Nurturing Independence in Children with Down Syndrome: Home Activities

At GiGi’s Playhouse, we believe in empowering our children. Here’s a quick guide to fostering independence in your child with Down syndrome: Remember, every child’s pace is unique. Keep activities fun and celebrate every achievement. We’re here for support at GiGi’s Playhouse! We invite YOU to join us at GiGi’s Playhouse where cost is never…

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Making the Holidays and Travel More Accessible

The holidays are a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. But for families with children who have Down syndrome, they can also bring unique challenges. At GiGi’s Playhouse, we believe in the power of inclusion, acceptance, and support for all. As the holiday season approaches, here are some tips to make it easier, more enjoyable,…

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Meet Our Programs – Teen Tastic

Teen Tastic – Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities. Recommended for ages 13-17 year olds Increase social skills, with a focus on group participation and increasing leisure activity options Increase language…

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Meet Our Programs – Kids Club

Kids Club – Supports the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program will also support gross motor skills through active games, fine motor and self-help skills through meal/snack preparation and activities. Recommended for 8-12 year olds. Increase social skills, focusing on group participation…

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Meet Our Programs – 1:1 Literacy Tutoring

LITERACY TUTORING All GiGi’s Playhouse programs are purposeful and progressive. They are offered at no cost to our families. The GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa FREE 1:1 Literacy program is specifically designed for individuals with Down syndrome ages 3 through adulthood. Trained volunteers teach along purposeful progressions that build confidence and mastery. Family members can listen to…

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Meet Our Programs – Playhouse Pals

Playhouse Pals – Support the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program also supports gross motor skills through active games, as well as fine motor skills & self-help skills. Recommended for 5-8 year olds. Increase social skills, with a focus on group participation…

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Meet Our Programs – Destination Discovery

Destination Discovery – Geared toward individuals of all ages, this program supports the development of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills and language through purposeful play and peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program also brings families together to share experiences and build relationships. Increase social skills, with…

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Meet Our Programs – Leaps & Bounds

Leaps & Bounds –Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old, this program will help promote social, emotional, large and small muscle group development. Children will participate in fun and engaging activities that require movement and interaction with their environment. The goals of this program are: Increase fine motor skills, including visual motor skills Increase gross…

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Meet Our Programs – Fantastic Friends

Fantastic Friends – A fun night out to facilitate social interactions between adults with Down syndrome, their peers and the community. Supports the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. All adults welcome from ages 18 and up. Increase social skills, with a focus on…

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