Fall into Learning & Fun at GiGi’s Playhouse

At GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee, every program is FREE and designed for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. This fall, join us for purposeful programs and seasonal fun that build skills, confidence, and community. RSVP on our calendar and we will see you soon! https://gigisplayhouse.org/milwaukee/sfcalendar/

Why Extra Support Matters

Children and adults with Down syndrome often benefit from added support in:
🍁 Low Muscle Tone (Hypotonia): Impacts speech, movement, and fitness.
🍁 Cognitive Delays: Slower processing, challenges with expressive language.
🍁 Opportunities: We offer programs to teach employment skills, extracurricular activities, and personalized therapeutic or academic skill development.
🍁 Acceptance: We build on skills to mitigate feelings of prejudice or isolation.

How GiGi’s Helps This Fall

🍎 Therapeutic & Fitness Programs

• Rake leaves together for strengthening gross motor skills.
• Family walks at pumpkin patches or apple orchards build stamina and balance.
• Join GiGiFIT to keep moving indoors when it gets chilly!
• Teens & Adults – Dance at the Halloween themed Glow Party

📚 1:1 Math & Literacy Tutoring

• Cozy up with fall-themed books and practice reading together.
• Use apple slices, acorns, or candy corn for hands-on math games.
• Sign up for tutoring at GiGi’s to reinforce these skills with structured support.

👩‍🍳 GiGi’s Kitchen

• Cook with seasonal foods like apples, squash, or cranberries.
• Practice measuring, stirring, and sequencing steps — all while making delicious fall treats and savory meals.

🎨 Creative Exploration & Destination Discovery

• Try leaf rubbings, pumpkin painting, or weaving crafts.
• Build fine motor skills while making decorations for your home or our Playhouse.

💼 Adult Programs & Career Training

• Practice job skills in our Achievers program or GiGi’s Kitchen Adults
• Seasonal ideas: help plan a fall event, design festive table displays, or create warm beverages to serve.

💛 Generation G Movement

• Host a “Be Accepting, Be Generous, Be Kind” kindness challenge at school this fall.
• Join a committee or assist in planning an event for this fall or upcoming opportunity to support the playhouse or a program.
• Take the Generation G pledge together as a family.

Family Connections This Season

🍂 Volunteer at a local resource fair or with GiGi’s events.
🍂 Plan a family nature walk — practice sequencing (“first we… then we…”) or collect leaves by color.
🍂 Attend GiGi’s programs as a family and celebrate your child’s Best of All — one step, one word, one new skill at a time.

✨ This fall, let’s celebrate growth, learning, and belonging together.
📍 Visit GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee for programs that make every season a chance to shine.