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Fact Friday: Down syndrome is NOT rare!
Myth: “Down syndrome is a rare disorder”. Facts to disprove myth: According to the National Down Syndrome Society, Down syndrome is the MOST commonly occurring chromosomal condition. Approximately one in every 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, which is around 6,000 births per year. What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome…
Read MoreGiGi’s At Home How To Guide
Hey there Arkansas!! GiGi’s At Home is a virtual online library of On Demand programming and a calendar of Live programming. With GiGi’s At Home, you can join with other families across the world and do a program together. There are over 60+ programs offered by GiGi’s Playhouse and most of those are currently available…
Read More#TuesdayTeachingTips
On Tuesdays, we will share #TuesdayTeachingTips for families who are at home during this public health emergency. All of us are adjusting to this new normal, and sometimes it’s hard as a parent to keep our children from losing skills they have already mastered. Many thanks to Dr. Michael Taylor (Ed.D., NBCT), Assistant Special Education…
Read MoreGiGi’s at Home in Arkansas!
We may be socially distant these days, but you can still get the same purposeful GiGi’s programming that you are used to. Even though our programs are typically facilitated in a group setting in GiGi’s Playhouse Little Rock, the great news is we have developed two ways for you to stay connected to GiGi’s Playhouse…
Read MoreGiGi’s Little Rock Programs Suspended
Greetings GiGi’s Playhouse Little Rock Community, Based on the latest information and guidance from our national office and public health officials, we have decided to suspend all programming, events and volunteer orientations at GiGi’s Playhouse Little Rock until further notice. Why are we suspending programs? Out of an abundance of caution because of potential heightened…
Read MoreHow CLEAN is GiGi’s Playhouse Little Rock?
Many may wonder what we do to ensure that GiGi’s Playhouse is clean amid contagious illnesses like the flu and COVID-19. Our volunteers are all trained to help make sure the Playhouse is sterilized. We keep hand sanitizer at our check in station and ask that everyone use it before and after signing in. We…
Read MoreWhat is GiGi’s Little Rock doing to protect visitors from the Coronavirus?
To all GiGi’s Playhouse Little Rock family and friends: You have probably heard by now that COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, has arrived in Arkansas. GiGi’s Playhouse is run by a board of managers, a site director, and volunteers who absolutely understand your concerns, and we are taking precautions to protect our visitors. What are we…
Read MoreMake a difference today! Sponsor GiGi’s Gala!
Do you want to make a real impact for Arkansas families? There’s no better way than to give them FREE programs, FREE tutoring, FREE therapeutic programming and MORE through GiGi’s Playhouse Little Rock! We have several levels of support preselected and custom sponsorships are available to maximize your investment. Check out our prearranged sponsorships below…
Read MoreMarch Volunteer Spotlight: Jenna Williams
We’re so proud of Jenna and how she throws herself into making Fantastic Friends a fun, engaging program. We look forward to working with her for many years to come!
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