Powerful Peanut Performances As 3- and 4-year olds grow, the exploratory and experimental curiosity that defines early childhood development turns to family, teachers, and friends. Both bio-ecological and constructivist models of development posit that children’s cognitive ability to think about...
For the fifth year in a row, the Mott Campus Clowns have come to PIC to put on a show. This year, they entertained the children in our After School Center with sing-along songs, classic clown skits and comedy magic-- all with an anti-bully message. But, these are no ordinary clowns! These clowns...
Diversity Like No Other As someone who has been in the field of early childhood education for nearly thirty-five years, I have visited many, many early childhood programs via consulting, conferences, and accreditation validation work. What I learned is that child care programs tend to be...
written by Development Manager Karen Stachelek On my walk with my dog today I saw the unmistakable first signs of spring - crocuses! While the dog wasn’t too excited, I know it means that the Plant Sale's pre-sale campaign is just a few short weeks away…beginning on March 21st to be exact! Meet your...
For children going to kindergarten in the fall, families have the option of their child remaining in his or her classroom throughout the summer or enrolling their child in our Summer Camp program that runs nine weeks between June 27 and August 26. The Summer Camp program at PIC is a good option for...
If you are interested in your child attending for our After School Center for Fall 2016, please complete and return the After School Center Application Form as soon as possible. Our classes with younger children in particular fill up quickly, but we give preference to kindergarten bound PIC children...
You've seen them on neighbors' porches and windowsills. KidPots are a PIC tradition that arrive to you just in time for Mother's Day! When you sign up your child for a KidPot, s/he will bring home a hand-painted terracotta pot containing a flower the week before Mother’s Day. They are just $5 each...
We are thrilled to share that Sunshines Lead Teacher Demita Hill has been named a 2016 Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children’s TYLENOL® National Child Care Teacher Award recipient. Each year, child care teachers from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and on U.S. Miltary bases around the world apply for...
Taking on a Picky Eater In the Wild Things classroom, children’s eating habits are always a reccurring conversation teachers are having with parents. It seems that we have a lot of picky eaters in our classroom. One day a child will eat all of their lunch, the next day that same child will decide...
Learning Sparked by Pretend Play With winter upon us, many Leapfrogs have been to the doctor for check-ups, illnesses, or for their annual booster shots. These memorable visits generated many conversations throughout our classroom about doctors and their roles. This spark led our classroom into our...
