Books, Balls, and Blocks
Date Posted: September 4, 2019
Books, Balls, and Blocks is a free, fun, family event for children ages 0-5. It is comprised of 16 different volunteer-led activity stations in which children can engage in developmentally appropriate play while their parents complete an ASQ-3 screener. Parents are also strongly encouraged to engage in the activities with their child. A typical BBB is a 2-3 hour event that can be held at a child care center, family resource center, church, school, or anywhere else where children and families can gather with sufficient parking, restrooms, and emergency exits.
Where: 570 Beasley Road, Jackson, MS
When: Saturday, September 28, 2019 10am-3pm
Registration begins at 9:30am
PURPOSE
- DETECTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY: Children participate in the event while their parents complete the ASQ-3 screener. Parents have an opportunity to evaluate their child’s development.
- PARENT EDUCATION: Parents can engage in the activities to experience appropriate developmental play with their children. Parents can interact with the activities and will hopefully get ideas for how to play at home. There is also a resource table with information on child development and community services.
- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Volunteers from the community and various sponsoring agencies are crucial to a successful Books, Balls, and Blocks. The community supplies volunteers, and this allows volunteers to engage in and increase awareness of appropriate child development. Parents can also get connected to resources that may help with any concerns.