The 2016 Power of Play is an annual event hosted by various early childhood agencies. The idea of this interactive parent conference is to promote the importance of playtime between a parent and child, and the effect it has on a child’s development. This year’s Power of Play was held in three separate locations: Gill Baza/Zero Down on June 16, Toto Gardens on June 23, and Pagåchao on June 30.
Vera Blaz (Right), Guam CEDDERS staff, takes a picture of a child for her Power of Play Passport on June 16 at Gill Baza, Yigo.
Gajee Parsons, Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) Social Worker (left),listens to stories read by children during the Power of Play held at Gill Baza, Yigo on June 16.
Terry Naputi, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate (back, left), and Jenika Ballesta, Research Associate (standing, right), assist children in making GAK out of simple household products at Gill Baza, Yigo on June 16.
Representatives from Guam’s early childhood programs meet to plan this year’s “Power of Play- Fun in Your Backyard” at GSAT on May 18, 2016. From left to right-R-Leen Mario, GEIS; Lauren Sanchez, Head Start; and Terry Naputi, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate.
