Chalk, Stories, and Smiles: ECE Lab Celebrates Campus Children’s Week

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Lab at the North Las Vegas campus was full of laughter and fun activities last week as children and staff celebrated Campus Children’s Week — a week dedicated to creativity, community, and connection.

Each day offered a new adventure, from reading circles and outdoor play to fitness, art, and a campus parade. Highlights included Pilates with CSN Athletics, Chalk on the Walks Day, and a special storytime with President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, who stopped by to read with the children.

The week also featured a heartfelt celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day. Dr. Theri Wycoff and Jack from the CSN Library shared the banned book Fry Bread with students, followed by a hands-on cooking activity where the children made fry bread with a Navajo guest.

“These experiences help children see themselves as part of the CSN community,” said LaNora Gallo. “They learn through play, stories, and the world around them.”

Campus Children’s Week wrapped up with the ECE Campus Parade, where the children marched through campus waving handmade signs and spreading joy to everyone who crossed their path.

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