Posts Tagged ‘kitchen’
Learning to Cook and Gain Independence!
Cooking, what a great life skill to learn! This summer I was able to support my 11-year-old neurotypical son as he joined a great group of teen and adult participants in GiGi Kitchen. GiGi Kitchen like other GiGi’s programs are geared for individuals with Down syndrome but are open to people with all levels of…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Becky!
Have a few hours that you want to spend volunteering? Make a difference in the lives of others and make friends while you’re here! Becky first volunteered at GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee in 2017. She has taught cooking classes with both Fantastic Friends and Teen Tastic. She is super excited to cook with friends for GiGi’s…
Read MoreLifeline in a time of COVID
At Home programs support people of all ages with Down syndrome and peers during this difficult time of separation. Through purposeful programs designed to support the individual needs of each participant, our community is thriving! Check our calendar for program dates. https://gigisplayhouse.org/milwaukee/calendar/ GiGi’s virtual At Home programming has been a lifeline for Jake, age 13,…
Read MoreProgram Highlight – GiGi Kitchen – Coming Soon!
GiGi’s Kitchen emphasizes the importance of health and wellness through nutrition education, kitchen safety, food preparation, social activities, and a shared meal/snack. Participants will learn about and progress through kitchen independence skills including measurements, food handling, knife skills, ingredient identification, palette expansion, and nutrition. Participants will be introduced to various cooking techniques and will increase…
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