Generation G

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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!

We may be social distancing but we can still stay connected! Let’s get moving as we follow along to a GiGiFIT Adult session with Occupational Therapist and program leader Kelli in the 4 videos below. Grab a water and make a little space — enjoy the workout! Warmup (Video 1) Blocks 1 and 2 (Video…

3.21.20 At GiGi’s Playhouse Raleigh we serve over 700 families, offering 30-50 programs a month all led by our committed, inspiring and passionate volunteers. We are so grateful for the 400+ volunteers who give their time to provide therapeutic and educational programs, shout the worth of individuals with Down syndrome and are great examples of…