2: March 28th – April 3rd

 

Week 3: April 4th – April 10th

 

Week 4: April 11th – 17th

 

Week 5: April 18th – 24th

 

GiGi’s Kitchen

Embark on a culinary adventure! Learn new cooking techniques and create your own recipes with the Raddish Cooking Camp Challenge booklet!

Download your Cooking Camp Challenge skill booklet here!

Saturday, March 21: Argentine Empanadas and Strawberry-Yogurt Pops and Yogurt Science

Monday, March 23: Breakfast with Mrs. Denisse! This will be a virtual group cooking experience with Zoom! Get your ingredients ready for Baked Cinnamon Donut Holes * Gluten Free/Dairy Free/Egg Allergy/Vegan Substitutions Available!

 

People Like Us: Theater

Need a creative outlet during your quarantine? Check out PLU’s newest FREE online course: Intro to Musical Theater!

Sign up to learn on-stage skills, and get the script, score, costume designs, and choreography videos for your own at-home production of “Red Riding Hood: The Musical!”

Click here to sign up for Intro to Musical Theater!

 

TouchMath

Sign up for these FREE tools from TouchMath:

Free & downloadable workbooks found HERE!

 

ADULT

GIGIFIT ADULT 

*Challenge yourself to complete these workouts twice during the week!

*Please note that all videos were pre-recorded in 2019

Week 1: March 18th – March 24th

Week 2: March 25th – March 31st

Week 3: April 1st – April 7th

Week 4: April 8th – April 14th

Week 5: April 15th – 21st

Week 6: April 22nd – 28th

 

VOLUNTEER

 

Thank you Amazing Educational Resources for assembling this list of education companies offering free subscriptions due to school closings.
http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/

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