How I Learn
How I Learn At GiGi’s Playhouse, we see potential, ability, and possibility. We educate, inspire, and believe. We celebrate uniqueness and we shout out to the world so everyone knows how AWESOME Down syndrome is! Maybe you know a family member, a student, a neighbor, a classmate with Down syndrome, or maybe you have Down syndrome...
#GivingTuesday; Donate to make our programs accessible to everyone!
GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. GiGi’s Playhouse is the ONLY nationwide network of Down syndrome achievement centers; changing lives through free, results-driven programs for individuals of all ages, families and communities. GiGi’s Playhouse is an inspirational and dedicated place for families...
Literacy tutoring…instrumental in school success
Volunteers, literacy tutoring, comfortable environment, GiGi's Playhouse has it all! GiGi's Playhouse is a Down syndrome Achievement Center in Milwaukee, WI. We offer FREE academic and therapeutic programs for individuals with Down syndrome. Henry comes to visit once a week for literacy tutoring and is making strides in phonics developmental...
Support for all with Down syndrome in Milwaukee
What a beautiful expression of what GiGi's means to the Skalnik family! GiGi's is our safe place. We can attend programs without a commitment. We can play without fear. We can be without judgement. We learn from those who came before us and share with those after us. We celebrate...
Our second home – GiGi’s
GiGi's Playhouse Milwaukee has become our second home. When our son was diagnosed with Down syndrome we didn't really reach out to anyone else in anyway. GiGi's playhouse was the first place we actually spoke to other parents with kid with Down syndrome. To actually see kids thriving and doing...
Shared path…thankfulness for relationships
GiGi's Playhouse Milwaukee has been such a wonderful resource for our family. We're incredibly grateful for the support & programs they offer on a regular basis. Without GiGi's, our family wouldn't have been able to connect so quickly with other families who happen to be walking the same path. We're...
What’s the difference between Awareness and Acceptance?
This month, October, is Down syndrome Awareness Month. After having been with GiGi's for almost four months now, my eyes and my heart have been opened to a new level. Since being here, I have been more aware of the amazing individuals and their families that have walked through the...
Calling all Volunteers!
We need VOLUNTEERS to help support our fantastic individuals with Down syndrome here in Milwaukee! GiGi's Playhouse highlights the following academic and developmental activities. We are looking for dedicated adults (18 or older) that are interested in leading and/or supporting the following programs. Volunteer information Sign-up on line with Sign-up...
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
By Sarah Koehn For me, this is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Especially the anticipation of the 4th of July, which is my favorite holiday. It’s the culmination of summer and a guaranteed day off. It lacks the stress of other holidays and is truly about relaxing in...
Aaaaah Summer
By Sarah Koehn Happy Summer to all of you! These past 2 weeks have been full of change for me personally as well for GiGi’s. My kids started camp this week; for Daphne it’s a return to last summer’s routine with some familiar faces and for Jacqueline and Harvey it’s...
the fool proof guide to loving our special needs family.
Thank you Beth for sharing this great post with the GiGi’s Playhouse community! Judah and his family can be found enjoy the programs and friendships at GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse. You don’t have to look too far into the world of special needs to find it chock full of inspirational stories....
