Bugs! We have started a new investigation on insects and it has been very exciting. The nature playground was where it all began. We were looking at worms in the garden every day! The kids got interested in searching for ants when playing on the steps in the blacktop. So we are now exploring the...
Are you inspired by the fact that PIC makes a difference in the lives of your family as well as others? Are you i nterested in being part of the movement to provide more families with access to this engaging and warm childcare experience? I invite you to help us plan ArtStart 2016. PIC’s tuition...
The Hardest Part of my Job Last week was tough. I had to let 50 families know that their child was not accepted into PIC's Pre-K Counts program. This is Pennsylvania’s fully subsidized preschool program for income-eligible families. We only have space for nine children for the upcoming school year...
Last Thursday was a beautiful night for a picnic! Plenty of PIC families and staff, and children of all ages turned out to eat, drink, and most importantly to play. One serious piece of business was addressed at the event. With an overwhelming majority vote, the 2016-2017 PIC Board of Directors was...
Every semester there are more PIC teachers who are earning their degrees, giving us much cause to celebrate! Help us congratulate: Starfish Lead Teacher Lily Cavanagh who earned her Master's Degree in Education from Bank Street College. Fireflies Classroom Assistant Latosha Green who earned her...
Today we welcomed Merrill and Patrick from PBS NewsHour. They are doing a story about the urgent need to fund preschool education and the upcoming vote on the sugary drink tax in Philadelphia . During their visit, they spoke with Executive Director Deb Green and spent time, inside and out, with the...
Along with families and staff, many, many alumni families and former PIC staff came out to congratulate Charlotte Barnes on her retirement. The Stucco building was filled with love as we celebrated her 30 years of dedication to PIC children and families. Charlotte sat as the guest of honor among all...
written by Lead Teacher Lily Cavanagh Don't Say I Can't Play I want to share this sweet conversation. While two Starfish were cleaning out the sensory table I overheard this exchange: One said to the other, “You are my friend.” The second Starfish responded in-kind, “ You are my friend, too.” The...
At PIC, we pride ourselves on our child-lead emergent curriculum. Teachers are careful observers of young children, watching their discoveries and tracking their wonderings. In the beginning of April, spring begins to unfold in Philadelphia, and even we adults who are well used to the season’s...
Seeds are Super! The Grasshoppers have been very interested in seeds. These days, we look forward to finding seeds in our foods during snack and lunch times. Part of our interest began as the Grasshoppers participated in preparing and making our community snacks in the classroom. Many children are...
