KU's Kiddie Campus
By KEN COY
The University has its own land of Lilliput, surrounded by a white picket fence and almost hidden in the shadows of the stadium. In this little section of the campus the world of the University is suddenly changed from its scholarly orbit.
At the KU Nursery school a tricycle becomes a wild horse, a wooden box a castle, and a set of blocks a massive bridge. Those with no imagination are obviously out of place.
Two classes of children attend the school, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The oldest children are five years old. The school is directed by Miss Ruth McNeilly, assistant professor of home economics.
During the day the children do various types of art work, ranging from finger painting to crayon drawing. They study, play, sing, and most important, learn to get along with other little people their own age.
JUICE TIME comes late in the afternoon and is usually a welcome rest for the active children.
FINGER PAINTING is one of the chief diversions in the Nursery school for children. After the paintings are finished they are hung up to dry and later taken home.
FAIRY TALES on records are not only thrilling to the children but also provide rest and relaxation.
RAIN DOESN'T disturb these children. When the showers approach they make a dash for cover to await the sunshine again.
CUTOUTS from magazines are pasted up and make interesting projects for children in the Nursery school.
ON THE PLAYGROUND a tricycle may turn into a wild horse or a fire truck as this hardy fireman has
NOT ALL of the afternoon is spent outside. Atter the play period the children go inside for other activities