Children cared for children during a school and life lesson on Thursday at RCS Middle School.

Students in Alice Lammly’s Family and Consumer Sciences class took care of infants, toddlers and preschool students during two morning sessions.

The seventh grade students ran a “mini day care center”, complete with a craft activity, song/movement activity, free play time and a story time for their young charges.

The younger children were provided by faculty, staff and family members.

"It’s a great opportunity for the students to see what is really involved in caring for children,” said Lammly.