Tutoring – A Volunteer’s Perspective
This summer I had the opportunity to tutor a 7-year-old named Miles in literacy. I really enjoyed doing this and I think that the experience was definitely something I would do again. It was a little tricky getting Miles to focus on what we were supposed to do, but after...
Participant Best of All: Baz – How his focus grew this summer.
Leaps and Bounds, I know here we go again, but wait it’s another kid doing great things, showing his Best of All…Seriously, this program has it all for our young learners! There is music for sing-a-longs with sign language to grow our communication skills, obstacle courses of all kinds to...
Demystifying GiGi’s Tutoring!
🌞📚 Hey there, adventure seekers! Get ready for an awesome and unforgettable journey with us! 📚🌞 🤩 It's that time of the year again – the Fall 2023 Tutoring Session is just around the corner, and we can't wait to have you on board! 🚀 We're on the lookout for...
Program Highlight: Leaps and Bounds
Emma initiates reading without adult prompting "The opportunities that Leaps and Bounds provided Emma has helped set her up to be a successful student in school. It’s taught her that you need to listen to what your teacher says, engage in the activity and most importantly, it’s given her the...
Embracing Inclusion: GiGi’s and Stormonth’s Inspiring Partnership
In a world that often celebrates differences, fostering an inclusive environment is crucial. GiGi's Playhouse Milwaukee has found an incredible ally in Stormonth Elementary School. Through their shared commitment to promoting acceptance and understanding, the two entities have forged a remarkable partnership, exemplifying the power of community involvement and support....
4th grade Service Learning Project Collaboration!
Hi all - I was so moved last year when Mr. Story took on this fundraising challenge for fourth graders. Many of you know that Jacqueline and Harvey (my 4th grade twins) have a sister with Down syndrome; her name is Daphne. AND, there's another 4th grader at Stormonth with...
As luck would have it – We found our place
Four years ago, while pregnant with Baz, Yusef and I went on a drive in search of lunch and a hiking trail. We stumbled upon a deli, and as luck would have it, the deli was next to a building adorned with photos of people with Down syndrome. This was...
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
National Volunteer Week is the third week in April and we want to take the opportunity to THANK all of the volunteers who help to keep our organization running! Volunteers assist us in providing purposeful programs that otherwise would not exist at GiGi's Playhouse Milwaukee. Volunteers make us smile just...
NATIONAL ALL IS OURS DAY
Observed each year on April 8th, National All Is Ours Day takes us along three views of appreciation. Celebrate with us as we look at all three of the viewpoints. #NationalAllIsOursDay The first approach is to reflect on all of the beauty of nature and all the wonderful things in...
WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY 2023
As World Down Syndrome Day approaches, I have a confession to make. I have never really understood if we were supposed to celebrate Down syndrome or spread awareness. Officially, WDSD was founded and officially observed by the United Nations in 2012 as a global awareness day. The 21st day of...
Volunteer Spotlight: Molly
Molly has been an MVP over the last year! She co-lead our Leaps and Bounds Program at the Playhouse starting last winter/Spring and has also stepped up to lead GiGiFIT Infants and Toddlers after co-leading it all of 2022. Molly is dedicated to helping our little ones with their movement...
Best of All: Caleb
Caleb joined the Playhouse to attend the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program this week and is already joining our other programming too! Caleb also attended Leaps and Bounds at Carroll University and had a blast playing with bubbles and dancing to different sing-along songs. He even tried new activities...