Posts by cmoore
I am thoroughly impressed and left the experience with a heart full of joy!
We have wonderful partnerships with local universities for sports endeavors (practices/off site opportunities/Victory Day), Internships, 1:1 Amina Grace Speech therapy and bringing awareness to the capability of individuals with Down syndrome. We are inspired by our communities goal to help create a world of acceptance. Read a few quotes (below) from four gradudate students who…
Read MoreWho doesn’t love getting snail mail and meeting a new friend?!
We started a pen pal program at #GiGisPlayhouseRaleigh with GiGi’s participants + members of the #GenerationG Youth Board and UNC Women’s Basketball. Who doesn’t love getting snail mail and meeting a new friend?! Our friends from GiGi’s have been busy writing letters to their new friends, sharing about who they are and what they love…
Read More“This acceptance and patience is what will help you as you work toward your “best of all.”
In a society where, despite progress towards acceptance, exclusion and ostracization are very real and plentiful outside and even within the special needs community, Gigi’s has meant true acceptance for our family. We immediately felt our family was welcomed and at home at GiGi’s. For the first time in 9 years and many, many hours…
Read MoreDairy Queen Community Fundraiser- show your support!
GiGi’s Playhouse Raleigh has been chosen as the Charity of the Month for the ROUND UP Fundraiser for all Dairy Queens in the Triangle. The Round Up Fundraiser is asking all “fans” in the community to round up to the nearest dollar so the additional amount can be donated to our organization. Stop by your nearest…
Read MoreI’m so grateful to have had this experience♥️
I have truly enjoyed my time at GiGi’s, both last fall and this summer for the Speech program! Everyone has been so warm and welcoming from the moment I entered the playhouse last year. I’ve loved working with Dr. Layton, Caroline, Cindy, Emily, and all of the other wonderful people running this great program. It’s…
Read MoreSavanah’s commitment to her virtual Amina Grace 1:1 speech sessions has been incredible!
Savanah’s commitment to her Amina Grace 1:1 speech sessions has been incredible! Each week, she works on goals established by her graduate students Raina and Rhondrea. Those goals include reading aloud & answering comprehension questions, articulating various letter sounds, and practicing sight words. Savanah is making great progress and whenever she answers something correctly, she…
Read MoreBulletin Board for Community Opportunities!
When our playhouse doors are open, we take pride in informing our families of community opportunities, resources, events, and fundraisers. We want to continue featuring these opportunities while we are operating virtually -we’ve created a virtual bulletin board to display all things going on in our community right now. You’ll find below, opportunities for your…
Read MoreI have watched my daughter thrive at GiGi’s Playhouse!
Mary Catherine is a fun loving, beautiful child, who loves to learn and loves to celebrate her accomplishments. She is so driven. She doesn’t give up until she reaches the goals that she often gives herself, even at age 9! She keeps us all laughing with her contagious laughter and sense of humor and is…
Read MoreChore Chart to get motivated at home!
How are you keeping your child or adult on task in this time at home? Consider using a blank chore chart (like this one) to fill in with age appropriate weekly chores. Include personal chores such as – personal hygiene, making the bed, & doing their schoolwork, as well as, household chores like washing dishes,…
Read MoreUp Up and Away- at home craft!
https://www.marthastewart.com/1518216/3-d-hot-air-balloon-paper-decorations Step by step photos to follow along in the article! Share with us when you have a completed product, tag us at @gigisplayhouseraleigh. FINAL PRODUCT- Great work!
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