Posts by Anne Ernst
Life-Changing One on One Programing Applications – Math, Literacy and Speech!
Summer applications are open April 27th – May 18th, 2026 One-on-One programming is an important part of our full programming offerings at GiGi’s Playhouse Madison and Summer applications are open April 27th – May 18th! As a reminder, cost will never be a barrier to participate – all of our world-class programming is always free…
Read MorePartnering with #1 Ranked UW-Madison Speech-Language Pathology Program
#1 Ranked UW-Madison Speech-Language Pathology Program Here in Madison, we are so lucky to have amazing academic institutions to partner with. UW-Madison Speech-Language Pathology Program was just ranked #1 by US News and World Report. UW-Madison has a Speech and Hearing Clinic, which serves to help train Speech Pathology and Audiology students at the university.…
Read MoreMath and Literacy Tutoring – WE NEED YOU!
Our Math and Literacy one-on-on programs have become high demand. We need volunteers to TUTOR! Summer Session: June 15th – August 8th In Person Tutoring Sessions will be scheduled once a week at the same day/time for one hour during these time: Tutor Applications for Summer 2026 are OPEN NOW until May 18th! If you…
Read MoreCelebrating National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
Each May, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) raises awareness about communication disorders and promotes those who provide life-altering treatment to these individuals. Here at GiGi’s Playhouse Madison, we are grateful to work with amazing Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and UW Madison SLP students. Amina Grace Speech and Language Therapy Program Amina Grace was the middle child of…
Read MoreFamily Resources
These resources are some of our community partners and resources families have recommended over the years. This list is not inclusive and, except for the GiGi’s Playhouse Resources, are independent of GiGi’s Playhouse. Please do your own research when finding resources that are best for your family. If you have resources you would like to…
Read MoreChanging Lives through Literacy Tutoring- Katie’s story
Literacy tutoring can change lives!
Read MoreVolunteer and Program Spotlight: One on One Math Tutoring
Our Math Program is only possible because of our amazing volunteers and is built based on the ways in which individuals with Down syndrome learn best. Knowing that our participants vary greatly in their abilities and challenges in comprehensive math, we combine multiple approaches that utilize multi-sensory teaching. Graduated levels of purposeful progressions lead to…
Read MoreCelebrating our Literacy Tutors for National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month in honor of Dr. Seuss’s Birthday – a great reason to celebrate our amazing Literacy Tutors! Our Literacy Program uses research based progressions to help people with Down syndrome learn to read using a framework created by experts. Although we give our tutors a framework to work from, they bring…
Read More#GenerationG – Acceptance For All
#Generation G is a worldwide movement that goes beyond Down syndrome to send a global message of acceptance for ALL. UW – Madison and Badgers Give Back is a part of this worldwide movement. Badgers Give Back is a UW-Madison organization that focuses on creating community relationships with Badger student-athletes, staff, and community organizations. Our Program and…
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