Last week, Marina from the Philadelphia Zoo’s “Zoo on Wheels” program came to PIC! The Fireflies, Peanuts, Starfish, Grasshoppers, Leapfrogs, and Roadrunners learned all about mammals, reptiles, and birds. The children met Bentley the Chinchilla, a mourning dove, and a blue-tongued skink. Together...
December 2016 I must tell you how extremely proud I am of what I see when I step into a PIC classroom. Our children are engaged in activities that ignite their imagination and foster critical development. I see evidence of the important social and emotional skills children gain through all types of...
We hope everyone has taken some time to look through your children's pictures. Here is what you need to do next. Please locate the payment envelope, which must be filled out completely. Return payment (NO CASH) and unwanted pictures to your children's teachers by Friday, December 16. If you pay...
Literacy means love For many, the term early literacy calls to mind learning one’s letters and deciphering printed words. While those skills are certainly an important part of literacy, there is much more to it than being able to tell a Q from an O. Literacy encompasses four parts; listening...
We had a great turnout at the Expansion Update meeting held last week. With families, staff, and the PIC Board represented, Executive Director Deb Green and Board Member Sara Richman shared where we are today with this exciting project. There was also a forum for questions. Recognizing the current...
Why set limits? As parents and caregivers, we see places where our children struggle and we want to give them a helping hand to move forward. One of the most effective tools to help a child who has gotten stuck in a particular spot is by setting a limit. When an adult sets a firm, loving limit, and...
As 2016 winds down, it is a great time to celebrate many recent achievements made by PIC staff. In addition to earning bachelors and masters degrees, PIC staff have been making contributions to conferences, curriculum-based books, and early education associations. Help us congratulate: Wild Things...
Clubs: Choices and Challenges One of the best things about PIC's After School Center is the depth of our club curriculum. The variety of clubs is determined by children's interests and staff talents. Teachers and students are often exploring topics together, learning as they go. Here is a sampling...
On Thursday, December 15, PIC after school and early learning families are invited to celebrate the season at our annual Gala and Open House. The After School Center will hold its annual Gala Talent Showcase from 4:00 - 5:00 pm in the Stucco Building followed by an after-party. The Early Learning...
Sharing Traditions Growing up in Bethlehem, PA, I assumed that everyone celebrated Christmas, simply because I didn’t know anyone who didn’t. It was not until I went to high school that my world suddenly widened. I learned that one of my new friends celebrated Hanukkah in December. I still remember...
