Posts Tagged ‘#gigisblog’
It’s not just cooking!
We piloted the GiGi’s Kitchen program during the COVID shutdowns back in 2020/2021 and we’re able to virtually see our participants getting more comfortable in their own kitchens at home.…
Read MoreABCs by Patrick
At our 2022 Gala, we had the pleasure of having Patrick Gulbranson as our speaker. Patrick is from Stuart, Iowa, is a 2008 graduate of Waukee High School in Waukee,…
Read More2022 Gala Awards
Every year we take some time to recognize a few volunteers and/or participants at the annual Gala and this year was no different. At GiGi’s Playhouse volunteers and participants are…
Read MoreAs July turns into August…
As July 2022 is coming to a close, we want to thank everyone that has helped make summer programming such a success here at the Playhouse. We have amazing volunteers…
Read MoreJack Out of the Box
Jack’s speech sessions took a jump out of the box by trying an alternative/augmentative communication (AAC) system with a participant whom many did not think was ready. AAC is not…
Read MoreSummer 2022 Programming
Summer 2022 Session-Based Programming What does session-based mean? Session-based programs are programs that are set to meet several weeks in a row. You register for the entire session with the…
Read MoreBubbles & Bananas!
BUBBLES Leah had a best of all moment when we were working on oral motor exercises. Oral motor skills are hard, but bubbles are amazing. The ability to purse your…
Read MoreShark Teeth
SHARK TEETH In working with Leah during a recent Speech and Language session, a major breakthrough happened when we called her smile, “shark teeth”. This was while working in a…
Read MoreDancing Shoes
We ALL put on our dancing shoes earlier this spring! This spring we had two fantastic dance programs for our participants. First, Arthur Murray dance studios sent Wesley and Aime…
Read MoreDon’t pack it up!
Not that World Down Syndrome Day has come and gone for another year, you’re probably packing up your fun, colorful, crazy socks for them to be pulled out again next…
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