Eight students from four High Desert high schools—Victor Valley, Silverado, Sultana, and Serrano—competed at the annual Tech Prep Child Care Occupations Competition at Victor Valley College. The topic was science for young children. Students were judged on their original ideas, the multi-sensory approach, and their interaction with preschoolaged children. Students also received a tour of the college child care center and the child development classroom. A wonderful lunch was provided by Sultana High School’s ROP Culinary Arts Program. Mrs. Lachele’s ROP Child Development students, Veronica Jacobo and Miriam Castellon took part in the event. Miriam won second place. Her activity was making secondary colors from primary colors, mixing colors using sugar cubes, water, and food coloring. Safe, inexpensive, and creative crafts that assist in every day learning are an important part of child development. Congratulations to Ms. Castellon.