Back to School… for teachers too! PIC teachers experienced two very rich days of learning during our recent In-service days. Time was spent in workshops learning from professionals in the field, having meaningful discussions with one another, and engaged in hands-on activities. On Friday, early...
Part of PIC's fall In-service days included a training focused on deepening children's connections with nature inside the classroom. Research shows that making meaningful connections with nature promotes the healthy growth and development of a child in areas such as, increasing focus and...
It has been a wonderful summer at PIC! This summer, we welcomed 115 children to five dynamic sessions filled with sports, multicultural experiences, water play, performance, creative writing, and STEM learning. The summer was also jam packed with wonderful field trips to places like the Schuylkill...
photo from past event Are you starting to think about ArtStart? On Thursday, October 16, the chapel next to PIC will be turned into an "Enchanted Garden." The evening will feature an amazing exhibition of children's art, food and drink with dinner provided by Beijing Restaurant , silent auction...
We had a great Kindergarten Playdate yesterday when families with children heading to kindergarten in the fall got together at PIC. We welcomed about 20 families, which was combination of PIC families and families from the community. Everyone brought snacks to share as they mixed and mingled. In...
West Philadelphia resident Mary Ellen McCarty made this short video showcasing University City District's Dirt Factory, and featuring PIC dad, Seth Budick. Located at 4308 Market Street, the Dirt Factory is a community composting facility for University City.
Yesterday, two area artists delivered a very special gift for the children at PIC. When PIC longtime supporter Kathryn Keeler, asked her friends Josey and Earl Stamm to do something to help children, they just couldn't refuse. Katherine brought her friends to PIC so they could see the space and...
Last week, Executive Director Deb Green joined our summer campers at Marsh Creek where there was swimming, a cookout, and a whole lot of fun. Here are some of her photos from the trip.
