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Pumpkin decorating and story time for preschool children took place during the month of October at California University of Pennsylvania.

First-year student and Rutledge Institute Scholar Aubrey Hanna, of McDonald, Pa., reads a Halloween-themed story to children at the Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education preschool at California University of Pennsylvania.

Students majoring in childhood education at California University of Pennsylvania planned a week of fall activities for children at the Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education preschool, located on campus. The Rutledge Institute scholars — students who attend Cal U tuition-free as they prepare for careers in early childhood education — read stories to children and helped them decorate pumpkins to celebrate the season.

“Since many Halloween activities were canceled this year due to COVID-19, we wanted to plan activities that would give the children a sense of normalcy while still following safety protocols,” said sophomore Rutledge Scholar Devon Latchum.

There are 20 children, ages 3-5, attending the Rutledge Institute preschool this semester, and 26 Rutledge Institute scholars.

The events Oct. 26-30 were coordinated by the Rutledge Scholar Advisory Board, which plans events and activities for the scholars, supports recruitment for the program, and advises the Rutledge Institute director from the scholar perspective.

About the Rutledge Institute

The Karen and Tom Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education at Cal U provides high-quality education for children ages 3-5. The on-campus education center is staffed by teachers from The Village, a state- and nationally accredited preschool based in California, Pa. The institute provides learning opportunities for selected students enrolled as Rutledge Institute Scholars in Cal U’s bachelor’s degree programs in childhood education. Students gain valuable experience as they work with children under the direction of Cal U faculty and The Village teachers.

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