literacy
Growing, Learning and Sharing-a National Conference for Down Syndrome Recap
As an organization, we look forward to our National Conference each year because it means we have the opportunity to network with the other incredible Playhouses and national staff, learn by attending important discussions and share our local Madison best practices. Our local Playhouse collaborates with all the Wisconsin Playhouses because we are truly…
Read MoreVolunteers that Inspire
April is Volunteer Appreciation month and we are sharing another inspiring story with you. Betsy and Jayna in a literacy session Betsy Kelley is a new volunteer and first time Literacy tutor with GiGi’s. From the very beginning Betsy has given her own “best of all” by fully preparing for her role through completing her…
Read MoreChanging the Way the World Views Down syndrome and Changing One Person’s World
Finn is an 11 year old boy that is full of life, smart, a hard-worker and fast learner. His story has inspired us and we wanted to share with the world. Finn was born with Down syndrome and has a very loving and supportive family. When he was in elementary school he wanted to do…
Read MoreA Mother’s Love Through Language and Literature
We’d like to introduce you to Erin, a Playhouse Mom turned author! Erin is a mother of 3. Reimare, who has Down syndrome, is 6 years old and his siblings are 5 and 2. She grew up in Wisconsin , graduated from UW-Madison and did her graduate work in IL, which is where Reimare was…
Read MoreTrio of Literacy Tutors
Literacy Tutoring is an important part of the free, educational programming we provide for our Playhouse participants. We currently have 17 tutor and students working virtually in one-on-one Literacy Tutoring! Our tutors are a mix of retirees, professionals and college students. We have many tutors decide to return for additional sessions because they love…
Read MoreProgram Spotlight- 1:1 Literacy Tutoring
A First-Time Tutor’s Perspective Our Playhouse is so lucky to have incredible University students want to volunteer with us. Due to their enthusiasm we are able to offer 1:1 Literacy Tutoring to a record number of participants at one time, all virtually and ALWAYS free of charge to our participants! Many of our tutors this…
Read MoreVirtual Literacy Tutoring- Getting Creative During a Pandemic
The Benefits of One on One Literacy Tutoring: Our Fall session for 1:1 literacy tutoring has required patience, flexibility , hard work and of course, has included a whole lot of fun for both students and their families and our volunteer tutors. As the pandemic continues, we have had to get very creative when it…
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