Posts Tagged ‘Down syndrome’
Help Us To Celebrate Our Volunteers!
“Volunteering is an act of heroism on a grand scale. And it matters profoundly. It does more than help people beat the odds; it changes the odds.” – William J. Clinton GiGi’s Playhouse is 99% volunteer-led. As an organization, we are extremely proud of this. We cannot do what we do without the dedication, motivation, enthusiasm,…
Read MoreVolunteerism, Friendship and Generation G
Volunteers are pivotal to our successes and achievements. Without YOU we would not be able to offer our free and purposeful programs to our families and the community. We also know that volunteering at our playhouses and the other playhouses around the country can have a huge positive impact on our volunteers – whether they…
Read MoreFall Successes, Achievements and Best of Alls
In 2020, we learned how to navigate virtual tutoring and strived to make our 1-1 tutoring programs the best that they can be. Everyone involved in our tutoring programs worked hard to create online and interactive resources and materials, we introduced program bags to maintain the multi-sensory element of our literacy and math programs and…
Read MoreMy Intern Experience
For the last 3 months, we have had the pleasure of welcoming Jenna into our community. Jenna attends Iona college and interned with us this Fall. Late September, she trained and became our Virtual Program Host for the majority of our programs. We asked Jenna to blog about her experience with us, especially as she…
Read MoreStep 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 involved. You can start a…
Read MoreGiGi’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 they reinforce: Bananagrams: reading, spelling…
Read MoreGiGi’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 here on the blog; we…
Read MoreEnd of Year Reflections
This month, I will celebrate my 3-year anniversary of being the Program Director at GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester. The past few weeks I have been reflecting on my time here, all the experiences I have shared with each and every one of you and how the Playhouse has evolved during this period. During these wonderful three…
Read MoreDecember Happenings!
Events THIS December! December 3rd – Giving Tuesday and our Annual Appeal This year our appeal has gone digital, please check your emails and our blog! December 3rd – Gala Committee Meeting 7pm Join us to find out how you can help with our biggest fundraising event of 2020. December 6th 5:30-8:30pm – Our Second…
Read MoreNever Stop Trying – You Do Make a Difference
This month’s Volunteer Spotlight and Best of All goes to Sushma and her math student Patricia. From the first day of tutoring, Patricia clearly demonstrated that she was not interested in going upstairs to the Learning Lab. Over time, Patricia did move from the couch to the table downstairs and would work for whatever time…
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