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Child centre promotes healthy development

The day before Halloween,
youngsters were making pumpkin
bread at the Douglas College Early
Childhood Education Centre, if they
wanted to.

Supporting the natural develop-
ment of children is the Centre’s
philosophy, says new director Ursi
Reynolds. That means daily chats
with parents so staff can understand
the needs of individual children, and
creating a responsive atmosphere
which encourages children to
explore interests and feel positive
about themselves.

“These years are a very important
time in the life of the family and
development of a child. Children
need to feel good about themselves
and to have happy relationships
with other children and adults,” says
Reynolds, a University of Oregon
graduate who was attracted to the
Centre due to its supportive
reputation.

The Centre features quiet areas,
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books, art supplies and a
small gym.

“The gym is used for
movement and dance ses-
sions, and they’re very
popular,” says Reynolds.
“During the day we main-
tain a flexible schedule.
There is lots of time for free
play and there are also ac-
tivities suggested by our
staff, but children do not
have to participate in some-
thing if they don’t want to.”

The Centre is open to
children of Douglas College
employees, students and the
local community. It is ad-
ministered by a non-profit
society and is located on the
College’s second floor, but
is not otherwise affiliated
with Douglas College. For

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Literacy project with Nicaragua
in the works

Education has moved into the global village, and Douglas College is
moving along with it. Last year’s international Literacy 2000 conference held
at Douglas College highlighted literacy as a key to global development.

As a result of that conference, the College has taken the first steps toward
a joint development project with the Nicaraguan Institute for Popular
Education and Research (INIEP).

Called the Nicaragua/Douglas College Project, a working committee
from the College is collaborating on a project proposal that will provide
community-based popular education to people struggling to improve living
conditions in that Central American country.

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