Preschool Parents Saddle Up in Wild, Wild West
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007
Parents' Night at the Westminster College Preschool took the families to "The Wild, Wild West" of Little Neshannock Stables.
Each family joined "ropers" "wranglers," "rustlers," or the "posse" to begin their evening of wild-west enjoyment hosted by Mary and Tom McKinley at their working horse farm. Each group visited each station which included hayrides, foals, equestrian demonstrations, and pony rides and then enjoyed a picnic and games.
The preschool students had lots to say when the evening was over:
"The little baby horse was the best," said Caelan. "I gave a pony a peppermint."
"The hayride and the pony rides were the funnest," said Morrigan. "I like to ride Barney the best. He's a bay; black mane and tail and brown body."
"I liked when we eated and played dead, and when you had the rope to catch things and throw," said Lukas.
"The guys on the horse with the bows and arrows were really good!" said Nathaniel.
"Early childhood experiences lay the foundation for later learning and help children succeed in school and into adulthood," said Diana Reed, teacher at Westminster's preschool. "Quality early childhood programs prepare children to take full advantage of their educational opportunities and become effective citizens, capable workers, and loving parents of the next generation."
The Westminster College Preschool Lab is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Located in the Hoyt Science Resources Center, the Westminster College Preschool Lab is a multi-purpose facility that serves both the college and the community. Designed by early childhood experts, the laboratory school is committed to providing an excellent learning experience for the area's children. The program is enhanced by the use of an innovative curriculum, well-trained staff, developmentally appropriate equipment and individual attention.
Contact Dr. Mandy Medvin, Westminster College professor of psychology and Gibson-Drinko Distinguished Chair of Psychology, at (724) 946-7360 or e-mail medvinm@westminster.edu for more information.
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