Celebrating 5 Years!
August 1st marks the 5th Anniversary of GiGi's Playhouse Westchester opening our doors to the community. It is hard to believe that it was only five years ago when we began to provide FREE and purposeful programs to families in Westchester and the surrounding areas. While discussing our anniversary, we...
#Bestofall – Virtual Tutoring
Summer Session of 1-1 Tutoring begins Our first week of summer session is complete and it has begun with some amazing #bestofall moments. Today we will highlight the tutors. Firstly, we have 15 tutors and 7 of those are new to this program. As this program is currently being taught...
Step To Accept Challenge FAQ’s
Step To Accept Challenge FAQ's. What is the Step to Accept Challenge? First and foremost, this is a virtual FUNDRAISER for GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester. With the postponement of our fundraisers and continuing uncertainty for 2020 due to COVID-19, we need ALL of our Playhouse families, friends, and supporters to get...
Meet Our Volunteers – Kelly
April is National Volunteer Month. As a playhouse, we would usually send out gifts or cards to each of our volunteers demonstrating how much they mean to us. Sadly, this year COVID-19 has put a halt to such activities. Throughout the month, we will use the Blog to highlight some...
NEW: GiGi’s At Home has launched!
Yesterday, saw the launch of GiGi's Playhouse GiGi's At Home. Through this amazing site you are able to access FREE and purposeful programming virtually. There are live programs and on-demand options. These live programs are run from the National Office and other Playhouses across the country and are available to...
GiGi’s at Home – Math
During our 1-1 Math program we use TouchMath, which is a multi sensory math program. The people at TouchMath have made some of their resources, videos and apps free for us to use while learning at home. Visit their website and sign up for these FREE tools from TouchMath. Free &...
GiGi’s Kitchen At Home
Earlier this year, our GiGi's Kitchen participants learned about Mexico, they then made their own tortilla chips and salsa. What is your favorite Mexican food? Try playing this Mexican Food Bingo Game to test your knowledge of Mexico. Now try these recipes at home: See you tomorrow!
GiGi’s at Home #4
Learning at home Are you waiting for the schools to initiate remote learning? Here are some activities that are fun and purposeful. Messy Play Sensory bin using shaving foam, maybe best for outside. Cornstarch and water – again best outside, action figures or cars could be placed in this mixture....
GiGi’s at Home #3 – Board Games
Playing board games is a great way to pass some time while we are all stuck inside. Board games are not only fun but they help teach patience & sportsmanship as well as build educational skills. Here is a list of some games as well as the educational skills that...
GiGi’s at Home – Virtual Programs
GiGi’s at Home – bringing some of our programs to you virtually. YOGA Our new program Leader – Carolyn Frost - is offering a FREE family/kids yoga session THIS Friday at 4pm. Click here for details – registration is required. GiGi’s Kitchen Recipes will be posted on Social Media and...
