Aspiring educators work with the 'most honest students' to learn about early childhood health
By Peg West / Photos by Kendra Stanley-Mills
At left, Tess Armstrong, associate professor of health and physical
education, goes over classroom expectations with kids from the
Children Enrichment Center.
Mya Pynnonen makes a face in a small mirror to reflect her emotions
during an exercise talking about expressing emotion.
Anthony Kimbrough, left, and Keagan Ray, right, kneel down to talk to
the 'Little Lakers' during a movement exercise during Tess Armstrong’s
Health and Physical Education 264 class.
Ashley Killilea, right, reads a book to a group of students from the
Children Enrichment Center.
Cody Mascorro, right, works on his assessment paper while observing
the emotional, physical, social and cognitive performance of the children.
Miles King, center, hangs onto a bar while doing an exercise.
Bill Wojnowski, left, observes Adalyn Winkel as she hangs onto a bar
at the Children's Enrichment Center.
Tess Armstrong, center, talks with students from Grand Valley and the
Children Enrichment Center as they move from one station to the next.
Caleb Stoll is given a stamp on his hand after completing an exercise station.
Caleb Mascorro, left, watches young children from the Children
Enrichment Center as they work on a drawing exercise.
Paige Westra talks with 'Little Lakers' about emotions during Tess Armstrong’s class.
Luke Hosley, center, gets a hug from Jude Omusi during a group activity.
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Winter 2018|Focal Point / Behind the Lens