Posts by Sara Van Deurzen
Program Highlight: Book Club
Did you know that participants in Book Club are a part of our Literacy Tutoring program? Book Club follows the GiGi’s tutoring program guide and supports participants as they interact with peers and develop a love for reading along with other literacy skills. Throughout the session, the group will read a chapter book to increase comprehension…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Morgan and Zeki of GiGi Prep
Morgan – Program Leader My name is Morgan Precour! I am a 2nd-year student at Mount Mary University where I plan to graduate in December 2021 with my master’s in occupational therapy! I grew up in Elm Grove, WI and I earned my undergrad at UW-Madison (Go Badgers!) before coming back to the Milwaukee area. I first learned about…
Read MoreMonty shows his Best of All!
Monty has been having a great time at Leaps and Bounds over the last few weeks! He has demonstrated his Best of All skills while working on his finger and hand strength in playing with play-doh. This increased strength will help him to manipulate objects and learn to coordinate his muscles/movements to write. Monty had…
Read MoreBest of All – Evelyn
Evelyn shows her Best of All! We are so excited that last month Evelyn attended her very first program at the Playhouse! During LMNOP Evelyn demonstrated her Best Of All by sitting in the circle and participating in the group activities. She had a great time, learning, signing and playing during LMNOP. She followed along with directions…
Read MoreThe Winning Team – A Thoughtful Donation
Kirsten is a longtime friend of the Anderson family. She’s watched Bea grow up and knows how much GiGi’s has benefited her life. Kirsten works at Kohler Co. and her IT department had a logo competition where the winning department got to pick a nonprofit of choice for a donation. Thankfully Kirsten thought of GiGi’s…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Holly
Hi, my name Holly and I am an intern for GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee. I am a senior at Alverno College studying health education. I was so excited when I heard about GiGi’s Playhouse and that I could be a part of it! I started my internship this spring amidst the COVID shutdown. Although I have not been able to…
Read MoreThe Diagnosis
The Diagnosis I remember clear as day, like it was just yesterday, sitting in my OB’s office for my 12-week appointment for baby. This was the appointment that we had to decide if we wanted to do any genetic testing to rule out any issues that our anatomy scan could possibly miss. At this time…
Read MoreBest of All – Oliver
*Register for in-person GiGiFIT Summer Sessions (all ages) starting May 1st on the GiGiFIT application page. Oliver showed his Best of All during the 8-week winter session of GiGiFIT Toddler. Oliver comes ready to work and play hard every session. He has a great time with the other participants and Ms. Kelly. He has become more independent and…
Read MoreProgram Highlight – Volunteer Orientation At Home (virtual)
At VIRTUAL Volunteer Orientation, you will learn best practices in supporting children and adults with Down syndrome as well as learn about the programs offered at GiGi’s Playhouse and how you can be a part of this amazing community. Orientation lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Download Microsoft Teams, you will be asked to join our Volunteering…
Read MoreProgram Highlight – GiGi Kitchen Virtual (13+)
Let’s get cooking! RSVP below to receive the unique link for this program or the invite from Microsoft Teams. Then just log on for the scheduled program. We can’t wait to see you! Recipies and supplies needed will be shared and saved here each week. Please remember to log your participation hours through the link…
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