Last week, I spent several days in Washington, D.C. representing the Parent-Infant Center at the Public Policy Forum sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Forty-six states were represented at the Forum and I was honored to be part of the Pennsylvania...
As the PIC Plant Sale transitions to the 2017 Day of Play, there are still plenty of ways to get PPP hours. Buy or sell $100 or more worth of plants. Families earn 2 PPP hours for the first $100 in plant sales, and another hour for every additional $20 sold. Bake sweet treats for our event bake sale...
PIC's signature spring Plant Sale is transforming into a " Day of Play." EARLY BIRD CONCERT PRICES AVAILABLE ONLINE UNTIL NOON ON FRIDAY, MAY 19 PIC's first Day of Play will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2017 and feature family activities on the playground, a plant sale, a children’s concert, and...
Last month PIC celebrated Safia Abdullah and her 30 years of service to the children and families at PIC. It was an ambitiously planned surprise party. And with a little bit of conniving, a little bit of lying, a little bit of whispering, and a lot of luck, we really GOT her good! Over 100 PIC...
Making music Spend a few minutes in the Leapfrog classroom and the children's love for music and performance is very apparent as they sing, play, and put on shows throughout the room. With this clear inclination towards music, we naturally began a study of music and sound. As teachers, we worked to...
PIC has embarked on a wonderful opportunity to have “A Day of Play” as a new spring fundraiser. We are planning a day-to-night event with a little something for everyone and every family. Imagine a morning of activities on the playground, including a plant sale, a mid-day children’s concert an adult...
edited on February 18 It is time to sign-up to join this year’s round of Community Potluck Dinners to be held on Sunday, March 5 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm.* * One potluck will be held on Sunday, March 12 These potlucks are organized annually by the Parent Involvement Committee. New this year: Every...
Supporting Children with Challenges Walking through PIC on any given day, you will see adults supporting children with challenges. A teacher may help a child talk through a problem with a friend or block a toddler from biting another child. It may be a speech therapist sitting with a small group of...
This sounds good! This month the Wild Things began learning about music and sound. We have been having fun listening to different genres of music, and having dance parties. The Wildthings enjoy dancing and moving, and they really have some great moves! Our toddlers enjoy singing, and they often do...
Come "play" Parent participation has always been a big part of PIC. There are always jobs offered around the center, on the Board and its working committees, and in classrooms. In the Sunshine room, we love when parents come and participate in our classroom. We always have parents with awesome jobs...
