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Child bug-catching crafts buzz to campus art scene ■ Forty children from the UO child care centers delight in the display of their work at The Buzz Tuesday By Katy Rykert for the Emerald “Bug rescue kits” hung from a display at The Buzz this week, highlighting the creativity of the young artists that attend Univer sity child care centers. The kits are clear plastic cups decorated with brightly colored little bug stickers and are connected by a string to a piece of cardboard. About 40 children, ages 1 ■ through 6, filed into the cafe Tues day hand-in-hand to attend a re ception honoring their artwork. As the children weaved through the tables of The Buzz, college stu dents glanced up from their stud ies to see the young faces. Megan Wheeler, lead teacher of the EMU Toddlpr Program, said her favorite part of teaching is hav ing the chance to watch the chil dren grow. “They start using small motor skills, like little squiggles,” she said. “It’s really fun.” Wheeler also said she enjoys the growth of the young artists. “It’s like a sudden transforma tion, they just begin writing,” she said. Child Care Coordinator Dennis Reynolds began the reception by welcoming the children. “Who are the artists here?” One by one the children raised their hands, smiling proudly. “I want to thank all of you for mak ing this beautiful work,” he said. Next the artists were led through The Buzz to see all of the Bryan Dixon Emerald Children from the EMU Toddler Program attend a reception honoring their artwork. displayed art. The largest draw ing, one of a green dragon, is named Hot Breath and was creat ed by 5-year-old Corin Lockery. “There is a guy trying to see if she has any fleas,” he said, cupping his hands around his eyes as if holding binoculars. “When she’s sleeping, the fleas crawl all over her.” As he described his dragon, drawn using a green marker, Corin suddenly gasped and said, “Oops! I made a mistake.” He pointed to his drawing where he had written “momy” and drawn an arrow pointing to the dragon. “I’m supposed to write ‘mom my’,” he said. Two other young artists, Emma, 5, and William, 2, were accompa nied by their mother, Sue Willis. Having been involved with the University’s child care services for three years, Willis is pleased with the program. “I love it,” she said. “The teach ers are amazing and they respond to the developmental stages that the kids are at. It’s very engaging. ” Erica Munson, an employee at The Buzz, said she has enjoyed the change in scenery around the cafe. “I always like the art work in here because it’s neat visual stim ulation,” she said. “We get the full range of artists in here, and this is the most precious thing I’ve seen.” Become a Peer Health Educator Develop Valuable Skills for Future Career Organize and present health workshops & theater Publish in the WellNow—the Health Center’s newsletter Refine your communication skills Strengthen your resume through experience Explore Hot Topics io College Health Sex—Exercise—Drugs—Food—Stress—& More! Use your knowledge and skills to make a difference in the lives of other college students Develop RelaUooships with Health Professiouals at the HH Health Geoter! 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