Posts by Erica Erdman
GiGi’s 5K GLOW Fun Run/Walk Acceptance Challege…More than just a 5K!
Embrace the Challenge and Empower the Lives of those with Down Syndrome! Are you ready to take a step towards making a significant difference in the lives of individuals with…
Read MoreTeddy Bear Clinic
Helping Kids Overcome Fear of the Doctor/Dentist/Eye Doctor through Play! A teddy bear clinic is a fun way for children to reduce their fears by giving their stuffed animals the…
Read MoreStepping Up to Make an Impact
We Need You! Two of GiGi’s Playhouse core values are Enthusiastic and Get it Done. In 2023, we showed our small but mighty Playhouse could Get it Done, through increased…
Read More2023 Volunteers of the Year!
The Volunteer of the Year Award allows our community to recognize and celebrate volunteer(s) who have gone above and beyond in their volunteer service within the GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau community.…
Read MoreBlack Friday Shopping List!
Written by Kristen K. – GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau Occupational Therapy Capstone Student It is crazy to think that it is already close to the of November, the year 2023 has…
Read MoreNew Program…Kids Club
We are excited to bring another new program for Spring 2024 session. Kids Club is an interactive and engaging program for participants ages 8 through 12 and their families. Ages are…
Read MoreWorld Adoption Day…Stories to Fill Your Heart!
Jaren’s Adoption Story When we started our adoption journey we never expected it would take 4 years to complete or that we would have to switch country programs only to have a referral fall…
Read MoreThe Difference between Believing and Action in Inclusion
Many of us support various causes because we believe in its mission and value it in this world. For some they believe in something simply because others believe in it,…
Read MoreWelcome Alexis to Playhouse Family!
Hello everyone! I want to begin by introducing myself. My name is Alexis Cleland, and I am excited to start my role as the Youth Board Facilitator. I heard about…
Read MoreLet’s Talk Sensory Play!
The Pyramid of Learning (seen to the left) begins the conversation of how foundational sensory systems are for all other learning and development. How can we tap into these sensory…
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