Posts Tagged ‘tutoring’
Rock Star Summer Session
We had a rock star one-on-one session this summer! 22 individuals participated in tutoring and/or speech this summer, with 30 sessions scheduled each week. At the end of the session, we gathered for a special Tutor Talk to celebrate and thank our amazing volunteer tutors. Over dinner, they shared their challenges, questions, tips, and tricks…
Read MoreWhy GiGi’s One-on-One Programs?
Exceptional Programs at No Cost At GiGi’s Playhouse, all programs are offered completely free of charge to families—but that doesn’t mean they’re free for us to provide. While “free” is sometimes associated with lower quality, that couldn’t be further from the truth at GiGi’s. Take our Amina Grace Speech & Language Program, for example. It’s…
Read MoreMichaela – Best of All
Michaela was chosen as our recent Participant Spotlight. This is her first time ever participating in one-on-one programs here at the Playhouse. She is participating in math tutoring with Ms. Margaret and speech with Ms. Ann. At the beginning of the fall session, she was a little unsure but each week she comes she is…
Read MoreOne-on-One Programs
One-on-One Programs Literacy Tutoring | Math Tutoring | Speech & Language Therapy These programs are held 3 times a year and like all programs here at GiGi’s they are FREE! Each lesson is planned and implemented by a trained volunteer tutor or our paid Speech Pathologist following purposeful progressions built out for the program. Our…
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 tutoring and leading programs this summer. The Playhouse has been buzzing with laughter and learning! Thank you to everyone that has volunteered or participated. We…
Read MoreNew Improved Learning Labs – Same Great Purposeful Programs
As many of you know, we began an expansion project this past fall. This project opened up the wall between our original space and allowed us access to the vacant space next door. In the vacant space, there were 6 preexisting office spaces that have allowed our staff to now have appropriate and professional office…
Read MoreBest of All Fall 2022
As our Fall 2022 One-on-One Tutoring and Speech Session comes to a close, we are looking back at a few #BestofAll stories. We had some rockstar tutors and participants in this session. We do every session! This fall two of our tutors, Mr. Rick and Miss. Haley have both done amazing in keeping their data…
Read MoreMeet Ana!
We are excited to introduce you to our newest Intern here at GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities. Please meet Ana! Ana is from Danville, IL but is currently a senior attending St. Ambrose in Davenport, IA. She is hoping to start the Speech and Language Pathology graduate program next fall and pursue a career as an…
Read MoreMay Activities 2021
We are so excited to be transitioning to some in-person programs! Actually, we’ll be offering many in a hybrid format; which means some in-person participants and some virtual participants. We will continue to follow CDC guidelines and take all precautions necessary to keep our friends and families safe. If joining us in person: masks are…
Read MoreJune Happenings 2020
GiGi’s is continuing to offer virtual programs locally and nationally as we work through a detailed plan for reopening in staggered stages to ensure we’re following CDC guidelines and taking all precautions necessary to keep our friends and families safe. We encourage you to attend a program virtually! It’s is a great way to see…
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