November 19 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm in the A - Z Room (Sweet Building, ground level) Join Director of Early Learning Kharma Hicks and Family Life Coordinator Lynne Piersol for a discussion on kindergarten readiness. This hour-long session will cover what kindergarten readiness is and what it is NOT, how...
All About Autumn The Leapfrogs have been talking all about autumn this past month. We have read lots of wonderful books such as Falling Leaves and Bear Snores On. We have learned many new songs such as Autumn Leaves Falling Down (to the tune of London Bridges), and Rake the Leaves (to the tune of...
ArtStart was a Birthday Success! This year was my first ArtStart as Executive Director at PIC. I can tell you the experience was VERY different from the many years I have attended as a guest. I had no idea what went into creating such a wonderful evening! I was greatly impressed by the time and...
Celebrate the joy of reading with your child at the Parent-Infant Center’s Family Book Fest this Saturday, November 9 from 9:30 am to 12 pm at the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street. With stories and crafts for ages 7-under, this event is free and open to the public. In addition to the stories and crafts...
On October 18, PIC's After School Dragontail and Starlight classrooms participated in Philly Photo Day by getting out on the playground (also known as the up and coming Magic Circle Outdoor Classroom) with our kid's cameras! These budding photographers practiced their camera skilss by taking photos...
This month, the Sunshine classroom has been talking a lot about pumpkins and all the different things we can do with them. The teachers saw baking pumpkin bread as a fun science activity. The children helped measure the ingredients and took turns mixing the ingredients. Everyone enjoyed their...
We are looking for a handy person (with tools) to install our new rain barrel, which was purchased to help divert storm water run-off. This water will then be used to water the Children's Garden in the spring. If this job is for you, email Operations Manager Alison Williams or stop by her office on...
WE MAKE IT EASY TO HELP! Sign-up in the classroom complete and return this form to Lynne Piersol Email ArtStart Committee members Marni Fogelson-Teel or Clara Flores WHAT YOU CAN DO: Decorate and Set-upHelp prepare the Chapel for the big event. Wednesday, October 16, afternoon shifts Thursday...
Can you bake cupcakes for ArtStart? We are looking for volunteers to bake and decorate two dozen cupcakes for the event's birthday celebration. Our goal is to have 200 cupcakes for our guests to enjoy at the party! Email ArtStart Committee members Marni Fogelson-Teel or Clara Flores to sign up and...
Join us at PIC’s fall work day on Saturday, October 12We will gather from 9:00 am – noon in the Spruce Building's Small Gym to discuss the morning's projects. We will need volunteers to mount children’s artwork for ArtStart 2013 (every child at PIC will have a piece of art on display at ArtStart!)...
