Preschool Lab Celebrates National Week of the Young Child
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The Westminster College Preschool Lab will celebrate Week of the Young Child through April 16 with a variety of activities to honor young children and those who make a difference in children's lives.
Guest readers at the preschool include Westminster College President Dr. Richard H. Dorman and New Wilmington Mayor Wendell Wagner, a Westminster graduate.
Additional activities include:
• Parent Night for families of Westminster Preschool Lab students at Westminster's Field Station, chaired by parent representatives Lori Wozniak and Laurel Huff and featuring Field Station Director Dr. Clarence Harms
• Global Youth Service Day picking up litter around the Westminster campus
• Humane Society guest speaker and guest dog
• Artwork displays in the Post Office and First National Bank in New Wilmington and in Westminster's McKelvey Campus Center
• See Well Bunny puppet show by the Lawrence County Blind Association
"The Week of the Young Child is a time to recognize the importance of early learning in our educational system, and to bring the community together to help give all young children a great start," said Dr. Mandy Medvin, Westminster professor and Gibson-Drinko Distinguished Chair of Psychology.
The Westminster College Preschool Lab, established in 1990, is a multi-purpose facility that serves the College and the community.
Designed by early childhood experts, the laboratory school incorporates innovative curriculum, well trained staff, developmentally appropriate equipment, and individual attention. Under the direction of Medvin and teachers Deborah Roud and Diana Reed, the preschool is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.
Contact Roud or Reed at (724) 946-7174 or Medvin at (724) 946-7360 or visit www.psych.westminster.edu/preschool/ for additional information.
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