The Early Learning Coalition of Marion County is hosting a Books, Balls and Blocks for families with children birth to five years old. Books, Balls and Blocks supports early childhood development through fun, engaging and educational play-based activities. While children play, parents/guardians can complete an Ages and Stages Questionnaire, a reliable, valid easy-to-use tool to screen young children for developmental delays. Help Me Grow care coordinators will provide families with information on community resources, events and programs to support children’s healthy development.
Free event for children 5 and younger with activity stations. Free books and activities. Parents learn to observe and evaluate children's development through play. Community resources available.
Sponsored by the Children’s Forum and the State of Florida, Division of Early Learning. The Coalition’s mission is to equip every young child and family for success. They implement the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), School Readiness, and Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) programs on behalf of the Florida Department of Education Division of Early Learning plus additional complimentary programs that support parents as a child’s first and most important teacher.
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