Skill Builder Saturday Skills

This month's SKILL BUILDER SATURDAY skills will include:Phonics: c/k, r, h, e, m, d with Jolly PhonicsHandwriting: c/k, r, h, e, m, d with Handwriting Without TearsMath: Counting and number sense 1 - 9 and single digit subtraction with Touch MathArt and Sensory: Chalk drawing -- comparing drawing with dry...

This Week at the Playhouse

☀ This week at GiGi's Playhouse McHenry!☀ Tuesday, February 10: Open Play 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Get together with children of all ages and their parents at the Playhouse. Enjoy pizza, fun and socializing.☀ Friday, February 13: Signing 'Til Dawn 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Click here for more...

A Charles Fox Testimonial

Are you feeling frustrated at your child’s IEP meetings?Are you unfamiliar with what rights you have?Do you want to learn how to be a good advocate for your child? Whether you have been through the IEP meetings once or a handful of times, or if you are a novice and...

Join us on Facebook!

Did you know there is a GiGi's Playhouse Group on Facebook? Just another way to get connected with other folks who come to the Playhouse. ☺

Signing ‘Til Dawn CANCELLED

This week's signing class is canceled! Please join us next week, February 13th at 5:30 p.m. for the next session of Signing 'Til Dawn. Thanks!

☀ Future Friday Friends & Kids Club! ☀

☀ Come and play with your friends at the Playhouse! Children ages 5-12 get together for some social time with peers. We play games, dance, eat, talk, make crafts and just enjoy each other's company. This is also a great time for parents and siblings to socialize! ☀ Future Friday...

Charles P. Fox to Speak at the Playhouse!

Charles P. Fox ("Charlie") has been practicing law in Illinois since 1986. He graduated from IIT Chicago Kent College of Law and was an editor of the law review. He is a member of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois trial bar, and a member of...

3rd Annual Spread the Love Gala!

Enjoy an evening of excitement and inspiration to benefit GiGi's Playhouse, Down Syndrome Awareness Centers. ♥ Hosted by CBS 2 News Anchor, Rob Johnson ♥ Saturday, February 7, 2009 7:00pm-Midnight ♥Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, dinner, dessert, martini bar and more!For more information, please click here!

This Week at the Playhouse

☀ This week at GiGi's Playhouse McHenry!☀ Tuesday, February 3: Open Play 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Get together with children of all ages and their parents at the Playhouse. Enjoy pizza, fun and socializing.☀ Friday, February 6: Signing 'Til Dawn 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Click here for more...

Get Connected!

There are many ways to get connected with the Playhouse and the folks who come here. ☺✓ Visit the main GiGi's Playhouse website often for events that involve all the Playhouses - links to other locations are here, information about the Literacy Program and the main calendar is here as...

Volunteer Fun!

Emilee S. helping her mama by being the smiliest baby EVER. :)Volunteering at GiGi's in McHenry has not only been incredibly rewarding, but it has been so much fun. I love that when I tell my kids we are going to go "work at GiGi's" their response is always, "GiGi's...

Valentine’s Day Open Play

♥ Valentine's Day Open Play! ♥Please join us for a Valentine's Day themed Open Play on Saturday, February 14th from 1-3pm! This is open to all ages and parents and siblings are more than welcome! It's a great time to get to know other folks who come to the Playhouse....